"A delightful and whimsical fantasy romance"

Four years ago, David Bradley sublimated everything in order to make his Internet business a success. He achieved what he thought he wanted as the business is booming, but his seven year relationship with his wife Mary is nonexistent because of him. He believes Mary would be better off without him though the thought of another man with his beloved sends David into a melancholy jealousy. Still his Christmas gift to Mary is a divorce so she can find a man who will cherish her as she deserves.

Mary loves David, but wants back the man she married who shared her passion for life. She feels useless and unwanted as David even takes care of his needs by working out or showering.

As usual David works late even though this is Christmas Eve. Mr. Claus drops by and provides David a picture of how unbearably miserable his life would be without Mary. While he ponders his fate, Desiree Claus prepares Mary to regain her lost husband.

Marianne LaCroix modifies It's A Wonderful Life by having the lead character see what his life without Mary would have been as opposed to what her life and others would have been without him. The fresh insightful romantic fantasy story line hooks the audience with its moods that reflect the lead couple as it starts very sad, turns even more morose before beginning to see a distant glimmer of hope. The Claus couple is a delightful duo that yes reader there is a Mr. and Mrs. Santa that brings adults hope through love. Ms. LaCroix has furbished a charming uplifting tale.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 11, 2004

Originally released in 2003 from eXtasy Books

Summary

Christmas magic can happen at any time of the year!....

David Bradley was a successful internet businessman. Once his business ventures soared, his own marriage became victim to his job. He considered divorcing Mary, but the thought of her with another man was unthinkable.

Mary longed for David, but he always seemed so busy with his work. She had only one Christmas wish: David to realize he still loved her, and that she wanted him to possess her completely, heart, body and soul.

While working on Christmas Eve, David came face-to-face with St. Nick. With a little Christmas magic, David got a glimpse of just how much Mary influenced his entire life.

As David searched for purpose, Mary learned the ways of a seductress with the help of a very naughty Mrs. Claus and her bagful of toys.