Coming Soon - May 1, 2026
Choosing December
If you loved Back to December and were obsessed with Penny and Wes, we’re so excited to tell you… their story is far from over.
Six years ago, Penny Miller chose her future.
Wes Hart chose to walk away.
Now, one unexpected invitation brings them back to the place it all began—snow-covered Evergreen, a winter wedding, and a love neither of them ever truly left behind.
Penny has built a life that is everything she planned—successful, controlled, untouchable. There’s no room for heartbreak in the world she’s created.
Until Wes walks back into it.
Older. Steadier. And no longer afraid to choose her.
But second chances aren’t simple. Not when the past still lingers in every glance. Not when love once meant losing everything. And not when choosing each other now could change the lives they fought so hard to build apart.
Because this time, it’s not about falling in love.
It’s about deciding if love is worth the risk… again.
Self-Published
A Word From The Author
Shelby Camp
Back to December was born from a feeling I couldn’t shake, the kind of love that doesn’t end just because life pulls you in different directions. The kind that lingers quietly, shaping who you become long after it’s gone.
I’ve always been drawn to cozy, emotionally rich romance. The kind set in small towns, during cold seasons, where everything feels a little more intimate. Where love isn’t rushed or flashy, but built in quiet moments, shared glances, lingering touches, the choice to stay.
Penny and Wes came to life from that place.
They were never meant to be perfect. They were meant to be real. Two people who loved each other deeply, but weren’t ready at the same time. Two people who had to grow separately before they could ever find their way back.
Choosing December exists because their story never felt finished to me.
Because I believe in second chances.
I believe that sometimes love doesn’t fail, it waits. It evolves. It asks more of us the second time around. More honesty. More courage. More intention.
This book is about that choice.
The choice to love again, even when you know exactly what it can cost.
The choice to stay.
The choice to believe that maybe, just maybe, some people are worth finding your way back to.
Thank you for being here. For loving these characters. For believing in soft, cozy, true love stories as much as I do.
With love,
Shelby
What People Are Saying
This novel is a quietly powerful love story built not on grand gestures, but on the ache of bad timing. At its heart, the book explores how two people can find something real and meaningful in each other, yet still be unable to make it last—not because of a lack of love, but because life arrived in the wrong order. This is a story for anyone who has ever loved someone at the wrong time. It is tender, bittersweet, and quietly devastating, reminding us that not all love stories are meant to end together, but that they can still be meaningful, beautiful, and unforgettable.
– Mary
Back to December is one of those stories that feels incredibly real. Penny and Wes have such a natural, genuine connection from the start, and watching their relationship grow through long distance, bad timing, and real-life struggles kept me completely invested.
Wes is such a standout hero. He’s kind, emotionally mature, and deeply devoted to his family. Penny is driven, organized, and relatable, especially as she tries to balance her dreams with her heart. Their relationship feels balanced, imperfect, and honest, which made me root for them even more.
This is the ultimate “right person, wrong time” romance, and it’s beautifully done. The writing is emotional without being over-the-top, and once I started, I couldn’t put it down. And yes… I cried at the end. No shame.
What really stood out to me is how thoughtfully this story handles love, family, illness, and personal growth. It’s tender, bittersweet, and full of heart.
When I finished, I immediately needed to know if there was more because I wasn’t ready to let these characters go. Thankfully, there’s a book two.
If you love emotional, character-driven romances that feel real and stay with you after you’re done reading, I highly recommend this one.
– Gingerinthestacks
Back to December gives you a nostalgic vibe and a love story that will capture your heart and wreck you into pieces! It is a fast burn romance that will have you craving for the chemistry between Penny and Wes.
Their story is beautifully written and developed in such a relatable way. You will be drawn into the hardship of their relationship but their devotion to each other is what will win your heart over.
Get ready to be swept and constantly on the edge of anticipation as you wait to turn each page. I kid you not! It is such a heartfelt story that will resonate deeply with you.
It is a story that have stuck. I honestly cannot stop thinking about. It is emotional and will have your heart aching. It is worthy of a reread and I know I will do so over and over!!! It’s that GOOD!✨️🌟
I finished this book in less than 5 hours and with lots of TEARS! 😭🥹
Ahhhh!!! I need more!💓
– Sivilay
COMING SOON
Shelby is currently working on a romantasy trilogy filled with powerful magic, sweeping romance, and a fierce fight to protect the world they love.
