Known for her heartwarming observations of family life, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer showcases her beloved Nantuckets snowy off-season in this emotionally gratifying and utterly entertaining story. Holidays on this Massachusetts island are nothing short of magical, and the seasons wonderful traditions are much loved by Nicole Somerset, new to Nantucket and recently married to a handsome former attorney. Their home is already full of enticing scents of pine, baking spices, and homemade pie. But the warm, festive mood is soon tempered by Nicoles chilly stepdaughter, Kennedy, who arrives without a hint of holiday spirit. Determined to keep her stepmother at arms length or, better yet, out of the picture altogether Kennedy schemes to sabotage Nicoles holiday preparations.