Returning home was never Plan A—or B. Yet after twelve years away, Anna Mathews is forced to confront the home she fled. She must face the pain she buried, the family she distanced herself from, and the man she vowed never to forgive. Gabriel Cole is a reformed bad boy turned business mogul who has learned that personal growth means nothing without forgiveness. On the surface, he seems to have it all—a thriving company, a woman who adores him, and a supportive family. Yet, something feels incomplete, and that missing piece might just be his best friend’s sister. When family traditions bring Anna and Gabriel together during the most wonderful time of the year, will they be able to navigate the simmering tension brewing between them? This clean and raw holiday novella explores themes of grief, forgiveness, and the unexpected beginnings that can emerge in the most unlikely places.