Her Christmas Project

by J. J. Ranson

Overview

Angie Caruso has big dreams for her family's Birmingham mercantile, but her father's old-fashioned ways keep her from truly taking charge. Living at home while saving for her own place, she's tired of playing it safe—until online dating introduces her to Brian Thompson, a charming civil engineer who awakens her adventurous spirit with intense hikes and stolen kisses.

Just as Angie begins to believe she's found her perfect match, Christmas brings unexpected challenges that test their budding romance. When her friend's wedding venue catches fire, Angie takes on an ambitious renovation project that pushes her to her limits. As the pressure mounts, her old insecurities resurface with a vengeance. Convinced that Brian sees her as just another anxious mess who can't handle anything important, she pulls away from the one man who makes her feel truly alive.

Brian's patience and faith in her should be everything she needs, but Angie's fear of vulnerability threatens to destroy the love she's always dreamed of. With her friend's wedding day approaching, she must decide whether to trust her heart or let her self-doubt steal away her chance at happily ever after.

Can she overcome her fears before she loses the best thing that's ever happened to her?

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184503776
Publisher:	Painted Pen Press, LLC
Publication date:	07/25/2025
Series:	His and Hers Christmas Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	792 KB

About the Author

J.J. Ranson (friends call her Julie, and after reading her work, you'll feel like one too) spent most of her working life in education. She’s a voracious reader with an ability to spot brilliance within the first few pages. She felt destined to consume words, not create them.
Then something magical happened. The words that had been flowing in for decades suddenly wanted to flow out. Julie discovered that her years of devouring stories had been secretly preparing her to tell them. What she's learned from this unexpected writing life: never, ever sell yourself short.
Julie lives in Virginia near her three adult children and one granddaughter. She's also dog-mom to two rescue pups who've trained her well in treat distribution. Her other passions include knitting, cooking (where she treats recipes like writing—a little improvisation never hurt anyone), and gardening.
Julie believes in second chances, everyday magic, and the idea that it's never too late to surprise yourself.