Love Takes a Festive Turn

by August C. Falls

Love Takes a Festive Turn Festive Sparks Collection, Book 2

Career-oriented Natalia García’s Christmas Eve is on track for cancelled when she’s involuntarily roped into an eleventh-hour Puerto Rican road trip with her irresistible college sweetheart-turned-mister-always-someone-else, Carlos Rivera. A change of plans and a car accident strand Natalia in an adorable, tradition-steeped island town where high-stress deadlines and career-girl ambition give way to heartwarming parrandas, steaming hot pasteles, and a communal island spirit she hasn’t felt in far too long. Amid rekindled sparks and the enchantment of a tropical Christmas miracle, Natalia’s second chance at love forces her to reconcile the life she was building with the life she left behind–and with the man she never stopped loving.

But this isn’t just a story of new beginnings and romance in paradise; it’s a journey of deep reflection and spiritual healing. For Carlos, a man running from his own ghosts, and Natalia, a woman chasing her career dreams, this season of grace is about finding the faith to let go, fully, and embrace the love and sense of belonging that they both yearn for so deeply. With the help of the stubbornest of Christmas miracles and a close-knit island village that embraces them with open arms, Carlos and Natalia will begin to question whether this unexpected miracle is, perhaps, not quite so random after all.

Can Natalia and Carlos, both wounded by past mistakes and time lost in between, find the healing they’ve been searching for in a Puerto Rican Christmas? In this charming Revised & Expanded Edition with even more heart and deeper faith, learn how to love again, how to let go, and that sometimes, the sweetest blessings come from the places you least expect. Perfect for fans of refreshing, faith-filled, contemporary romance and uplifting holiday stories with a healthy dose of vibrantly woven cultural traditions and a big dose of spiritual growth.

38 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2025

About the author

August C. Falls is a Puerto Rican writer with a deep passion for storytelling that blends elements of Christian faith, fantasy, and romance. His writing often explores the complexities of human emotions, faith journeys, and the tension between light and darkness. August C. Falls spent his early years living in different parts of Puerto Rico, then he traveled to Germany, and then moved to the USA, where a deep appreciation for language and storytelling naturally grew alongside his travels.

His stories are often reflections of his own spiritual journey, crafted to inspire hope and light in the face of life’s challenges. When he's not writing, August C. Falls spends time outdoors, drawing, or working on his creative projects. He believes strongly in the power of words to uplift, inspire, and connect, and hopes his stories and books will be a source of encouragement for readers.