The story follows , who has long harbored a crush on his boss and childhood friend, Ryan . Ryan reciprocates these feelings but avoids acting on them out of fear of damaging his lifelong friendship with Luca's brother. Their friends, Charlie and Kristof, orchestrate a plan to bring the two together by trapping them in a remote mountain cabin during a snowstorm. The forced closeness forces both men to confront their mutual attraction and the possibility of a relationship worth the risk. Notable Elements
: Approximately 4.2 to 4.5 stars based on over 500–800 reviews.
: While it functions as a standalone, it features recurring characters from the Chester Falls universe, such as Charlie and Kris. Reception
: Best friend’s brother, forced proximity, "only one bed," and workplace romance.
: Reviewers on The StoryGraph highlight the entertaining "cluelessness" of the main characters and the "sweet but steamy" tone. Availability Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: Readers can expect "excessive pastry consumption," food-themed underwear, a "voyeuristic deer," and interference from a meddling royal family.
: A romantic, snow-trapped log cabin in the mountains of Lydovia just before Christmas. Plot Summary
The book has received positive feedback for its low-angst, "heart-warming" narrative.