Practical—that’s the way Sara Jennings has always approached life. But this Christmas season, things are about to change... When Sara gets a call from her great-aunt to help with a little problem, Sara feels sure the task can’t be too difficult. After all, who couldn’t love Aunt Esther's exuberant holiday cheer and her loving gospel message? And spending Christmas in the small-town setting of Minton, Missouri should be just what Sara needs to escape the pressures of city life and help her unwind. But when she arrives, Sara finds the situation is far more complicated than she expected. Aunt Esther’s “little problem” involves a complaining neighbor who takes issue with her elaborate outdoor Christmas decorations. To make matters worse, he is also the uncle of the attractive lawyer Sara met on her train ride to Minton. What happens when the town’s most ardent supporter of the true meaning of Christmas goes head to head with the neighborhood Scrooge? And can a chance meeting on a train stir practical Sara into making some quick decisions that will alter the course of her future? "Practically Christmas" was originally published as part of the novella Christmas collection, "Gift of Love." Carol Cox is the author of 30 novels and novellas, ranging from contemporary romance and cozy mysteries to historical romantic suspense. In addition to writing, Carol spends her time helping her husband (who pastors two churches and operates a saddle shop) and working on a never-ending series of crochet projects. She and her family enjoy life in rural northern Arizona, where the deer and the antelope really do play—often within view of the family’s front porch.