Patricia Dixon 
Coming Home 

For a mother and her daughters, Christmas time might just bring them hope for the future . . . As a young girl, Carmen Appleton loved the festivities, but when her father left home that fateful Christmas Eve, all that was left in his place were painful memories. Now, for the first time in years, Carmen is ready to embrace Christmas again. For the sake of her family, she’s determined not to dwell on the past and to make this year one to remember. But her daughters are all hiding secrets—secrets they dread their mother will discover… Will this year be another Christmas ruined—or will the Appletons finally receive the best gift possible? “5 stars are not enough . . . this is my book of the year . . . perfect for Christmas . . . I laughed and cried my way through this.” —Amazon reviewer, five stars “Absolutely fabulous!” –Amazon reviewer, five stars “Such a heart-warming book about family . . . A very lovely story to enjoy by the fireside.” –Amazon reviewer, five stars