Forced to Be Festive by Ruth Cardello
This cozy, spicy small-town Christmas romance is
about a guarded genius on the run and the billionaire
who refuses to let her face danger—or the holidays—alone.
Jo has survived on instincts, secrets, and quick exits. Christmas wasn’t supposed to be on her calendar, but neither was hiding out in a quiet mountain town while she fights to clear her father’s name. When her refuge lands her in Nate Keaton’s path, the last thing she expects is a man who makes her feel seen, safe, and dangerously tempted to stay.
Nate has inherited a farm he doesn’t want, in a town he barely remembers, from an uncle he hadn’t spoken to since childhood. His search for closure takes a sharp turn when he’s met with an armed, stunning stranger who insists she has permission to be on the property. One unexpected encounter later, Nate’s holiday plans now include protecting the woman who just upended his entire world.
