North isn’t the kind of bear who likes Christmas. Or people. Or holidays. But when he stumbles into the Holly Inn and meets Aspen, he has a new-found appreciation for the holiday. A raging blizzard snows the two in together, forcing them to share more than they ever have. North’s bear can’t resist the sweet inn keeper no matter how much he fights against having a mate. Aspen can’t deny the immediate spark she feels when the tall stranger walks into her holiday inn, but how does she break through his icy exterior and find her way into his heart? **A standalone novella in the Highland world. A fun and steamy holiday tale for lovers of alpha male shifters. A guaranteed HEA**