When city-loving journalist Emily Dawson is sent to the charming town of Hermann, Missouri to cover its famed Christmas celebrations, she expects a dull assignment far from the hustle and bustle of St. Louis. However, Hermann, with its twinkling lights, festive markets, and cozy, snow-covered vineyards, has surprises in store for her.
Enter Jack Harper, the town's enigmatic winemaker who's dedicated to preserving Hermann's cherished holiday traditions. Their first encounters are frosty-Emily's skepticism clashes with Jack's holiday zeal. But as she documents the town's enchanting Christmas customs, Emily begins to uncover the layers of Jack's past and the heartaches that drive his festive spirit.
From midnight sleigh rides through the vineyards to heartwarming moments at the Christmas market, Emily and Jack find themselves drawn together by the magic of the season. Amid the snowy wonderland and the warmth of community, they discover that Christmas is the perfect time for new beginnings and unexpected miracles.
Join Emily and Jack in "Christmas in the Vines", a heartwarming romance that will sweep you off your feet and remind you of the true magic of Christmas.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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