EXPECTING SANTA (Previously published as Open in Nine Months by Leanna Wilson) All Sam McCall wants for Christmas is a traditional holiday for his five-year-old daughter, Lacey. The last person he expects to find when he moves to a cozy town in Colorado is the woman who broke his heart: Joy Chase. Joy's hiding a secret under her grandfather's Santa suit. When Sam learns she's carrying his baby, he has to win Joy's heart fast. But can they learn to trust again? Can Santa deliver a Christmas miracle? Reviews for Open in Nine Months Now EXPECTING SANTA Open in Nine Months is a touching, emotional story, a perfect way to put yourself in the holiday." Judy Christenberry, best selling author Leanna Wilson has penned a warm romance with good characterization. RT Book Reviews.