She's sworn off men like him. He's determined to prove her wrong.

Noelle Kidman has already made one mistake in love?and it nearly broke her. After a failed marriage and painful divorce, she's rebuilding her life on faith, strength, and the promise that if she ever gives her heart again, it will be to a man who shares her beliefs and values. That does not include Blake Montgomery, the town's charming, reckless playboy who gambles, drinks, and is everything she should avoid.

Blake has loved Noelle for years. But being her friend?and worse, her boss?has kept him trapped in the friend zone. Now, he's ready to change that. Noelle may see him as nothing more than a flirt, but he's willing to risk everything to show her that he's the man she deserves.

As Christmas magic fills the town, Blake is determined to prove that love can be worth the risk?and that sometimes, the person you least expect is the one who can give you everything you've ever wanted.

Will Noelle open her heart to an unexpected love, or will fear of the past keep her from the future she's meant to have?