When Nova McKay drops by her elderly neighbour's house for some festive cheer, she doesn't expect her past to come knocking too...
Renowned travel blogger Donovan Cain has returned to England for the first time in a decade, reluctantly trading exotic locales for the small-town life he left behind. Tasked with supporting his recently widowed grandmother, Donovan's visit stirs up more than nostalgia when Nova realises he's "little Donnie"—her childhood playmate from long-ago Christmases. But the boy she once knew has grown into a tall, broad-shouldered man with a brooding edge that's impossible to ignore.
Yet, the years haven't been entirely kind to Donovan. Cynical and restless, he's more focused on escaping back to his jet-setting lifestyle than embracing the warmth of the season. Frustrated by his attitude, Nova takes it upon herself to show him there's more to small-town life—and love—than he remembers.
Can Nova thaw his frosty outlook and rekindle the magic of his childhood Christmases? Or will Donovan's wanderlust lead him to leave her—and his grandmother—behind once more?
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Re-Writing Christmas is a standalone small-town friends to lovers holiday romance set in England (UK). It has elements of hurt/comfort and grumpy/sunshine, along with a feisty grandmother, and large amounts of Hallmark-esque festive cuteness.