Emily Howitt: 2 books

Life was simple for Alissa. Easy. She had an exit plan from life. Nothing and no one was going to stop her. Her mind was made up. She was done. Except for one problem. The neighbour. The neighbour with the good looks and the bleeding heart. The neighbour who inserted himself into her life like it...

Ever since she was little, Christmas has been a curse for Alicia. The holiday was always hell, no matter what she tried to do. Now she's told that if she doesn't find her soul mate by midnight, Christmas Eve, bad things will happen. Time is running out for Alicia. Can she find her true love, or is she too late?  This is a short story approximately 10 000 words.