At the strike of midnight on Christmas Eve, the sweet, shy, curvy girl transforms into the princess she always longed for. The only problem is her fake date to the ball is the man she wants for real–her Dad’s best friend, handsome, older, intelligent, and completely off limits.MelodyI never intended to accidentally fake date my Dad’s best friend, William Iverson. It just sort of happened. During the holiday season in the small town of Ash Ridge, Colorado, it’s the busiest time of year for Sweet Tooth – the little ice cream parlor where I work.While I was scooping out Christmas-flavored ice cream as fast as I could, I overheard one of my former classmates in line making rude comments about my curves.To my surprise, William came to my rescue. The next thing I knew, the sexy silver fox I’d been crushing on for years had his arm around my waist as he greeted me like I was his girlfriend.As if that wasn’t crazy enough, then he kissed me.My first kiss.And it wasn’t even real.WilliamI would be lying if I said I never noticed Melody Mitchell–my best friend’s daughter. I can’t keep my eyes off her. She’s sweet and shy with the softest curves I wish I could get my hands on all night long.But she’s twenty-eight and I’m forty-two. A fourteen-year age gap between us means I have to keep my distance.When I find out Melody has never attended the Christmas Ball at the Snowdrop Inn, I would do anything to make her dream come true. She deserves to be a princess for one magical, snowy night.I’m more than happy to be her fake date for the evening. But can I keep my heart from running away with me when I have Melody dancing in my arms?***Author’s this standalone ties in with the Ash Ridge, Colorado series with no spoilers so you can read it at any time!Welcome to Ash Ridge, Colorado! All that mountain air makes the men around here bold, brave, and eager to protect the women they love. There is no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA in every title.So, get cozy with your e-reader and treat yourself to a romantic adventure in the Colorado countryside!

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