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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A solo holiday trip inspires one woman to rediscover her passionand remember that sometimes duets are more funin this romantic Christmas novel from 1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

A perfectly delicious Christmas bonbon of a novelMary Kay Andrews New York Times bestselling author of The Santa Suit and Bright Lights Big Christmas

Hailey Morgans life has always revolved around music She once had big dreams of becoming a professional songwriter but the reality of life has led her to working as an assistant high school band teacher in Portland As the holidays approach Hailey dreads the annual tradition of spending Christmas with her family and dodging her mothers meddling questions about her love life

When Haileys close friend offers her the use of her familys empty cabin for a rejuvenating solo holiday retreat Hailey finally decides to do something to make herself happy However her arrival in the small town of Podunk Oregon is anything but peaceful when she discovers the cabin has been invaded by several wild animals Luckily Jay the son of the towns main store proprietorand an incredibly handsome and charming former musician to bootis more than willing to help

Soon Hailey and Jay are nearly inseparable chopping down and decorating a Christmas tree sipping hot cocoa in front of a cozy fire and best of all playing music together Jays positive feedback and encouragement inspire Hailey to believe she might succeed as a songwriter after all But even in her snowdusted oasis family holiday drama still finds Hailey interrupting and threatening her newfound peace and confidence Meanwhile revelations from Jay present complications of their own Suddenly her Christmas paradise has become a winter storm and Hailey must weather through the challenges to stand up for herself and embrace the holiday spirit