Midnight in Millbrook

Some traditions are worth preserving. Some are worth reinventing. And some-like falling in love-are pure magic. Lucy Miller has always believed in preserving what matters. As a Boston city planner with a penchant for color-coded spreadsheets, she arrives in the charming town of Millbrook, Vermont, ready to oversee their historical district renovation. What she doesn't expect is Jack O'Connor-the stubborn (and distractingly handsome) pub owner who seems determined to do things his own way.But Jack has secrets of his own. Behind his laid-back demeanor and famous hot chocolate recipe lies a French-trained chef who chose small-town traditions over big-city ambitions. When his ex-fiancée returns with plans to modernize Millbrook's historic district, Lucy and Jack must work together to save the town's heritage-while fighting their growing attraction to each other.As winter festivals approach and romance blooms, Lucy discovers that the best preservation plans sometimes require a dash of innovation. Between theatrical child performers, hidden tunnel networks, and a winter festival that seems to have a mind of its own, Millbrook shows her that some traditions are meant to grow. And with Jack introducing French techniques to his grandmother's recipes, Lucy realizes that the perfect blend of old and new might just be a recipe for love.A heartwarming holiday romance about preserving what matters while daring to create something new-and finding love in the most unexpected place. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Tessa Bailey looking for small town charm, culinary romance, winter festivals, and the magic that happens when tradition meets innovation.