He wanted to outrun Christmas. She made him want to stay forever.
Harrison: Christmas is just another day to survive, a cold reminder of everything I’ve lost. I had one goal: drive through Colorado, close the biggest deal of my career, and ignore every twinkling light along the way. But a sudden blizzard and a dead engine leave me stranded at Holly Ridge Lodge. I’m ready to tear the town down until I step into the lobby and see her. Paisley is pure sunshine, half my age, and completely off-limits. Yet when her hazel eyes lock onto mine, she doesn't see a cynical, bitter bastard. She sees the man behind the mask. And for the first time in my life, I'm tempted to burn my walls down just to keep her warm.
Paisley: Everyone in Holly Ridge looks at me and sees a tragic story, the sweet, innocent girl who lost her mother, the local sweetheart who needs protecting. Until Harrison Croft stomps into my lodge like a gorgeous, brooding storm. He’s older, sharp-edged, and radiating pure grumpiness, but the moment his dark gaze lands on me, my breath hitches. He doesn't look at me like a kid. He looks at me like a woman he wants to devour. He thinks he can hide behind his cold armor, but I'm determined to melt his icy heart one frosted sugar cookie at a time.
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Tucked high in the mountains, the charming little town of Holly Ridge comes alive with twinkling lights, festive traditions, and just enough magic to spark true love when you least expect it. Whether it’s a surprise kiss at the Christmas tree lighting or a second chance under the falling snow, each romance is short, steamy, and filled with holiday heart. Escape to Holidays in Holly Ridge with 12 of your favorite authors, where the mountains are cold but the love stories burn hot—and every holiday is the perfect time to fall head over heels.
Genre: Romance
Harrison: Christmas is just another day to survive, a cold reminder of everything I’ve lost. I had one goal: drive through Colorado, close the biggest deal of my career, and ignore every twinkling light along the way. But a sudden blizzard and a dead engine leave me stranded at Holly Ridge Lodge. I’m ready to tear the town down until I step into the lobby and see her. Paisley is pure sunshine, half my age, and completely off-limits. Yet when her hazel eyes lock onto mine, she doesn't see a cynical, bitter bastard. She sees the man behind the mask. And for the first time in my life, I'm tempted to burn my walls down just to keep her warm.
Paisley: Everyone in Holly Ridge looks at me and sees a tragic story, the sweet, innocent girl who lost her mother, the local sweetheart who needs protecting. Until Harrison Croft stomps into my lodge like a gorgeous, brooding storm. He’s older, sharp-edged, and radiating pure grumpiness, but the moment his dark gaze lands on me, my breath hitches. He doesn't look at me like a kid. He looks at me like a woman he wants to devour. He thinks he can hide behind his cold armor, but I'm determined to melt his icy heart one frosted sugar cookie at a time.
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Tucked high in the mountains, the charming little town of Holly Ridge comes alive with twinkling lights, festive traditions, and just enough magic to spark true love when you least expect it. Whether it’s a surprise kiss at the Christmas tree lighting or a second chance under the falling snow, each romance is short, steamy, and filled with holiday heart. Escape to Holidays in Holly Ridge with 12 of your favorite authors, where the mountains are cold but the love stories burn hot—and every holiday is the perfect time to fall head over heels.
Genre: Romance