__Can two hearts overcome the pain of their past to find healing, love, and a new future at a snowy lakeside retreat this Christmas?__After years of grief, Julie retreats to her lakeside cabin for a quiet Christmas. Unpacking forgotten decorations and baking her beloved Christmas cookies, she feels a longing for joy she thought was lost. Then a knock at the door changes everything. It's Robert, a stranger seeking help after his cabin loses power, a man carrying burdens that mirror her own.

Snow blankets the frozen lake, the fire crackles, and a bond begins to form over shared stories, cookies, and a mutual love for creating art. Julie encourages Robert to share his sculptures through her gallery. It sparks an idea for a joint exhibit, a symbol of their courage to move forward. When unexpected visitors from Robert's past arrive, old wounds resurface, threatening the fragile peace they've found together.

This later-in-life holiday romance proves it's never too late to find joy, love, and hope. Perfect for readers seeking cozy winter novellas and the healing magic of Christmas, Christmas by the Lake will warm your heart.

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