Holiday Hopefuls

By Emmy Todd

"Has your family been on your case lately? As your date to this year's holiday festivities, I'll use my professional training to convince your family that your shortcomings are their own doing."

Serenvale Springs is the perfect place to spend the holidays-unless you're Callie Rutherford. The youngest of the Rutherford siblings, Callie is everything her tightly wound brothers and sisters aren't. Leading a life of creativity and chaos has put her firmly on the outside of the Rutherford clan, and every once in a while, the bubbly kindergarten teacher wishes they would just stop calling her a glorified babysitter. That's where family therapist Dr. Oliver Rhodes comes in.

When Callie finds the flyer advertising Dr. Rhodes' holiday services, the stars align for both of them. Oliver agrees to accompany her and fulfill the promises put forth by the ad, so long as Callie attends his family's home, as well. Her goal is simple: convince Oliver's family he's not a workaholic. But Oliver? Respect from Callie's family is on the line, and Oliver's going to ensure the Rutherford home gets very uncomfortable this holiday season.

This is the first in a series of interconnected standalones.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FYC8J6RB
• ISBN13: 9798989823673
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Mimosa Bookhouse
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"