The light before christmas

when a vicious hollywood scandal shatters his career, disgraced screenwriter nate brightman does the only thing that makes sense: he flees to the picture-perfect, snow-dusted town of winter hill, maine. all he wants is anonymity and the legendary lobster roll that lured him there. what he doesn't expect is natalie hamilton-a high-powered new york attorney who's home for the holidays and instantly suspicious of the handsome stranger her impossibly generous father has taken in.natalie is certain nate is just another grifter, and nate is sure the cynical lawyer is exactly the kind of person he came east to escape. but in a small town at christmas, there's no avoiding each other. forced together by natalie's father, nick-a man whose quiet generosity hints at a deeper magic-they are swept up in the town's festive traditions. from tree lightings to charity drives, the enduring charm of winter hill begins to work on them both, blurring the lines between suspicion and sparking attraction.as a blizzard of feelings swirls, nate finds inspiration for a new kind of story, and natalie is forced to question the high-stakes life she's built so far from home. but when ghosts from the past threaten their fragile new connection, they must decide if this is just a fleeting christmas miracle or the foundation of a future they never dreamed possible. perfect for fans of heartwarming hallmark movies and sweet, small-town romance, this novel is a delightful escape into a world of second chances, festive cheer, and the simple magic of finding love where you least expect it.