He’s the hottest country rock star in the country whose reputation needs repaired. I’m an unemployed event planner who’s desperate for a job. When I’m forced to team up with Mr. Smolder for the most ambitious Christmas event around, it might be my biggest mistake yet… For me, Christmas has never been the most wonderful time of year. It’s a painful reminder of my father walking out and my whole family’s world crashing down. After that, I never really believed in a happily ever after. Right now, I’ve got my hands full giving my hometown Christmas festival a much-needed makeover, while trying to convince Jace Knight (Mr. Smolder) to headline a concert for the event. It’s an uphill battle to wrangle the festival committee and turn the town into quaint Christmas village, while I ignore these feelings that involve mistletoe kisses with the famous music star. The last time someone tried to kiss me under the mistletoe, it was a total disaster. Which is why I’m not about to let Jace Knight work his mistletoe magic on me now…especially since I’m hiding a secret: I’ve never been kissed before. JACE I moved to Maplewood with one thing in to escape a very ugly public breakup. I don’t care if people think I’m a grumpy recluse, I just want to be alone after the year I’ve had. Yet, when circumstances force me to agree to a concert for the Maplewood Mistletoe Festival, I’m surprised to find an unexpected connection with Mia MacPherson…and offer her a job as my personal assistant. It’s a win-win situation for us both…until we get stranded together during a freak snow storm. Now we’re forced to navigate our differences, while pulling off the biggest Christmas festival ever. Oh, and figure out how to hide our intense chemistry for each other. No problem, right? Not when there’s mistletoe everywhere….and every logical reason why we shouldn’t fall in love. But whoever said love is logical, especially at Christmas? This closed door rom com has all of the holiday fun and none of the spice. celebrity romance never been kissed forced proximity grumpy/sunshine vibes snowed in with one bed Perfect for those who love closed door Christmas romance books!