A Love Wrapped in Grace
By Ariadne Oliver
Come home to Maplewood this Christmas... where faith rekindles hope, and love finds its way through snow-covered streets and warm, open hearts.

When Sarah Bennett returns to her hometown of Maplewood for the holidays, she hopes for little more than a quiet Christmas surrounded by family and familiar comforts. But beneath the town's festive glow and twinkling lights lies something far more profound—a stirring of the heart and a journey back to grace.

Surrounded by the scent of cinnamon and the laughter of loved ones, Sarah feels her soul begin to thaw from the busyness and loneliness of city life. In the quiet stillness of her childhood home, she reconnects with the faith she once held dear. But nothing prepares her for the moment she walks into The Gingerbread House café and comes face to face with Jake Donovan—the boy next door who once stole her heart and might just do it again.

Now a devoted youth pastor with a heart for serving others, Jake invites Sarah into the heart of the Maplewood community—helping with the church's Christmas outreach, sharing moments of prayer and purpose, and reminding her what it means to live a life rooted in grace. As they serve side by side, their friendship blossoms into something deeper, something sacred.

But love isn't always easy, even when the timing feels perfect. Sarah must confront old wounds and new fears—can she truly trust God with her future? And is her heart ready to open itself to love again?

A Love Wrapped in Grace is part of Ariadne Oliver's Chrsitian Romance short story series. It's a heartwarming tale of second chances, faithful romance, and the transformative power of Christmas. With gentle faith, tender moments, and a love story as pure as freshly fallen snow, this inspirational short story will warm your soul and renew your hope.

Perfect for fans of Hallmark holiday romance, cozy Christian fiction, and uplifting stories that celebrate the beauty of God's timing.