An immersive, tender, and beautifully told story that captures the quiet magic of second chances.
Love, loss, and the quiet magic of second chances shimmer through Borchert’s holiday novel. In the snow-kissed vineyards and Christmas markets of Alsace, swimwear designer Claire Didier discovers a photograph of a boy who looks exactly like her late husband. Driven by grief, she travels to France to find the child, confront her own past, and decide whether love, forgiveness, and second chances can bloom amid the magic of the holiday season.
Borchert pairs a sparkling French setting with a mature, emotionally layered love story. Claire’s decades-long fear of motherhood mirrors the guardedness that also defined her marriage. Flashbacks to Paris cafés and an anniversary dinner reveal a relationship full of affection and quiet tensions, making David feel vivid even in death. Borchert captures the sensory pleasures of Alsace—mulled wine, buttery croissants, twinkling lights—while guiding Claire toward a hard-won acceptance. The novel’s power comes not from a paternity twist but from the courage Claire finds to forgive, to love again, and to choose connection over fear. Atmospheric, romantic, and emotionally intelligent, it’s a holiday story with real depth.
Pub date November 7, 2025
Le Vin Press
ASIN B0FNLR5ZBV
Price $4.99 (USD) Kindle edition
