Astra Noel Snow is ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery. For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes. He's never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he's been missing outside of the festive red brick alley. After a series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons or if what they're feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.