cover image Together for Christmas

Together for Christmas

Lisa Plumley. Kensington/Zebra, $6.99 mass market (384p) ISBN 978-1-4201-2212-1

Plumley makes her third trip to Kismet, Mich. (after Home for the Holidays) in this laugh-out-loud Christmas romp. High-flying L.A. talent agent Casey Jackson is in town to track progress on pop star Heather Miller%E2%80%99s troubled Christmas TV special. Diner proprietor Kristen Miller is trying not to feel overshadowed by her famous older sister, and failing. At first glance, the two are polar opposites. In particular, Casey hates Christmas, and Kristen adores it. But as Casey falls hard for Kristen, he%E2%80%99s determined to show her that he%E2%80%99s not some slick guy from La-La Land%E2%80%94and hoping she reciprocates his feelings. Meanwhile, Kristen discovers Casey spent his childhood in foster care and never had the chance to discover the joy of Christmas. This sweet romance tugs at the heartstrings from the beginning and doesn%E2%80%99t let up until the final page. Agent: Karen Solem, Spencerhill Associates. (Oct.)%E2%80%A8