from USA Today Bestselling author, Cynthia Woolf

In the tranquil expanse of a Montana ranch, a woman finds refuge from the shadows of her past. Fleeing the clutches of her former boss, she seeks sanctuary in Witness Protection, assuming the guise of a cook in the idyllic countryside.

There, she encounters a man who surpasses her expectations. A former CIA agent turned ranch owner, he possesses a rugged charm that stirs her heart. Handsome, courageous, and fiercely protective, he embodies the very essence of what she desires in a partner. Yet, despite the magnetic pull between them, their connection is shrouded by the weight of their respective pasts.

Tragedy has left its mark on both of them, casting a long shadow over any prospect of love. As they navigate the delicate balance between attraction and restraint, the specter of her old enemy looms ever closer. When the evil she has fled from finally tracks her down, they must confront their shared fears and vulnerabilities.

In the midst of adversity, they discover that the magic of Christmas holds the power to heal wounds and bridge divides. With faith and courage, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, where love emerges as the ultimate beacon of hope in their darkest hour.

Tropes - Christmas, woman in peril, protector, forced proximity, kidnapped, loner