Underground Knowledge — A discussion group discussion

Dear Members,

This holiday season, let me introduce you to a story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned The Mistletoe Letter.

Clare Bennett thought she had her life figured out: chasing headlines as an investigative journalist in Chicago. But one winter phone call pulls her back to Holly Pines, the snow-dusted town of her childhood, where her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis forces her to face both heartbreak and hope. What begins as a reluctant return soon becomes a journey of faith, second chances, and the rediscovery of love.

In Holly Pines, Clare finds more than the pain of goodbye. She reconnects with lifelong friends, discovers the quiet miracles hidden in her hometown, and feels her heart stir again for Evan, the gentle bookstore owner whose steady faith speaks louder than words. When she’s unexpectedly given the chance to take over the town’s newspaper, Clare begins to wonder if this detour is really God’s plan for her future.

Perfect for book clubs, The Mistletoe Letter sparks meaningful conversations about:

Walking through Alzheimer’s with grace and love.

Surrendering our own plans to embrace God’s.

Finding home, hope, and love in unexpected places.

The beauty of second chances — both in life and in love.


Tender, heartwarming, and deeply rooted in faith, this is more than a holiday romance. It’s a celebration of resilience, family, and God’s ability to bring new beginnings from life’s hardest detours.

For readers who love Christian fiction, inspirational romance, and small-town Christmas stories, The Mistletoe Letter will be the perfect addition to your book club’s holiday reading.


The Mistletoe Letter: A DAUGHTER'S JOURNEY THROUGH ALZHEIMER'S AND GRACE