The Humbug Holiday By Lane Hayes May 2026

: A capable, local carpenter and "sexy silver fox" who is deeply embedded in the Fallbrook community. Themes & Tropes

: Set in a cozy New England village where everyone knows each other.

: Features mature protagonists who bring life experience and perspective to their relationship. The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes

: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception

: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits. : A capable, local carpenter and "sexy silver

: Unlike the traditional grumpy/sunshine pairing, both leads are initially cynical about the holidays.

: A reclusive, successful writer who is a "grumpy Scrooge" regarding the holidays. : Both characters learn to confront their past

by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary holiday romance released in December 2022 . It tells a low-angst story of two "grumpy bears" who find love while trying to avoid the festive chaos of the season. Plot Summary