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The Gingerbread House - Paperback Edition

The Gingerbread House - Paperback Edition

The Gingerbread House – Paperback Edition

A heartwarming story of love, family, and second chances, The Gingerbread House invites readers into the small town of Roanoke, Oregon, where a gingerbread festival and a glamorous New Year's Eve ball await.

This beautifully formatted paperback is perfect for readers who love cozy romance, heartfelt characters, and stories that feel like coming home.

What you’ll receive:
• Professionally printed paperback edition
• High-quality matte cover and cream pages for an elegant reading experience
• Ships directly from the author — includes a personal thank-you message inside each copy

About the story:

When AJ Banner left Roanoke, Oregon, she traded small-town comfort for the bustle of New York City and the dream of becoming a writer. Now, reeling from a recent breakup and frozen by the worst writer's block of her life, AJ returns home for the holidays hoping her family can boost her self-esteem in time to start her dream career at Verité magazine.

Enter Benson Miller, the childhood crush who shattered her confidence twelve years ago, and Skylar Townsend, the friend who was there to pick up the pieces. In a blizzard of awkward reunions, heroic snowstorm rescues, and the tug of old feelings, AJ flounders to overcome her insecurities before the New Year. When she discovers that a beloved local landmark faces demolition, AJ sees her chance to prove herself as a journalist--but saving it means working closely with Skylar, making her feelings as vulnerable as her career.

With her dreams and her heart on the line, AJ must choose what to hold on to from her past, and what to finally let go.

Set in the Pacific Northwest in 2016, The Gingerbread House by debut author R.M. Whitaker is a heartwarming, slow-burn, sweet holiday romance about second chances, the power of community, and finding the courage to fight for what's worth keeping.

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Welcome to Roanoke

"Home of the Oaks." Twinkling Christmas lights wink at us as we go by, wrapped up and down the trunks of trees and glowing from the snowless rooftops of my hometown...

A funny ache forms in my chest the closer we get to my house. I’m eager to see it, but also kind of dreading all the ways it might be different.

  • I couldn't put it down!

    The buildup and romantic tension between the main characters  is deliciously wonderful! I loved every minute of it! It drew me back in every time I thought, “Hm- I should be going to bed right now,” or “Why am I not doing the dishes yet?” - Elise

  • This hits the nail on the head for small-town Christmas romance.

    I binged it in one weekend. The people and relationships felt real. I caught myself smiling often. It was wholesome and sweet and made me want to curl up on the couch with hot cocoa with a crackling fireplace in front of me. I felt the Christmas spirit!!” - Abby

  • Beautifully written.

    If you are a fan of Hallmark movies, no-spice cozy Christmas romances, this book definitely checks that box. It was super cute, and I loved the blossoming friends to lovers dynamic. I absolutely adored the character Skyler." - Sarah

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