The Christmas Cottage (Fir Tree Grove Holidays Book 1)

Vanessa Stewart works as an executive assistant at a high-powered San Francisco company, where she typically works through the holidays without pause. When her grandmother Mabel, who owns a toy store in the Christmas-themed mountain town of Fir Tree Grove, breaks her wrist, Vanessa reluctantly agrees to help run the store during December. Though she hasn't visited in years and has never embraced the festive spirit, reconnecting with her grandmother and the town's residents begins to shift her perspective. Jackson Hayes, who owns the local diner and loves Christmas, decorates elaborately and creates seasonal specials. When he meets Vanessa, he expects her type-A personality to clash with his holiday enthusiasm. However, when they're asked to play Mr. and Mrs. Claus at a toy store event, undeniable chemistry develops between them. As Vanessa explores her connection with Jackson and discovers there is more to life than work, she faces a choice between returning to her former life or embracing what Christmas and love have to offer.