Sweet Yuletide

One secluded beach cottage. Two unexpected roommates. And a kiss under the mistletoe that changes everything.

Sheridan DeMarco has one goal this Christmas: to be anywhere but home. Desperate to avoid her parents’ messy new blended families, she’s retreated to a charming South Carolina beach cottage for a quiet holiday alone. Or so she thought. When she arrives, she finds she isn't the only one looking for a seaside escape.

Michael "Mikey" Patterson needs to stay out of the spotlight and out of his lawyer's way until the dust settles. Currently jobless and keeping a life-change under wraps, a small coastal town is the perfect place to lie low and figure out his next move in private. But his unplanned roommate is pushing every one of his buttons. Sheridan is prickly, beautiful, and exactly the kind of distraction he can’t afford while he's guarding a life-altering secret.

A sprig of mistletoe and one unforgettable kiss make them both forget their plans to keep their distance. But as the holiday season unfolds, the very families they were trying to escape threaten to crash their private paradise. Will their connection survive the New Year, or will their happily ever after be tossed out with the discarded wrapping paper?

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Tropes and vibe list:

– Surprise roommates

– Forced proximity

– Hero in hiding and keeping a secret

– Small-town coastal Christmas

– Holiday escape

– He falls first

– Family drama / Blended families

– Found family
Heat Level: Wholesome Tone: Lighthearted, Heartwarming Series: Prequel to Berry Lake Cupcake Posse Series Type: Standalone Ending: Guaranteed HEA POV: Dual POV Content Notes: Family estrangement, navigating sudden windfall, and privacy/reputation stress.

Beach Bride/Indigo Bay Miniseries:

– Jenny (Jenny and Dare)

– Sweet Holiday Wishes (Lizzy and Mitch)

– Sweet Beginnings (Hope and Josh)

– Sweet Do-Over (Marley and Von)

– Sweet Yuletide (Sheridan and Michael)
Characters from this series also appear in the Berry Lake Cupcake Posse novels.