CHRISTMAS EVE 1889 Shots rang out along with the peal of church bells. U.S. Marshal Matthew Hawk fell wounded onto the snow - not ready to die. He'd just determined to make himself a better life, find a wife, maybe start a family. But Matt had waited too long. As darkness took him, he knew he'd never know a woman's love... CHRISTMAS EVE 1989 Dr. Virginia Greyson had never believed in Christmas miracles - until Matt Hawk. The passion just his touch evoked was real, and the strength of his love transcended time. And now Virginia would give Matt what he'd wanted so badly a century ago...