Licensed counselor, Dare Wilson, works with troubled kids, and that's how he meets Ryan Spencer's nephew. The kid is reeling from his mother's death, and Dare wants to help. He wants to help Ryan out, too. Their chemistry is immediate, but Dare knows he cares for Ryan, too. Dare thinks they'll fit right into his quiet life, but he should know better than to think everything will go smoothly. Suddenly, Dare is involved in a violent domestic violence dispute, a life-threatening situation with a client, and terrible problems with an old employee. Add in a newspaper reporter who makes him headline news, and makes a big deal out of Dare being gay, and all of a sudden, Dare is the one who needs help. Can he and Ryan face all of their problems and make it through together?

Dare and Ryan are happy living with their son, JC. Their neighbors and friends, Jackie and Brandon, are looking forward to the church party, and life is good. Too bad the boys have said an old enemy is watching them, one who's supposed to be in jail. When the kids are kidnapped right under Santa's nose, all hell breaks loose. It's awfully cold, the kids don't have their coats, and the parents are losing their minds. Will Dare save the day like he always seemed forced to do in the popular novel Dare to? Or will Christmas be ruined by Dare and their friends losing those they love most.