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In "Familiar Christmas," Sylvie West, a pragmatic skeptic, is abducted by a striking Santa who insists she assists in rescuing the holiday. When Detective Hunter Semmes, disguised to recover sabotaged toys, unexpectedly takes her hostage, he finds himself bound to her by their shared secrets. With the aid of a trusty black cat, they navigate dangers and unexpected romance, all while trying to restore the spirit of Christmas.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Caroline Burnes
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