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Christmas With The Tycoon: Christmas In Hope Peak
Billionaire vs. Small-Town Charm
Profit and preservation were never meant to mix… until Christmas worked its magic.Graham Sinclair has built multiple luxury resorts from the ground up. Now, he has his sights set on restoring Hearthstone Lodge, a long-abandoned property nestled in the snowy peaks of Montana. With plans to revive the lodge and add upscale shopping and dining to the site, this is more than one more project. It will define Hope Peak's future legacy.But he didn’t count on the town’s resistance. Or the fiery local town manager, Willow Grant, who seems determined to block his every move.Willow remembers what Hearthstone Lodge used to be -- a treasured piece of the community… and of her heart. She won’t stand by while an outsider with designer boots and corporate investors tries to erase the soul of Hope Peak. The last thing Willow Grant needs is a smug, big-city developer bulldozing his way into town with promises of “revitalization.”
And Graham Sinclair has no patience for small-town politics or sentimental roadblocks, especially when they come in the form of a stubborn, infuriatingly beautiful town manager.
But when their battle over Hearthstone Lodge turns personal, tension sparks into something neither of them expected. This Christmas, will they tear each other apart ... or light a fire that neither of them can put out?
Christmas with the Tycoon is part of a multi-author steamy romance series - Christmas in Hope Peak. Each story may be read as a stand-alone and each has different characters set in the same Montana small town with their own HEA's.
Profit and preservation were never meant to mix… until Christmas worked its magic.Graham Sinclair has built multiple luxury resorts from the ground up. Now, he has his sights set on restoring Hearthstone Lodge, a long-abandoned property nestled in the snowy peaks of Montana. With plans to revive the lodge and add upscale shopping and dining to the site, this is more than one more project. It will define Hope Peak's future legacy.But he didn’t count on the town’s resistance. Or the fiery local town manager, Willow Grant, who seems determined to block his every move.Willow remembers what Hearthstone Lodge used to be -- a treasured piece of the community… and of her heart. She won’t stand by while an outsider with designer boots and corporate investors tries to erase the soul of Hope Peak. The last thing Willow Grant needs is a smug, big-city developer bulldozing his way into town with promises of “revitalization.”
And Graham Sinclair has no patience for small-town politics or sentimental roadblocks, especially when they come in the form of a stubborn, infuriatingly beautiful town manager.
But when their battle over Hearthstone Lodge turns personal, tension sparks into something neither of them expected. This Christmas, will they tear each other apart ... or light a fire that neither of them can put out?
Christmas with the Tycoon is part of a multi-author steamy romance series - Christmas in Hope Peak. Each story may be read as a stand-alone and each has different characters set in the same Montana small town with their own HEA's.
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Published December 15, 2025
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Opal Nicks
47 books23 followersOpal’s steamy stories frequently feature independent, strong-willed females who find themselves surprisingly swept away by alpha males who pursue them with vigor and passion. Ultimately, they can’t resist the sweet satisfaction and protection these men offer. Who could?
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Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told.
In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak.
Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.
On Writing
Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told.
In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak.
Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.
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December 28, 2025
He came to rebuild the town's lodge, but she rebuilt his heart
When billionaire developer Graham arrives in Hope Peak, his plan’s simple: restore the abandoned Hearthstone Lodge and turn it into a luxury resort. Success is all he’s ever chased, and sentiment has no place in the deal. But when his plans collide with Willow, the town’s fiercely protective manager, his control starts to slip. She sees him as the man who could destroy everything she loves, and he sees her as the one person who refuses to back down.
Their battle over Hearthstone turns into something deeper as sparks become something neither of them can ignore. Beneath Graham’s ambition is a man who’s forgotten what home feels like, and beneath Willow’s stubborn pride is a woman learning how to trust again. What starts as a clash of wills becomes a fight for something real.
When ambition, trust, and love collide, both must decide what they’re willing to risk. Together they learn that rebuilding isn’t just about restoring a lodge, but about finding the courage to rebuild themselves.
Willow and Graham grow from guarded and driven to open and grounded, learning that love doesn’t weaken purpose, it gives it meaning. Their relationship shifts from rivalry to partnership, built on respect, forgiveness, and the hope of a shared future.
