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The Christmas Market Crush: A Firefighter Romance
She’s hiding behind her candles. He’s hiding behind a calendar. This Christmas, can they find the courage to be seen?
Melanie Bowman never wanted to run the family’s booth at the Evergreen Falls Christmas Market. Numbers and spreadsheets? Yes. Twelve-hour days filled with strangers? Absolutely not. But with her pregnant sister on bed rest, Melanie is stuck selling candles—and stuck next to the firefighters’ wildly popular calendar fundraiser. Including one firefighter in particular.
Luke Dutton—aka Mr. December—is the calendar’s reluctant star. Everyone sees the abs, the smolder, the candy cane photo shoot gone viral. But Luke longs for someone to look past the glossy image and notice the real man underneath.
When a gust of wind tangles Melanie and Luke in a banner-worthy disaster, sparks fly. Soon, Luke is helping Melanie draw customers while Melanie is helping Luke face more than just the crowds. Between nosy firefighters, a meddling elf, and a jealous ex in spandex, they’ll have to survive twelve days of chaos leading up to Christmas Eve.
As snow falls and lights twinkle, two unlikely hearts will discover whether the most imperfect person can the one who’s perfectly right.
Fans of small-town charm, slow-burn romance, and holiday happily-ever-afters will find their next favorite festive read here.
Luke Dutton—aka Mr. December—is the calendar’s reluctant star. Everyone sees the abs, the smolder, the candy cane photo shoot gone viral. But Luke longs for someone to look past the glossy image and notice the real man underneath.
When a gust of wind tangles Melanie and Luke in a banner-worthy disaster, sparks fly. Soon, Luke is helping Melanie draw customers while Melanie is helping Luke face more than just the crowds. Between nosy firefighters, a meddling elf, and a jealous ex in spandex, they’ll have to survive twelve days of chaos leading up to Christmas Eve.
As snow falls and lights twinkle, two unlikely hearts will discover whether the most imperfect person can the one who’s perfectly right.
Fans of small-town charm, slow-burn romance, and holiday happily-ever-afters will find their next favorite festive read here.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2025
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October 4, 2025
There's something magical about a book that makes you believe in the transformative power of cinnamon-scented candles and a firefighter who sees you—really sees you—beneath all your carefully constructed walls. The Christmas Market Crush delivers that magic in spades, wrapping readers in a cozy blanket of holiday charm while exploring the beautiful mess of two people learning that being truly seen is worth the risk of being vulnerable.The story unfolds at the Evergreen Falls Christmas Market, where spreadsheet-loving introvert Melanie Bowman finds herself manning her family's candle booth—her personal nightmare brought to life. Twelve-hour days surrounded by holiday shoppers? Not exactly her comfort zone. But fate has a sense of humor, placing her directly beside the firefighters' calendar fundraiser and its reluctant star, Luke Dutton, better known as Mr. December. While everyone else sees the abs and the now-viral candy cane photo shoot, Luke is desperate for someone to look beyond the glossy surface and discover the man he actually is.
The chemistry between these two characters simmers with authenticity. Melanie's social anxiety and preference for numbers over networking feels achingly real, never treated as something to "fix" but rather as part of who she is. Luke's struggle with being objectified while longing for genuine connection adds unexpected depth to what could have been a one-dimensional "hot firefighter" character. Their slow-burn romance unfolds through stolen conversations between customer rushes, shared hot chocolate after long market days, and quiet moments where they trade their masks for honesty.
The Evergreen Falls Christmas Market becomes a character itself—a twinkling, snow-dusted backdrop where nosy firefighters play matchmaker, a meddling elf (yes, really) offers unsolicited advice, and a jealous ex in spandex provides perfectly timed comedic relief. The twelve days leading to Christmas Eve create natural momentum, each day bringing Melanie and Luke closer while external chaos threatens to pull them apart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The chemistry between these two characters simmers with authenticity. Melanie's social anxiety and preference for numbers over networking feels achingly real, never treated as something to "fix" but rather as part of who she is. Luke's struggle with being objectified while longing for genuine connection adds unexpected depth to what could have been a one-dimensional "hot firefighter" character. Their slow-burn romance unfolds through stolen conversations between customer rushes, shared hot chocolate after long market days, and quiet moments where they trade their masks for honesty.
The Evergreen Falls Christmas Market becomes a character itself—a twinkling, snow-dusted backdrop where nosy firefighters play matchmaker, a meddling elf (yes, really) offers unsolicited advice, and a jealous ex in spandex provides perfectly timed comedic relief. The twelve days leading to Christmas Eve create natural momentum, each day bringing Melanie and Luke closer while external chaos threatens to pull them apart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2025
This fun book has all the holiday feels and festivities with a Christmas Market, firefighter romance. An adorable story that is full of heart and will make you laugh and swoon so get ready to fall in love. I loved the small town of Evergreen Falls and all the quirky towns people. Fantastic writing! Anyone who picks up this book is going to love it!.
November 9, 2025
Christmas Closeness
This has a super cute storyline and is a quick read/listen. It’s always sweet to read about one shy person matching up with one hot lovable person, especially at Christmas.
This has a super cute storyline and is a quick read/listen. It’s always sweet to read about one shy person matching up with one hot lovable person, especially at Christmas.
December 2, 2025
4.5 Stars
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