A never-married postmaster. A widowed carpenter. A Christmas charade that fools everyone -- including themselves.

Judith Petrov has operated the Silver Sound post office for thirty years. At sixty-two, she is content with her life -- until Eleanor Matthews decides that Judith's single status needs fixing. When the town's matchmaker begins her holiday meddling, Judith realizes she needs a solution fast.

Ben Carlson keeps his life simple and his heart guarded. The widowed carpenter has no interest in romance, but when Judith proposes a fake relationship to keep Eleanor off their backs, the arrangement seems logical. It's just until New Year's.

However, as the Festival of Lights transforms The Marketplace into a winter wonderland, pretending to be in love starts to feel surprisingly real. Amid holiday crowds and the entire town watching, Judith and Ben discover that sometimes the best relationships are the ones you never planned for.

Fans of Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with this fake-dating romance that shows it's never too late for happiness.

A sweet 30-minute Christmas romance to enjoy while sipping hot cocoa by the tree.

Set in Silver Sound, Alaska -- the charming small town from the Love in Alaska series where love blooms at every age.

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• Literature & FictionWomen's FictionRomance
• RomanceHolidaysChristmas
• RomanceLater in Life

• Publication Date: November 24, 2025
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• Print Length: 81 Pages
• File Size: 273 KB