Forced proximity at Christmas turns a one night stand into the chance of a lifetime.
Tommy “The Wolf” Vance only wants to outrun a blizzard and the noise of fame. Mapleton’s last-lit bar gives him shelter and a bartender with a steel spine and a soft smile. One closed road and one stolen kiss later, the storm pushes them into the same small apartment with nothing but whiskey, blankets, and chemistry that burns hotter than the neon sign outside.
Beth Reynolds swore off dreams that come with tour buses and heartbreak. Then the rockstar who knocked out a creep for touching her makes breakfast and listens like her voice matters. Snowmen, shared songs, and a quiet Christmas morning blur a simple fling into something that feels real when the world is still.
When the skies clear and LA calls, secrets, exes, and his spotlight threaten to melt what they built. She will not be a footnote in his legend. He is tired of living without a home that is a person. New Year’s Eve is ticking down, and only a leap can turn last call into an encore that lasts.