25 Dates of Christmas 2026
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Nora Bellamy built her life in Maple Hollow one cardamom bun at a time. She has a rented oven, a loan she still has nightmares about, and a sworn rival: Callum Reyes, the hardware store owner who has fought her over parking, sandwich boards, and parade routes for over a decade. Then the town’s beloved Winter Committee draws two names from a velvet bag. Now Nora and Callum must co-host every event of the Twenty-Five Dates of Christmas, from the first hot chocolate to the final candlelight walk. They have twenty-five days, a town placing bets on their every move, and a stubborn truce that was never meant to survive December. As an ex-fiancée arrives with secrets and a corporate buyer threatens the street they both love, Nora has to face the fear that has kept her guarded for years: what if the person she’s been fighting is the one she can’t afford to lose? Cozy, funny, and swoon-worthy, this is the holiday romance you’ll want to read one day at a time. Each chapter is one December date, so you can savor the countdown or read it in a single glowing evening. Inside you’ll find: A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance with banter that crackles, almost-kisses under the mistletoe, and a love story that thaws one tangled string of lights at a time. A charming small-town cast, including a matchmaking committee chair with a suspiciously rigged bag, a gingerbread war, a disastrous carol duet, and a sourdough starter named Gerald. Emotional depth and real heart, with themes of trust, belonging, and learning to let someone stay. A deeply satisfying, feel-good ending with snow, candlelight, and a happily-ever-after you’ll want to read twice. Perfect for fans of cozy small-town romance, rivals-to-lovers, and heartwarming holiday reads. Don’t wait for December to fall in love. Grab your copy of 25 Dates of Christmas 2026 today, light the candles, pour the cocoa, and start counting down. Buy now and let the magic begin!
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