Star forward Calder “CJ” Johnson has faced every challenge the pro hockey world could throw at him—until now. After a high-profile trade from the sun-soaked Los Angeles Wizards to the frigid Ottawa Kings, this California native is completely unprepared for the harsh Canadian winter. As the cold seeps in, his performance on the ice begins to falter, and so does his once-flawless reputation.

In search of holiday cheer and a break from the pressure, CJ stumbles upon Bright Trees, a cozy Christmas tree farm tucked just outside the city. There he meets Mary-Anne Bright—warm, spirited, and as full of Christmas magic as the name suggests. Her infectious joy and festive traditions begin to thaw CJ’s frozen outlook, offering him something he never expected to find so far from home: belonging.

But when his no-nonsense coach delivers an ultimatum—commit fully to hockey or risk another trade—CJ is forced to make an impossible choice.

Will he fight for the game he’s always loved, or take a chance on the woman who's shown him that home isn't a place—it's a feeling?

A cozy, feel-good holiday romance about second chances, unexpected love, and finding warmth where you least expect it.