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"GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH '26 WAYS TO GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ' A FRIENDS-TO-LOVERS HOLIDAY ROMANCEIt's Thanksgiving 1942, and Stella West, the first-ever head of holidays for Hanover's Department Store is left in a bind when her lead window designer runs off days before the grand unveiling of the store's Christmas windows-a tradition the entire city treasures. Up against the clock, she scrambles to gather together a rag-tag team of store employees to finish the job, including their picky luxury stylist, two flirtatious personal shoppers, a handful of delivery boys, and Stella's best pal, Hector. As the group races to complete the store's twenty-six 'Home for the Holidays'-themed Christmas windows, Stella is stunned to discover that Hector is newly single and realizes the feelings she'd buried for him long ago may run deeper than she ever imagined. Dodging a baker who's sweet on her, the store kiss-up who's after her job, and the store owner who wants an early preview - Stella has more than enough to worry about without her love life adding to the mix. But with the ribbon-cutting approaching (and the news of Hector's epic bachelor status swirling through the store), Stella realizes that telling him how she feels might be now or never, even if it means risking losing him entirely. INSPIRATION FOR '26 WAYS'""26 WAYS TO GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"" was inspired by the author's upbringing in Pittsburgh, where the city's Golden Triangle would come alive each holiday season with themed department store windows, trees, and the sounds of marching bands in Christmas parades. These traditions-still a joyous part of the holiday season-have lasted decades. Cherished trips to ""dahntahn"" Pittsburgh to see the lights are a must-do for families all over the city during Christmastime."

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"""A fast-paced and charming colleagues-to-lovers tale for holiday romance fans."" -Kirkus ""Put away your copy of Love, Actually this year and pivot to this story instead. This novella is a heartwarming gift to readers, wrapped in the festive spirit of the holidays."" -Independent Book Review ""Every town has their own cherished holiday tradition. In 26 Ways to Come Home for the Holidays, we journey back to 1942 and follow the character of Stella as she races to save her city's beloved department store Christmas window unveiling. With time running out, the unexpected news of her best pal Hector's new single status knocks her off her feet. '26 Ways' is a delightful comedic look at the people who bring holiday traditions to life - yesterday, today and tomorrow."" - David Paul Kirkpatrick, former president of Paramount Pictures and former production chief of Walt Disney Studios ""A delightful, nostalgic throwback to the warmth that could be found on even the coldest days of the wartime holiday shopping season in downtown Pittsburgh. The story of Stella and Hector is at turns as lighthearted and heartwarming as their growing friendship. The surrounding cast of quirky and endearing personalities form a team that's impossible not to root for as they work to give Pittsburgh the holiday traditions they love. [The author's] scene-setting and dialogue will have readers feeling they've been transported to 1942 where they're surrounded by laughter, love, and just a touch of good chaos."" - Virginia Montanez, author of Nothing. Everything. ""Jennifer Joy's 26 Ways to Come Home For The Holidays is a festive Christmas love story about tradition, resourcefulness, home, and knowing how and when to buck the rules. Joy is a magnificent storyteller and researcher who has a knack for bringing stories-especially stories about the past-to life.""- Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, author of Ark and Awake with Asashoryu"

"""A fast-paced and charming colleagues-to-lovers tale for holiday romance fans."" -Kirkus ""Put away your copy of Love, Actually this year and pivot to this story instead. This novella is a heartwarming gift to readers, wrapped in the festive spirit of the holidays."" -Independent Book Review ""Every town has their own cherished holiday tradition. In 26 Ways to Come Home for the Holidays, we journey back to 1942 and follow the character of Stella as she races to save her city's beloved department store Christmas window unveiling. With time running out, the unexpected news of her best pal Hector's new single status knocks her off her feet. '26 Ways' is a delightful comedic look at the people who bring holiday traditions to life - yesterday, today and tomorrow."" - David Paul Kirkpatrick, former president of Paramount Pictures and former production chief of Walt Disney Studios ""A delightful, nostalgic throwback to the warmth that could be found on even the coldest days of the wartime holiday shopping season in downtown Pittsburgh. The story of Stella and Hector is at turns as lighthearted and heartwarming as their growing friendship. The surrounding cast of quirky and endearing personalities form a team that's impossible not to root for as they work to give Pittsburgh the holiday traditions they love. [The author's] scene-setting and dialogue will have readers feeling they've been transported to 1942 where they're surrounded by laughter, love, and just a touch of good chaos."" - Virginia Montanez, author of Nothing. Everything. ""Jennifer Joy's 26 Ways to Come Home For The Holidays is a festive Christmas love story about tradition, resourcefulness, home, and knowing how and when to buck the rules. Joy is a magnificent storyteller and researcher who has a knack for bringing stories-especially stories about the past-to life."" - Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, author of Ark and Awake with Asashoryu"

"""A delightful, nostalgic throwback to the warmth that could be found on even the coldest days of the wartime holiday shopping season in downtown Pittsburgh. The story of Stella and Hector is at turns as lighthearted and heartwarming as their growing friendship. The surrounding cast of quirky and endearing personalities form a team that's impossible not to root for as they work to give Pittsburgh the holiday traditions they love. [The author's] scene-setting and dialogue will have readers feeling they've been transported to 1942 where they're surrounded by laughter, love, and just a touch of good chaos."" - Virginia Montanez, Nothing. Everything. ""Jennifer Joy's 26 Ways to Come Home For The Holidays is a festive Christmas love story about tradition, resourcefulness, home, and knowing how and when to buck the rules. Joy is a magnificent storyteller and researcher who has a knack for bringing stories-especially stories about the past-to life.""- Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, author of Ark and Awake with Asashoryu"

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