When a big-city consultant arrives to modernize Dovetail's beloved library, head librarian Amanda Lewis must fight to save the heart and soul of the place that means everything to her.
Amanda Lewis has devoted her life to preserving the magic of Dovetail's small public library, following in her grandmother's footsteps as keeper of stories and dreams. But with dwindling funding and pressure from the town council, her quiet sanctuary is under threat. Enter Austin Park-handsome, driven, and armed with plans to transform her book-filled haven into a high-tech information hub complete with multimedia pods and digital everything. Amanda and Austin clash from their very first meeting, but as snow begins to fall and Christmas approaches, she discovers there's more to this city consultant than expensive suits and modern ideas. Between awkward story times gone wrong, heated town meetings, and a gingerbread festival that changes everything, Amanda and Austin find themselves on opposite sides of a battle for the library's future. But when Austin makes a shocking move that threatens to destroy everything Amanda holds dear, she must rally the entire town to fight for what truly matters. As Christmas magic fills the air and hearts begin to change, Amanda and Austin discover that sometimes the best stories aren't found in books-they're written by two people brave enough to turn the page on love. A heartwarming tale of tradition vs. progress, small-town community, and finding love in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of sweet Christmas romance and cozy small-town stories