Giving Heart: A Christmas in July Sweet & Wholesome Holiday Novella

Women's Fiction

By: Vida Li Sik

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Can love heal past wounds this Christmas?
Hannah once dreamed of a white Christmas, but a painful breakup shattered her trust in love. Now, as a single mother, she’s determined to build a life with her daughter—one that doesn’t rely on the frailty of trust. But when a rare opportunity for a snowy Christmas in July arises in the breathtaking mountains of Lesotho, Hannah faces a choice: risk her heart again or guard it from more heartbreak.
Henri thought he’d left the desire for a family behind him. After moving to Johannesburg for work, he’s convinced that love and connection are things of the past. But when he invites Hannah on a work trip to the mountains, long-buried feelings begin to stir, rekindling hope for a future he thought he'd given up on.
Will their Christmas in July thaw the walls around their hearts, or will the shadows of their past keep them frozen forever?

Giving Heart is the prequel to Aching Heart, the first book in the Heart series. Read as a standalone novella or enrich the emotional experience and follow the series.

The Heart Series is set in South Africa and the Ivory Coast and follows resilient women longing for love, connection, and family. Each faces life’s toughest obstacles—past heartbreak, societal pressures, and personal struggles—but digs deep to rise above them. These are stories of courage, transformation, and the unyielding desire to build meaningful relationships.

• Aching Heart
• Lonely Heart