When Emma Matthews gets an invitation to her family’s annual Christmas gathering, she’s filled with dread. Her ex, Tom, is bringing his new girlfriend, and the last thing Emma wants is to face him alone. Enter Jack, her best friend and charming coworker, who offers a simple solution: he’ll be her fake boyfriend for the holiday weekend. Boundaries are set, ground rules are laid down, and both are certain that this will be just an act. But once they arrive at the cozy, snow-dusted family cabin, they realize there’s more between them than either expected.
As they navigate nosy family members, cozy traditions, and the magic of the holiday season, Emma starts to wonder if the “fake” part of their relationship is fading away. Between mistletoe kisses and midnight confessions, sparks fly, and what was once pretend starts to feel very real. But when misunderstandings and old heartbreak resurface, will they have the courage to admit the truth about their feelings?
