Dawn Dagger

My British Bear Dawn Dagger

Everything about Christmas is beautiful. Hot coco, presents, family... what isn't to look forward to? To love? For Maria Farley, the answer is everything. Two months since her parents have passed and she moved states, and Maria is ready to give up. Abused by her alcoholic uncle and both without friends or a job, she feels hopeless. Sparkling lights remind Maria of shattered glass, the smell of pine and cloves are heralds of spiced alcohol, and every pocket in the snow is where Maria imagined her parents died. Christmas tastes like death to her. But, when an awkward encounter with a boy who seems to be too sweet for the cold winter world she lives in leads to a friendship, Maria begins to believe that it just might be worth it, being alive. But, can she ever believe it is worth feeling again? That she can ever fight her demons? Can Maria ever truly believe she isn't alone?