Liam caught himself smiling throughout the day as he checked on employees, greeted patrons, and dealt with minor crises at The North Pole Lodge. And he knew the reason why he was smiling so much. Roxanne. Thinking of her always made him smile. She was intelligent, funny, and had a great sense of humor.

“Well, what has you so happy today?” Mrs. Bennett asked as he passed.

Liam smirked. “Oh, nothing. I’m just in a good mood, I guess.”

“So, how did your date with Ms. Kincaid go last night?” Mrs. Bennett smiled, giving him a knowing look. She was probably the only staff member who could get away with...