There's nothing a Christmas kiss won't cure. Except perhaps a shattered heart...Some wounds run too deep for Christmas to heal. Or so Emmanuelle Sumter believes.When she steps off the train in Cherish, South Carolina, she carries little more than a broken harp, a shattered dream, and a heart she has decided no man will ever touch again. Her friend Dorothy promised this glowing, tinsel-bright town would be a safe haven. What Dorothy never mentioned was her brother.Deputy Nicholas Thompson is steady, strong, and far too perceptive for Emmanuelle's peace of mind. Years ago, his sister's darkest battle was made bearable by Emmanuelle's voice and smile on a screen. Then she vanished without a word. Now she's here in person, more beautiful than he remembered, and guarding a pain she refuses to name.He has no intention of pushing. But when the past she has been running from follows her straight to Cherish, patience may not be enough to protect the one woman who has begun to relight everything inside him he thought was permanently dark. Note: Contains references to verbal and physical abuse. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, RaeAnne Thayne, and Susan Mallery. ˃˃˃ Read all the books in the inspirational Cherish Series! Set in the small town of Cherish, South Carolina. God is at the center of these sweet and wholesome stories. Scroll up and order today!