The Christmas List by Richard Paul Evans

I am a big fan of Richard Paul Evans. At Christmas time when I am in the mood for a sweet, sappy book I head straight for his book. This one lived up to my expectations. It's a modern day Scrooge story. James Kier is a very rich real estate developer who left his wife (who is now fighting cancer.) and is enjoying an affair with a younger woman. He is off to meet his lover for a weekend tryst when a series of events leads to him looking at his obituary in the paper. He also has the chance to read what people are saying about him - and it isn't pretty! The title of the book refers to a list of people whom he has wronged over the years. It isn't easy to make restitution as James finds out. A great holiday read.