«My Gift Is You» by Rachel Lacey

SOMETIMES THE BEST GIFTS CAN'T BE WRAPPEDAll Mandy Carson wants for Christmas is a distraction…and maybe a date to her friend's New Year's Eve wedding. Ghosts from the past always loom larger this time of year, and Mandy's having a hard time faking her usual fun-loving demeanor. But when her much-needed distraction arrives in the form of the man who rocked her world the long-ago night of their junior prom, she's forced to confront the painful scars that caused her to bolt back in high school.Wildlife rescuer Calvin Rocha always regretted letting Mandy slip out of his life, so when fate brings them together on a snowy mountain road with an injured hawk on Christmas Eve, he's determined to make the most of this second chance. He agrees to be her wedding date, hoping the romantic weekend will bring them back together. And as the clock counts down to midnight, Cal and Mandy might just discover that the best gift they'll receive this season is each other.**A note from the author**This novella is a crossover story, featuring characters from both my Risking It All series and my Almost Royal series, but you don't need to have read them all to enjoy My Gift is You! Like all my books, it stands alone.