When Lucy’s life falls apart, she does what she does best—pretends she’s fine. Needing help isn’t an option. Especially not from the grumpy ER doctor who sees straight through her brave smile.

Dr. Nash Kincaid is running on fumes. The job that once gave his life meaning has burned him down to the edges. He avoids attachments, steers clear of mess, and keeps his heart locked tight.

Then a sunshine-bright dancer lands in his care and nothing feels simple anymore.

He left her on Christmas Eve.
Now he’s back—with a plan that’s anything but merry and a heart that never quite moved on.

Winning back Violet Sterling might be impossible… but that’s never stopped Simon Holiday before.