A steamy, billionaire, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, small town Christmas romance exploring redemption, belonging, trust, identity, love, community, transformation, and hope. It’s about ambition meeting compassion, walls breaking where trust begins, and two people finding home in each other while rebuilding what was lost. At its heart, it’s about redemption, love, and hope set against the snow and fire of a small town Christmas.
The Elevator Pitch: A driven billionaire and a fiercely loyal town manager clash over the future of a historic mountain lodge as ambition collides with heart. What begins as a battle of wills turns into an emotionally charged struggle for trust, belonging, and the courage to change. Set against a snow-covered Montana Christmas, it’s a story of redemption, love, and finding home where you least expect it.
When billionaire developer Graham arrives in Hope Peak, his plan’s simple: restore the abandoned Hearthstone Lodge and turn it into a luxury resort. Success is all he’s ever chased, and sentiment has no place in the deal. But when his plans collide with Willow, the town’s fiercely protective manager, his control starts to slip. She sees him as the man who could destroy everything she loves, and he sees her as the one person who refuses to back down.
Their battle over Hearthstone turns into something deeper as sparks become something neither of them can ignore. Beneath Graham’s ambition is a man who’s forgotten what home feels like, and beneath Willow’s stubborn pride is a woman learning how to trust again. What starts as a clash of wills becomes a fight for something real.
When ambition, trust, and love collide, both must decide what they’re willing to risk. Together they learn that rebuilding isn’t just about restoring a lodge, but about finding the courage to rebuild themselves.
Willow and Graham grow from guarded and driven to open and grounded, learning that love doesn’t weaken purpose, it gives it meaning. Their relationship shifts from rivalry to partnership, built on respect, forgiveness, and the hope of a shared future.
A steamy, billionaire, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, small town Christmas romance exploring redemption, belonging, trust, identity, love, community, transformation, and hope. It’s about ambition meeting compassion, walls breaking where trust begins, and two people finding home in each other while rebuilding what was lost. At its heart, it’s about redemption, love, and hope set against the snow and fire of a small town Christmas.
The Elevator Pitch: A driven billionaire and a fiercely loyal town manager clash over the future of a historic mountain lodge as ambition collides with heart. What begins as a battle of wills turns into an emotionally charged struggle for trust, belonging, and the courage to change. Set against a snow-covered Montana Christmas, it’s a story of redemption, love, and finding home where you least expect it.
December 30, 2025
Both Willow and Graham have tension and she was mistaken by him. They have a strong attraction. This is a page turner, Loved it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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December 12, 2025Some stories arrive fully formed. This one didn’t.
Christmas with the Tycoon began as a familiar trope of a wealthy outsider and a small mountain town. Somewhere along the way, it slowed down. It softened. It started asking better questions.
What happens when progress isn’t the enemy … but fear of change is?
What happens when love isn’t about rescue, but about listening?
Willow Grant was always the anchor of this story. As the Town Manager of Hope Peak, she represents the quiet labor of loving a place enough to fight for it. She knows what’s been lost before. She knows how easily “improvement” can erase memory. Writing Willow meant honoring the women who hold communities together without applause -- who carry responsibility with grace. Yet in her quieter moments, she wonders if there’s room left to want more.
Graham Sinclair, on the other hand, arrived with edges. He’s a man used to winning, used to reshaping landscapes and calling it vision. But he isn’t careless. He isn’t cruel. And I didn’t want him to be another tycoon who bulldozes his way into love. Graham had to learn. He had to see the Hearthstone Lodge not as a project, but as a living memory -- one that mattered to people who never had the luxury of walking away.
The moment that changed everything for me as the author was when Graham finally sees the lodge through Willow’s eyes. That was the heartbeat of the book. Once he understood that restoration didn’t mean replacement, the entire story shifted. So did their relationship.
This isn’t a romance built on grand speeches or dramatic ultimatums. It’s built in shared meals, late-night conversations, quiet compromises, and the kind of intimacy that grows when two people choose to meet in the middle ... without either one disappearing in the process.
And yes, it’s still steamy. Because connection deserves heat. Because trust deepens desire. Because love, when it’s right, feels both grounding and intoxicating.
