The Christmas Crush - by Noelle Douglas (Paperback)

About the Book

"Marketing executive Elena Voss's newest assignment for Sparkle Cookie, a large cookie conglomerate, was meant to be a much-needed break from her toxic boss and the stressful city. She never expected to get into a public--and embarrassing--argument with a sexy baker in New Hope, Pennsylvania. But the townsfolk aren't exactly thrilled about a corporate chain bakery coming in to ruin their small-town feel. Lawrence Higgins-and his dog Sugar-have been a beloved staple in New Hope for years. Their bakery specializes in cookies, but with Sparkle Cookie's upcoming grand opening, he's worried about rent spikes and stolen customers. Elena wants to write Lawrence off as an opponent she can crush, but his good looks and passion for baking make it difficult to stay professional. Elena and Lawrence immediately butt heads at a town hall meeting. When a cookie competition makes them join forces, sparks fly, and they find first impressions are often wrong. Can their blossoming connection survive the ensuing cookie war?"--

Book Synopsis

A small-town baker and a career woman working for a cookie conglomerate get all mixed up in this Christmas rom-com, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Maggie Knox.

Marketing executive Elena Voss's newest assignment for Sparkle Cookie, a large cookie conglomerate, was meant to be a much-needed break from her toxic boss and the stressful city. She never expected to get into a public--and embarrassing--argument with a sexy baker in New Hope, Pennsylvania. But the townsfolk aren't exactly thrilled about a corporate chain bakery coming in to ruin their small-town feel.

Lawrence Higgins-and his dog Sugar-have been a beloved staple in New Hope for years. Their bakery specializes in cookies, but with Sparkle Cookie's upcoming grand opening, he's worried about rent spikes and stolen customers. Elena wants to write Lawrence off as an opponent she can crush, but his good looks and passion for baking make it difficult to stay professional.

Elena and Lawrence immediately butt heads at a town hall meeting. When a cookie competition makes them join forces, sparks fly, and they find first impressions are often wrong. Can their blossoming connection survive the ensuing cookie war?

Review Quotes

Praise for The Christmas Crush
"A charming yuletide romance."
--Library Journal

"The stuff from which Hallmark 'feel good' rom-com movies are made . . . A fun read from cover to cover."
--Midwest Book Review

"Combining humor and heart, this fun enemies to lovers romance sparkles with Christmas charm. I gobbled it down like a favorite Christmas cookie."
--Sheila Roberts, USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Retreat

"The Christmas Crush is as warm and sweet as fresh-baked cookies. Elena and Lawrence are a rich, complex blend who complement each other perfectly. I savored every bite!"
--Kelly Farmer, bestselling author of It's a Fabulous Life

"Like a decadent mug of hot chocolate topped with gooey marshmallows, The Christmas Crush is a heartwarming combination of cozy and sweet. Filled with family, food, and small-town holiday charm, this rivals-to-lovers romance is a treat for the senses and the soul."
--Chandra Blumberg, author of Digging Up Love

"Douglas combines just the right ingredients - a heaping scoop of sugar, a spoonful of humor and just a dash of spice - to make a sweet holiday romance you won't want to put down!"
--K. J. Micciche, author of The Book Proposal and A Storybook Wedding

About the Author

Noelle Douglas studied pastry and all things delicious in culinary school. After a few years in the industry, she switched gears to pursue her love of reading and writing. Now she works at a library but still adores cookies. She lives in Chicagoland with her husband and two little boys.