At 54, Julie St. James has embraced a quiet, independent life in Hope Hill, the charming town of lavender fields and second chances. As the Christmas season approaches, she’s busy prepping for the beloved Christmas Wedding Showcase—never expecting her high school sweetheart, Charles Fenwick, to be the event’s contractor.
Charles still has that crooked smile and calm, steady presence, but Julie is determined to keep things strictly professional. Until wedding décor starts mysteriously vanishing, and the two are drawn into solving a cozy holiday whodunit.
As holiday centerpieces go missing and old sparks reignite, Julie must face the past she buried and the future she never thought she’d have. With her shop in trouble, Charles considering leaving Hope Hill again after the season,and secrets threatening the showcase, Julie wonders if she should risk following her heart.
A Christmas Bloom is a heartwarming small-town romance with a dash of mystery, filled with holiday spirit, lifelong friendships, and the sweet surprise of love rediscovered.
While May spends most of the days doing what she loves–writing–she also loves her two boys and reading books. As May has grown older, she realized her taste in books changed. She wanted books that felt like a warm blanket and hot chocolate on a cold winter day. So, she started writing those books. She hopes her books give you the joy and comfort it does her bringing them to life!