Clara Hayes and Noah Carter have one thing in common: ambition. At Evergreen Creative Agency, they've battled for every account, every presentation, every sliver of praise. And this Christmas, the biggest promotion the company has ever offered is on the line. The assignment? Plan the firm's annual Christmas Gala. The catch? They have to plan it together. Forced to share late nights, coffee-fueled brainstorms, and way too many sarcastic comments, Clara and Noah begin to see sides of each other they've never bothered to notice-softness, sincerity, warmth. But just as sparks begin to flicker, a sabotage threatens everything they've worked for. With the clock ticking and snow falling outside, Clara and Noah must decide whether they'll protect their pride... or take a chance on something sweeter than victory. After all-mistletoe doesn't ask questions. This book originally carried another story, but for Christmas, I removed the old content and created a completely new one in its place. What you're reading now is a fresh beginning, written with warmth and care. I hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! - Ishu

"You just have no idea." His voice was thick with restraint. "W-what," I breathed. His gaze flicked to my lips as his thumb stroked again. The calloused pad against my soft flesh sent goosebumps down my arms. His once warm eyes were dark as they lifted and bared into my soul. "What you do to... men." His husky whisper weakened my knees. I almost fell but his other hand settled on my hip, pulling me closer to him. "What you do to me," he added on a breath. The hand on my jaw shifted. His fingers left trails of tingles as he slipped them back slowly, under my earlobe and into my curls. *************************************************** As a young girl, Charlotte Avery's favourite pass time was daydreaming about her Prince Charming: Archer Johnson. She never stopped to consider that Archer was her brother's best friend.. Or that he always appeared severely creeped out by her attention. On her 16th birthday, Charlotte received a harsh reality check. Realizing just how embarrassing she had been acting, she swore to never make a fool of herself in front of Archer again. The problem? She is about to head to college and unfortunately it's the same school where Archer is currently the star quarterback. Follow Charlotte during her first year at USC as she juggles new experiences, social anxiety, family drama back home, and avoiding Archer. These are the unintended consequences of an embarrassing childhood crush. *************************************************** Top Ranks: #1 - Hot #1 - Collegeromance #1 - Brothersbestfriend #1 - Football #1 - Brooding #1 - Slowburn #1 - Quarterback #1 - Athlete #2 - Newadult #2 - Player #5 - Badboy #73 - Romance ***************************************************