Used book – The Promise of Christmas, Ann Evans, Françoise Rigal

It is with reluctance that Matt D'Angelo agrees to come to Broken Yoke to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents. This visit revives the tragedy that occurred at the same time during his previous visit, when an absurd shooting caused the death of Shayla, his fiancée, and deprived him of the mobility of his right hand, thus ruining his career as a brilliant surgeon. Only the warm and lively presence of Leslie Meadows - his great childhood friend, the rebellious and abused little girl he defended like a knight in shining armor - manages to brighten his stay as every year. As every year but... for the first time, their joyful complicity takes a frankly passionate turn. A true intimate drama for these wounded hearts. For Matt fears above all that Leslie might confuse love and compassion for the diminished man he believes himself to be. As for Leslie, she fears that Matt is still in love with Shayla and will leave Broken Yoke when he opens his eyes to his true feelings.