Have a Holly Jolly Iced Latte

Cassie King enjoys running her coffee shop in Candy Cane Creek, drinking iced drinks, and keeping to herself. She has one firm rule, which is staying far away from Jacob Winters. He used to be her closest friend until their connection fractured, and now he is busy preparing for his inn's grand reopening. When the town schedules a big Christmas in July celebration, Cassie eagerly signs up to help plan it. She quickly discovers the organizers paired her directly with Jacob. To pull off the summer festival, the two must set aside old hurt and work side by side. This is a sweet, lighthearted romantic comedy with a slow-burn friends-to-lovers dynamic. Meddlesome neighbors and quirky town antics give the story plenty of humor. The romance is strictly clean and closed door, with sweet kisses and zero harsh language. It fits anyone who loves small-town holiday charm, playful banter, and feel-good stories with cheerful endings.