An ex-hockey star’s Christmas wish is for the curvy cutie he once rejected to fall-a-la-la-la for him. ‘Tis the season for second chances, right, Santa?
CASSIE
One time in hockey camp, I offered Mackenzie Tate my heart. Okay, I mean my v-card. And to my eternal embarrassment, he said no. I never thought I’d see him after he retired, much less work with him. Now, I can’t escape his big, burly, barrel-chested body or sinfully suggestive mouth since he pops up all over the office like a sexy elf on all my damn shelves.
When we’re tasked with pulling off a Christmas miracle, I have to set aside my grudge long enough to deck the halls without decking him. But Mackenzie’s different from the boy I remember, and the man swears all he wants for Christmas is me. Clearly, my lady parts miss the must-resist memo because it’s not long before we end up more tangled than tinsel.
Jingling his bells might be the naughtiest thing I’ve done all year, but when the past catches up with us, will this holiday hookup end with another heartbreak?
MACKENZIE
After my career-ending accident, I learned to seize the day and every opportunity. So when I join the Scorpions’ front office, I already know my second career comes with a second chance to woo the One Who Got Away. Too bad the curvy Christmas-obsessed firecracker across the hall is determined to deny my wish for a do-over.
But I know Cassie De La Cruz is more sugar than spice, no matter how much bite she packs into her gingersnaps. And when we join forces for the festive fundraiser, one combustible kiss under the mistletoe leads to a not-so-silent night. We both know making merry is easier than owning our past mistakes, but I’m prepared to prove she can take comfort and joy in my love.
Not just for the holidays, but for forever.
