Her holiday calendar suddenly emptied. He's completely given up on love. Will joining a festive scavenger hunt help them find a happy ending?

Andrea Wright is giddy with delight over her daughters' upcoming visit. But when the two college girls flake out in favor of attending a celebrity-laden party with her ex, the forty-eight-year-old divorcée's Christmas cheer turns to humbug. Though her effort to fight despair by participating in the town's cookie contest is rewarded when she manages to rope in a devilishly handsome new teammate.

Jake Elliot rebuilt success from the ashes of a long-ago disaster. Now a workaholic small-business owner, the former country music bad boy is searching for ways to avoid his quiet house until the New Year. Yet the urge to kiss his baking co-contestant under the mistletoe catches the oft-surly fifty-something totally off-guard.

Trying to take it slowly, Andrea can't deny how nicely things are heating up with her would-be beau. But Jake's unwillingness to open his heart might mean buried secrets could leave Yuletide passion out in the cold...

Will the past's burned fingers get in the way of decking the halls with sweet desire?

Lemon Cookie Christmas is the sparkly seventh book in the Escape to Valencia Cove contemporary romance series. If you like mature heroines, beautifully wrapped surprises, and cozy tropical settings, then you'll adore Juliet Brilee's sugar-dusted happily ever after.

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