Make the Season Bright By Ashley Herring Blake

Ashley Herring Blake’s holiday romance brings two exes back together under snowy circumstances. Five years after being left at the altar, Charlotte Donovan is thriving in New York with her beloved strings ensemble, the Rosalind Quartet. The holidays, however, promise a quieter time when her ensemble mate Sloane invites the group to her family’s cozy Colorado home. Charlotte agrees, ready for some rest and practice time. But upon arriving, she’s shocked to find that Sloane’s sister Adele has also invited a guest—Charlotte’s ex-fiancée, Brighton Fairbrook.

Brighton, on the other hand, is hoping for a cheerful Christmas to forget the sting of being kicked out of her band. But the last thing she expected was to be snowed in with her ex, pretending like they don’t know each other. To make matters worse, Sloane and Adele’s enthusiastic mother ropes the entire group into holiday dating activities. Soon, Charlotte and Brighton are stuck participating in cookie decorating, horseback rides, and other festive outings—all while avoiding the elephant in the room: their unresolved past.

As the days unfold, old memories resurface, reminding them of the music they used to make together—Brighton on guitar, Charlotte on violin—and the love they once shared. The familiar feelings creep in, but both women are haunted by what went wrong. Will the magic of Christmas be enough to thaw the ice between them, or is their love truly a thing of the past?

This heartwarming romance explores second chances, forgiveness, and the hope of rekindled love amidst the sparkle of the holiday season.