Chicago Hope

by Carmen Desousa

Overview

Aspiring journalist Maura Hall dreams of changing the world, but she'll settle for Chicago.

Wanting to make a difference, Maura uprooted herself and her eight-year-old son from the Sandhills of North Carolina and planted roots in Chicago, Illinois. After three years of struggling to publish even one hope-filled article, her dreams begin to crumble and fade, much like her run-down tenement. She works a second job to make ends meet and struggles to balance parenting with work, while her journalistic responsibilities are reduced to correcting typos for her plagiarizing co-workers.

Rick Figueroa seems perfect: he's handsome, smart, and appreciative of Maura's vision for their media company. He's also in a position to share her writing and ideas. Together they launch a Dear Santa project that has the potential to restore hope and Christmas cheer to thousands of children.

But things are not always as they seem. As Maura's attraction to Rick grows, so do her questions about his identity and his intentions. Soon she is faced with a choice between love, career, and doing the right thing...all before Christmas.

What readers are saying about Carmen's books:


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great story and even greater message..." — Goodreads (Some Lucky Woman)


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The characters are interesting, real-life people, and the plot twists and shifts in ways I didn't see coming." — Goodreads (When Noonday Ends)


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You'll be swept off your feet along with Jaynee as she discovers the man of her dreams. You'll be drawn into the drama. And you'll flip the pages fast as Jordan must desperately figure out the truth in time. I was and did!" — New York Times bestselling author Jaime Rush (She Belongs to Me)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162763642
Publisher:	Written Musings
Publication date:	11/17/2020
Series:	Holiday Reading Selection
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	326 KB

About the Author

Carmen DeSousa's stories overflow with romance, suspense, a hint of humor and, of course, a few Kleenex moments. After all, what would a great story be without an emotional event setting the stage? All of her novels are sensual but not erotic, gripping but not graphic, and will make you cry, laugh, love, and hope.