Snowed inn

"Maria never expected to spend Christmas in a small, snow-covered town-but a visit to her best friend Ellie's Honeycrisp Orchard Inn turns into an unplanned holiday stay when a snowstorm leaves her stranded. The inn feels like stepping into a holiday fairytale, with twinkling lights, crackling fires, and garlands everywhere, yet Maria can't help missing her big, loud Italian family.

Adding to her frustrations? Jesse, the ruggedly handsome, annoyingly charming brewery owner who seems to delight in pushing her buttons.

Jesse has enough on his plate managing his bar and helping the inn stay merry for the holidays, but he can't seem to resist Maria's city-girl sass. As snow continues to fall and their paths keep crossing, Maria finds herself drawn into the inn's festive magic-from sledding over fresh snow to cozy fireside moments.

Jesse shows her the charm of slowing down, of being present in the moment and sharing quiet smiles over hot chocolate. Their flirty banter softens into something sweeter as Jesse shares his dreams for his brewery and his love for the quirky little town, and Maria begins to feel at home in his world.

With stolen glances under mistletoe and sparks flying by the fireplace, the line between a holiday fling and something deeper blurs.

But when the snow clears, will Maria follow her heart?

Perfect for anyone craving snow-kissed romance, holiday warmth, and happily-ever-after magic"-- Provided by publisher.