One Christmas Morning

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For fans of The Midnight Library and One Day in December, this heartwarming debut novel explores self-discovery, friendship, and second chances. Eva has spent three years immersed in work, trying to forget the heartbreak of a past Christmas. Reluctantly attending her friend’s weekend-long Christmas party at her husband James’ insistence, she is overwhelmed by bittersweet memories. In a moment of desperation, she attempts to sneak away to London but is confronted by the ghost of her beloved grandmother. Gran warns Eva that if she continues to avoid her fears and shut out her loved ones, she risks losing them forever. On Christmas morning, Eva wakes not in her own life but as her hardworking assistant, Diana, who harbors her own secrets. The following day, she experiences Christmas again, this time as her best friend’s little sister. Through these repeated days, Eva gains insight into the lives of those she has distanced herself from. Each Christmas brings new lessons and revelations about the struggles her loved ones face. To move forward, Eva must confront her past and embrace the connections she has neglected. But as she learns these truths, she wonders if it’s too late to mend her future.