When a commitment-phobic businessman decides marriage is finally on his agenda, he does what makes perfect sense: he propositions his business partner and best friend with a practical engagement that checks all the boxes—compatibility, chemistry, and convenience. What he doesn't know is that his no-frills proposal is everything except what she's been secretly dreaming of, and now she's got one holiday season to convince him that what they've been building together all along is the real deal. This is a delicious second-chance-at-love story wrapped up in Christmas magic, complete with witty banter, sizzling tension, and the irresistible journey of two people finally seeing what's been right in front of them all along. Perfect for anyone who loves a fake engagement that becomes gloriously, messily real!

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Warm indie-pop and soft R&B capturing the tender ache of hidden feelings, holiday magic, and the vulnerability of choosing love. Think acoustic guitars, gentle vocals, and moments of breathless chemistry—where best friends discover what was always meant to be.

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