Because It's Christmas - Kathryn Shay

Because It's Christmas

By Kathryn Shay

  • Release Date: 2013-01-14
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 437 Ratings

Description

He’s the beloved principal of Bayview Heights High School but something is missing from his life. He finds that something in her, a news reporter who’s back in town to get dirt on him and settle a family score.

To most people in the small town of Bayview Heights, high school principal, single dad and widower Seth Taylor is a hero. But Seth has never forgotten the mistake he made years ago with one of his students. He can’t even take solace in all the good he’s done since then because the guilt never goes away.

Enter Lacey Cartwright, a reporter who exacerbates his guilt. When the students ask her to help with their Christmas charity project, she and Seth end up working together. He tries to ignore his budding feelings for her, but he can’t.

Paying homage to the movie IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, these two star-crossed characters fall deeply in love with each other. But the obstacles in their way are overwhelming.

If Lacey shows her support—and her true feelings—for Seth, will she lose what’s left of her family? Seth will never ask her to do that.

But if they don’t, these truly good people will lose the loves of their lives.

Praise for BECAUSE IT’S CHRISTMAS:

“The rich characterization and emotional intensity of BECAUSE IT'S CHRISTMAS by Kathryn Shay will make you pull out a hanky for more than one intensely moving scene.” RT Book Reviews

“You have to read this powerful, heart-wrenching story. Ms. Shay…is a truly gifted storyteller.” Old Book Barn Gazette

“Like COP OF THE YEAR, this is more than just another romance. It had me in tears. I had to keep reminding myself, this is fiction. Kathryn Shay is one heck of a writer!” A Reader

Reviews

  • Because its Christmas

    5
    By rjbor
    I absolutely loved this story. Seth & Lacey were great. The story grabbed my heart. It was very emotional. It made me happy that I got tears and sad that I cried. A beautiful family story, heartbreaking yet happy where teachers and students were involved, and how in working together made so much difference in their lives and the lives of those they enter-acted with. Absolutely loved Little Josh. Wow I recommend this, just keep your tissue handy. Thank you so much.
  • Because It’s Christmas

    4
    By Tiggy/Cookie
    I have read so many authors and because of that I don’t always remember if I have read them before. I love HEAs and this one didn’t disappoint, although there were many worrisome happenings that I was sure would prevent that.This was a really good story and I am pretty sure you want regret reading it.
  • Because it’s Christmas by Kathryn Shay

    5
    By May18july19
    Really enjoyed reading this book. Happy, sad , tears , Joy great reading
  • Very sweet

    5
    By mima1965!
    Cute
  • “Because It’s Christmas,” by Kathryn Shay

    5
    By Ruth Ann Nordin
    As always, Ms. Shay did a fantastic job of keeping me enthralled from the first page to the last.
  • Good work

    3
    By Blacgold
    Overall I liked the story but but the first half was a slow build. It was a struggle to stick with it initially. It did get better and I'm glad I didn't give up.