{"product_id":"better-not-pout-9798218861513","title":"Better Not Pout","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sugar-filled, fake holi-dating, small town romance filled with heat, heart, a couple of temperamental weenie dogs, and heaps of holiday cheer from USA Today Bestselling Author Maren Moore.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lost letter to Santa gone terribly wrong...or perfectly right? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the owner of my family's vintage candy shop, there are two things I'm great at: Sweet treats and Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove on the other hand? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when my best friend insists we write letters to Santa asking for our dream men, I figure it's just a bit of holiday fun...until my letter mysteriously disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then Wells McCoy moves in next door. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetired hockey player. New bar owner. Ridiculously handsome. Infuriatingly expert at pushing all of my buttons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cem\u003esomehow\u003c\/em\u003e, he checks off nearly every box from my dream man wish list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Wells unexpectedly steps in to help me save face in front of my ex, we strike a deal: A little fake holi-dating to get us both through the season. No feelings and no strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut between confusing mistletoe kisses, cozy nights with his family, and chemistry that feels anything but fake, lines start to blur. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, \u003cem\u003efake \u003c\/em\u003efeels a lot like \u003cem\u003efalling.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd with the clock ticking down to Christmas, I can't help but wonder: was it all just a sweet coincidence... or is this Christmas magic after all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maren Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Maren Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.66d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218861513","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Maren Moore \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47520910442653,"sku":"9798218861513","price":35.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ed98e2ed-ce2c-44b1-96fc-84941b4a40a6.jpg?v=1767114503","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/better-not-pout-9798218861513","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}