Ride My Sleigh by Annee Jones

When Juniper returns home for Christmas, will the magic of the season turn what starts as a fling into something more?

Coming home for Christmas wasn’t part of my plan, especially not after my ex, Troy, dumped me like a hot potato for another woman. But my mom’s guilt trips are as relentless as ever, and with no flights available, I find myself on a twelve-hour drive back to the small town I left behind.
Just as I’m about to reach town, my car gives up the ghost, leaving me stranded with a snowstorm approaching and no cell service. Is this a sign that I’m not meant to get home after all?
That’s when Mason Knight shows up. The high school misfit I remember is now an irresistible mechanic. Gone are the glasses and acne, replaced by a rugged hunk who looks like he knows his way around more than just an engine. He offers me a ride, suddenly igniting old memories and creating a new, undeniable spark.
Determined to show Troy what he threw away, I suggest a no-strings holiday fling to Mason, and he jumps at the chance. After all, he admits he’s had a crush on me since high school. Mason and I turn up the heat, making our holiday romance the talk of the town.
As Christmas approaches, what started as a casual fling to my surprise deepens into something more. I begin to envision a future with Mason that I never imagined, and he can’t seem to bear the thought of letting me go.
With the New Year looming, will I choose to stay and explore the possibility of forever with Mason, or will I head back to the city, leaving my heart behind?