Star forward Calder "CJ" Johnson has conquered every challenge the pro hockey world has thrown at him—until now. Traded from the Los Angeles Wizards to the Ottawa Kings, this California native finds himself completely unprepared for the brutal Canadian winter. As his performance on the ice begins to slip, CJ's reputation and career hang in the balance. Desperate for a taste of holiday cheer, CJ stumbles upon Bright Trees, a charming Christmas tree farm on the outskirts of town. There he meets Mary-Anne Bright, whose rosy cheeks and infectious enthusiasm for all things Christmas begin to melt his frozen spirits. As they spend time together among the evergreens, CJ discovers something he never expected to find in the frigid north—warmth, belonging, and possibly love. But when the Kings' hard-nosed coach delivers an ultimatum—focus on hockey or face another trade—CJ must choose between the sport he's dedicated his life to and the woman who's teaching him that home isn't about the weather, but where your heart truly belongs. A heartwarming holiday romance about finding your place in the world, the courage to embrace change, and discovering that sometimes the coldest places hold the warmest hearts.