Lemon Cookies by Lisbeth

Much to Elizabeth Jewell’s disappointment, last Christmas, she failed to capture Arnie’s affections. All along, his heart belonged to her sister. The lemon cookies she prepared for Christmas dessert had been a flop. At least his “black sheep” cousin, Roy Hobart, had appreciated the trick she played. In spite of everyone else angry at her for trying to make her sister look bad in an attempt lure Arnie her way, thanks to Roy, she survived the Christmas debacle.

Following Roy’s suggestion, she starts a business making and selling hand pies. She soon chooses to shed her reputation of “Little Betsy,” the immature younger Jewell daughter. She informs all that from now on, she is to be addressed as Lisbeth. Determined to become a businesswoman instead of a flighty female focused only on fashion and gossip, she soon finds herself enjoying greater respect and self-esteem. However, she often wonders—will she ever find a man who will love her?

Lisbeth knows Roy is still working on a railroad crew far away. Will he even show up Christmas day to claim the lemon cookies she promised him last year?