The Christmas Crush is a sweet, festive, rivals-to-lovers romcom that blends small-town charm with corporate drama and a whole lot of cookie-inspired chemistry. Elena is a fiercely ambitious career woman determined to impress her bosses at Sparkle Cookie by successfully launching a new branch in the cozy town of New Hope, Pennsylvania. But the locals aren’t exactly thrilled about a corporation invading their quaint streets—and no one is more vocal about it than Lawrence, the town’s beloved baker who has built his dreams (and reputation) on handmade cookies and genuine community warmth.
From their very first clash at a town hall meeting, Elena and Lawrence spark with equal parts irritation and undeniable attraction. Their rivalry is deliciously fun—full of banter, stubborn pride, and competing visions of what New Hope should be. But when a cookie competition forces them to team up, their walls begin to crumble. Suddenly, Elena finds herself charmed by the town’s traditions, Lawrence’s quiet passion, and even his adorable dog Sugar. Lawrence, meanwhile, begins to see past Elena’s corporate exterior to the vulnerable, hardworking woman underneath. Their partnership turns into something deeper, sweeter, and very hard to ignore.
Noelle Douglas delivers a holiday romance that’s cozy, flirty, and packed with heart. The Christmas Crush celebrates community, ambition, and the joy of finding unexpected connection when you’re sure you’re on opposite sides of everything. With its warm small-town setting, festive atmosphere, and irresistible cookie-fueled chemistry, this story is the perfect feel-good Christmas read—one that will leave you craving romance and freshly baked treats in equal measure.
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