Christmas gifts
(Book)

It's Christmastime in charming Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina. The co-owners of the Magnolia Harbor Inn -- sisters Grace Porter and Charlotte Wylde -- deck the halls of their elegant mansion in preparation for a festive party and the arrival of their new guests. Ivy Lester hopes her reunion with her two best friends will provide a balm to her broken heart. But during her stay at the inn, Ivy struggles with her conflicting emotions. Will she cling to a vow from the past or embrace the unexpected future? Soldier Isaac Ryan arrives at the inn with one more mission to accomplish. He visits the local emementary school to thank the students and their teacher for their encouraging letters that helped him through a diffiult deployment. But the experience turns out differently than he anticipated, causing him to question his plans. Jake Porter is harboring a secret when he comes home for the holidays. He avoids telling his mother, Grace, about the tough decision weighing heavily on his mind. But Grace has a secret of her own -- a gift for Jake from the distant past. Family and friends eagerly gather at the Magnolia Harbor Inn to celebrate the season. Will the old mansion offer them peace and joy as they exchange their special Christmas presents?