A Mistletoe Mishap in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman

A man who hides fear with courage. A woman who needs a house but longs for a home. And the dog with anxiety issues who brings them together.
Fire Chief Andrew Coleman has two rooms for rent. Reagan Boyle and her little brother need a place to stay, and fast.
It should be cut and dried – she rents the rooms, he lives his life.
Except for the memories of the mistletoe kiss they shared.
But he’s still dealing with the death of his close friend and because she was weak and trusting she’s carrying another man’s child.
Except, as they slowly make their shared house into a home of love and laughter, they start to realize that maybe fear is the natural result of death, but love is the supernatural result. And Christmastime and the birth of a baby is the perfect time to allow love to overcome fear.