David L. Rowell

A matchmaker, Nick, reeling from heartbreak, helps a shy client, Emma, prep for dating with "practice dates," only to catch real feelings. With a new suitor, meddling moms, and a Christmas mix-up, love proves harder to coach than expected.

When a career-driven investment banker who's given up on love accepts a man's invitation to his hometown, she finds love and the spirit of Christmas.