Scrooge in Love

A Victorian romance filled with warmth, humor, and the true spirit of Christmas!

Years have passed since Ebenezer Scrooge's miraculous Christmas transformation. Now, Sir Ebenezer, philanthropist and beloved benefactor, has built a life of generosity and purpose. But one thing remains incomplete-his heart. As Scrooge's life begins to fill with meaning, his heart turns back to the sweetheart of his youth, the beautiful Annabelle Fezziwig. Long ago, his relentless pursuit of wealth pushed her away, a decision he has regretted ever since. Now, decades later, he sets out to find Annabelle, the woman whose love he once lost to ambition.

Determined not to repeat the mistakes of his past, Scrooge pursues the widowed Annabelle with all the passion and resources at his disposal. But Belle is no longer the trusting young woman who once wore his ring. Independent and wary of being owned by any man, she has built a life of freedom that she's reluctant to surrender, even for love. As Christmas approaches once again, Scrooge must navigate the treacherous waters of courtship, jealousy, and second chances-even as a novelist named Charles Dickens takes interest in his remarkable story. Can two people scarred by time and loss find their way back to each other? And what price is Scrooge willing to pay for the greatest gift of all-a love that endures?

Reverend Doctor John Raymond Killinger was the prolific, best-selling author of more than 90 books, fiction and nonfiction. He held two PhD degrees and a ThD degree, and taught at Vanderbilt, Princeton, and the University of Chicago.