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His Last Christmas Gift

A Later in Life Romance Set in the Christmas Markets of France

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Pub Date Nov 07 2025 | Archive Date Nov 30 2025

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Description

A Tender Holiday Story & Moving Exploration of How Love Endures

Discovering a photograph in her late husband’s coat pocket spurs Claire Didier on a quest to find a mysterious stranger. Amidst the magical Christmas markets of France, she finds herself unwrapping a flurry of secrets, betrayals, and intrigue—while facing the exhilarating possibility of a later-in-life romance.

“Give yourself the gift of a lush, romantic, French adventure and be swept away in this tale of second chances and the magic of Christmas.”—Kate MacIntosh, Author of The Champagne Letters

“An immersive, tender, and beautifully told story that captures the quiet magic of second chances.”—The Prairies Book Review

“Borchert renders the vineyard setting with luminous detail, while the emotional journey is equally striking…a rewarding, heart-steadying read.”—BookView

“…in this poignant and redemptive personal journey, Claire must decide whether to remain an outsider or embrace the family she never expected to find.”—Kirkus Reviews


A Tender Holiday Story & Moving Exploration of How Love Endures

Discovering a photograph in her late husband’s coat pocket spurs Claire Didier on a quest to find a mysterious stranger. Amidst the...


Advance Praise

“…in this poignant and redemptive personal journey, Claire must decide whether to remain an outsider or embrace the family she never expected to find.”— Kirkus Reviews

“The novel’s power comes not from a paternity twist but from the courage Claire finds to forgive, to love again, and to choose connection over fear. An immersive, tender, and beautifully told story that captures the quiet magic of second chances.”—The Prairies Book Review

“A deeply romantic tale of loyalty and unconditional love, His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert is an unpredictable drama that celebrates the power of human connection. …both touching and dramatic, with an enticing number of twists…this heartfelt holiday romance is an original and page-turning delight!”—SPR

“The prose is lyrical and the finale satisfying. Thoughtful and resonant, the book is both a tender holiday story and a moving exploration of how love endures...a rewarding, heart-steadying read.”—BookView

“The French vineyards, chateaus, holiday markets, and historic buildings infuse the novel with a charming allure…readers will empathize with Claire as her childhood memories begin to resurface—and cheer for her to find a new, much-deserved happily ever after.”—BookLife

“…in this poignant and redemptive personal journey, Claire must decide whether to remain an outsider or embrace the family she never expected to find.”— Kirkus Reviews

“The novel’s power comes not...


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ISBN 9798989993130
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 181

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