Cruel Winter with You (Under the Mistletoe Collection, #1) by Ali Hazelwood

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Cruel Winter with You by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood is a short, sweet, and spicy holiday novella about childhood friends reunited during a snowbound Christmas blizzard. Part of the Under the Mistletoe collection.

About the Book

Cruel Winter with You is a short, cozy holiday romance novella by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood, the first entry in the Under the Mistletoe collection of sexy December romances published through Amazon Original Stories. All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants for Christmas dinner is to borrow a roasting pan. Unfortunately, that means she has to interact with Marc, her best friend's troublemaking younger brother, who has since grown into a tech billionaire.

He's the one who got away. She's the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard rages; inside, a crackling fire burns. As the storm traps Jamie at Marc's home for the night, old memories and long-buried feelings begin to resurface, and being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter's evening after all. Told through flashbacks weaving between their childhood friendship and their charged present-day reunion, the novella explores a classic "best friend's brother," childhood-friends-to-lovers dynamic, complete with an age gap, forced proximity, and plenty of holiday atmosphere. Fans of Hazelwood's other work will recognize her signature banter and chemistry, condensed into a quick, swoony read perfect for curling up with during the winter season.

Why Read Cruel Winter with You?

• A quick, cozy holiday read: A short novella perfect for a single swoony sitting during the festive season.
• A beloved trope combination: Blends best friend's brother, age gap, second chance, and forced proximity all in one story.
• Childhood-friends-to-lovers with real history: Flashbacks to Jamie and Marc's past add emotional depth to their present-day reunion.
• An utterly devoted male lead: Marc's steady, patient affection for Jamie has been highlighted by readers as a standout "green flag" romance hero.
• From a #1 bestselling romance author: Ali Hazelwood brings her signature charm to this shorter holiday format.

About the Author: Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love, Theoretically, The Love Hypothesis, Love on the Brain, and Check & Mate, as well as a writer of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which, as she puts it, no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the United States to pursue a PhD in neuroscience, and has built a devoted global readership for her witty, STEM-focused contemporary romances.

Who Should Read This Book

• Fans of Ali Hazelwood's other romances looking for a quick holiday read
• Readers who enjoy best friend's brother and childhood-friends-to-lovers tropes
• Anyone in the mood for a short, cozy Christmas romance
• Fans of forced-proximity and second-chance romance stories
• Readers looking for a light, quick read rather than a full-length novel

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Order now and cozy up with this short, sweet, and spicy holiday romance from Ali Hazelwood.