Once Upon a Time in December: A Sapphic Holiday Romance of Self-Discovery and Second Chances (The Christmas CEO Collection) - Softcover

Root, Alyson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1917785356 ISBN 13: 9781917785358

Publisher: J&M Books, 2025

Synopsis

WHAT IF THE WRONG PROPOSAL LED YOU TO THE RIGHT PERSON?

One disastrous Christmas proposal. One free-spirited violinist. One year that changes everything.

Whitley Dupont has it all: a high-powered finance job, a picture-perfect fiancé and a carefully constructed five-year plan—until everything falls apart at her family’s Christmas gala.

Enter Layla Simmons, a quirky British violinist with a classical-pop sound and a knack for turning disasters into unforgettable moments.

What begins as a comforting conversation over peppermint cocoa becomes long-distance calls, unexpected feelings and the slow unravelling of everything Whitley thought she understood about love—and herself.

As the holidays pass and the seasons change, Whitley begins to imagine a life beyond other people’s expectations. But walking away from the future she planned means finding the courage to choose the one she truly wants.

And choosing Layla might be the bravest thing she has ever done.

Once Upon a Time in December is a warm, witty sapphic holiday romance about sexual awakening, starting over and finding harmony where you least expect it. Perfect for readers who love slow-burn attraction, opposites who fit together and romances that unfold over time.

Human Authored™ Reg. No. 5606711 — The Authors Guild

About this title

About the Author

Alyson was born and raised in the heart of England. She moved to Paris in 2015 when she met her wife. Together they moved to the west of France, where they now live with their two dogs. Alyson spends her time reading sapphic fiction books, writing and Scuba Diving. Alyson discovered her love of writing in her mid thirties. Her debut book, A Dance Towards Forever, was inspired by her wife and their very own love story. Alyson wrote Diving Into Her and award-winning Always Emilie, which added with her first book, created The French Connection series.

Edition details

• Publisher: J&M Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1917785356
• ISBN 13: 9781917785358
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 380
• Editor: Slate Linda, Lee-Wren Crystal