When Sameera Malik meets celebrity chef Tom Cooke at a holiday party, she doesn’t think much of it. It’s a busy season for her law firm, and beyond that, her mind is occupied with family drama. But when their photo together goes viral on social media, rumors of a secret romance spread.

A fake relationship could do wonders for their careers, so they let it go. It seems harmless enough… until Sameera’s parents insist on meeting Tom over the break.

Harriet York is no Scrooge, so why is she being haunted by the Ghost of Christmas Past? Nolan (the ghost in question) has no idea. She’s easily the kindest assignment he’s ever had. And why does his magic seem to go haywire the more time he spends around her? The only way Harriet and Nolan can set the chaos of this holiday season right is together.

Theo Berenson didn’t mean to tell his parents about his (non-existent) boyfriend right before Hanukkah. It just slipped out. Thankfully, despite their very different personalities, a new coworker is willing to pose as his fake date. But while getting cozy together over the holidays, it doesn’t take long for real feelings to emerge.

Following a divorce, Bebe Gordon returns to her small Georgia hometown to build a quiet life with her daughter. The return of her high school sweetheart, Jahleel Walker, stirs up all kinds of intense, complicated feelings. He only plans to stay for the holidays and emotionally heal from a career-ending injury. But as the two spend Christmas together, they realize that perhaps their story isn’t over.

Abby Cohen has a lot on her mind this winter. Tasked with planning a Hanukkah festival for her small Vermont town, she barely has time to keep her café running, let alone deal with her regular Seth, who has more energy than anyone should in the morning. But Seth has a proposal: if she’ll pose as his fake girlfriend while visiting his family, he’ll help her round up more vendors for the festival.

Of course Amerie Price would spill hot coffee all over a hot stranger (and a NASA astronaut!) right after running into her ex. Luckily, he’s willing to forgive and even pretend to be her boyfriend until the moment passes. But in exchange, he needs a fake date for his sister’s New Year’s Eve party.

Ruby Dhanji has always dreamed of moving to a cozy English village. So when the chance to open a B&B with her mom arises, she takes it. When she bumps into Rashid at the Winter Market, she’s shocked to discover his family owns a hotel chain. He’s willing to help her out with business questions, but he’s a grump when it comes to the holidays. Perhaps Ruby can melt his heart?

Struggling comedian Eli Ward returns to his hometown over Christmas break to rest and figure out his next move. Reconnecting with his ex-boyfriend Nick Wu was never part of the plan. But being around Nick again is one big “oh no, he’s hot” moment. Maybe Eli needs a winter romance to shake himself out of his funk.