All she needed was a date for a wedding—not a fiancé. But the holiday season has a way of knowing what the heart really wants . . .

Unwilling to attend a wedding alone, artist Lila Penry makes a deal with Sam Gibson—art lessons for his adorable niece in exchange for being her date. But their Christmas agreement becomes a nightmare when everyone thinks they're engaged. All Lila wants is to leave town for her dream job . . . so what happens when Sam steals his way into her heart?

From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.