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Can\u2019t Hurry Christmas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Author: <\/strong>Melissa Baldwin<\/p>\n

Publication Date: <\/b>November 13th, 2025<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/b>Adult Comedy \/ Contemporary \/ Holiday Romance<\/p>\n

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The holiday spirit is the last thing on my mind, and he\u2019s focused on his new beginning. But one mistletoe moment might change everything.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Callie<\/p>\n

Spending the holidays alone for the first time in four years wasn\u2019t exactly on my wish list. But with a major shake-up at work and more changes than I ever saw coming, embracing my new reality seems like the only option.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s Travis\u2014charming, handsome, and a Texas drawl that could make any woman weak in the knees. But is it too soon to start something new? I\u2019ve been out of the dating game for a while, and maybe this season is meant for family, friends, and finding joy in my new season.<\/p>\n

One thing\u2019s for sure\u2014I\u2019m in no hurry for Christmas to arrive.<\/p>\n

Travis<\/p>\n

Christmas in the Northeast? In the freezing cold? Yeah, not exactly my idea of home. But turning down this job offer wasn\u2019t an option\u2014it\u2019s the kind of opportunity that doesn\u2019t come around every day.<\/p>\n

Still, spending the holidays away from everything and everyone I love is tougher than I expected. And then there\u2019s Callie. I never planned to meet someone like her, let alone work so closely with her.<\/p>\n

Now I\u2019m left wondering\u2026 is taking this risk worth everything I\u2019ve worked for?<\/p>\n

Have you read the award-winning UnLucky Christmas? Don\u2019t miss the chance to catch up with your favorite characters in Can\u2019t Hurry Christmas from USA Today Bestselling Author Melissa Baldwin.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cCallie, I know this isn\u2019t a typical holiday season for you. I can\u2019t imagine how you are feeling now that\u2026things are different without \u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can say his name, Hannah.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cJoey,\u201d she says softly. \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I know this is a difficult time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I shake my head. \u201cDon\u2019t be sorry. I asked him to set a wedding date, and he said he wasn\u2019t ready and didn\u2019t know when he would be. That pretty much told me everything I needed to know. Our goals were not exactly as aligned as I thought they were.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She places a hand on my shoulder and gives it a gentle squeeze. \u201cI\u2019m really proud of you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cProud? For getting dumped?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo. For not settling,\u201d she explains. \u201cAnd for letting me drag you into crazy holiday chaos instead of spending the night alone, binge-watching TV shows you\u2019ve seen a hundred times.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I laugh under my breath. \u201cYou\u2019re not wrong. This is good for me\u2014I always do better when I\u2019m busy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou might even enjoy yourself at the festive family night,\u201d she says, tying another bow in less than two seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOh, I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll be a blast,\u201d I say flatly. \u201cHundreds of children, awkward small talk, and tacky decor. I\u2019m all in.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She giggles. \u201cBy the way, Anna\u2019s new friend is coming with us. Her name\u2019s Mia. She\u2019s such a sweetheart.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCool,\u201d I say, biting my lip as I attempt another bow.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd her dad\u2019s meeting us there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I glance up. \u201cOkay?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a very nice guy\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I narrow my eyes at her. \u201cThat\u2019s great. Is there a reason you\u2019re telling me this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She conveniently avoids making eye contact with me.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHannah\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYes?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you up to?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not up to anything,\u201d she says, innocently. \u201cI just thought it might be nice for you to meet a new friend.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I stare at her. I should\u2019ve known she was up to something. She was very insistent that I go to the festive family night.<\/span><\/p>\n

She shrugs. \u201cAnyway, he\u2019s single. And nice. He has a good job. And he\u2019s very\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStop right there,\u201d I interrupt. \u201cNo setups. You promised.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t\u00a0set<\/em>\u00a0you up,\u201d she says. \u201cI merely mentioned that a single, employed man who also happens to be a devoted father will be in the same vicinity as you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOh, well in that case,\u201d I say, rolling my eyes again.<\/span><\/p>\n

She smirks and reaches over to take the mangled ribbon from my hands. \u201cHere, let me help. You\u2019re not exactly grasping the bow tying process here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t get Mom\u2019s crafty gene like you,\u201d I mutter.<\/span><\/p>\n

She laughs. \u201cNo. But you certainly inherited the moody gene from her.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not the only one,\u201d I tell her.<\/span><\/p>\n

She holds up a perfectly wrapped box, complete with an elaborate gold bow. \u201cSee? We make a good team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlways,\u201d I say. \u201cYou do the work, and I\u2019m here for moral support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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USA Today bestselling author Melissa Baldwin always dreamed of sharing her stories with the world. She brought this vision to life, becoming an award-winning, bestselling author of over thirty romantic comedies and cozy mysteries. Melissa is also a wife, mother, new empty-nester, and travel advisor.<\/p>\n

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Her books feature charming, ambitious, and real women, whom she considers part of her tribe. Although she rarely takes a day off, when she’s not writing, she enjoys quality time with her family, traveling, attempting yoga poses, and booking Disney vacations. Melissa still uses a paper planner, and her guilty pleasures include Beverly Hills 90210 reruns and General Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

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