Neighbors with the Nutcracker

by Jessica L. Elliott

Jake Tipson has enough on his plate with family troubles, an aging dog, and the challenging new choreography to accommodate his dance partner, without dealing with neighbor issues as well. But as he gets to know the single mother who's moved into the other half of the duplex, he begins to wonder if maybe his goals aren't all he thought they were.

Rosario Garcia just wants to do her best for her infant daughter while also providing a home for the grandmother who raised her. The holiday season adds additional pressure to create all the special memories that make Christmas so magical. But filling the Christmas wish of her grandmother will require her to go to her handsome neighbor for assistance, and he's made it clear he's too busy for extra responsibilities.

Navigating Christmas through the challenges they face will either bring these neighbors together, or create a rift that no amount of good will can fill.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2021

About the author

For as long as she can remember, Jessica L. Elliott has been telling stories. As soon as she could grasp a pencil she began writing those stories down. Reading fueled her imagination, as did spending time with her five younger brothers and sisters. Everything was an adventure, something to be treasured and stories were her first love. Jessica began seriously writing in high school and continued into college while attending Emporia State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She wrote and released her first novel, Charming Academy, in August of 2011. Jessica currently lives in southwest Kansas with her husband and family.

Reviews

[Erralee Hendrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

The one playing the Nutctacker in the Nutcracker ballet meets the new neighbors and that doesn't go well. The new neighbors have their own struggles to deal with too which adds interest. The baby and dogs add an element of fun to this story. Best read in series order.