A Chance Christmas Emily Parker left her picture-perfect hometown of Brookhaven a decade ago, chasing a bigger, faster life far from the snowy streets and familiar faces of her past. Now a successful graphic designer in Chicago, she returns each December out of duty, braced for the bittersweet wave of nostalgia and the quiet ache of memories she’s spent years outrunning. This Christmas, she expects more of the same: festive cheer that feels like a performance and the lingering ghost of a first love that ended in heartbreak. But Brookhaven has a surprise in store. A literal collision in the town square during the first snowfall sends her stumbling into Jack Sheridan, a talented photographer who traded a hectic city career for the quiet beauty of small-town life. Where Emily is guarded and hesitant, Jack is steady and perceptive, with an eye for finding the magic in everyday moments. A shared hot chocolate at the cozy Mistletoe Café sparks an unexpected connection, and Jack, charmed by the beautiful, conflicted stranger, offers to be her guide to the holiday festivities she once loved. As they explore the town’s enchanting Christmas market, attend the magical tree lighting, and navigate the traditions of the season, Emily finds herself drawn to Jack’s warmth and the sense of home he embodies. He challenges her to see Brookhaven not as a museum of her past, but as a place brimming with new possibilities. For the first time in years, the festive lights seem to glow brighter, the carols sound sweeter, and the world feels full of promise. Yet, the past is never far away. The sudden reappearance of her ex-boyfriend, Lucas, forces Emily to confront old feelings and the life she once thought she wanted. Caught between the comforting pull of history and the thrilling uncertainty of a future with Jack, Emily must make a choice. Can she let go of the scars and what-ifs that have defined her for so long? Or will the fear of being hurt again cause her to walk away from a chance at the love—and the life—she truly deserves? Set against the backdrop of a snow-dusted town aglow with holiday magic, A Chance Christmas is a heartwarming story about finding your way back home, the courage to open your heart, and the transformative power of second chances. This enchanting seasonal romance is perfect for anyone who believes that sometimes the greatest gifts are the ones you never saw coming.
