Noelle has her life perfectly styled... until her high school rival opens a competing salon across the street.
As if dealing with Diana "Dream-Crusher" Smoot wasn't enough, now Diana's irritatingly charming brother Cole keeps showing up with his perfect face and hazel eyes, bringing coffee and that smile that definitely doesn't make Noelle's heart flutter.
When mysterious holiday pranks start appearing around their small town of Maple Ridge, Noelle finds herself caught between her need for control and Cole's infectious joy for the season. She's determined to win the Winter Fest competition and prove herself to Diana once and for all... but Cole's plan to "fake date" in hopes of distracting his sister throws a wrench in her perfectly organized life.
Between glitter bombs, gingerbread disasters, and growing feelings she definitely doesn't have time for, Noelle's about to discover that sometimes the best Christmas gifts come wrapped in chaos...
Healing
Smalltown
Romcom
Slow Burn
Fake Dating
Betrayal
Second Chance
Redemption
Memory
First Love
Family
Found Family
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length7 hrs 28 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 3, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
12Chapter 12
2Chapter 2
13Chapter 13
3Chapter 3
14Chapter 14
4Chapter 4
15Chapter 15
5Chapter 5
16Chapter 16
6Chapter 6
17Chapter 17
7Chapter 7
18Chapter 18
8Chapter 8
19Chapter 19
9Chapter 9
20Chapter 20
10Chapter 10
21Chapter 21
11Chapter 11
About the author
Mary Walden
Mary Walden writes cozy small-town romance, and cozy romance with a hint of magical realism. She spends her time walking in the forest, thinking up new stories while her sassy cat does her own thing. Her Maple Ridge series is filled with adorable cozy settings, feel good vibes, quirky characters, and of course, swoon-worthy romance. Her brand new Blackbird Springs series is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Virgin River, and the magical heart of Sarah Addison Allen. This uplifting series will make you believe that change is always coming—and love might be just around the corner. View all by Mary Walden
