'Tis the season when sparks fly... A new girl in town who lives for Christmas and has everything to prove. A local rival with tousled dark hair and a smirk that spells trouble. Who will win the holiday showdown of the year? Find out in this totally addictive small-town romance! Gilmore Girls + spice = Cassidy is finally opening her dream chocolate shop, inspired by her dear Grandma who made the best cocoa. Now all she wants for Christmas is to win best decorated store and show she belongs in the small town of Maple Falls. But she'll have to pull out all the stops to beat the handsome, loveable grinch across the street... Liam hates the holidays-they remind him of past heartbreak. But to support his family's llama sanctuary, he's determined to deck out his farm shop in holiday cheer and win that prize. Then he sees her-chocolate-smeared cheeks, wide blue eyes and the warmest smile. He's up against the cutest, most Christmas-obsessed person ever... Their rivalry heats up as the town divides between Team Cassidy and Team Liam. But with the snowflakes falling and their stores looking all merry and bright, will the magic of the season bring them together? Snuggle up under your blanket with a mug of cocoa and get ready for the hottest-ever holiday romance. Lots of steam and a sprinkle of mystery wrapped up in cozy Christmas vibes! Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry, Love Actually and The Holiday. Tropes: Spicy Grumpy sunshine Second chance romance Small-town vs. city life Found family Readers are loving the Maple Falls series: "I read it in less than 20 hours!!!!... incredible. The vibes were IMMACULATE... Everything was amazing... Everything everything everything." raisinglolly_ ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely adored... grinning at every page... laughing so hard... I did not expect to tear up, and oh I did. This was my best read of the year... easily deserves 6 stars out of 5... completely stole my heart." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my goodness-I just adored this... had me giggling, yelling... fully crying and also smiling." YA Books Central, ¿¿¿¿¿ "The dopamine shot this book gives should be studied... absolutely perfect... I was feeling all the feels... The mood is SUPERB! Everything I needed to catapult every fibre of my being to cozy season." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "This has fast become one of my favourite books... ever!!!! I have the biggest smile on my face right now... I need more from this author asap!!!! I will be recommending this book to everyone!!!" Jessica's Book Biz, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh what a book! I adored everything... Maple Falls you have my whole heart." jasminejadelilacreads ¿¿¿¿¿