The Island Christmas Spirit — Lindsay Emory

 Mistletoe Key takes Christmas traditions very seriously. So when Eliza Hart advocates for a gender-inclusive Santa late one night on public radio, she inadvertently sets off an historic island-wide scandal.  After years away, she's just returned to the island but once again she's persona non grata, fighting the patriarchy one Santa suit at a time. Tiki bar owner Shep Butler had a childhood crush on Eliza and while she's stirring up trouble in town, he can't help the feelings she's stirring up in him. He's always been fascinated with her eyes and her freckles, but now her grown-up hot-button opinions could cause all kinds of trouble. On an island where Christmas is celebrated 365 days a year, can Eliza and Shep find room at the inn for different opinions – and love – before scandal and tradition tear them apart? If you like holidays with:margaritasSanta pageantscaroling mermaidsmagical kissesso many cookies...then you definitely want to catch the Island Christmas Spirit! *** Previously Published as RESISTING SANTA ***