She’s the curvy accountant who’s loved him since she was twelve. He’s the grumpy single-dad cowboy who just inherited a candy empire—and a thief.

When Pepper Matteo sneaks into The Candy Caine to save her brother’s best friend from financial ruin, she expects spreadsheets, not syrup, midnight break-ins, and a decade-old crush roaring back to life.

But Christmas is coming!

And someone’s stealing Santa-themed truffles by the crate, and the only thing hotter than the trail of clues is the way Caine Bellows finally looks at Matt’s “little sister” like she’s the sweetest thing in the shop.

One blizzard. One apartment above the store. One chance to catch a thief—and a heart.

Brother’s best friend ✓ Age gap ✓ Single dad ✓ Curvy heroine ✓ Cozy mystery ✓ Christmas kiss guaranteed.

Grab your cocoa. This holiday heist is about to get deliciously complicated.