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Nick St. Claire, a cowboy with a few questions for Santa, finds himself in the North Pole of Alaska when the real Santa Claus has vanished. Mary Christmas, Santa's only child, has been left in charge of the shop in Santa's absence, making her a target for someone trying to ruin the holidays. Nick volunteers to protect her, but he's also a stranger with his own secrets. As the race to save the Christmas spirit becomes a race against time, Nick and Mary must navigate the dangerous world of North Pole's residents to uncover the truth and protect each other.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Elle James
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