Do Not Open 'Til Christmas

Sierra Donovan

Sept 2017 · Evergreen Lane Novels Book 4 · Zebra Books

About this eBook

What happens when a Scrooge-like boss and a determined young woman have to work together during the holidays? A Christmas of surprises . . .

Bret Radner once dreamed of being a hard-hitting journalist, exposing corruption and writing Pulitzer-winning pieces. But heart-tugging circumstances kept him at the Tall Pine Gazette, where small town life, new neighbors, and human interest stories are the news. In charge for the entire holiday season, Bret is determined to run the newsroom right. Yet with a too-pretty rookie reporter to train, he finds himself challenged on just about everything . . .

A waitress at the Pine ‘n’ Dine restaurant, freelance reporter Chloe Davenport finally gets her big chance to work full-time for the Gazette. But proving herself to her handsome boss won’t be easy. He turns down all her holiday-themed stories and, in fact, doesn’t seem to like Christmas at all. Yet the closer Chloe works with Bret, the more she realizes that his tough exterior conceals a hidden hurt . . . and a heart she wants to fill with glad tidings of great joy—for many seasons to come . . .

“Sierra Donovan captures the magic of Christmas in this charming and romantic tale. I smiled the entire time I was reading it!” —Shirlee McCoy on We Need a Little Christmas

Ratings and reviews

Loved this story. This holiday series takes us back to Tall Pines as Bret Radner and Chloe Davenport try to find a way to work together at the Tall Pines Gazette. Bret has just been named temporary editor and he's inherited newly hired Chloe as a reporter. Sure she may be able to write an excellent story but does she have to be so bubbly and bright. Bret just wants to make it through the holidays. Chloe can't figure out why Bret doesn't like Christmas but it's obvious he doesn't when he turns down every holiday story idea she comes up with. Will these two ever agree on anything?? A wonderfully done story with great characters and a story that will leave you with a smile. Definitely a book I recommend.

About the author

Sierra Donovan is a wife, a mother of two, and a writer, though not always in that order. Her greatest joy is helping people find true love on the printed page. She believes in classic movies, Christmas, happy endings, and the healing power of chocolate. Sierra's first novel, Love on the Air, was a Holt Medallion finalist. Her Kensington debut, No Christmas Like the Present, won the Golden Quill for Sweet Traditional Romance. Her series of Evergreen Lane novels consists of Do You Believe in Santa?, a finalist for the SnowGlobe Award, and We Need a Little Christmas. You can email Sierra at [e-mail], or visit her website at www.sierradonovan.com.