The Gingerbread House

<p>A frozen writer two men from her past and one crumbling mansion that could change everything</p><p></p><p>When AJ Banner left Roanoke Oregon she traded small-town comfort for the bustle of New York City and the dream of becoming a writer. Now reeling from a recent breakup and frozen by the worst writer's block of her life AJ returns home for the holidays hoping her family can boost her self-esteem in time to start her dream career at <em>Verité</em> magazine.</p><p>Enter Benson Miller the childhood crush who shattered her confidence twelve years ago and Skylar Townsend the friend who was there to pick up the pieces. In a blizzard of awkward reunions heroic snowstorm rescues and the tug of old feelings AJ flounders to overcome her insecurities before the New Year. When she discovers that a beloved local landmark faces demolition AJ sees her chance to prove herself as a journalist--but saving it means working closely with Skylar making her feelings as vulnerable as her career.</p><p>With her dreams and her heart on the line AJ must choose what to hold on to from her past and what to finally let go.</p><p>Set in the Pacific Northwest in 2016 The Gingerbread House by debut author R.M. Whitaker is a heartwarming slow-burn sweet holiday romance about second chances the power of community and finding the courage to fight for what's worth keeping.</p>