Birkelund, a romance author and mother, writes from the intersection of real life and deep imagination, crafting love stories shaped by the wisdom that only comes from living fully and reading voraciously.

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The holidays have a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways.  This story is part of The Manuscript Editor’s Holiday Romance Contest, where writers are challenged to explore romantic connections through a seasonal lens. Each entry brings its own interpretation of what a holiday romance can be.

The holidays have a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways. This story is part of The Manuscript Editor’s Holiday Romance Contest, where writers are challenged to explore romantic connections through a seasonal lens. Each entry brings its own interpretation of what a holiday romance can be.

The holidays have a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways.  This story is part of The Manuscript Editor’s Holiday Romance Contest, where writers are challenged to explore romantic connections through a seasonal lens. Each entry brings its own interpretation of what a holiday romance can be.

The holidays have a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways. This story is part of The Manuscript Editor’s Holiday Romance Contest, where writers are challenged to explore romantic connections through a seasonal lens. Each entry brings its own interpretation of what a holiday romance can be.

The holidays have a way of bringing people together in unexpected ways.  This story is part of The Manuscript Editor’s Holiday Romance Contest, where writers are challenged to explore romantic connections through a seasonal lens. Each entry brings its own interpretation of what a holiday romance can be.