At its core, Christmas with the Tycoon is a story about home -- what it means, how it changes, and how sometimes the greatest risk isn’t losing what we love … but letting it evolve.
I hope Willow and Graham find a place in your heart this holiday season. And I hope their story reminds you that love doesn’t have to arrive loudly to be life-changing.
— Opal
Christmas with the Tycoon began as a familiar trope of a wealthy outsider and a small mountain town. Somewhere along the way, it slowed down. It softened. It started asking better questions.
What happens when progress isn’t the enemy … but fear of change is?
What happens when love isn’t about rescue, but about listening?
Willow Grant was always the anchor of this story. As the Town Manager of Hope Peak, she represents the quiet labor of loving a place enough to fight for it. She knows what’s been lost before. She knows how easily “improvement” can erase memory. Writing Willow meant honoring the women who hold communities together without applause -- who carry responsibility with grace. Yet in her quieter moments, she wonders if there’s room left to want more.
Graham Sinclair, on the other hand, arrived with edges. He’s a man used to winning, used to reshaping landscapes and calling it vision. But he isn’t careless. He isn’t cruel. And I didn’t want him to be another tycoon who bulldozes his way into love. Graham had to learn. He had to see the Hearthstone Lodge not as a project, but as a living memory -- one that mattered to people who never had the luxury of walking away.
The moment that changed everything for me as the author was when Graham finally sees the lodge through Willow’s eyes. That was the heartbeat of the book. Once he understood that restoration didn’t mean replacement, the entire story shifted. So did their relationship.
This isn’t a romance built on grand speeches or dramatic ultimatums. It’s built in shared meals, late-night conversations, quiet compromises, and the kind of intimacy that grows when two people choose to meet in the middle ... without either one disappearing in the process.
And yes, it’s still steamy. Because connection deserves heat. Because trust deepens desire. Because love, when it’s right, feels both grounding and intoxicating.
At its core, Christmas with the Tycoon is a story about home -- what it means, how it changes, and how sometimes the greatest risk isn’t losing what we love … but letting it evolve.
I hope Willow and Graham find a place in your heart this holiday season. And I hope their story reminds you that love doesn’t have to arrive loudly to be life-changing.
— Opal
January 1, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cozy Small-Town Sparks with a Billionaire Edge — Christmas With the Tycoon
Opal Nicks | Christmas in Hope Peak
Christmas With the Tycoon is a quick, festive opposites-attract romance that leans hard into the classic billionaire vs. small-town heart trope—and does so efficiently. At under 100 pages, this is a tight, low-angst holiday read designed for readers who want chemistry, banter, and a guaranteed HEA without a long emotional haul.
Graham Sinclair is the polished, numbers-driven tycoon readers expect, while Willow Grant embodies the soul of Hope Peak—protective of her town, its history, and the memories tied to Hearthstone Lodge. Their conflict is cleanly drawn: progress versus preservation, logic versus legacy. What works especially well is that Willow isn’t portrayed as naïve or anti-growth; she’s principled, informed, and emotionally invested, which gives their clashes real weight despite the short length.
Because of the format, character backstories and town politics are sketched rather than deeply explored—but that’s expected and appropriate for a 2-hour read. The emotional beats hit their marks, and the resolution feels satisfying rather than rushed.
Christmas With the Tycoon is a solid entry in the Christmas in Hope Peak series—perfect for readers looking to squeeze in one more festive romance between longer books. It delivers exactly what it promises: sparks, snow, and a billionaire who learns that some things are worth more than profit.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Opal Nicks | Christmas in Hope Peak
Christmas With the Tycoon is a quick, festive opposites-attract romance that leans hard into the classic billionaire vs. small-town heart trope—and does so efficiently. At under 100 pages, this is a tight, low-angst holiday read designed for readers who want chemistry, banter, and a guaranteed HEA without a long emotional haul.
Graham Sinclair is the polished, numbers-driven tycoon readers expect, while Willow Grant embodies the soul of Hope Peak—protective of her town, its history, and the memories tied to Hearthstone Lodge. Their conflict is cleanly drawn: progress versus preservation, logic versus legacy. What works especially well is that Willow isn’t portrayed as naïve or anti-growth; she’s principled, informed, and emotionally invested, which gives their clashes real weight despite the short length.
