Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (Mistletoe Romance, #1)

by Codi Hall

but in truth, she just didn’t like getting close to others. Letting people into her heart led to the pain of losing them.

“I don’t know how to explain it. Losing my parents, I’m prepared for loss but I don’t want to take on anyone else. I don’t want my feelings for anyone to grow. And then when they’re gone, I have another hole in my heart.”

Perfect relationships didn’t exist, but strong bonds did. Nick wanted that. An impenetrable, emotional bond with unconditional love and passion.

She answered it wrapped in a blanket like a burrito, only her face sticking out.

“Taking care of you. Now go lie down before you fall down.” “You don’t have to do that. I don’t want to get you sick.” “Believe me, whatever you got, you were contagious long before today, so I’m already contaminated.” “That’s a lovely thought,” she grumbled. Still, she stepped back and let him in. He couldn’t fight a grin as he watched her waddle in her blanket burrito back to the couch and flop down with a moan. “I hurt everywhere.”