A wounded hero. A woman searching for a place to belong.A Christmas night that nearly destroys everything-except their hearts.Frances Marren arrives in Snowcap Valley desperate for quiet, healing, and a holiday season free from the mistakes of her past. But the moment she steps into the rustic charm of Snowcap Lodge, she finds something she never expected-Gabe, the brooding, fiercely loyal innkeeper with winter in his eyes and the weight of an entire legacy on his shoulders.Gabe Mason has spent years trying to keep his family's century-old mountain lodge alive. But when an unexpected fire tears through the building-and an obsessed rival returns to finish the job-he realizes the danger is far greater than anything he can shoulder alone.Until Frances runs into the flames for him.As the storm closes in and their fragile world collapses, Frances and Gabe survive the night side by side... only to face a bigger battle when a powerful developer arrives to seize the lodge. With the town at risk, their hearts on the line, and every secret ready to ignite, they must fight back-together.And somewhere between disaster and desire, they discover something worth saving: each other.Perfect for fans of small-town romance, wounded heroes, slow-burn chemistry, Christmas coziness, and high-stakes emotional drama, this heartfelt holiday love story will warm you long after the snow melts.Tropes You'll Love: ❄️ Wounded, protective hero