Countdown to Romance — Cari Lynn Webb

Emily Hayes tucked Christmas Town in her past and never intended to return. But her brother's New Year's Day wedding has brought Emily home.

Her plans are simple: one week of rest from her hectic life as an ER nurse in some of the nation's busiest cities. One week of cursory family time with her brother and his soon-to-be extended family. One week to avoid any walks down memory lane. She'd survived her childhood, surely seven days in Christmas Town wouldn't touch her heart.

But Emily never prepared for the power of her five year old nephew or the impact of former Navy Seal, Zach Evans. Emily never prepped herself for her heart wanting to step out of lock down and open up, not to Christmas Town and certainly not to a man she'd only just met. And staying in Christmas Town was never part of the plan.

It's a countdown to her departure versus a countdown to love. Now Zach needs to convince Emily to listen to her heart before the clock runs out.