When her hometown launches a holiday scavenger hunt with a life-changing cash prize, Marissa Henry jumps at the chance to save her fledgling business—until she’s partnered with the most gorgeous but infuriating man in town.

Marissa’s catering company is her passion project but it’s swiftly turning into a financial disaster. With bills piling up and her culinary dreams crumbling faster than aged cheddar, she’s determined to win the prize money.

There’s just one problem: she’s been paired with William Graff, who wrecked her carefully curated display when she catered his wealthy family’s party and who she’s convinced is an entitled jerk. But as they race through holiday challenges, from Christmas light chaos to competitive snowman-creation, Marissa discovers there’s more to William than his trust fund and his ugly holiday sweater collection.

Soon Marissa has something new to fight for: a chance at an unexpected romance that could really change her life.

If you love cozying up with a Hallmark movie and a hot chocolate, and books by Emily Henry and Christina Lauren, you’ll adore this enemies-to-lovers holiday romance which serves up:

- Small-town Christmas charm with a competitive twist

- A grumpy/sunshine dynamic that sizzles with tension

- Forced proximity that leads to irresistible attraction

- Multiple POVs featuring beloved secondary characters finding their own second chances

- A swoon-worthy hero who’s more than his wealthy reputation

- Holiday traditions, winter magic, and a guaranteed HEA

Get ready to fall in love with Bend, Oregon, where holiday magic and happily-ever-afters are always in season.

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