Sugarplum Falls Series

Being a single mom was hard, but celebrating our first Christmas without my girl's father, in the Christmas-obsessed town of Sugarplum Falls, was even harder. I knew they needed me to be there with them, but I was sinking quickly, barely keeping my head above water.   That was until a handsome man came into the salon I worked at, needing my help.  Jackson Mason was as handsome as he was charming, and his five-year-old niece was just as adorable. She melted my heart instantly, and soon, I looked forward to our nightly hair appointments as I taught him how to care for her hair. Losing her mother a few weeks ago was hard, but her uncle seemed to have everything handled.   That was until he came in one night, extremely grumpy and in need of help again. But this time, it wasn't her hair that he needed assistance with. When he offered me a job as his new administrative assistant, I couldn't believe it.   But being in such close proximity to him on a daily basis proved challenging. Neither of us was in a position to act on the chemistry that flowed so easily between us, but our bodies didn't seem to get that message.   With three little girls looking to us to make this Christmas merry and bright, we couldn't afford to let our feelings get in the way. Even if we got caught under the mistletoe and everyone encouraged us to kiss.    There was too much on the line, and one little mistake could easily ruin everything. 

Being Sugarplum Falls' most sought-after nanny was something that I prided myself on. I was great with kids, and I hadn't met a parent who I didn't have a great relationship with. That was until I met Elliott Weston. He was new to town and as grumpy as he was good-looking. When he offered me the job— with the requirement that I would work exclusively for him— I couldn't turn it down. It wasn't just the outrageous salary that had me on board, it was the little boy with sparkling blue eyes that did me in. I tried to remain professional and keep my focus on his son, but Elliott was a distraction I never saw coming. Just like the unexpected blizzard that kept me stranded at his house, making it even harder to ignore the heat radiating between us.  When I finally started to let my guard down, a curveball was thrown my way and challenged everything I thought I wanted. 

"You have to kiss me!"    Those were the words I blurted out to my employee seconds before asking him to be my fake boyfriend.    When my parents told me they were coming to Sugarplum Falls earlier than expected and asked me to attend their friend's holiday party— I knew it was all a ruse to set me up with their son. So, I needed a plan and fast.    I was surprised when Zach agreed and fell right into the role of loving, doting boyfriend. But what caught me even more off guard was how easy it seemed to be for us to be together— even when no one was around for us to fake it.    Regardless of how right it might have felt, there were too many reasons why I couldn't date Zach. I had already convinced my heart, but his was another story. 

Two authors walk into a bar… Only it wasn't a bar. It was a hotel in the small town of Sugarplum Falls, and it was completely booked. Of course fate couldn't be satisfied with leaving us stranded during the worst blizzard on record. No, it had to toss in a tiny cabin with only one bed as the cherry on top. I hadn't planned to take a last-minute trip, but when the deadline for my book was breathing down my neck, I had no choice. I packed my bags and went in search of the inspiration I needed to get rid of the writer's block that was keeping me from finishing. The only problem was that I found so much more than that. Like an attractive stranger with a knack for pushing me out of my comfort zone. A friendly barista who makes the BEST lattes. And learning enough about my past that it makes me question everything I thought I knew. I loved reading about living happily ever after, but that didn't mean I had any clue how to do it.