A burned-out chef. A rootless wanderer. Who’s rescuing whom this Christmas?
Chef Ramsey Dickenson needs a rescue (as usual). When he’s saved after a hiking fail by a tall, freckle-faced beauty and her dog, sparks fly fast. But once he discovers Bristol McInerny is his new seasonal hire, he intends to keep things strictly professional… at least until Christmas.
Branded the black sheep of a high-achieving family, Bristol has spent years hopping between odd jobs across New Mexico in search of purpose and a place to belong. She doesn’t expect to find either—let alone romance'''in the tiny mountain town of Ojo del Oso.
As the holidays near, Ramsey ropes Bristol into helping with a special Sinclair family event. Between Sinclair family and local town celebrations, late-night baking, and unexpected heart-to-hearts, soon more than the kitchen begins heating up. Their growing friendship reveals surprising connections between their pasts, but their budding romance is threatened when Ramsey uncovers Bristol's link to his deepest betrayal.
Oven mitts are off as Bristol strives to prove she’s ready for roots while Ramsey faces his past. Can they overcome and find where they truly belong—together?
Cooking Up Christmas is a cozy, no-steam holiday rom-com with faith-based themes and a heartwarming message of healing, hope, and home. A standalone spin-off of the beloved Sinclair Sisters series, it features familiar faces and festive charm—but can be enjoyed on its own. (Note: This story previously appeared in the 2024 Christmas Lights collection, An Evergreen Christmas.)
Genre: Inspirational
Chef Ramsey Dickenson needs a rescue (as usual). When he’s saved after a hiking fail by a tall, freckle-faced beauty and her dog, sparks fly fast. But once he discovers Bristol McInerny is his new seasonal hire, he intends to keep things strictly professional… at least until Christmas.
Branded the black sheep of a high-achieving family, Bristol has spent years hopping between odd jobs across New Mexico in search of purpose and a place to belong. She doesn’t expect to find either—let alone romance'''in the tiny mountain town of Ojo del Oso.
As the holidays near, Ramsey ropes Bristol into helping with a special Sinclair family event. Between Sinclair family and local town celebrations, late-night baking, and unexpected heart-to-hearts, soon more than the kitchen begins heating up. Their growing friendship reveals surprising connections between their pasts, but their budding romance is threatened when Ramsey uncovers Bristol's link to his deepest betrayal.
Oven mitts are off as Bristol strives to prove she’s ready for roots while Ramsey faces his past. Can they overcome and find where they truly belong—together?
Cooking Up Christmas is a cozy, no-steam holiday rom-com with faith-based themes and a heartwarming message of healing, hope, and home. A standalone spin-off of the beloved Sinclair Sisters series, it features familiar faces and festive charm—but can be enjoyed on its own. (Note: This story previously appeared in the 2024 Christmas Lights collection, An Evergreen Christmas.)
Genre: Inspirational
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