A toy store at Christmas. Sounds frenetic, doesn't it? Definitely busy and chaotic. But not Russo's Toy Emporium. Not at the beginning of Mama Dated Santa, anyway. Instead, it's suffering the fate of many brick-and-mortar stores today, losing business and unable to keep up. That's why, when Trudy walks in on Black Friday, she's blown away by the lack of customers ... and the poor dilapidated Christmas tree in the Santa section. But it's not her responsibility to help such a mess. Not until her Mom gets her involved, that is. Paul Russo, along with his two brothers, are the owners of the Emporium. They've inherited it from their dad, but they also decided they're at an age where they'd like to step back. Enter Nick. He's Paul's nephew, and now manager of the store. But he hates Christmas-time. To him, it's all about the numbers. And none of the kids in the store seem happy. How can anyone like this time of year? Then Paul hires Trudy to spruce things up (see what I did there? Spruce? Christmas-time?). She comes in like a tornado, brightening up the place and giving it new life, right before Nick's eyes. But can she convince him that Christmas-time at a toy store isn't as bad as he thinks it is? How do you feel about toy stores? Would you venture into one at Christmas-time? Just a few more days until you can explore Russo's Toy Emporium. Have you pre-ordered your copy? The ebook is a $1 cheaper until 10/17. ![]() Trudy McNamara doesn’t do Christmas anymore. But she will do anything for her nephew Mark, even take him to visit Santa. After Dad died and the holiday bucket lists stopped, December hasn’t been the same. But Trudy finds herself tangled up with the toy store Santa and Christmas when she discovers her mom … dated Santa. Nick Russo, manager of Russos’ Toy Emporium, is at a loss as to how to save his family’s store. When Uncle Paul, the Santa and part-owner, hires Trudy to revamp their store, Nick’s life turns upside down. He’s been so focused on the numbers, the Christmas season has become nothing more than one last drive for sales. But Trudy makes him re-evaluate his attitude as well as want to help hers. Can two holiday-haters renew their love for the season … and more?
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