The Christmas Carol: A Sweet Single Father Holiday Romance (A Juniper Falls Christmas #2)

She’s afraid to be seen. He’s forgotten how to feel. One small-town Christmas concert might just bring both their hearts back to life.

Lydia Harper has built a quiet, comfortable life as the assistant librarian in Juniper Falls. She’s happiest surrounded by books, not people, and content to let others take center stage. But when the town’s choir director sprains her ankle right before the annual Christmas Eve concert, Hazel Whitmore volunteers Lydia to take her place. The only problem? Lydia hasn’t sung in public since freezing during a high school solo years ago—and she still hasn’t forgiven herself for it.

Dr. Julian Pierce once filled concert halls with music. Now he barely touches the piano. Since losing his wife, he’s convinced some silences aren’t meant to be broken. When Hazel recruits him to accompany the new choir director, he plans to keep things strictly professional—until the shy librarian’s soft smile and unexpected courage begin to thaw the ice around his heart.

As rehearsals turn into late-night duets and the library twinkles with carols, Lydia and Julian discover that love—like music—takes bravery, trust, and a little faith in the magic of the season. But when fear and misunderstanding threaten to pull them apart, they’ll have to decide if their Christmas song is meant to fade… or if it’s just beginning.

The Christmas Carol is a heartfelt, clean holiday romance filled with slow-burn chemistry, healing hearts, and a second chance at joy. Perfect for fans of cozy small towns, Hallmark-style hope, and love stories that end in perfect harmony.