Serving Scrooge: A Sweet Christmas Romantic Comedy (The Peppermint Playbook)

A holiday hostess takes on her toughest assignment yet—a grumpy tennis pro—and she’s determined to make his spirits bright. Inside the pristine white lines of a tennis court is where Eddie Evans thrives. But when a career-threatening injury sidelines this rising star, his Grand Slam dreams—and his bank account—are in jeopardy. Just when he’s almost out of options, a Christmas miracle arrives in the form of a major sponsorship, with one catch: he has to attend a week-long charity event at a festive, snow-covered resort. Enter Maya Torres, the resort’s Christmas enthusiast, whose heart beats to the rhythm of sleigh bells and carols. Her holiday cheer is contagious, but it’s about to be tested. Her unexpected assignment? Play personal elf to the Grinch-like Eddie Evans, ensuring he attends every event and, more importantly, has a great time. Their personalities clash like tinsel and tennis rackets. She’s a whirlwind of festive joy; he’s a Scrooge in athletic wear, constantly disappearing from her watchful eye. As Maya diligently tracks him down, she uncovers the surprising, heartfelt reasons behind Eddie’s aversion to all things merry and bright. Just as a glimmer of holiday spirit begins to thaw Eddie’s icy exterior, his past catches up to him, threatening to derail everything. Can Maya, with her boundless Christmas cheer, help Eddie embrace the most wonderful time of the year? Or will his past forever dim his holiday spirit, making this a Christmas filled with coal? Discover if a little holiday magic can mend a broken heart and, perhaps, even spark an unexpected romance in this heart-warming, laugh out loud, no spice romcom novella. The Peppermint Playbook Series is about six athletes who find love the week before Christmas. If you enjoy closed-door, small-town holiday rom-coms, this series is for you. Make sure to read them all! Jingle Blades by Tomi Tabb Serving Scrooge by Katie Nelson Checking You Twice by Larissa Hommes Fumble All the Way by Deb Goodman The Holiday Assist by Taylor Epperson Deck the Hills by Michelle Angus View Less