Mountain Man's Christmas Light

Her Christmas lanterns save the festival—and catch mountain man Wade’s eye. Can she trust his promise of forever?

I’m just trying to survive the Christmas festival with my dignity intact.
My handmade wooden lanterns aren’t exactly flying off the table, my student loans are crushing me, and I’m pretty sure I’m destined to be single forever. At twenty-three, I’ve never even been kissed—pathetic, right?
Then Wade Metcalfe shows up at my booth.
He’s six feet of pure mountain man perfection, all broad shoulders and blue eyes that make me forget how to breathe. When the festival’s pathway lights fail and he needs to borrow my lanterns for the children’s Christmas pageant, I should say no. These lanterns are my livelihood, and kids break things.
But something about Wade makes me want to say yes to everything.
One handshake turns into helping him set up the lighting. One conversation leads to dinner in his truck. One perfect first kiss changes everything.

I’m falling hard and fast for this protective, patient man who handles my delicate lanterns like they’re made of spun glass. But when I watch him with the festival children, I see the future we could have—and it terrifies me. I’ve already lost everyone I’ve ever loved.

How can I risk my heart when beautiful things always end?