Sometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected places like in the arms of your ex’s dad.
Winter
This Christmas was supposed to be about getting away from the mess I left behind, not cozying up to the grumpiest man I’ve ever met—who also happens to be my ex’s father. But Cole’s steady presence and the way he sees past my defenses make me feel safe in a way I never thought possible. Just as I’m starting to believe we could have more than a holiday fling, a ghost from my past comes rushing back, threatening everything between us. Now, I have to decide if I’m ready to leave the past behind for good or risk losing the one person who might be my future.
Cole
Winter was the last person I expected to be road tripping back to Texas with for the holidays. She’s everything I’m not—bright, hopeful, and always ready to find the good in people, even someone as jaded as me. I’ve spent years shutting people out, but with every mile we drive, she’s breaking down my walls, piece by piece. When her past catches up to us, I know I should step back so she can decide what she wants. But I’ve let too many things slip through my fingers, and this time, even though it might break me, I’m holding on with everything I’ve got.
