Mariana Kohnert

A massive, unexpected blizzard on Christmas Eve buries the small town of Gracetown under feet of snow, shutting down everything in its path. When one brave teenager decides to abandon her stranded train and venture out into the freezing storm, she triggers a domino effect that will drastically change the lives of several high schoolers over the next three days. You will follow a desperate race through the snowdrifts to secure the last hash browns at the local Waffle House, watch as a risky shortcut leads to an unexpected connection with a charming stranger, and see the fate of a miniature teacup pig rest in the hands of a heartbroken barista. Told in three intertwining stories, this collection captures the unpredictable chaos, hilarious disasters, and magical romance of the holiday season. It is a warm, funny exploration of friendship and new love blooming in the coldest weather.