Lanterns in Evergreen Valley

By Rita-Claire Blanchard

A heartwarming holiday romance about finding your place, healing old wounds, and discovering love where you least expect it.

When librarian Clara Winfield returns to Evergreen Valley after years away, the last thing she expects is a storm-both literal and emotional-to threaten the beloved library her mother once ran. With Christmas approaching and the building in disrepair, Clara must step into a role she's not sure she's ready for.

Enter Daniel Reyes, a widowed contractor with kind eyes, steady hands, and a daughter who believes Clara might be a real-life storybook hero. Together, they repair beams, rescue books, and uncover long-lost pieces of Clara's past-along with a quiet, growing affection neither of them saw coming.

As the town prepares for its cherished Christmas Eve Reading, Clara discovers her mother left behind more than memories-she left a poem, a legacy, and a lantern waiting to be lit.

In the glow of falling snow and flickering holiday lights, Clara must decide if Evergreen Valley is simply a stop on her journey...or the home she's been searching for all along. Perfect for fans of sweet romance, small-town charm, and stories where love grows as gently as snowfall.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6WLZ7HN
• ISBN13: 9798278504900
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"