Heart of the Season

He came home to heal. She gave him a reason to stay. In Laurel Ridge, love may be the most unexpected gift of all.

After years of serving as a brave and dependable firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service, Wyatt Gibson is forced to return home to Laurel Ridge following a serious injury. Hoping to keep a low profile while he recovers at his family’s beloved Christmas tree farm, Wyatt intends to quietly help his brother Jake and his sister Lila prepare for the busy season. But the town—and one coffee shop owner in particular—has other plans.

Robin Fitch has poured her heart into The Daily Grind, a cozy café where the town gathers for gingerbread lattes, warm conversation, and a little holiday magic. With her signature peppermint mochas and no-nonsense charm, Robin is the heart of Laurel Ridge’s Christmas season. She’s also the one in charge of organizing the town’s beloved Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration—and this year, she’s in over her head.

When Robin recruits the gruff and guarded Wyatt to help string lights and set up the town’s towering tree, sparks fly in more ways than one. Robin sees past Wyatt’s grumpy demeanor to the man shaped by loss, sacrifice, and deep loyalty. Wyatt, in turn, finds comfort in Robin’s quiet strength, and slowly begins to wonder if God is calling him not just to recover—but to rebuild.

But when Wyatt discovers that his brother is quietly entertaining an offer to sell the family’s beloved tree farm—and that Robin has unknowingly backed a business grant proposal tied to those plans—their growing connection hits a painful snag. To Wyatt, it feels like the last piece of his family’s legacy is slipping away, and Robin has chosen the town over him. To Robin, it feels like her well-intentioned support has been mistaken for betrayal. With trust shaken and hearts on the line, they must decide what—and who—they’re really fighting for.

As snow blankets Laurel Ridge and the twinkle lights go up, two hearts longing for peace must find the courage to hope again.

Tropes you’ll love:
• Grumpy Hero / Warmhearted Heroine
• Small-Town Christmas Tree Farm
• Hurt/Comfort & Healing Romance
• Found Home / Found Family

Perfect for fans who love heartwarming holiday romance that is filled with faith, festive charm, and the gentle reminder that God’s timing is always perfect.

Come back to Laurel Ridge, where the coffee is hot, the trees are twinkling, and love is always in season.