The Sullivan siblings have captivated the hearts of readers worldwide, and this Christmas, <I>New York Times</I> bestselling author Bella Andre shares the love story that started it all? <BR><BR> <BR><BR>For Mary Sullivan Christmas is, and always has been, about family. And this year is no different. As she awaits the arrival of her eight children and their partners at the cottage in Lake Tahoe, she hangs the ornaments that they made for her over the years. Each decoration brings with it a tide of memories, all of which she holds dear to her heart. <BR><BR> <BR><BR>But when she comes across the oldest ornament, the one her beloved husband, Jack, gave her on their very first Christmas together, Mary is immediately swept back to the first days of their whirlwind romance, to the love that would be the foundation on which they built the family she is so proud to call her own. <BR><BR> <BR><BR><I> Join the Sullivans this Christmas for a story that explores the wonder of the holidays, the meaning of family and a love that transcends time.</I>