Because of the format, character backstories and town politics are sketched rather than deeply explored—but that’s expected and appropriate for a 2-hour read. The emotional beats hit their marks, and the resolution feels satisfying rather than rushed.
Christmas With the Tycoon is a solid entry in the Christmas in Hope Peak series—perfect for readers looking to squeeze in one more festive romance between longer books. It delivers exactly what it promises: sparks, snow, and a billionaire who learns that some things are worth more than profit.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2025
Love Changes Lives -
Willow was gearing up for a fight with the developer who had purchased the resort in their small town, but she was shocked to find him willing to consider her input about the changes to the resort. Graham felt an inexplicable connection with Willow from the moment he laid eyes on her, which made his attraction grow the more time he spent with her. The dynamics of Willow and Graham’s working relationship soon changed dramatically after their one night of enjoying unbridled pleasures.
Unfortunately, not long after Willow and Graham settled into their relationship, she overheard a conversation that caused her to question their relationship, but he did everything possible to convince her of his true feelings for her. Graham also took it upon himself to perform an altruistic act in secret, but the small town gossip mill made it the mission to uncover the truth. As luck would have it, Graham and Willow got a chance to have the happy future they wanted.
This was a really entertaining romance story with brilliant characters and an incredible storyline, that had the perfect blend of drama, angst, sweetness and deliciously spicy moments. This book deserves to be on your TBR list.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Willow was gearing up for a fight with the developer who had purchased the resort in their small town, but she was shocked to find him willing to consider her input about the changes to the resort. Graham felt an inexplicable connection with Willow from the moment he laid eyes on her, which made his attraction grow the more time he spent with her. The dynamics of Willow and Graham’s working relationship soon changed dramatically after their one night of enjoying unbridled pleasures.
Unfortunately, not long after Willow and Graham settled into their relationship, she overheard a conversation that caused her to question their relationship, but he did everything possible to convince her of his true feelings for her. Graham also took it upon himself to perform an altruistic act in secret, but the small town gossip mill made it the mission to uncover the truth. As luck would have it, Graham and Willow got a chance to have the happy future they wanted.
This was a really entertaining romance story with brilliant characters and an incredible storyline, that had the perfect blend of drama, angst, sweetness and deliciously spicy moments. This book deserves to be on your TBR list.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 31, 2025
I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily reviewing it. This book surprised me. You know I don't read summaries so I did not know anything about this book. I have grown to love Ms. Nicks' writing so I was not afraid to just jump right in. We are back in Hope Peak. This winter wonderland is getting a makeover. Real estate tycoon, Graham Sinclair, is ready to turn Hearthstone Lodge into some that the town can be proud of. There is one person standing in his way. Willow Grant is the town's manager. She refuses to let a big-time real estate tycoon mess up their town. Hearthstone Lodge is iconic. She wants it to remain that way. Sure, it needs to be restored. Being restored does not mean it has to lose its character. Graham has to figure out a way to integrate Willow's wishes with his plans.
Spending time together makes Grant see the Lodge through Willow's eyes. Will he make the changes that she wants or will he try to appease the executives that want something sleek and modern. That just don't not work in Hope Peak. This town takes over and makes things the way they need to be. This book is not just about Hearthstone Lodge. Readers get to experience an enemies to lovers romance that gives them the steam they are looking for. What will happen when Graham finishes Hearthstone Lodge? Will he stay or will he go? Get into this spicy enemies to lovers book to find the answer.
Spending time together makes Grant see the Lodge through Willow's eyes. Will he make the changes that she wants or will he try to appease the executives that want something sleek and modern. That just don't not work in Hope Peak. This town takes over and makes things the way they need to be. This book is not just about Hearthstone Lodge. Readers get to experience an enemies to lovers romance that gives them the steam they are looking for. What will happen when Graham finishes Hearthstone Lodge? Will he stay or will he go? Get into this spicy enemies to lovers book to find the answer.
