Romance is the last thing on their minds-who'd take on their crazy lives anyway? When her mom decides it's time to "find herself" and takes off to points unknown, illustrator Piper Castleton is left in charge of her hurting, troubled teenage sister and the family's alpaca ranch. Giving up her job in the city and returning to the farm is a no-brainer, but how is she supposed to raise her sister when all she wants is their mother back? And Christmas? That's off the table. Alex Saunders's young son was diagnosed with severe separation anxiety disorder after his mother's death a year and a half ago, and he hasn't left Alex's side in months. Alex is stretched too thin to even think about celebrating Christmas this year, so when his mom suggests they spend the holidays in Cranberry Creek, he cautiously agrees. But when Piper and Alex meet, life takes a few unexpected turns. As a surprising and heartwarming friendship unfolds before their eyes, will Piper and Alex orchestrate a Christmas hallelujah out of the beautiful messes that are their lives?