Gabe and Winter reunite in their hometown over Christmas, and the both of them are just glad to fall into something familiar after life pulled them away and then took them through it. But with both harboring secret feelings, can there finally be more?

Friends to lovers for the holidays is always a satisfying go-to and this was no different. Lots of family activity, good natured nosiness and Hallmark vibes. Gabe and Winter did dance around each other a little too much for me, but it was all normal to this kind of plot so I tried to be patient with it. Gabe having to work his way back after abandoning the friendship gave it some drama, and made some moments more interesting. Their secret fling and the fallout was unexpected but it fit in, although the aftermath felt awkward for such good friends. But it all worked out and I was glad Winter got what she needed after a let down like she had. The sweet holiday doting and vulnerability put some good heft into the story and it was sweet in a lot of places.