December 20, 2025
The Hearthstone Lodge was once a beautiful lodge for all to enjoy. Now being empty and rundown, a big city developer wants to tear it down and build luxury resorts. Once he meets Willow and see how she cherishes the lodge, tensions spike. Can Willow and Graham compromise with a plan to save the lodge? Once I started reading, I fell in love with these wonderful characters and this small town. It was heart-warming to see Graham changed his way of thinking once he saw and felt everything through Willow’s eyes. It was warm, emotional and the chemistry between the characters were outstanding. Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2025
If you are looking for a sweet Christmas romance with heat and no drama, then this one is definitely a book for you. I loved how easy Graham and Willow fell into place. From the moment they met, something clicked. Graham was originally in town to restore Hearthstone Lodge. When he meets Willow, those plans change. Now, he wants to make it into something Willow would love. Something they can spend their future years at with their friends and family. Willow is weary at first, but once she spends more time with Graham and sees his new vision, that is it for her. There is no third act break-up. No drama to drag them apart. And I absolutely loved that. It was a sweet, holiday romance with 2 characters finding themselves with each other. So good!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2025
I enjoyed the characters in this story, Graham and Willow. He's a developer trying to revitalize the historic manor while she's the city manager fighting to keep the heart of the community safe. There was much tension even before they met as she went in believing the worst (preconceived notions). He was surprisingly nothing like she imagined and it unsettled her, in more ways than one. The tension went from being all about the manor to also being between the two of them. This story, in many ways, was unrealistic in real life, but made for a nice fantasy. Graham found in the community something he had been lacking while growing up. He could choose to embrace it now or continue his life on its current trajectory. It's the little moments in this story that make it heartwarming and special.
I was gifted a copy of this book and voluntarily provided this review. Happy Reading Y'all 📚
I was gifted a copy of this book and voluntarily provided this review. Happy Reading Y'all 📚
December 16, 2025
He doesn't want to destroy memories....
He wants to provide memories for people, especially Willow. Graham comes to town with one focus, but then he meets Willow, really sees the town and realises he has been viewing the world through tired eyes that are trying to impress others with good optics. Willow thaws his heart and it is beautiful to see him embrace his feelings, the history of Hearthstone Lodge and everything the town stands for. A lovely read on Kindle Unlimited.
He wants to provide memories for people, especially Willow. Graham comes to town with one focus, but then he meets Willow, really sees the town and realises he has been viewing the world through tired eyes that are trying to impress others with good optics. Willow thaws his heart and it is beautiful to see him embrace his feelings, the history of Hearthstone Lodge and everything the town stands for. A lovely read on Kindle Unlimited.
December 26, 2025
Christmas With The Tycoon by Opal Nicks is one of those romances that sneaks up on you — the kind that starts with tension, sparks into fire, and then quietly wraps its hands around your heart like a warm mug of cocoa on a snowy night.
Willow Grant isn’t just the town manager of Hope Peak — she’s its heartbeat. A woman rooted in tradition, memory, and the kind of devotion small towns are built on. Enter Graham Sinclair, billionaire developer with a vision, impeccable suits, and zero patience for obstacles — especially stubborn, beautiful ones who challenge him at every turn.
Their first meeting? Sparks. Their debates? Delicious. Their chemistry? Off the charts.
But what truly sets this book apart isn’t just the steamy attraction or the spirited banter (though trust me, those alone could carry a book). It’s the emotional journey from opposite sides to shared ground. Watching Graham’s icy resolve thaw as he learns to see Hope Peak — really see it — through Willow’s eyes felt like witnessing snow melt under sunrise. Slow. Soft. Beautiful.
This isn’t a love story built on grand gestures — it’s made of quiet understanding, late-night conversations, compromise, and the bravery it takes to let someone in. Willow fights for her town. Graham learns to honor it. And somewhere between tradition and progress, they find each other.
There’s heart. There’s heat. There’s small-town gossip (of course). And there's a second chance at something bigger than either of them expected — a lodge reborn, a community healed, and two people who choose love even when it’s scary.
If you love…
❤️ small-town charm
💋 steamy tension that slow burns into wildfire
🏔️ cozy holiday vibes with modern stakes
🏠 found family and the meaning of home
✨ a billionaire hero who learns to listen, not bulldoze
…this one will sweep you away like fresh snow in December.
Christmas With The Tycoon isn’t just a holiday romance — it’s a reminder that sometimes progress is beautiful, tradition is sacred, and love is found right between the two, hand in hand.
