A perfectionist lawyer hiding her pain behind a flawless facade. A world-traveling rebel who's sworn off roots. A Christmas homecoming that changes everything.Charlotte Kincaid has mastered the art of appearances. Successful lawyer, community pillar, absolutely everything together—at least that's what everyone sees. Inside, she's barely holding on, convinced that if people knew the real her, they'd leave just like everyone else has.Cam Connelly returns to Lantern Bay reluctantly, just in time for his brother's wedding. Years of traveling the globe as an environmental consultant have suited him perfectly—no commitments, no roots, no one depending on him. But when he meets Charlotte, her combination of strength and hidden vulnerability intrigues him in ways he never expected.As Christmas brings the Connelly family together, Charlotte finds herself drawn to the one man who sees past her perfect exterior to the woman beneath. But Cam has spent years avoiding exactly this kind of connection, and Charlotte has spent even longer protecting her heart. With the magic of the season surrounding them, both must decide whether love is worth risking everything they've worked so hard to protect.A heartwarming Christmas story about finding home, letting someone see your true self, and discovering that the greatest gift is love that accepts you just as you are.~Lantern Bay — a coastal haven where broken hearts heal and families find home~—Lantern Bay—Yours to GiveYours to TreasureYours to CherishYours to KeepYours ForeverYours to Love—Mackenzies—A Place Called HomeSecrets at Parata BayEscape to Shelter SpringsWhat You See in the StarsSecond Chance at Whisper CreekSummer at the Lakehouse Café—MacLeod's Cove—A Second Spring at MacLeod's Cove (prequel to series)Sanctuary at MacLeod's CoveThe Café at MacLeod's CoveSecond Chapter at MacLeod's Cove
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