Ripley Brown had the kind of love that would last a lifetime. Until the night it died a tragic death, leaving her reeling and obliterating her ability to trust another man with her heart. Brock James grew up in a home filled with violence and hate. He vowed never to be like his father, until the night he became even worse than the man. The night he destroyed everything. Now, Brock is out of the military. He returns home, not expecting to see Ripley. He hasn't laid eyes on her since that fateful night, but even after six years, he knows exactly what he wants. It's time for Brock to face the demons of his past. The same demons that have been haunting Ripley all this time. Brock is determined to win Ripley back, but can she open her heart back up to the man who broke it? And even if she does - will Brock be able to forgive himself for hurting the only person who ever mattered?

Two people. One amazing night. A positive pregnancy test... Four years ago I met Alex James at a concert. We spent one night together with him leaving while I slept. When I discover I'm pregnant I'm prepared to do it alone since there is no way for me to find him. Maybe it's the magic of Christmas or maybe just luck, but when I move to Aldridge, Illinois and I come to my daughter's preschool for her Christmas program I'm shocked to find out that Santa knows me...It's Alex. Imagine my surprise when I find Aspen Winters staring at me, and the even bigger surprise that the little girl with her, is my daughter. All I know is I want to know Dakota, and the more I get to know my daughter and her beautiful mother, the more I fall in love with them both. Who knew dressing up as Santa would change my life forever.