A cozy, tender, heat-filled Christmas read I couldn’t put down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Willow Grant isn’t just the town manager of Hope Peak — she’s its heartbeat. A woman rooted in tradition, memory, and the kind of devotion small towns are built on. Enter Graham Sinclair, billionaire developer with a vision, impeccable suits, and zero patience for obstacles — especially stubborn, beautiful ones who challenge him at every turn.
Their first meeting? Sparks. Their debates? Delicious. Their chemistry? Off the charts.
But what truly sets this book apart isn’t just the steamy attraction or the spirited banter (though trust me, those alone could carry a book). It’s the emotional journey from opposite sides to shared ground. Watching Graham’s icy resolve thaw as he learns to see Hope Peak — really see it — through Willow’s eyes felt like witnessing snow melt under sunrise. Slow. Soft. Beautiful.
This isn’t a love story built on grand gestures — it’s made of quiet understanding, late-night conversations, compromise, and the bravery it takes to let someone in. Willow fights for her town. Graham learns to honor it. And somewhere between tradition and progress, they find each other.
There’s heart. There’s heat. There’s small-town gossip (of course). And there's a second chance at something bigger than either of them expected — a lodge reborn, a community healed, and two people who choose love even when it’s scary.
If you love…
❤️ small-town charm
💋 steamy tension that slow burns into wildfire
🏔️ cozy holiday vibes with modern stakes
🏠 found family and the meaning of home
✨ a billionaire hero who learns to listen, not bulldoze
…this one will sweep you away like fresh snow in December.
Christmas With The Tycoon isn’t just a holiday romance — it’s a reminder that sometimes progress is beautiful, tradition is sacred, and love is found right between the two, hand in hand.
A cozy, tender, heat-filled Christmas read I couldn’t put down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 18, 2025
Willow is Hope Peak's town manager and Graham is a ruthless property tycoon developer out to squeeze the town for profits. Or so she thinks. They clash over the concepts for one of the town's heritage properties, or is it just the chemistry that is making them go crazy? Slowly and unintentionally, Willow gets him to see the emotions and heart of a project that give a project, and life in general, meaning. And he works hard at earning her trust, and her heart, and slowly he gives the town his heart too.
I recently started reading the author's works in various multi-author series, and this story is part of the multi-author Christmas in Hope Peak series, but as a very sweet and swoony story, it might as well have been a Hallmark movie. But better, because it has more steam! This story had just enough depth and emotion for a short-ish story. I really enjoyed it.
p.s. I also enjoyed another book from the Christmas in Hope Peak series,
Christmas with my Grumpy Boss, which was Holden and Atlanta's story, and it was nice to see them as one of the side characters in this story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I recently started reading the author's works in various multi-author series, and this story is part of the multi-author Christmas in Hope Peak series, but as a very sweet and swoony story, it might as well have been a Hallmark movie. But better, because it has more steam! This story had just enough depth and emotion for a short-ish story. I really enjoyed it.
p.s. I also enjoyed another book from the Christmas in Hope Peak series,
Christmas with my Grumpy Boss, which was Holden and Atlanta's story, and it was nice to see them as one of the side characters in this story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2025
Christmas with the Tycoon is another Hope Peak sparkling holiday romance that begins with angst and ends with unexpected romance.
For MFC Willow the local town manager the appearance of MMC developer Graham Sinclair who is set on restoring the abandoned Hearthstone Lodge has set in motion her determination to see him fail regardless of his promises of revitalizing her community which is just fine thank you very much!
A nicely written addition to the series with lots of tension, developing romance, well crafted characters, small town dynamics, passion, and sweet emotion delivering a wonderful holiday read! HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
For MFC Willow the local town manager the appearance of MMC developer Graham Sinclair who is set on restoring the abandoned Hearthstone Lodge has set in motion her determination to see him fail regardless of his promises of revitalizing her community which is just fine thank you very much!
