The Christmas Dare — Joan Chandler

Gia Dixon is a self-professed Christmas addict and dreamer. Ethan Castle is a technical person who does things by the book. They've been best friends all of their lives. When tragedy strikes Ethan's family, Gia is the rock he depends on to pull him through. He also leans on her to help raise his younger brother, Griffin. One day, as they reminisce about old times spent together in happier years, they share an unexpectedly tender kiss. That one kiss unleashes feelings they've never explored before. And once sampled, they have a hard time resisting the urge to fully indulge them. Then, as the Christmas season fast approaches, Gia gets caught up in the whirlwind of holiday preparations and chaos. Ethan challenges Gia to let this be the one year she plans less and instead lets her heart be her guide. Will his simple Christmas dare lead them to discover true love? Note: This book contains adult language used as profanity.