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Riley Madigan escapes to the sleepy mountain town of Miracle Creek after her relationship with an A-list actor ends badly. At least for a time she hopes her new job as a high school art teacher will bring her the peace and quiet she is looking for. The last thing on her mind is love. Mark Rivers was a firefighter until he got trapped in a wildfire and suffered third-degreRiley Madigan escapes to the sleepy mountain town of Miracle Creek after her relationship with an A-list actor ends badly. At least for a time she hopes her new job as a high school art teacher will bring her the peace and quiet she is looking for. The last thing on her mind is love. Mark Rivers was a firefighter until he got trapped in a wildfire and suffered third-degree burns on his face and body. After a year of recovering Mark is trying to piece his life back together but struggles both emotionally and psychologically. Hes been a recluse until he forces himself to attend his nieces school play and sees Riley the schools art teacher. Immediately Mark feels a connection to her. Maybe its the kind way she greets his niece or the way the art she created for the school play is reminiscent of his late moms artwork. Either way Mark feels driven to get to know her but first hell need to build up the courage to talk to her.When Mark asks Riley to work on a special nativity he finds himself falling for her particularly because Riley doesnt seem bothered by his scars. Is her affection for him real or is she simply overcompensating pretending hes not different. One things for certain in a small town that views Mark as a fragile hero its hard to pursue a relationship without everyone in his business. And although Riley has sincere feelings for Mark is she really ready to risk her heart? Broken hearts and lives are mended as the town of Miracle Creek comes together to celebrate a Christmas to remember.(less)