A nicely written addition to the series with lots of tension, developing romance, well crafted characters, small town dynamics, passion, and sweet emotion delivering a wonderful holiday read! HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 5, 2026
Hope Peak has small town charm to spare, and it is reluctant to let anything take away from that charm. Graham and Willow were butting heads about Hearthstone Lodge; one wanted to revive and add shopping and dining while the other would rather revive and bring it back to what it was before it was abandoned. I loved this one, a billionaire is up against this small town and its local town manager. Will the animosity between Graham and Willow blow any chance the lodge has, or will they work together to not only bring it back from the dead but make it better than it was before but keep that small town charm?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 10, 2026
This is a beautiful love story that brings two souls together and binds them under Christmas magic.
Grant is the business man who wants to transform the inn into a regular property, but finds enemy in the city's council in the shape of Willow. She wants the inn to stay as is, and will have to compromise with Grant.
He finds an allure in Willow, and as they work together, the close proximity, the insights, will make them realize that theirs is bigger than just a fling. It is love, and they will seal it with passion.
What started as a business deal, quickly became love, home and a true partenership. A great read!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Grant is the business man who wants to transform the inn into a regular property, but finds enemy in the city's council in the shape of Willow. She wants the inn to stay as is, and will have to compromise with Grant.
He finds an allure in Willow, and as they work together, the close proximity, the insights, will make them realize that theirs is bigger than just a fling. It is love, and they will seal it with passion.
What started as a business deal, quickly became love, home and a true partenership. A great read!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 25, 2025
This was another heart warming romance by this author and a great addition to the series. Graham is a developer that has lost the shine to his view of the world. When he meets Willow and she shows him her world through her eyes, he has quite the change of heart about his planned project. This was definitely a read with plenty of emotions, building of trust and a hot romance, making it sweet, swoony and spicy. Good fun!
December 29, 2025
I really enjoyed this holiday novella. Opal Nicks wrote a sweet and spicy romance that had real heart. Willow was a bit prickly to start, but it soon became evident why she was so worried about the changes that might come to her beloved town. Graham, meanwhile, was dreamy from the beginning. The writing was great and the story entertaining. Recommended.
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December 16, 2025
Christmas In Hope Peak story of Graham Sinclair and Willow Grant. That tension was a page turner knew they would end up between the sheets five alarm chemistry story. These two may have started off rivals but they sure do make an adorable couple.
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December 18, 2025
What a great book but then I haven't read an Opal Nicks book I haven't enjoyed. Graham is a developer who goes to renovate an old rundown lodge but comes up against Willow, the town manager. Their HEA is well-written and heart-warming. Not to be missed.
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December 28, 2025
I really enjoyed this story overall. I thought it was very well written. I was glad that there wasn’t ever a third act breakup. He was devoted to her the whole time. The spicy scenes were great too. Overall, it was great. I recommend it.
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January 5, 2026
He cam to redo the Hearthstone Hotel she is the one standing tall in front of him. Can she see that she’s not a pushover and give him a different way to view the hotel? She is the town manager and he the developer who has come to change things. Go on a journey to see what Willow has in store for Graham.
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January 6, 2026
One more beautiful read in Christmas in Hope Peak series. Sweet and heartwarming love story of the town manager Willow and billionaire, developer Graham. Transforming of his plans when listening to Willow’s heart and memories of lodge and what it means to town.
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January 15, 2026
Liked this slow burn romance, as this was more mentally falling in love with each other and admiring the other for their dedication and work ethic. Enjoyed how Graham understands the importance of the town history and what it means to the people and Willow who all live in this quaint town.
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January 20, 2026
Sweet and short. Instalove in a small town. A strong, fiercely loyal female lead who wants the town to stay as is. A determined male lead who just wants to add to the current value and bring the town revenue. Steamy and quick Christmas story.
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January 1, 2026
Graham has never allowed sentiment to disrupt his development plans until he clashes over Hope Peak's Hearthstone Lodge with the town manager Willow. Can these two people that are afraid of change risk their hearts for a future? Enjoyed this hard to put down story. Received a free copy.
January 6, 2026
loved reading this book and I am in need of a tycoon of my own after reading it. Christmas With The Tycoon: Christmas In Hope Peak.
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January 3, 2026
Christmas With The Tycoon: Christmas In Hope Peak
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Opal Nicks
Once I picked it up, it was very difficult to put down. Well written story and characters.
by
Opal Nicks
Once I picked it up, it was very difficult to put down. Well written story and characters.
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