Fifteen years after graduation, a high school reunion trip to a secluded mountain chalet rekindles old friendships and stirs up forgotten feelings. A mysterious Christmas gift appears, hinting at a past heartbreak and the unexpected arrival of a figure thought to be gone forever. Will the snowy reunion bring closure, or open old wounds?

Aubrey Lynn desperately needs a fake boyfriend for her family's Christmas gathering to avoid their relentless teasing about her single status. After posting a quirky ad in the local newspaper, she braves a series of disastrous dates, only to finally receive an email from a promising candidate, Knox Mikelson. But their first meeting at a cafe takes an unexpected turn, leaving Aubrey wondering if her plan is truly doomed.

Feeling the unbearable urge to roast your superiors? This is the book for you. Dive into the relatable agony of mandatory, soul-crushing "creative workshops" during your precious holiday time. Prepare for a no-holds-barred rant that birthed a masterpiece of pure, unadulterated snark. Get ready to giggle!

In the biting New York winter, a crime scene cleaner's life is shattered on Christmas Eve. A brutal attack triggers buried trauma, leading her into the clutches of the dangerous Hawks mafia, a group she's unknowingly served. And then, there's the enigmatic crime boss who seems to know her deepest secrets.

Eleven years ago, a chance encounter on a festive Christmas night ignited a love story that seemed written by fate. But life, cruel and unyielding, tore them apart. Now, a devastating accident and a desperate return to the past reveal a hidden truth, a tragedy that reshaped two lives. Can love, lost and found amidst the ruins of sectarian violence and personal heartbreak, finally find its home?

Mia Hope, a quiet high schooler haunted by a past trauma, finds sanctuary in the late-night hours of The Coffee Pod, using caffeine to ward off nightmares. Her carefully constructed solitude is shattered when Jake Carpenter, the popular star quarterback, suddenly appears at her haven. An unlikely pact forms: Mia agrees to tutor Jake, who's failing English and risks losing football, under a set of strict rules. But their deal is complicated by Jake's challenge: Mia must give up coffee until Christmas, or tutor him for free. As Mia battles caffeine withdrawal and encroaching nightmares, she also navigates the unexpected attention their alliance brings and begins to uncover the hidden depths beneath Jake's golden-boy facade.