The Heart of Christmas Cheer — Rachael Eliker

This Christmas, a second chance could kindle a love truly worth the fight.Everything Jetta Carter has worked and expected for her life should be coming together. Instead, in one especially unfortunate evening, it all falls apart. Her career as a budding artist skids to a halt, her boyfriend betrays her, and the rumors start to fly. Needing a break from the disappointment, Jetta keeps her head high as she packs up her things and lugs her guilt with her to Peppermint Hollow.A lone wolf doesn't need anyone, and that's exactly who Maverick Blackwell is. Even when he's reintroduced to the newly arrived Jetta, he tries to maintain his stony demeanor as a safety precaution for his bruised and battered heart. It's futile. Jetta is captivating from her headstrong demeanor to her teasing smirk. It doesn't take long for Maverick to wish he could meet her under the mistletoe.Maverick is determined to show Jetta how fiercely he can love a woman, but she has a secret that makes her balk. Unless he can get her to open her heart and give love a second chance, both of them might be in for a lonely Christmas.