{"product_id":"a-smoky-little-christmas-paperback","title":"A Smoky Little Christmas - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJared Roach\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eTylee Hardman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eLauren W. Roach\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirefighter Monae Brown is used to putting out flames, not falling for them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen her fire station volunteers at a local nursing home for the holidays, she expects to hang lights, bake cookies, and keep things under control. What she doesn't expect is \u003ci\u003ehim.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestaurant co-owner Jai Carter\u003c\/b\u003e has been quietly crushing on Monae since the night their friends fell in love. When The Hungry Hippo-his cozy, Black-owned restaurant he owns with his best friend-agrees to cater the nursing home's Christmas events, he sees his chance to finally get close to the woman who makes him forget his own cool. Too bad his cooking skills aren't quite as hot as he thinks...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween \u003ci\u003eburned cookies, holiday chaos, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eone very meddlesome matchmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, Monae and Jai find themselves spending more time together than planned. But when Monae's magical journal starts filling with entries she didn't write, each one nudging her toward the man she's trying not to fall for, resisting him becomes harder than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's used to saving the day.\u003cbr\u003eHe just wants to show her that sometimes it's okay to be saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Smoky Little Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e is a cozy, slow-burn holiday romance filled with heart, humor, and a touch of magic. Perfect for readers who love: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003esmall-town Christmas love stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack romance and strong heroines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ecinnamon-roll heroes with charm and depth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eslow-burn chemistry and feel-good holiday vibes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67847015858483,"sku":"9798989461851","price":20.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/c9A92sU6tn9798989461851.webp?v=1793482278","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-smoky-little-christmas-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}