Once upon a time, in the heart of a snow-covered Manhattan, two worlds collided under the glow of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. This is a story inspired by the playful, steamy, and heartfelt style of and Penelope Ward . The Unexpected Encounter
Julian was the landlord of the building, a man who preferred spreadsheets to mistletoe. He was there to deliver an eviction notice to the "noisy tenant in 4B," not to be pinned against a wall by a rogue Douglas fir. Erase Una Vez En Navidad Vi Keeland & Penelop...
Intrigued by her fire, Julian made her a deal. If he helped her decorate the "disaster" of a tree and spent Christmas Eve helping at the soup kitchen she managed, he would overlook her late rent. If she couldn't make him "feel the magic of the season" by midnight on the 25th, she’d move out without a fight. Once upon a time, in the heart of
"You won the bet, Stella," he whispered, pulling her into a kiss that tasted like peppermint and forever. "I finally see the magic. It’s been standing right in front of me." He was there to deliver an eviction notice
Stella, breathless and wearing a sweater with a caffeinated reindeer on it, didn't back down. "It was an accident! And if you had a heart, you'd help me get this to the top instead of counting your coins like Scrooge." A Holiday Wager