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Step into the magical small town of Peachwood Grove with Holiday Hearts Unwrapped by C.K. Darling, a heartwarming second chance romance that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season. Narrated brilliantly in duet by Andi Eloise and Ryan Lee Dunlap.
Christmas cookies, mistletoe kisses, and the friend zone—some traditions are meant to be broken.Dalton Grant is expecting this holiday season will be a quiet one—until his childhood best friend Savannah crashes back into town needing a fake boyfriend for the Christmas Hearts Festival. Dalton would do anything for Savvy, even risk the one thing that matters their friendship.
When the town's self-appointed matchmaker signs them up for every romantic holiday activity—cookie contests, couples caroling, mistletoe challenges—fake kisses start feeling dangerously real. Suddenly, Dalton's questioning everything about their thirty-year friendship, especially when he discovers Savvy's been hiding feelings for him all along.
The problem? He's already broken her heart twice by choosing friendship over something more. Now, as Christmas magic weaves through their small Georgia town, Dalton realizes he's been blind to what's been right in front of him. But convincing Savvy to trust him with her heart again when he's the one who shattered it?
That might take a Christmas miracle.
Holiday Hearts Unwrapped is Book 1 in The Holiday Matchmaker Series and perfect for readers who
Childhood friends to loversFake dating with real consequencesChristmas festival romanceMeddling small-town matchmakersSecond chances wrapped in holiday magic
About C.K. Darling
C.K. Darling crafts witty, spicy contemporary romances set in the charming town of Peachwood Grove, Georgia. Specializing in quick reads for busy romance lovers. C.K.'s stories deliver all the emotion and satisfaction of a full-length novel in under two hours. Away from her desk, C.K. is either concocting the next heartwarming tale or dabbling in arts and crafts, or enjoying the charms of Southern life with her family and beloved pets.
Peachwood Grove Short Romance
Sweetheart Scones & Stories:
- Buttercream and Second Beginnings
- Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries
- Forbidden Love and Lattes
- Bitter Tart Temptations
Holiday Matchmaker series: launching end of 2025
Blazing Hearts series: launching summer 2026
Visit C.K.'s website for more information on books, bonus content, quizzes, and more!
My Thoughts
Step into the magical small town of Peachwood Grove with Holiday Hearts Unwrapped by C.K. Darling, a heartwarming second chance romance that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season.
Narrated brilliantly in duet by Andi Eloise and Ryan Lee Dunlap, this cozy story is an absolute treat for the ears, especially with their amazing Southern accents that make protagonists Savannah (Savvy) and Dalton even more endearing. This is a tale of childhood friends to lovers, complete with all the festive cheer you could want—think Christmas cookies, mistletoe kisses, and breaking out of the infamous friend zone.
The story centers on lifelong best friends, Savvy and Dalton. When Savvy unexpectedly returns to town needing a fake boyfriend for the Christmas Hearts Festival, Dalton, who would do anything for her, agrees—even if it means risking the thirty-year friendship he cherishes.
Their "fake dating" plan quickly unravels, thanks in no small part to the town's self-appointed, meddling matchmaker, who signs them up for every romantic holiday activity imaginable, from couples' caroling to mistletoe challenges. As the fake kisses begin to feel dangerously real, Dalton finds himself questioning their entire friendship, particularly when he discovers Savvy's been harboring deeper feelings for him all along.
Despite their enduring friendship, the path to true love isn't easy. Dalton has broken Savvy's heart in the past by choosing friendship over something more, making her rightfully reluctant to open her heart to him again. Though their lives took them in opposite directions, true love always finds its way back, and Dalton is determined to make things right this time.
You'll love the dynamic between this soon-to-be-real couple and how their bond has survived through the years. But convincing Savvy to trust him after he's shattered her heart twice? That might just take a Christmas miracle.
This fast-paced holiday romance hits all the right spots, but be warned: you might need to prepare some tissues, as this beautiful story is sure to bring a few tears.
Holiday Hearts Unwrapped, Book 1 in The Holiday Matchmaker Series, is perfect if you enjoy childhood friends to lovers, fake dating with real consequences, and meddling small-town matchmakers wrapped up in holiday magic.
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