She believes in mistletoe and miracles. He buries himself in deadlines and duty. When snow falls on Crystal Creek, will love unwrap their hearts? New Yorker Marin Callenby braves the icy road to a mountain cabin, determined to enjoy Christmas even after her friends cancel. Her resolve falters when she nearly collides with Thane Ridgewell’s pickup and skids into a snowy ditch. The stern-faced cowboy rescues her, but the look in his eyes makes Marin wonder if he already doesn’t like her. Thane Ridgewell has no time for holiday cheer. Buried in horse training and haunted by regrets, he keeps his distance from the festivities that light up Crystal Creek. Yet Marin’s laughter, her warmth, and her stubborn determination to embrace Christmas stir memories of the woman he lost, awakening feelings Thane thought he’d buried. With each encounter, he finds himself pulled closer, even as he fights to keep his heart guarded. Garlands glow, carols rise and snowflakes swirl across the valley as Marin and Thane are drawn together by the magic of the season. Yet the past stands between them, threatening to derail the hope of new love. In Crystal Creek, Christmas offers second chances, but can they trust their hearts to believe in miracles? A Gift for Christmas is the fourth Home for Christmas novel. With steadfast hearts, gentle renewal, and love shining beneath festive lights, Laura Haley‑McNeil’s holiday romance will inspire. Buy A Gift for Christmas and discover a romance of faith, forgiveness, and festive love.