Keith Nix. Engine 17’s newest fireman is tall, with golden blond hair, and a smile that can turn a girl’s insides to jelly. He also happens to be the world's best neighbor. He's thoughtful and kind, clearing the snow from my walkway every day and checking to see if my car's tires need air. He never seems to mind that I smell like dog, either. I'm a veterinarian; it comes with the territory. But Keith has hidden scars that he doesn't want the world to see—both physical and emotional. He feels beastly, unworthy of love. How can I show him that couldn't be further from the truth? It might just take a Christmas miracle...