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His Last Christmas Gift

A Tender Holiday Story & Moving Exploration of How Love Endures

Discovering a photograph in her late husband’s coat pocket spurs Claire Didier on a quest to find a mysterious stranger. Amidst the magical Christmas markets of France, she finds herself unwrapping a flurry of secrets, betrayals, and intrigue—while facing the exhilarating possibility of a later-in-life romance.

Written with humor, compassion, and a liberal sprinkling of holiday magic, His Last Christmas Gift will remind you that you might not know where or when, but it’s never too late to find love and family. A heartwarming, second-chance, holiday romance filled with comfort and joy.

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Praise for His Last Christmas Gift

…in this poignant and redemptive personal journey, Claire must decide whether to remain an outsider or embrace the family she never expected to find.

Kirkus Reviews

The novel’s power comes not from a paternity twist but from the courage Claire finds to forgive, to love again, and to choose connection over fear. Atmospheric, romantic, and emotionally intelligent, it’s a holiday story with real depth.

The Prairies Book Review

A deeply romantic tale of loyalty and unconditional love, His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert is an unpredictable drama that celebrates the power of human connection. …both touching and dramatic, with an enticing number of twists…this heartfelt holiday romance is an original and page-turning delight!

SPR

Borchert renders the vineyard setting with luminous detail, while the emotional journey is equally striking…a rewarding, heart-steadying read.

BookView

His Last Christmas Gift is a creative and original story that highlights the courage needed to overcome trials and the beauty of embracing new possibilities. This intriguing tale is a hopeful read for the holiday season.

Reader Views

All the ingredients are in place for this to be adapted for television or feature film.”—Stewart Carry, Judge, 2025 Page Turner Awards, Shortlisted, Book Adaptation Needed

Stewart Carry, Judge, 2025 Page Turner Awards, Shortlisted, Book Adaptation Needed

Borchert writes Claire’s emotional arc within the novel’s sensory tapestry: readers will feel as though they’re strolling beside her, breathing in the sights and sensations of French countryside markets, quaint inns and the grandeur of a wine chateau. A story of memory, lost and found love, and the quiet courage to move forward. Merci, Debra Borchert, for giving readers a quick-paced holiday escape.

Janice Robinson Daly, Author
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Give yourself the gift of a lush, romantic, French adventure and be swept away in this tale of second chances and the magic of Christmas.

Kate MacIntosh, Author of The Champagne Letters

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