He might be twice her age, but this Snow brings an avalanche that will crush his grief. Miranda Snow relocated east for a career opportunity, but she's always been someone who goes after what she wants. And right now, she wants her enigmatic neighbor who makes her pulse race every time he lights his pipe on the back porch. Cyrus McManus is a widower with his hands full raising teenage twins. When his spirited young neighbor sets her sights on him, he tries to keep his distance. But Miranda is determined to break down every wall he's built around his heart. What starts as her playful seduction ignites into something neither expected. Unlike the other older men she's been with, something about Cyrus makes Miranda lose control, and he's more than willing to put her back in her place. During the most family-focused time of year, Miranda discovers there's more to Cyrus than his protective exterior, and he's ready to introduce her to pleasures she's only dreamed about. Nine years after losing his wife, Cyrus must decide if he's ready to risk his heart again, while Miranda learns that some connections are worth fighting for no matter what anyone else thinks. For those who like: age gap romance, single dads, holiday settings, high physical spice but emotional slow burn, found family, dual POV, Christmas romance, commanding older men, feisty heroines who get more than they bargained for.