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Synopsis
This Christmas, fixing the past might be harder than building the future.
When meticulous museum curator Isobel Hart returns to her snow-dusted hometown for the holidays, she plans to do one thing and one thing only: oversee the restoration of a priceless antique Nutcracker automaton before Christmas Eve-and then leave. No distractions. No emotional entanglements. And absolutely no revisiting old wounds.
What she doesn't plan on is Julian Mercer.
Julian is everything Isobel isn't-broad-shouldered, hands-on, stubbornly intuitive, and infuriatingly confident in his ability to "just make things work." As a master restorer with a reputation for saving impossible projects, he's been hired to bring the failing mechanism back to life. Unfortunately, Julian also has a history with Isobel that's as tangled as the brass gears scattered across his workshop.
Forced to work side by side in a cozy, lamplit room filled with metal shavings, ticking clocks, and unspoken tension, Isobel and Julian clash at every turn. She believes in precision, rules, and careful preservation. He believes in instinct, risk, and bold repairs. And as the deadline looms and the Nutcracker's clockwork heart refuses to cooperate, sparks begin to fly-both mechanical and emotional.
The closer they get to finishing the restoration, the harder it becomes to ignore the pull between them. Shared late nights blur into laughter. Arguments turn into charged silences. And beneath the glow of Christmas lights outside frosted windows, old misunderstandings begin to unravel.
But restoring an artifact isn't the same as restoring trust.
As Christmas Eve approaches, Isobel must decide whether she's willing to risk her carefully ordered life for a future that can't be perfectly calibrated. Julian must confront the fear that some things-like love-can't be forced, only chosen. And both must learn that the heart, unlike a machine, can't be repaired without vulnerability.
The Clockwork Heart is a clean, slow-burn Christmas romance about second chances, stubborn hope, and the courage it takes to let someone see past your defenses. Set in a charming small town wrapped in winter magic, it's perfect for readers who love:
• Enemies-to-lovers tension
• Grumpy-sunshine dynamics
• Cozy holiday settings
• Intelligent, capable heroines
• Warm romance without explicit content
Curl up with a cup of cocoa and step into a story where time slows, hearts mend, and love proves that even the most broken things can be made whole again-just in time for Christmas.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This Christmas, fixing the past might be harder than building the future.When meticulous museum curator Isobel Hart returns to her snow-dusted hometown for the holidays, she plans to do one thing and one thing only: oversee the restoration of a priceless antique Nutcracker automaton before Christmas Eve-and then leave. No distractions. No emotional entanglements. And absolutely no revisiting old wounds.What she doesn't plan on is Julian Mercer.Julian is everything Isobel isn't-broad-shouldered, hands-on, stubbornly intuitive, and infuriatingly confident in his ability to 'just make things work.' As a master restorer with a reputation for saving impossible projects, he's been hired to bring the failing mechanism back to life. Unfortunately, Julian also has a history with Isobel that's as tangled as the brass gears scattered across his workshop.Forced to work side by side in a cozy, lamplit room filled with metal shavings, ticking clocks, and unspoken tension, Isobel and Julian clash at every turn. She believes in precision, rules, and careful preservation. He believes in instinct, risk, and bold repairs. And as the deadline looms and the Nutcracker's clockwork heart refuses to cooperate, sparks begin to fly-both mechanical and emotional.The closer they get to finishing the restoration, the harder it becomes to ignore the pull between them. Shared late nights blur into laughter. Arguments turn into charged silences. And beneath the glow of Christmas lights outside frosted windows, old misunderstandings begin to unravel.But restoring an artifact isn't the same as restoring trust.As Christmas Eve approaches, Isobel must decide whether she's willing to risk her carefully ordered life for a future that can't be perfectly calibrated. Julian must confront the fear that some things-like love-can't be forced, only chosen. And both must learn that the heart, unlike a machine, can't be repaired without vulnerability.The Clockwork Heart is a clean, slow-burn Christmas romance about second chances, stubborn hope, and the courage it takes to let someone see past your defenses. Set in a charming small town wrapped in winter magic, it's perfect for readers who love:¿ Enemies-to-lovers tension¿ Grumpy-sunshine dynamics¿ Cozy holiday settings¿ Intelligent, capable heroines¿ Warm romance without explicit contentCurl up with a cup of cocoa and step into a story where time slows, hearts mend, and love proves that even the most broken things can be made whole again-just in time for Christmas. Seller Inventory # 9798233335075
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This Christmas, fixing the past might be harder than building the future.When meticulous museum curator Isobel Hart returns to her snow-dusted hometown for the holidays, she plans to do one thing and one thing only: oversee the restoration of a priceless antique Nutcracker automaton before Christmas Eve-and then leave. No distractions. No emotional entanglements. And absolutely no revisiting old wounds.What she doesn't plan on is Julian Mercer.Julian is everything Isobel isn't-broad-shouldered, hands-on, stubbornly intuitive, and infuriatingly confident in his ability to "just make things work." As a master restorer with a reputation for saving impossible projects, he's been hired to bring the failing mechanism back to life. Unfortunately, Julian also has a history with Isobel that's as tangled as the brass gears scattered across his workshop.Forced to work side by side in a cozy, lamplit room filled with metal shavings, ticking clocks, and unspoken tension, Isobel and Julian clash at every turn. She believes in precision, rules, and careful preservation. He believes in instinct, risk, and bold repairs. And as the deadline looms and the Nutcracker's clockwork heart refuses to cooperate, sparks begin to fly-both mechanical and emotional.The closer they get to finishing the restoration, the harder it becomes to ignore the pull between them. Shared late nights blur into laughter. Arguments turn into charged silences. And beneath the glow of Christmas lights outside frosted windows, old misunderstandings begin to unravel.But restoring an artifact isn't the same as restoring trust.As Christmas Eve approaches, Isobel must decide whether she's willing to risk her carefully ordered life for a future that can't be perfectly calibrated. Julian must confront the fear that some things-like love-can't be forced, only chosen. And both must learn that the heart, unlike a machine, can't be repaired without vulnerability.The Clockwork Heart is a clean, slow-burn Christmas romance about second chances, stubborn hope, and the courage it takes to let someone see past your defenses. Set in a charming small town wrapped in winter magic, it's perfect for readers who love: - Enemies-to-lovers tension- Grumpy-sunshine dynamics- Cozy holiday settings- Intelligent, capable heroines- Warm romance without explicit contentCurl up with a cup of cocoa and step into a story where time slows, hearts mend, and love proves that even the most broken things can be made whole again-just in time for Christmas. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798233335075
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