Length9h 3m
About this audiobook
Read by award-winning narrator Andi Arndt! Her narration brings the cozy atmosphere of the Honeycrisp Orchard Inn to life.
For fans of the Lovelight series and The Christmas Tree Farm, this cozy Christmas romance follows an overworked publicist who is snowed in at the Honeycrisp Orchard Inn with her nemesis, a sexy brewery owner, for the holidays. The festive spirit, hot chocolate, and six feet of sparkling snowdrifts conspire to turn these enemies into lovers.
Maria never expected to spend Christmas in a small, snow-covered town—but a visit to her best friend Ellie’s Honeycrisp Orchard Inn turns into an unplanned holiday stay when a snowstorm leaves her stranded. The inn feels like stepping into a holiday fairy tale, with twinkling lights, crackling fires, and garlands everywhere, yet Maria can’t help missing her big, loud Italian family. Adding to her frustrations? Jesse, the ruggedly handsome, annoyingly charming brewery owner, who seems to delight in pushing her buttons.
Jesse has enough on his plate managing his bar and helping the inn stay merry for the holidays, but he can’t seem to resist Maria’s city-girl sass. As snow continues to fall and their paths keep crossing, Maria finds herself drawn into the inn’s festive magic and Jesse himself, as he shows her the charm of slowing down and being present in the moment.
With stolen glances under mistletoe and sparks flying by the fireplace, the line between a holiday fling and something deeper blurs.
But when the snow clears, will Maria follow her heart? Perfect for anyone craving snow-kissed romance, holiday warmth, and happily-ever-after magic.
Tropes:
• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity
• City girl x country boy
• Quirky locals
• Small-town romance
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (102)
Includes Goodreads
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byAndi Arndt
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 29, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Series
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