Talk about a hot lead Christmas is coming to Pine Mountainand it has a way of stirring up memories, good and bad. Nick Brennan may manage the Double Shot bar smooth as good whiskey, but his past is a hot mess. When he runs into a burning building to save a little boy, some people start thinking theres more to his heroism than holiday spirit. And then the local reporter assigned to the story turns out to be gorgeous Ava Mancuso, the girl who got away. Ava knows what its like to have a past. But the changes shes seen in Nick since she knew him do more than set off her natural curiosityhis warm eyes and gruff charm have her instincts fired up. Still, all the chemistry in the world doesnt erase history, even when Nick invites her to his little sisters mistletoe wedding. Does he have a heart under all those secrets? Or is this going to be just another Christmas past?