Dan Karpenchuk

A travel writer is surprised to be sent back to the home town she left, heartbroken, years before. She meets a new man, and also her ex.

All Lauren Bradley, a single mom and confirmed workaholic, wants this holiday is a much deserved break. Those hopes are dashed when she runs into fellow single dad Ben who enlists her help in taking care of a cute and cuddly christmas present he plans to give his daughter. Through all the chaos and calls from work, Lauren just might get the best gift of all, the holiday spirit.

When a hard-working but uninspired sous chef accidentally discovers her boyfriend is going to propose to her on Christmas Eve, she begins doubting their future together; especially when a handsome maple farmer rescues her from a snowstorm.

After the death of her husband, Autumn Carlisle sells her ranch to handsome carpenter Jake Stevens, who promises to leave it untouched except for some changes. His true intentions, however, are to completely change the property, making huge renovations.

In the sequel, roles reverse as Nicole's boss plans newly engaged Nicole and Michael's wedding in two weeks at Christmas.