It Was Always Our Destiny

26-year-old Alex King and 23-year-old Claudia Betise have known one another nearly their entire lives. Unfortunately, despite her brother being his best friend, they have a bit of a rough history. As a kid, all Claudia wanted was for her brother and his best friend to include her in their fun, but they rarely did. When they entered their teen years, exclusion turned to teasing; neither Alex, nor her brother, missed an opportunity to torment her. Or at least it seemed that way at the time.

She often hoped things would change between them, but by the time she was eighteen, she accepted that this was the way it would always be for Alex and her. They'd never see eye-to-eye. She'd always be his best friend's annoying little sister, and he'd always be the thorn in her childhood side. However, during a special pre-holiday vacation to the Betise family cabin, everything changed. After five years of avoiding one another, Claudia and Alex are unexpectedly reunited, and it is a reunion unlike any they'd ever predict.

On December 20th, Claudia finds herself in blissful solitude at her family's luxurious North Conway cabin. Four peaceful and relaxing days before she'd have to be back in Upstate New York for her parents' extravagant Christmas Eve party. What she didn't account for, is the surprise arrival of her party loving, ladies' man of an older brother, and his equally so best friend. Though their reunion starts off a bit on the bitter side, it quickly turns sweet as fate continues to unexpectedly entangle the two.

The more they spend time together, the more they discover how much the other has changed. She's not just his best friend's little sister anymore. She's a smart, independent, sexy woman, and he can't get enough of her. And while he's as gorgeous as ever, he's no longer the party-seeking, ladies' man she last knew him to be. He's charming, caring, and though she never thought she'd say it, he's her perfect match. In just four days, Claudia and Alex go from frenemies to lovers, as they get to know one another as adults, while uncovering the truth about their so-called rocky past.

Although it would appear destiny has it all figured out where these two are concerned, there's one hurdle blocking their way to true happiness... her brother and his best friend. Chris Betise makes it known that he is not a fan of their sudden friendship, which is why they find their romance blossoming behind closed doors. Christmas Eve is not short on drama as Alex and Claudia's secret love is exposed, leaving multiple relationships wounded. What's in store for Alex, Claudia, and their families on Christmas Day? Will love and forgiveness prevail during the most wonderful time of the year? Or will relationships be forever severed?