Every crinkle and kringletown salivated Christmas a lot. But cold black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately, did not. As his fellow citizens decorate their quaint town, brimming with carols and Glad tidings, Cole wants nothing more than to hibernate the winter away. But his jury plans are thwarted when his Christmas Nemesis, storyteller, moves in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Immediately, the new neighbor turns his life into a real nightmare before Christmas, especially when she decides to enter the town Christmas Kringle contests in honor of Cindy. And better yet, story is determined to win. Over kohls dead body she will. With help from his friend Max, cul-decides to emperor the competition as well, to beat story at her own game. By pretending that his hometown grumps heart has grown three sizes this season and he's fallen for the girl next door. And unfortunately for story, she has to follow his lead to have a chance at the Christmas Kringle title. But the competition isn't the only thing that heats up.: stories fake relationship becomes very real, and before they know it, they're attempting to hide it from Aunt Cindy. Things get complicated, the competition gets tough, and all it takes is one single night for someone to steal it..