One Very Awkward Thanksgiving

Mandy Swenson already hates Thanksgiving, and heading home to Dust Creek, Wyoming, only tests her patience further. Her family loves surprises, but this holiday takes the cake. Her mother invites Luke, Mandy's high school sweetheart. Her father brings along Brody Miller, the cowboy neighbor she has argued with her entire life. To make things even more chaotic, Grandma arrives with a brand-new boyfriend named Gary. When a fierce snowstorm traps everyone inside and the turkey catches on fire, Mandy has to survive the close quarters without losing her mind. The story delivers a breezy, humorous holiday read packed with forced proximity fun and snappy banter. It stays completely clean and closed door, leaning into lighthearted family chaos, faith, and small-town charm. If you enjoy cozy seasonal rom-coms with enemies-to-lovers tension and plenty of laughs, this quick novella makes an easy, enjoyable pick for an afternoon on the couch.