Secret Snowflake Crush: From Backstage Friends to Leading Lovers

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🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️

Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love.

As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to stardom, Janine must decide whether to confess her feelings or let him pursue his dreams.

This heartwarming tale of small-town charm and holiday magic is perfect for fans of sweet Christmas movies and anyone who believes in the power of love, hot cocoa, and cookies.

~Holiday Heartstrings Cozy Christmas Romance Series~

Single Father's Christmas Elf: When a clumsy Christmas-loving teacher collides with a single dad, it's not just hot cocoa that spills. Can mistletoe, meddling kids, and a matchmaking golden retriever create holiday magic?

Second Chance Mistletoe: A big-city lawyer’s Christmas homecoming uncovers a struggling family bakery and a man she left behind. When secrets are revealed, will love rekindle under the mistletoe?

Christmas Stray: A grieving woman resists her husband’s attempts to celebrate Christmas. Snowbound in a remote cabin, they find a stray boy with his puppy. Caring for these adorable strays awakens the magic of Christmas, offering healing and a second chance at love.

Snowbound With Santa: A jaded romance novelist is holed up with a hunky stranger who’s reluctant to play Santa. Amidst reindeer rumbles and a blizzard of Christmas cheer, they discover that the best love stories are lived, not written.

Secret Snowflake Crush: Childhood friends Janine and Alex discover unexpected feelings when cast as romantic leads in their town’s Christmas play. But a big-city opportunity threatens their budding romance. Will love prevail?

All titles are standalone and can be read in any order.

Holiday Heartstrings

About the author

Rachelle Ayala

Rachelle Ayala is an award-winning USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope.

Her book, Knowing Vera, won the 2015 Angie Ovation Award, and A Father for Christmas garnered a 2015 Readers' Favorite Gold Award. Christmas Stray was awarded the 2016 Readers' Favorite Gold Award and A Pet for Christmas had an Honorable Mention.

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