One snowy village. Two guarded hearts. A Christmas they’ll never forget.
After a year of burying her heartbreak in endless work, Jessica Stewart returns to her childhood home in the Scottish village of Rowan Bay. She hopes the Christmas lights and familiar faces will help her rediscover the woman she used to be.
She doesn’t expect Reuben Campbell.
Once her brother’s infuriating best friend — the boy who teased her endlessly — Reuben is now a ruggedly handsome architect with an easy charm. And he’s suddenly everywhere Jessica turns.
As the village prepares for Christmas, Jessica and Reuben find themselves sharing frost-bitten walks, fairy-lit evenings and gingerbread house disasters. The spark between them is impossible to ignore and Reuben’s steady presence begins to melt the walls Jessica has spent so long building.
But Jessica came home to escape complications — and Reuben, for all his warmth, is hiding heartbreak and secrets of his own.
As Christmas approaches can two people with every reason to resist each other finally give in to a second chance neither saw coming?
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This is a charming festive escape set in the picturesque Scottish village of Rowan Bay. After a year of heartbreak, Jessica Stewart returns home, hoping to find comfort in the familiar warmth of Christmas traditions. What she doesn’t expect is to reconnect with Reuben Campbell—her brother’s childhood friend, once a playful nuisance, now a rugged architect who stirs feelings she never anticipated.
The heart of this novel lies in its setting. Henderson’s descriptions of snowy streets, glittering lights, and cozy gatherings capture the magic of Christmas in Scotland so vividly that Rowan Bay feels like a place readers will long to visit. Jessica’s family adds even more warmth, bringing humor, love, and a sense of belonging that perfectly complements the season’s spirit.
The romance between Jessica and Reuben unfolds gently, weaving past memories with the promise of second chances. Their shared history and personal struggles make their connection feel relatable and genuine, adding depth to the festive charm.
Overall, it is a heartwarming holiday story full of family, community, and a slow-burn romance perfect for curling up with by the fire.
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