Ember Ridge. A town that shares my name—and apparently my stubborn streak—because it’s determined to claim my heart whether I planned for it or not.

I came here hoping for a quiet Christmas getaway from the noise of my life—a week of snow, pine trees, and the kind of small-town magic that usually only exists in holiday movies or very optimistic brochures.

But Ember Ridge had other plans.

One run-in with faulty Christmas lights, a toppled cocoa stall, and a few festive mishaps later, I’m face-to-face with four firefighters who absolutely should not look that good while rescuing people from their own poor decisions.

They’re not just there to put out flames—they show up with steady hands, warm smiles, and the kind of big-hearted charm that really should come with a warning label.

And when I learn the firehouse is at risk of closing—and the town might be devoured by an elitist luxury resort courtesy of a megalomaniac billionaire—I can’t just walk away.

I came looking for holiday peace.

Instead, I found four good men and a town determined to show me what the Christmas spirit truly means… chaos, cocoa, and all.

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