A Hard Luck Christmas

A Romance Novel by Brenda Novak

Subgenres & Tropes:

Christmas Romance,
Small Town Romance,
Second Chance,
Opposites Attract

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Release date October 27, 2026

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Christmas romances set in small towns with big hearts
Bad boy returns home to fix his reputation
Single mom and opposites attract second chance love stories

Publisher Description

Enjoy small town charm, Christmas cheer and a heartfelt second chances/opposites attract romance from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak!

Single mom Patience Mather is focused on two things—her daughter and planning a Christmas festival that will contribute to the revitalization of Hard Luck, Nevada. She has no time for complications—or sparks with returned bad boy Kanon Kincaid. He’s back to claim an inheritance of half of a failing motel. He'll fix what’s broken…starting with his own reputation.

As a pastor’s daughter, Patience knows better than to fall for someone who might skip town again, and Kanon believes someone steady and safe is what Patience deserves. But in the glow of twinkling lights and holiday magic, their undeniable connection makes every choice harder. Can Christmas in Hard Luck deliver a second chance…or just heartbreak?

For fans of: Christmas Sparkle, Small-Town Romance, Opposites Attract, Good Girl/Bad boy

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