When burned-out graphic designer Lila Hart reluctantly returns to her snowy hometown of Cedar Falls after five long years, the last thing she expects is a holiday disaster-and certainly not to end up living under the same roof as her former best friend, Evan Blake.Evan, now a talented small-town carpenter, has built a quiet, steady life crafting wooden treasures for the beloved Winter Market. But with the holidays approaching-and a lifetime of unresolved feelings between them-Lila's unexpected arrival stirs up memories he never truly let go of.When a mix-up leaves her without a place to stay, Evan offers his spare room. Suddenly, late-night conversations, shared projects, and lingering glances pull them back into the warmth they once knew. And as Lila helps Evan prepare for the Market, she rediscovers the creativity-and the joy-she left behind.But just as sparks rekindle, a crisis pulls Lila toward the demanding city life she can't seem to escape. Meanwhile, Evan faces a life-altering opportunity that could expand his small business...or take him far from everything familiar.With Christmas Eve approaching, the two find themselves standing at a crossroads-between past promises, present fears, and a future neither is sure they deserve.When Lila discovers a wooden ornament from their childhood, she must choose between returning to the life she's built...or fighting for the one she truly wants.A heartwarming small-town Christmas romance filled with second chances, snowy nights, and the magic of coming home, His Holiday Promise is a cozy, uplifting love story perfect for fans of holiday miracles and happily-ever-afters.