Fir Tree Grove Holidays Series by Fiona Baker

A charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!As an executive assistant at a high-powered company in San Francisco, Vanessa Stewart is used to working right through the holidays, barely pausing to celebrate as she juggles endless deadlines for her exacting boss... moreA charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!As an executive assistant at a high-powered company in San Francisco, Vanessa Stewart is used to working right through the holidays, barely pausing to celebrate as she juggles endless deadlines for her exacting boss.But that all changes when she gets a call from her grandmother Mabel, who owns a toy store in the charming Christmas-themed town of Fir Tree Grove.Mabel has broken her wrist and needs help manning the store during the December rush. Although Vanessa hasn’t visited Fir Tree Grove in years and has never truly embraced the festive spirit, she reluctantly agrees to spend her holidays in the small mountain town.But reconnecting with her grandmother and meeting the other residents of the cozy town—especially local diner owner Jackson Hayes—changes her life in ways she never saw coming.Jackson has always loved Christmas. From decking out his diner in elaborate decorations to creating seasonal menu specials, it’s his favorite time of year. So when he meets the pretty newcomer who seems to be allergic to holiday cheer, he assumes that her type-A personality will clash with his Christmas-loving attitude. But when he and Vanessa get roped into playing Mr. and Mrs. Claus for an event at the toy store, an undeniable chemistry sparks between them.As Vanessa explores her connection with Jackson and starts to realize that there’s more to life than spreadsheets and meetings, she faces a choice: go back to the life she thought she wanted, or embrace the most magical part of Christmas…Love. less

A charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!With her granddaughter now living in Fir Tree Grove and another holiday season fast approaching, Mabel Stewart is enjoying life more than ever. Her toy shop is thriving, and her teasingly contentious relationship with George Lowery is an endless source of entertainment... moreA charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!With her granddaughter now living in Fir Tree Grove and another holiday season fast approaching, Mabel Stewart is enjoying life more than ever. Her toy shop is thriving, and her teasingly contentious relationship with George Lowery is an endless source of entertainment.She’s always assumed that she and George are too different to truly get along—after all, she’s a spontaneous, fun-loving prankster, and he’s known for his gruff practicality.But when George finds a stray kitten and brings it to Mabel’s shop on a cold December evening, she finds out that they have one very important thing in common: neither one of them can stand to see the poor little creature hungry and bedraggled.When Mabel impulsively decides to take care of the kitten until they can find it a forever home, she recruits George to help her. Since Christmas is the busiest time of year for them both, sharing kitten duties seems like the perfect solution to ensure that the adorable bundle of fur gets all the attention it needs.Neither of them expects caring for a stray over the holidays to soften their long-standing rivalry—but between choosing a name, dealing with the mischievous kitten’s antics, and pulling off an elaborate cat toy prank, these two polar opposites start to realize that maybe they can meet in the middle.Maybe you don’t have to be exactly like someone to be the perfect fit for them.And maybe, just maybe, Christmas is the best time to fall in love. less

A charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!Between running Fir Tree Grove’s beloved chocolate shop and chasing after her spirited daughter Katie, single mother Imogen Sanders has a very full life. It’s only in the quiet moments that she allows herself to wonder if maybe something is missing... moreA charming, feel-good, sweet holiday romance stuffed full of Christmas cheer. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, curl up by the fireplace, and be swept away by a book the celebrates the merriest season!Between running Fir Tree Grove’s beloved chocolate shop and chasing after her spirited daughter Katie, single mother Imogen Sanders has a very full life. It’s only in the quiet moments that she allows herself to wonder if maybe something is missing.Still, with another busy holiday season on the horizon—and the chance to have her work featured in a magazine—the last thing on Imogen’s mind is romance. She’s far too busy to think about that.Luckily, her friends are happy to help.Lincoln Blackwell and Imogen were once high school sweethearts, but they went their separate ways after graduation, and Lincoln ended up leaving Fir Tree Grove. Since his return to town a few years ago, they’ve reconnected and built an easy, comfortable friendship.And this Christmas, Vanessa and the rest of Imogen’s friends are determined to help her and Lincoln see what’s obvious to everyone else in town—that the two of them are perfect for each other.With sleigh rides through the snow, chocolate-making mishaps, and cozy movie nights, the holidays are the perfect time for a little matchmaking. But will Lincoln and Imogen be brave enough to admit their feelings for each other… or will they both miss out on their secret Christmas wish? less