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The Fruitcake book cover
The Fruitcake
A Christmas in the South tale
2014
First Published
3.70
Average Rating
12
Number of Pages
A humorous short story about the dreaded holiday classic. Retirement's not what Robert expected. His wife feeds him twigs and is afraid of mailbox bombs. If that's not enough a fruitcake shows up on his doorstep. Fruitcakes may be a Southern tradition, but it's one Robert can do without. Find out how he deals with the holiday classic.
Avg Rating
3.70
Number of Ratings
161
5 STARS
29%
4 STARS
31%
3 STARS
27%
2 STARS
5%
1 STARS
7%
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Author

Caren Rich
Caren Rich
Author · 2 books
Caren Rich grew up in a small Alabama town. The swamps and bayous have fueled her imagination and inspired her writing. Her short stories may cross genres but they are rooted in the history and culture of the South. Caren's favorite holiday is Christmas, which has greatly influenced her writing. She enjoys reading mysteries, epic fantasy, and always makes time for a good fairy tale. Her favorite super hero is Rogue from the X-Men. Caren lives on the coast with her husband and two daughters. All three are a constant source of inspiration.
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