NANCY NAIGLE

Hannah Leigh Parker never planned on spending Christmas back in South Hill, Virginia—but when a career setback sends her home to regroup, helping her Aunt Winnie with the town’s holiday festivities seems like the perfect distraction. With twinkle lights to hang and events to organize, she’s determined to keep things merry and bright… even if the mayor is as prickly as last year’s Christmas tree.

 

Nate Collier’s roots run deep in South Hill. A steady craftsman and the reluctant nephew of that same prickly mayor, he’s content to work behind the scenes. At least that's the case until Hannah blows back into town with big-city drive and a clipboard full of cheer.

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Then a century-old keepsake is discovered beneath South Hill’s legendary dogwood tree—a long-lost locket tied to a love story that never found its happy ending. As Hannah and Nate help unravel the mystery behind the letter the old dogwood tree once sheltered, the past and present begin to weave together like the garlands strung through town. Each clue draws them closer, not only to the truth of the old love story, but also to a second chance of their own.

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With cocoa served by the tub, carols floating from the Colonial Theater’s centennial celebration, and a community “Lost Love Board” brimming with hope, Christmas in South Hill is about more than decorations and lights. It’s about the memories we treasure, the promises we keep, and the love stories waiting to be written.