{"title":"Holiday 2025","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"one-night-two-holidays","title":"One Night, Two Holidays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA romantic and heartwarming holiday novella from USA Today bestselling author Ali Brady.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis year, Christmas and Hanukkah come together –— and for two neighbors stranded in a snowstorm, one magical night could change everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Run Time: 2:23)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e While this may seem like a Hallmark movie set-up, it does contain SPICY content. Listener discretion is advised so please gift thoughtfully. 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