by Jill Shalvis
Part of Lucky Harbor, book 12.5
First published 2014
Chloe Thompson stands at Lucky Harbor's Christmas party, her pregnant belly reminding everyone that her life has changed completely. The former wild child adores her husband Sawyer, but he buries himself in work instead of preparing for their baby. Tonight she needs space from their growing distance. Sheriff Sawyer Thompson drives through falling snow and howling wind, hoping to surprise Chloe at the party. He knows he must repair what's broken between them before their child arrives. The storm intensifies as he struggles to reach her in time. Mother nature seems determined to keep the couple separated when they need each other most. An unexpected arrival forces Chloe and Sawyer to confront their problems and find their way back to each other, creating Lucky Harbor's most joyful Christmas celebration.
Genres: romance, family-life, contemporary-romance, holiday
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Lucky Harbor
Period: Christmas
64 pages · Kindle Edition · Grand Central Publishing