The Unlucky Girl and the Christmas Clause Every December, misfortune finds Elara Voss like an old, unwelcome friend—burned cookies, broken heirlooms, a heart too wary to believe in holiday miracles. In the snow-draped town of Willow Hollow, Elara has resigned herself to watching Christmas sparkle for everyone but her. Unbeknownst to her, Santa has already left her the rarest gift of all: a dormant magic that promises golden luck… but only if true romance dares to bloom. When a chance collision with charming bookshop owner Finn Harlow spills cider and sparks something warmer, Elara’s carefully guarded world begins to shift. A porch light steadies. Shattered stars mend themselves. And for the first time, the season feels like it might belong to her after all. But magic this gentle requires courage—and a heart finally ready to open. A cozy, enchanting holiday tale about the quiet power of second chances, perfect for anyone who’s ever felt the holidays passed them by.