The Snowy Plover Inn was a magical place filled with all the fondest memories of Maxine Egan's childhood summers and holidays. For fifty years, operating the cozy inn was the joy of Mable and Kevin Evans' lives, but now the place is looking a bit rundown and the older couple knows-it's time to retire. Christmas arrives and no buyer has come along, especially not one who will be approved by the resident ghost and the neighbors in Silvermist Point. Mable and Kevin wonder-is leaving the right thing to do? As for Maxine, struggling with recent widowhood, will she get the chance to stay at the beloved Snowy Plover Inn one last time before the place is left to fall into ruin? It could be that there's a very special Christmas present coming to all their lives, and the resident ghost could mysteriously orchestrate the perfect holiday surprise for all of them. Past and present come together in this delightful prequel to the Snowy Plover Inn cozy mystery series. Praise for Deanna Nese's novels: "Deanna Nese has done a wonderful job of bringing the magical world of Silvermist Point and the Snowy Plover Inn to life. I can't wait to meet more of the residents and immerse myself in the mysteries of this delightful cozy setting." -Connie Shelton, USA Today bestselling mystery author "A great up and coming author!" - 5 stars on Amazon "Such a fantastic read! You truly don't know what's going to happen next!!!" - E. Woodrow, 5 star online review (for Yellow Slicker) "Lay out your towel, dig your toes in the sand, and enjoy a great fun read!" - T. Smith, 5 stars "Author Deanna Nese has real gift for economy of words. In just a few short descriptions she captures each character to the point where you feel you know them or have met them before or know someone just like them. Of course, then you're pulled into the story and can't leave." - Amazon 5-star review