Christmas At Chestnut Cottage

Kendra Jackson, a high-powered Manhattan attorney, seeks a quiet escape for the holidays after a turbulent Thanksgiving and a stressful legal case involving Chestnut Technologies — a company set to clear-cut 25,000 acres of forest in New Hampshire. Booking a retreat at the Chestnut Spa, she’s surprised to find it shut down and ends up snowbound at a charming, rustic B&B called Chestnut Cottage, run by a sweet elderly couple who promptly leave her alone in their home. Just as Kendra starts to settle in, she's unexpectedly joined by Nick Reed and his 12-year-old son, Will, who have a long tradition of spending Christmas at the cottage. A few awkward moments lead to growing affection, despite Kendra pretending to be someone named “Rachel Smith.” The town of Chestnut, however, is divided: while outsiders oppose the forest clearing, locals — including Nick — support it. Kendra soon learns Nick isn't just a small-town handyman; he’s the owner of Chestnut Technologies, and she’s been sent to sue him. The deception unravels, causing a rift between them. But Nick reveals his deeper plan: to clear invasive trees and replant 25,000 acres of blight-resistant American chestnut, restoring a vital species to the ecosystem and giving back to the town. As secrets come to light and opposing beliefs clash, Kendra must decide between her legal career and her heart — especially when her boss arrives unannounced to oversee the case. But Christmas magic prevails. With the truth revealed and hearts mended, love takes root in the snowy soil of Chestnut, New Hampshire, just in time for the Lantern Walk on Christmas Eve.