: Features mature protagonists who bring life experience and perspective to their relationship.
: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes
However, his well-meaning aunts insist he deck the halls, leading him to hire local handyman to handle the repairs and decorations. As it turns out, Joe is the same man Cameron had a memorable one-night stand with not long ago. Both men share a deep-seated dislike for Christmas due to painful past experiences, but as they work together, their mutual "bah-humbug" attitude turns into a genuine connection. Key Characters : Features mature protagonists who bring life experience
: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays. As it turns out, Joe is the same
: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits.
Famous mystery author has escaped the hustle and notoriety of Los Angeles to hide away in a run-down Victorian mansion in the picturesque small town of Fallbrook, Vermont. His goal is simple: avoid his family, ignore the holidays, and finish his next book.
: A capable, local carpenter and "sexy silver fox" who is deeply embedded in the Fallbrook community. Themes & Tropes