{"product_id":"the-christmas-competition","title":"The Christmas Competition","description":"\u003cb\u003eA SheReads Best New Holiday Romance of 2026 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong time nemeses and rival neighbors butt heads in a fierce competition for first place in their neighborhood's Christmas house-decorating competition in this high-spirited holiday romance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe local rumor mill in Nisa Ansari's small highland town is swirling about the downfall of her marriage, and in desperate need of a distraction, she enters her town's Christmas house-decorating competition. The competition comes with the added bonus of getting on neighbor Kerr Murdoch's last nerve. It's the least she could do, considering her ex-husband left Nisa for Kerr's girlfriend. And maybe if Kerr smiled or cracked a joke--just once!--his girlfriend would've stayed, and Nisa wouldn't find herself alone during the holidays. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroverted Kerr has trouble feeling comfortable around people he doesn't know well. Newly single, he decorates his house in remembrance of his mother, who always had a soft spot for Christmas lights. But when Nisa's and Kerr's decorations end up nearly identical, he incurs Nisa's wrath. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis means all-out war, complete with gaudy wreaths, twinkle lights, and too many reindeer to count. Never mind that Nisa can't keep her eyes off Kerr's toned forearms. Or ignore that he's a pet-loving veterinarian with a heart of gold. After conceding to her husband's wishes for years, Nisa is determined to get her way. But as Christmas draws near, Nisa must decide what she actually wants: the familiar rivalry she's had for years with Kerr, or opening herself up to the chance to fall in love with someone new.","brand":"Zoe Allison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68231791771861,"sku":"BS-I6J-189403","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7170\/2485\/files\/9798217189403-HD.jpg?v=1794596972","url":"https:\/\/www.acornbookshop.com\/products\/the-christmas-competition","provider":"Acorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}