A Thrill of Hope

Two burnt-out perfectionists, two different goals, one Christmas bazaar ... For Henrietta Miller, the annual Christmas bazaar is more than a charity event; it is the measure of her worth. Known as her church's most dependable volunteer, she has built her life on a foundation of endless service, convinced she must earn her place by carrying every burden ... even if it costs her everything. For John Baldwin, a man of commerce and logic, the disorganized bazaar is an offense to his orderly world. Tasked with making the event "efficient," he arrives with ledgers and freshly sharped pencils, ready to cut anything that doesn't contribute to the bottom line. Forced to work together, they discover a surprising truth: a man who trusts only in numbers can be moved by a woman's selfless heart, and a woman who believes she was made for work can be rescued by a man who insists she was made for joy.Inspired by the song, "O Holy Night," A Thrill of Hope is part of The Carols of Christmas, a multi-author series, but it can be read as a standalone novella.