"some journeys change everything"
A department store Santa. A New York waitress. And 3000 gay men. This Christmas will be one to remember. . .
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… what readers are saying
“Fanning has weaved a tale that has it all—romance, humor, drama, mystery, and suspense” — Publisher’s Weekly Book Life
“I was hooked from the first page and was kept guessing until the end.” — Alma Boucher, Readers’ Favorite
“A fun read with a lot of heart.” — Travelling Page Turner
… a journey of second chances
Silas French carries thirteen years of regret and an envelope full of savings as he works aboard a gay cruise ship—his last chance to reconnect with the son who won’t return his calls.
Ellen Gittelman has spent seventeen years avoiding the truth about her husband’s death in the Twin Towers. Now she’s finally ready to confront the woman behind those mysterious Hanukkah cards.
When fate brings them together on the MS Viking, two broken souls discover that the courage to face our past might just be the key to claiming our future.
A deeply moving story about the families we’re born into, the families we choose, and the love that bridges even the widest gaps.
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Traditional publishing shines, but for this book I wanted the front‑row seats filled with you—the readers who carried Rainbows beyond my wildest charts.
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Publishing is still a world where who you know—and how much money you have—matters more than your talent.
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Time to hit the road and promote my latest novel!
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