Grab a hot cocoa and curl up with this sweet, heartwarming 30,000-word holiday novella—perfect for reading in a single sitting!

A cynical heart, a hopeless romantic, and a holiday surprise that changes everything. 

Here comes a heartwarming standalone holiday novella by bestselling author Miranda Liasson. 

It’s Book 4 in her Oak Bluff series. Each book easily stands alone. 

I’ve never believed in fairy tales. When your childhood is purely about survival, you learn early on that romance is just a biological drive—not a happily ever after. 

But eight years ago, college brought me Shana, my absolute best friend. Through her, I found the McShannigans: a warm, chaotic, wonderful family who took me in and showed me what real love looks like. For the first time in my life, Christmas became magical. I owe them everything, and I would protect my bond with them at all costs.

Which meant keeping my hands off Shana’s brother.

Derek is a six-foot-two, blue-eyed problem. He’s rugged, charismatic, and a hopeless romantic determined to find the kind of legacy love his parents share. And for reasons I can't understand, he has set his sights on me.

For years, I fought the pull. But this past November, I finally gave in to the undeniable attraction between us. Terrified of ruining the only family I've ever known, I panicked, called it off, and left Derek angry and hurt.

Now, Christmas is here, and I'm heading back to the McShannigans’ festive home with a heavy secret. One unforgettable night left me with a tiny, unexpected miracle.

As the snow falls and the holiday magic takes over, I have to make a choice: keep hiding behind my independent walls or risk my heart to finally believe in the fairy tale.

• Opposites Attract

• Best Friend's Brother

• Surprise Pregnancy

• Found Family

This heartwarming, clean, small-town holiday novella is a standalone story packed with cozy festive vibes, deep emotional stakes, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Miranda Liasson “deals with so much of what makes life hard… without losing the warmth and heart that characterize her writing.” ~ Entertainment Weekly