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So when his vibrant and sexy neighbor, Tim, barges into his life with a stepladder and a plate of cookies, Edan finds himself living for the present. But can he let go of his bah humbug ways and accept this second chance as the gift it is?

 

Book Review

Hiding sometimes seems like a good strategy to avoid an issue, but when staying away becomes a habit, it can become very damaging over time. Edan faces just such a situation – staying away from temptation may be a good thing for him, but after five years he is beginning to realize it also means almost no human contact. Of course, that only becomes a problem once he runs into his new neighbor, Tim, with whom he is definitely interested in.

Edan is a very lonely guy. He has isolated himself on purpose, and finds it very hard to pull himself out of it again. His rusty social skills show, and many men would be repulsed by his lack of ability for human interaction. Throughout the story he was the more hesitant of the two, but the change from totally reclusive to "ready for friendship and more" was smooth but noticeable.

Tim is bright and bubbly, and not easily discouraged. He is clearly determined to pull Edan out of his shell, but he uses care and gives Edan enough time to adjust to this new situation. Tim is also understanding, and he is really the one who gives Edan what he needs to feel safe enough to try living is life again.

If you like stories about second chances, if you enjoy reading a man's struggle to live with his mistakes and still look at the future with hope, and if you're looking for a Christmas story with heart, you will probably like this one.

 

 

 

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Format	ebook
Length	Short Story, 38 pages/9284 words
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Publication Date	01-December-2012
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