Two hearts, one Christmas deadline, and all the reasons why love is worth fighting for.Angie Caruso has big dreams for her family's Birmingham mercantile, but her father's old-fashioned ways keep her from truly taking charge. Living at home while saving for her own place, she's tired of playing it safe-until online dating introduces her to Brian Thompson, a charming civil engineer who awakens her adventurous spirit with intense hikes and stolen kisses.
Just as Angie begins to believe she's found her perfect match, Christmas brings unexpected challenges that test their budding romance. When her friend's wedding venue catches fire, Angie takes on an ambitious renovation project that pushes her to her limits. As the pressure mounts, her old insecurities resurface with a vengeance. Convinced that Brian sees her as just another anxious mess who can't handle anything important, she pulls away from the one man who makes her feel truly alive.
Brian's patience and faith in her should be everything she needs, but Angie's fear of vulnerability threatens to destroy the love she's always dreamed of. With her friend's wedding day approaching, she must decide whether to trust her heart or let her self-doubt steal away her chance at happily ever after.
Can she overcome her fears before she loses the best thing that's ever happened to her?
