*A literary duet whose singular voices and authentic, tenderhearted prose are sure to capture readers’ hearts.

An epistolary novel brimming with the poetry of everyday life.

Hugo writes a letter to Santa in the name of his son. Pauline answers him on behalf of the post office, pretending to be an elf. Nothing out of the ordinary for December. And yet...

Their correspondence continues for over a year, and Pauline and Hugo find themselves confiding more about their lives with each letter. As their relationship deepens, they slowly create space to share their vulnerabilities.

Through their letters, readers will fall in love with these two funny, fragile—and sometimes even a tad silly—characters. Pauline and Hugo couldn’t be more different, but they find a kindred spirit in each other through the power of words. But will they risk taking their relationship off the page?

VALÉRIE CHEVALIER is a beloved host, columnist, comedian and author. Her embodied, authentic narration and writing style have produced seven bestselling novels, cumulating sales over 140,000 copies.

MATTHIEU SIMARD is a popular author and screenwriter. He has written several books for teens and adults and was awarded the 2019 Prix France- Québec for his novel Les écrivements.