Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree: A Holiday Novel - Softcover

Hill, Donna; Ray, Francis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312993633 ISBN 13: 9780312993634

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2004

Synopsis

Denise has always been the faithful wife and dutiful mother. As a matter of fact, it seems that is all she has been in the twenty-plus years she and her husband, Edward, have been married. But the kids are grown and out of the house, and she's ready to live a few dreams of her own. Edward, however, would like to keep things just the way they are, and Denise realizes that if she doesn't do something drastic, then all she will ever be is a mother and wife.

When Denise drops the bomb at Thanksgiving dinner that she is leaving Edward and selling the house, everyone is stunned, and her announcement opens the door to Morrison Family Dysfunction 101. Edward moves in with his crazy Aunt Etta, their daughter Christine moves back home when she suspects her husband is cheating on her, and their son Anthony is simply dazed and confused. In the midst of it all, Edward hatches a plan to get his wife back. Not only does he plan to be back at home and in their bed, but he also knows that, come Christmas, he and Denise will be...Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree.

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From the Back Cover

'Tis the season to be merry, and the Morrison family is about to have their lives turned upside down...

Denise has always been the faithful wife and dutiful mother. As a matter of fact, it seems that is all she has been in the twenty-plus years she and her husband, Edward, have been married. But the kids are grown and out of the house, and she's ready to live a few dreams of her own. Edward, however, would like to keep things just the way they are, and Denise realizes that if she doesn't do something drastic, then all she will ever be is a mother and wife.

When Denise drops the bomb at Thanksgiving dinner that she is leaving Edward and selling the house, everyone is stunned, and her announcement opens the door to Morrison Family Dysfunction 101. Edward moves in with his crazy Aunt Etta, their daughter Christine moves back home when she suspects her husband is cheating on her, and their son Anthony is simply dazed and confused. In the midst of it all, Edward hatches a plan to get his wife back. Not only does he plan to be back at home and in their bed, but he also knows that, come Christmas, he and Denise will be...

Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree.

About the Author

Donna Hill has 19 published novels to her credit, including In My Bedroom and Divas, Inc., and has been featured in Essence, the New York Daily News, USA Today, Today's Black Woman, and Black Enterprise, among many others. She works full-time as a public relations associate for the Queens Public Library system and organizes author-centered events and workshops through her promotions and management company, Imagenouveau. Donna lives with her family in New York City. You can visit her at www.donnahill.com.

Francis Ray is a native Texan who lives in Dallas with her husband and daughter. She is the author of 16 novels and five novellas, including Like the First Time. You can visit her at www.francisray.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0312993633
• ISBN 13: 9780312993634
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288