The Twelve Days

When Caleb Rivers, a world-weary folk-rock star, returns to his quiet hometown for the holidays, he doesn't expect much more than snow-filled streets, small-town nostalgia, and a few days to catch his breath. But a chance encounter at a gas station changes everything. Amy Sinclair-a housewife suffocated by the weight of her marriage, motherhood, and her own unspoken dreams-unexpectedly steps back into his life, sparking a connection that feels like a lifeline for them both.

Over the twelve days of Christmas, Caleb and Amy embark on a secret, intoxicating affair, stealing moments in coffee shops, snow-covered woods, and by a frozen lake. As they rediscover themselves in each other, they begin to see the lives they've built-his filled with fame but hollow, hers filled with love but stifling-in a different light. But every stolen kiss carries a cost, and Amy's 14-year-old son, Will, starts to piece together the truth about his mother's mysterious behavior.

In this bittersweet tale of fleeting love and impossible choices, The Twelve Days explores the weight of longing, the cost of secrets, and the ways we carry the past with us, even as life moves forward. As Caleb leaves town and Amy returns to her family, they're both left with a question that will haunt them forever: What could have been?

Perfect for readers who enjoy lyrical, emotionally charged stories, "The Twelve Days" is a heartfelt exploration of connection, memory, and the quiet beauty of love that exists outside the boundaries of time.