Jamie K. Schmidt

Master chocolatier Eliza Morgan is in hiding. Betrayed by her business partner and wrongly blamed for a scandal that destroyed her reputation, she escapes to snowy Mistletoe Creek for Christmas-only to discover the town's most guarded secret: Blake Truman, the ruggedly handsome rancher whose legendary handcrafted truffles inspire pilgrimages from chocolate lovers nationwide. Blake's creations may be divine, but his attitude is anything but saintly.
Fiercely protective of his grandmother's recipe and the veteran's charity it funds, he wants nothing to do with a sophisticated city woman who reminds him of the corporate vultures who once tried to steal his family legacy. When a blizzard forces them together at his ranch, professional walls crumble as their shared passion for authentic chocolate creates an undeniable connection. But as Christmas approaches, Blake discovers Eliza's true identity as the disgraced chocolate queen, shattering their fragile trust.
With the town's famous Christmas Festival in jeopardy and Blake's annual truffle showcase threatened, Eliza must prove her feelings are as genuine as her chocolates ever were. Will holiday magic and sweet temptation melt the heart of her chocolate truffle cowboy?A deliciously sweet and steamy Christmas romance that will leave you craving more!