She vowed to marry for love. He promised his daughters a mother for Christmas. Time is running out for both of them. A handshake between two men changes Alma Pickens' life. Alma's father promises her hand in marriage with a wedding due before Christmas. How can she keep her vow to her mother and still honor her father? With only Roy's dimples to capture her attention, Alma can't conceive of loving a man in four weeks time. Widower Roy Gibbons' young daughters want a mother for Christmas, and desperate to grant their wish, he said yes without thinking. With Christmas right around the corner, time is running out. When Dr. Pickens offers his daughter in marriage, Roy reasons as long as Alma can cook, clean, and keep the youngsters in line, it's a fine arrangement. Can Roy keep his promise to his girls? Will Alma keep hers to her mother? When both people have conflicting promises to keep, who will get the Christmas gift? Set in the year 1886 in Southern Illinois, this sweet inspirational novella will tug at your heartstrings as this little family wins your heart. Buy now to discover the power of a promise and the purity of a Christmas wish. Previously published as The Festive Bride.