CHAPTER 1 — THE WORST CHRISTMAS PRELUDE

Meet Arielle North — the woman who feels like every holiday, disaster follows her: burnt cookies, broken lights, lost jobs can’t catch a break during the holidays and zero romance… Christmas seems to have skipped her entirely. But this year, a mysterious red envelope and a chance encounter with Noah Frost might just turn her luck around. Magic, love, and mischief collide in a story where hearts and holidays are more connected than they seem. Get ready for surprises, laughter, and a little Christmas magic!