The Christmas Gift - Lizzie (Ebook)

Book 1.5 in the Westport Romantic Mysteries ~ Lizzie

Lizzie’s first Christmas with Riley is just around the corner, and she’s determined to make it unforgettable. With a new home, a fresh start, and a list of holiday traditions to create, Lizzie is especially excited to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. But not just any tree—this year, she’s going all in with a real, freshly cut beauty that will set the stage for their most magical Christmas yet.

That’s how they end up at Happy Christmas Trees, the beloved local shop famous for its picture-perfect evergreens. But it’s not just the Yuletide Pine that captures Lizzie’s heart—it’s Earl, the mysterious old man who seems to know everything there is to know about the perfect tree. With a twinkle in his eye and a limp in his step, Earl guides Lizzie to the Fir of her dreams.

But there’s something unusual about this one. Tucked in its fragrant boughs is a gift—a delicate, etched glass bauble that casts shimmering rainbows of light across the room. Intrigued, Lizzie returns to Happy Christmas Trees to ask Earl about the bauble, only to discover something unsettling: no one at the shop knows who he is. In fact, no one can explain how the tree she chose came with such a mysterious ornament.

As Christmas approaches, Lizzie can’t shake the feeling that the bauble—and the strange man who gave it to her—hold a secret. What is the true meaning behind this gift? Could it be connected to something deeper, something magical?

In a story filled with holiday wonder, family, and heartwarming surprises, Lizzie embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind Earl’s gift before Christmas morning. Will she solve the mystery in time, or will the magic of the season remain one of its most beautiful, unspoken miracles?

This heartwarming holiday story is filled with wonder, intrigue, and the kind of Christmas magic that stays with you long after the season is over. Cozy up with a blanket, light a candle, and get ready to experience a holiday tale brimming with love, joy, and just a hint of Christmas enchantment.