Life isn't what I bargained for.

I live across the country without my family and my girls—a sacrifice I made for my career. But it only leads to another glass ceiling and a bunch of bureaucracies because I have two legs instead of three.

After yet another disappointing annual review, my best friend and I meet in New York City. I give myself thirty days to figure out what the hell I plan to do next, and while I figure it out, Quanie's 'bout to get her groove on.

I'm about to party.

Eat too much.

Drink too much.

However, what I don't expect is Carson Wellington.

He's grown, sexy, and loaded. He wants all the things I can't give him—a wife, family, forever. Not when I'm torn about my career, where I want to live, and whether it's time to give up on my dreams.

Now isn't the time for love, or him, or mistletoe… or Carson's steamy kisses.

But he's a man not used to hearing the word no, and somehow my plans clash with his plans, and my girls' trip turns into a Christmas I'll never forget.