26 Ways to Come Home For The Holidays

A 1940s Friends-to-Lovers Christmas Romance

By: Jennifer Joy

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A heartwarming 1940s Christmas romance about love, friendship, and saving a town’s most beloved holiday tradition—before time runs out.

Could you save your town’s Christmas in just 48 hours?

It’s Thanksgiving 1942, and Stella West, Hanover’s Department Store’s first-ever Head of Holidays, faces a Christmas crisis. Her lead window designer has vanished just days before the grand unveiling of the store’s famous “Home for the Holidays” Christmas windows—the highlight of the town’s holiday season.

With only 48 hours left, Stella must pull together a ragtag team of employees—a picky stylist, two flirtatious personal shoppers, some delivery boys, and her best friend Hector—to bring the magic to life. But when Stella learns Hector is suddenly single, her long-buried feelings start to surface.

Between dodging a sweet but overzealous baker, a rival gunning for her job, and an impatient store owner demanding a preview, Stella’s got more than tinsel to untangle. And with the ribbon-cutting fast approaching, she realizes that confessing her feelings might be the greatest risk of all.

Perfect for fans of:

The Holiday, While You Were Sleeping, and Love, Actually

Why readers love it:

• Cozy, nostalgic 1940s Christmas setting

• Friends-to-lovers slow-burn romance

• A dash of humor, a sprinkle of heart, and a timeless holiday message

PRAISE FOR 26 WAYS TO COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

“Put away your copy of Love, Actually this year and pivot to this story instead. This novella is a heartwarming gift to readers, wrapped in the festive spirit of the holidays.”
— Independent Book Review

“A fast-paced and charming colleagues-to-lovers tale for holiday romance fans.”
— Kirkus Reviews

ABOUT THE BOOK

This uplifting Christmas romantic comedy is perfect for readers looking for a feel-good holiday read filled with charm, laughter, and nostalgic magic. Snuggle up with cocoa and let this WWII-era holiday love story sweep you away.

A must-have addition to your holiday romance collection or Christmas gift list!

INSPIRATION

Author Jennifer Fickley-Baker drew inspiration from her Pittsburgh childhood, when the city’s Golden Triangle came alive each December with dazzling department store windows, holiday parades, and “dahntahn” traditions that still warm hearts today.