: Set in a cozy New England village where everyone knows each other.
by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary holiday romance released in December 2022 . It tells a low-angst story of two "grumpy bears" who find love while trying to avoid the festive chaos of the season. Plot Summary The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes
Famous mystery author has escaped the hustle and notoriety of Los Angeles to hide away in a run-down Victorian mansion in the picturesque small town of Fallbrook, Vermont. His goal is simple: avoid his family, ignore the holidays, and finish his next book. : Set in a cozy New England village
: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays. Plot Summary Famous mystery author has escaped the
: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception
: A capable, local carpenter and "sexy silver fox" who is deeply embedded in the Fallbrook community. Themes & Tropes
: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits.