After twenty years, she's finally coming home for Christmas . . . to the one place she never forgot.

For Alesha Reed, returning to Harbortown is bittersweet—and a little magical. Once upon a time, it was everything: home, family, belonging. Now, it's a chance to reconnect with her father, spend the holidays surrounded by twinkling lights and familiar streets, and lose herself in the warmth of his beloved bookstore.

It's everything she's dreamed of . . . like stepping into a holiday movie. Complete with a blast from her past crashing through a door to save her.

Reece Barrett has spent his entire life in Harbortown, building a successful construction business and deep roots in the community. But lately, something's been missing. The last thing he expects is for a renovation at his family's ice cream shop to reunite him with the girl who broke his heart when they were nine.

Alesha. He never forgot her. And now that she's back, it feels a little too much like fate.

With the town sparkling in full holiday glory, Alesha is swept up in the magic of festivals, parades, and celebrations at the Lakeview Harbor Resort. And spending time with Reece makes it even more unforgettable.

But with only one month before she returns to her life across the country, they can't ignore the ticking clock—or the question lingering between them. Is this real . . . or just the magic of Christmas?