Cruel Winter with You

A simple favor—borrowing a roasting pan—turns into something far more complicated when Jamie finds herself face-to-face with Marc, the troublemaking tech billionaire (and her best friend's brother) she never expected to see again. Their history is complicated and bittersweet: he's the one who got away, and she's the one who broke his heart. When a howling blizzard traps them together with nothing but a crackling fire and unresolved feelings, sparks start flying in ways that are anything but frosty. Perfect for a cozy holiday evening, this short story proves that second chances might just be the best gift of all.