A Match Made at Christmas

Patty Blount

Nov 2014 · Christmas in New York Book 4 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

Thirteen years ago, two teens met on the ramp to Ground Zero, on a cold and snowy day, strangers bonding in a moment of grief. The boy pressed a crystal snowflake ornament into the girl’s hand and disappeared into the crowd, unaware that his simple act of kindness saved her from the guilt that threatened to consume her.

Since losing her mom, Elena Larsen hasn’t set foot in New York City — until now. Agreeing to help her sister prepare for her baby’s birth seems like a good way to spend Christmas and Elena vows not to let the monstrous guilt that weighs on her heart ruin everything. But those plans go awry when she meets Lucas Adair, a man whose own grief and guilt just might rival her own.

When Elena discovers Lucas is the boy who gave her that crystal snowflake all those years ago, she can’t accept it as the sign Lucas believes it to be. For her, it means only one thing — even beyond the grave, her mother can never forgive Elena for breaking her heart.

For Lucas, New York is hallowed ground that he can never leave. He spends his days working in the Financial District and his evenings volunteering and it’s almost enough to help him forget what he did. Lucas knows better than to make plans with a woman who will soon be leaving, yet can’t help himself. There’s something about Elena that pulls him in. He doesn’t put much faith in signs but even he starts to believe Elena is his absolution. Now, he only has to convince her.

Ratings and reviews

This book is a treasure . It ignites a Memory of the world on the worst and Best day in my memory of the kindness of People strangers reaching out to offering their hearts To others giving comfort to our lost ones families. We still remember. That it didn't beat us.

I so fell in love with Elana, Lucas & Kara! All the characters were great. A touching story of loved ones list in the 9/11 attack. Elana hurting so bad, kept her away from New York & her sister Kara. Lucas also hurting & trying on his own dealing with grief & guilt. Superbly written.

5 stars weren't enough to rate this story. Tragedy, guilt, two young people dealt a horrendous blow. Years later the light of love brings them together again.

About the author

Patty Blount writes instruction guides by day and novels by night. On a dare by her oldest son, she wrote her first novel in an ice rink. Though never published, Penalty Killer was the subject of so many seventh grade book reports, the English teacher requested a copy and later returned it, covered in red ink. Patty is always looking for great story ideas. Her debut novel, Send, was conceived after her boss suggested she learn about social networks. Patty lives on Long Island with her family, a fish, and lots of books.