Crocuses for Christmas
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5 of 5 Stars Widower Matthew Dawson needs an au pair for his three-year-old daughter Emma. Hannah Collins is from England, where she was nanny in estates and manor house. But after meeting in a coffee shop and interviewed, Matt hires her to live in an apartment on his property. She soon concludes that the Lord wants her there as much for Matt as for Emma/ Matt is mourning. Hannah wants to help and soon fights attraction. Emma insists Hanna knit her daddy a sweater for Christmas. They spend Thanksgiving out of town and enjoy Christmas light displays. He finds himself comparing Hannah to his deceased wife. After three days they return and decorate the tree. Matt’s family tradition includes a dance and a kiss near the tree. Too close for comfort, she resigns. He terminates her, agreeing that she stays 30 days so he can find a replacement. The meaning of crocuses was new to me, but the fulfilling ending spoke to my heart.