title: Caution: Do Not Read This Book
author: Holly Winter
description: Holly Winter is a teacher and a writer living in upstate, New York. Her childrens book, "No Pay? No Way!" was published by Steck Vaughn a long time ago. She has written a number of articles for online and print publications. There are several other books with her name on them. Yes. She has a memoir. https://www.hollywinter.com/
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  ONE HOUR OF MAGIC
  
  
  
  
  
  Melinda Cross
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  "You'll be mine, not his."  
    
  The words echoed in Holly's mind, reminding her that she was still simply the
  spoils of an ancient, bitter contest between feuding brothers.  
    
  It seemed a cruel twist of fate that, having lost her beloved Robert, she
  should now be dependent on his brother, Daniel, for a home and a job. Robert,
  who'd been full of light, love and laughter--while Daniel was dark, brooding
  and so very bitter.  
    
  But Christmas on Long Island went right to the heart of things, and Holly
  began to learn what a very superficial judgment she'd made....
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # CHAPTER ONE
  
  
  Holly Sherwood stood at the corner with her shoulders hunched against the icy
  wind, glaring at the traffic light, willing it to change. The cold wasn't so
  bad if you kept moving, but this prolonged immobility at every cross-street
  was a frigid nightmare. It had been the coldest November in New York City's
  history and, if its fi