When a brutally honest critique of a department store's holiday windows lands you a job with the owner—a charming, infuriatingly attractive man named Aiden—you know you can't afford to mess this up. As you pour your heart into transforming Vivant's displays into something magical, the chemistry between you and your boss becomes impossible to ignore, sparking late nights and stolen moments that feel dangerously real. But when you're someone rebuilding your life from scratch, getting tangled up with the man who signs your paychecks feels like a risk you can't take. This feel-good holiday romance will have you believing in second chances and the kind of connection that makes you want to reach right through the window and grab it.

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Sensual indie-pop with late-night tension and holiday warmth. Think sultry R&B undertones, acoustic vulnerability, and electric chemistry. Moody alt-pop for stolen glances and dangerous attraction. Cozy yet smoldering—Christmas magic meets adult desire.