Bailey recently discovered her best friend from high school, Melanie, is in town for the holidays. They meet after nearly five years, and immediately hit it off at the bar, realizing they do care a lot about one another. Bailey is a personal trainer these days, but with an estranged family, it was obvious that she had her own issues. As Bailey falls for Melanie, she feels the urge to tell Melanie that she loves her, although she fears this will change everything. Will Bailey tell the woman she's loved for years, about her feelings? Or will she keep it to herself, trying her hardest to pretend nothing happened?Melanie is a model, but not by choice. Ever since she was young, she was groomed by her mother to be the perfect girl. However, she struggles to break free, yearns to even, and when she sees Bailey again, she finally gets a chance. However, she also fears doing so, especially before Christmas. Will she get the Christmas gift she wants? Or will she back out, from fear of what the future holds, and what might come of it? Please Note: This book contains adult language & steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approximately 30,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Lesbian, friends to lovers, tomboy, crush, modeling.