Candace gets a job at The Zone amusement park over Christmas break, while also teaching a Bible studies class, nursing a hurt knee, trying to do something for a grieving friend, and suffering doubts about her boyfriend Kurt.

One dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town. Who is he? Why has he come? The townspeople wish he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader. But the children have the greatest wish of all, a deep, quiet, secret wish. Then a young girl named Lucy befriends the newcomer. When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town's dreams. Now will she share what she has learned? Warm, lavish illustrations by James Bernardin bring to life a timeless tale by Lori Walburg, a story that will help families celebrate the mystery and miracle of Christmas—for many Christmases to come.

Christmastime is always magic, but this year seven-year-old Eddie is determined to put his own special touch on the holiday. He is given the task of setting up the manger scene at his church, and wants to add something to the traditional stable and figures that will reflect the joy he's feeling. But what should it be? Eddie's friends offer suggestions from their own customs and cultures, and the result is a nativity display like no other! "Candy Canes in Bethlehem" reminds us that the celebration of Christmas is as colorful and boundless as the imagination of a child. Interested in learning more about Christmas customs from around the globe? Visit www.DiscoveringChristmas.com for craft ideas, recipes, 'Merry Christmas' translations, stories, carols, and more. www.MiriamVanScott.com

In the third book of the Sweet Seasons series, Candace continues her job at her local amusement park—and the coming Christmas season (and her elf costume) has her in good spirits. But she soon realizes serving as Santa’s helper at work is just the start of her holiday journey. After surviving Halloween at The Zone, Candace feels like she can do anything—but working as one of the elves during their huge Christmas celebration may still be a challenge for reasons beyond screaming kids and endless candy canes. Elf work proves more dangerous than expected, and Candace realizes she may not know her boyfriend Kurt as well as she thought she did—making finding the perfect present for him almost a full-time job. At the same time, she finds herself getting closer to her good friend Josh. Though when Candace stumbles on a friend’s secret, everything changes, and she realizes she may have been made a Christmas helper for a reason. The Winter of Candy Canes: is a YA contemporary novel with a fun, rom-com feel is written by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguié goes beyond the Christmas season, providing a coming-of-age story with a humorous angle is a clean read for young adult fans of any age

In the second book of the Sweet Seasons series, Candace has decided to spend another season at The Zone amusement park. But while working as a screaming mascot in the maze is fun, the park has more than a few serious twists—and scares—to offer. Candace never thought she’d sign up for another season at The Zone, but the allure of working with her boyfriend, Kurt, and spending time with her new friends has made the job easier to bear. Though once she finds out her new job is working as Candy in the newest Halloween maze—a role based on her harrowing night in the park that summer that shifted into a wild story she was chased by a killer—things don’t look quite as promising. Her friend Josh makes things slightly easier to bear, but soon the stress of her family’s potential financial hardships, a suddenly strained relationship with Kurt, and the exhaustion of running and screaming each night begin to take their toll. Then dangerous things start happening inside the maze, and Candace starts wondering if maybe her urban myth is becoming a reality—which means her life may be in danger. The Fall of Candy Corn: is a YA contemporary novel with a fun, rom-com feel is written by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguié contains a suspenseful plotline with light chills is a coming-of-age story that mixes humor with real-life struggles is a clean read for young adult fans of any age

In the final book of the Sweet Seasons series, Candace’s time in high school and at The Zone is coming to a close—and what to do next is looming in her mind. Stay close to home and with her boyfriend Kurt, or take a chance and see what the adventure brings? Candace used to be the one to take the easy way—but after three seasons working at a crazy amusement park, challenge seems to be her middle name. Then why does the idea of leaving her hometown to attend college on the other side of the country scare her so much? It doesn’t help that her boyfriend, Kurt, and her friend Tamara are both encouraging her to attend the local college and just relax. Or that the more she dreams about her future, the less she sees Kurt being a part of it. Hoping it will lessen her stress, Candace focuses on her job making candied apples at The Zone. But life has other plans: as things with Kurt cool, a strange romantic tension grows between her and her friend Josh that leads to even more confusion. And when Candace is named a finalist for a scholarship to the same faraway school she’s been contemplating—one that is also near another Zone location—the time to decide her future grows too close to ignore. The Spring of Candy Apples: is a YA contemporary novel with a fun, rom-com feel is written by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguié features an empowered protagonist looking to take control of her life is a coming-of-age story that mixes humor with real-life struggles is a clean read for young adult fans of any age

In the first book of the Sweet Seasons series, Candace finds herself in a romantic comedy with a screwball edge when she starts her summer job at a crazy amusement park. Surviving all the surprises The Zone has in store won’t be easy … but it may be worth it if it means getting to know her attractive and mysterious coworker. When her father forces sixteen-year-old Candace to apply for a summer job, a position as a cotton candy operator at The Zone is all she can find. With a nametag that says “Candy” and no time to hang out with her best friend, Tamara, Candace can feel the next three months slipping away. The only positive is that her cart is often positioned near Kurt, one of the mascots in the History Zone of the park. But while their flirtation is giving Candace a reason to head to work, her fellow cotton candy girl just happens to be Kurt’s ex. And she’s the kind to hold grudges. As the summer progresses, the job gets easier, Candace finds a new friend in Josh, and she and Kurt become closer … but Candace’s other relationships both at the park and with Tamara just keep getting worse. And once Kurt’s ex is assigned to her team-building scavenger hunt group, Candace’s life becomes as sticky as the pink fluff she serves all day. The Summer of Cotton Candy: is a YA contemporary novel with a fun, rom-com feel is written by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguié explores first love and the ups and downs that come with, with a humorous angle is a clean read for young adult fans of any age