It seemed everyone left Derek Larson, first his mother, then his father. He and Elizabeth began school together and he loved her. They agreed, it was a "forever and eternity", kind of love until Catrin entered the picture. Now, after eighteen years, Elizabeth is back to spend Christmas with her dysfunctional family. Will she make room for Derek?

Can they trust each other? Christmas on the calendar is one day long, how do you make it last a life time?

About the Author

Betty Lowrey draws from an educational background that dealt with literature and the love of words and life.

She began writing first person articles of interest for a newspaper and branched into hosting a weekly column that featured are writers and poet. She studied with the late author and illustrator, David Melton and has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers. While writing is an important outlet, she is also an artist, a life group leader, and has an interest in an area agriculture endeavor.