This Christmas, love is the icing on the cake.
In the heart of Pinewood, a small town brimming with holiday spirit, Eleanor Harlow is looking for a fresh start. After losing her husband, she wants to stay busy, so when a new pastry shop opens its doors, she jumps at the chance to work there. The charming Pinewood Patisserie is run by Jack, a widower who moved to town with his granddaughter, Maddie. Despite the whispers about competition with a beloved local bakery, Eleanor can't deny the pull she feels toward Jack, who is doing his best to move forward while raising Maddie on his own.
When a devastating ice storm hits the town, Jack opens the doors of his patisserie to neighbors in need, revealing his generous heart to the entire community. As the town comes together in the aftermath, Eleanor finds herself drawn closer to Jack, and together they rediscover the joys of love and family-just in time for Christmas.
Amid twinkling lights, mouthwatering pastries, and snowy days, Eleanor and Jack must navigate their own paths to healing, love, and a fresh start. Will they find the courage to embrace a future filled with hope, or will old wounds and small-town gossip keep them apart?
This heartwarming cozy romance is perfect for readers who love stories of older adults finding love, small-town charm, and the magic of Christmas.