After a tough breakup, author Amanda Anderson swears off men forever. When a pink envelope finds its way to her, offering a charming cabin on a vast piece of land in the mountains of Aspen Cove, she heads west, looking to start over—alone. But when she arrives at the dilapidated cabin, she is faced with more than she can handle, so she enlists the help of the only person a sexy bartender who offers free labor in exchange for a place to stay.

Jackson Knight is no one’s savior, but just as he’s looking for a place to call home, Amanda Anderson offers him the deal of the century—free room and board in exchange for his brain and brawn. How hard can fixing up a cabin be? Turns out, pretty hard, especially when Amanda looks at him like he’s her knight in shining armor.

As they prepare the cabin for Christmas, they fight an undeniable attraction growing between them. She’s not looking for love. He’s not ready for it. But can two people outwit, outfox, and outmaneuver the townspeople who are rooting for them?

This heartwarming last addition to the Aspen Cove Series showcases the transformative power of love and the magic of Christmas in a small town where no one is a stranger. They are only a friend you haven’t met yet.