Staging Christmas

by Heidi Main

Despite competing for the same role as director of the local holiday play, a dueling duo find common ground under the twinkle of Christmas lights.

While her sister takes a months-long business trip overseas, Shelby Benson relocates to Charleston, North Carolina, to care for her nephew. The longer Shelby spends in the small Southern town of Heartsfield, the more challenges and opportunities arise. However, when Shelby’s car breaks down, little does she know her biggest obstacle is about to land right in front of her.

Entrepreneur and mechanic Nathan King looks forward to directing the community Christmas play this year, but during a brief exchange with Shelby, he learns she's rumored for the directorship. The two eventually wind up working together, but the process is anything but smooth sailing. However, the more they talk under the spotlights, the more their feelings change. Soon they’re sharing moments of laughter, stolen glances, and mending hearts. Yet with the director role between them and past heartbreaks fresh in their minds, they’ll need some Christmas magic to help them find a happily ever after.

This sweet tale from Annie's Attic is a must-read for those who love stories of faith, friendship, and wholesome romance.

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2025

About the author

Heidi Main is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author. Her sweet inspirational romance novels celebrate small-town life, faith, and the beauty of second chances. Though she lives in the suburbs, Heidi dreams of acreage and horseback riding—longings that find their way into her novels through wide-open ranches and loyal horses. A perfect Saturday is spent relaxing on the deck with her husband and watching the birds that visit their backyard. Learn more about heidi at heidimain.com.