A toy-making forest nymph. Her runescribed ex. And a little girl in need of a magical Christmas to bring them together.

Six years after Adrian walked out of her life, Hazel has found peace in Toys & Twigs, her enchanted toy shop in the small town of Willowmere. Each winter, she crafts one special toy infused with real magic—her gift to a child most in need of holiday cheer.

When Adrian returns for the holidays with his orphaned niece Clara, Hazel’s quiet life is turned upside down in the most unexpected way. He needs her help creating something extraordinary for Clara—a toy that might bring light back to the little girl’s eyes. Agreeing to help means spending lots of time together, but Hazel never expected that shared nights of caroling, cocoa, and candlelight would rekindle old feelings.

Now she must decide: protect her heartwood or risk it once more for love, family, and a spark of Christmas enchantment. Can one magical nutcracker heal three broken hearts—and remind them that even amidst winter’s darkest days, love can still take root?

Perfect for fans of cozy, sweet, romantasy, small-town magic, and heartwarming holiday second chances. This book can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the series.

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