Maelyn makes a Christmas wish and wakes up reliving the same holiday road trip on loop until she figures out how to get it right. The perfect holiday read: warm, funny, family-centered, with a love story that's been hiding in plain sight her whole life.
Sweet and low — holiday cozy energy, not heat.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Cozy Festive Heartwarming Light
Tropes: Groundhog Day Loop Holiday Setting Childhood Friends Secret Feelings
Yes, completely standalone.
Yes — a Groundhog Day-style loop tied to Christmas wishes.
Sweet — mild heat, family-forward holiday warmth.
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