After some months in therapy and counseling, Hollywood star Hanna Charlton flees the limelight, trading red carpets and paparazzi for the snow-dusted, small-town charm of Leavenworth. Far from the scrutiny of the press and the pressures of stardom, Hanna hopes to find a way to reclaim her life—and, if she’s honest with herself, to heal wounds from a past she’s embarrassed about and would rather forget.

But Leavenworth holds more than just Christmas magic and the National Santa Competition. It’s also home to Cole Turner Rogerson, the humble, big-hearted founder of LeavenReach, a soup kitchen and mentoring program for boys who need a father figure. Adored by the townsfolk, Cole has dedicated his life to helping others, but when it comes to romance, he’s as shy as they come. Raised on faith and deeply rooted in the values of forgiveness and hope, Cole is caught off guard by the arrival of the glamorous actress who’s nothing like the women he knows—yet somehow is exactly what his heart has been waiting for.

As they work side by side, volunteering and sharing quiet moments over mugs of cocoa and holiday lights, Hanna begins to feel the warmth of a friendship that might actually last. But when her past catches up with her, and Cole takes matters into his own hands, will there be a tragedy or will the forgiveness and new beginnings Hanna’s found in Leavenworth be enough to keep her from losing it all?

A heartwarming Christmas romance about second chances, the healing power of forgiveness, and the unbreakable bonds that are formed when you open your heart to love. Perfect for anyone who believes in the magic of the holidays and the beauty of redemption.