Holly Ridge Christmas Series by Ruby Hill

A heartfelt enemies-to-lovers tale of two shop owners competing in a Christmas contest.A Christmas contest is the last thing I need, but losing isn’t an option.As the proud owner of Holly Beans, I’ve poured my heart and soul into my coffee shop, determined to prove to myself—and the town—that I can make it on my own. But when the town mayor announces a Christmas display contest, everything is thrown into chaos... moreA heartfelt enemies-to-lovers tale of two shop owners competing in a Christmas contest.A Christmas contest is the last thing I need, but losing isn’t an option.As the proud owner of Holly Beans, I’ve poured my heart and soul into my coffee shop, determined to prove to myself—and the town—that I can make it on my own. But when the town mayor announces a Christmas display contest, everything is thrown into chaos.And to make matters worse, Declan Benson, the infuriatingly charming owner of the Evergreen Diner, is my biggest competition.Declan’s sarcastic quips always manage to get under my skin, but when a series of holiday pranks sabotage both our displays, we’re forced to team up. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between us. But I’ve failed before, and falling for Declan feels like a risk I can’t afford.As Christmas approaches, I have to decide if opening my heart is worth the gamble—or if I’m destined to lose more than just a contest. less

A heartfelt enemies-to-lovers tale of two shop owners competing in a Christmas contest.A Christmas contest is the last thing I need, but losing isn’t an option.As the proud owner of Holly Beans, I’ve poured my heart and soul into my coffee shop, determined to prove to myself—and the town—that I can make it on my own. But when the town mayor announces a Christmas display contest, everything is thrown into chaos... moreA heartfelt enemies-to-lovers tale of two shop owners competing in a Christmas contest.A Christmas contest is the last thing I need, but losing isn’t an option.As the proud owner of Holly Beans, I’ve poured my heart and soul into my coffee shop, determined to prove to myself—and the town—that I can make it on my own. But when the town mayor announces a Christmas display contest, everything is thrown into chaos.And to make matters worse, Declan Benson, the infuriatingly charming owner of the Evergreen Diner, is my biggest competition.Declan’s sarcastic quips always manage to get under my skin, but when a series of holiday pranks sabotage both our displays, we’re forced to team up. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between us. But I’ve failed before, and falling for Declan feels like a risk I can’t afford.As Christmas approaches, I have to decide if opening my heart is worth the gamble—or if I’m destined to lose more than just a contest. less

A sweet enemies-to-lovers Christmas romance set in a cozy small town.I never imagined my holly-shaped Christmas cookies would lead to a feud with Jace Vari, the most cynical food critic in the country.His harsh review nearly breaks me. But when a snowstorm traps him in our small town of Holly Ridge, Jace is forced to stick around and taste more of my baking.At first, I can't stand him. He’s arrogant, sharp-tongued, and far too critical of my creations... moreA sweet enemies-to-lovers Christmas romance set in a cozy small town.I never imagined my holly-shaped Christmas cookies would lead to a feud with Jace Vari, the most cynical food critic in the country.His harsh review nearly breaks me. But when a snowstorm traps him in our small town of Holly Ridge, Jace is forced to stick around and taste more of my baking.At first, I can't stand him. He’s arrogant, sharp-tongued, and far too critical of my creations. But as he keeps showing up at my bakery, something shifts. I start seeing glimpses of the man behind the scathing reviews—one who’s lonely and hiding behind his sharp words. And much to my surprise, I find myself drawn to him.But Jace’s life is in the big city, and my heart is firmly rooted in Holly Ridge.As Christmas approaches, I have to decide if I’m willing to risk my heart for a man who’s just passing through. less

A sweet romance where Christmas brings love and new beginnings for a single dad.Moving back to Holly Ridge, I never imagined I'd be directing the school's Christmas pageant—let alone with my childhood best friend Theo stepping in to help.Theo isn't the carefree boy from my memories, but a devoted single dad carrying the weight of his past while still making me smile with his charm. As we collaborate, our old bond rekindles, accompanied by an unexpected new tension... moreA sweet romance where Christmas brings love and new beginnings for a single dad.Moving back to Holly Ridge, I never imagined I'd be directing the school's Christmas pageant—let alone with my childhood best friend Theo stepping in to help.Theo isn't the carefree boy from my memories, but a devoted single dad carrying the weight of his past while still making me smile with his charm. As we collaborate, our old bond rekindles, accompanied by an unexpected new tension.With each rehearsal, I find myself drawn not only to Theo's strength and kindness, but also to his daughter who has stolen my heart.As Christmas approaches, we face a embrace the love blooming between us, or let the shadows of our past keep us apart. less

A sweet Christmas romance that proves love has no age limit.I’m known throughout Holly Ridge for my sharp tongue and my big heart for animals.When charming, retired jazz pianist Bernard Ryerson starts volunteering at the animal shelter, I’m determined to keep my distance—even if his twinkling hazel eyes and easy smile make that harder than it should be.As we work together preparing for the town’s Christmas festival, his thoughtfulness starts to chip away at the walls I’ve built around my heart... moreA sweet Christmas romance that proves love has no age limit.I’m known throughout Holly Ridge for my sharp tongue and my big heart for animals.When charming, retired jazz pianist Bernard Ryerson starts volunteering at the animal shelter, I’m determined to keep my distance—even if his twinkling hazel eyes and easy smile make that harder than it should be.As we work together preparing for the town’s Christmas festival, his thoughtfulness starts to chip away at the walls I’ve built around my heart.But I can tell he’s hiding something—a sadness behind his smile. He’s come to Montana looking for someone, and I can’t help but wonder if his time in Holly Ridge is just temporary.When a misunderstanding threatens the connection we’ve started to build, I have to decide if I’m willing to take a chance on love after three decades of being on my own.Could this Christmas in Holly Ridge really give me the greatest gift of all—a second chance at love when I least expected it? less