Crista Farrell lost her husband in an automobile accident eight months ago. Now ready to go on with her life, she returns to the place on Hood Canal in Washington to say goodbye to the love of her life.
Car trouble leads her to walk to a nearby cabin, where she meets Jeff Bower. Jeff has come to his cabin to be alone and think about the long relationship he just ended with his girlfriend. He didn’t expect to find a damsel in distress on his doorstep. He also didn’t expect to fall in love with her on first sight.
Sparks fly between the two lovers, yet Jeff is unsure of Crista’s true feelings. Has she really fallen in love with him, or is she still trying to get over the loss of her husband?
Enter a tow truck driver who looks just like Santa Claus. With a little magic and a Christmas wish, Santa makes sure Crista and Jeff will have their happily ever after. After all, Christmas is about miracles.
Publisher's Note: Novella originally appeared in the Ellora’s Cave anthology Holiday Heat.
Steampunk
