A former Marine, desperate for employment, takes a temp job that leads to a life-changing decision on Christmas Eve. A family locket with magical powers saves the life of its wearer during the holidays. A doctor's nonfiction reflection of her father's cancer diagnosis personalizes the spirit of Christmas. Add in a little dog's snowy adventure, magical realism, and a touch of mistletoe, and readers will delight in these 12 diverse and heartfelt stories exploring the love, messiness and miracles of Christmas. "Metro's Mountain Cabin" by Susie Slanina "The Cancer Christmas" by Melissa Yuan "Christmas Miracles" by Pamela Cowan "The Nest" by Courtney Pierce "Isabella's Christmas Box" by Paty Jager "The Mermaids Treasure" by Anna Brentwood "Don't Forget the Mistletoe" by Christy Carlyle "First Love" by Judith Ashley "Christmas with You" by Jane Killick "Career Conundrum Christmas" by Jamie Brazil "The Hogmanay Stranger" by Maggie Jaimeson "A Marine's Christmas Proposal" by Susan Lute