When Sarah Hayes, a young widow, inherits her grandmother's beloved inn in the snowy Vermont town of Maple Glen, she arrives with a heavy heart and her ten-year-old daughter in tow. What begins as an overwhelming responsibility soon transforms into something unexpected: a new beginning.

With the help of a loyal and delightfully quirky staff, a community rich with tradition, and a handyman whose steady presence keeps both the inn and Sarah's spirit standing tall, the old house begins to feel like home again. As storms rage, lanterns glow, and laughter fills the halls, Sarah discovers not only her grandmother's legacy but also her own courage to love and belong once more.

Through sled rides and secret journals, bustling festivals and quiet late nights by the fire, Sarah, Lily, and Jack slowly weave themselves into the very fabric of Maple Glen. And by the time the New Year's fireworks light up the sky, Sarah realizes she hasn't just inherited an inn; she's found a family and a future she never dared to dream possible.

A tender, heartwarming tale of second chances, small-town magic, and the healing power of love, this story will wrap you in its glow like a quilt on a snowy night.