Will this holiday grouch open his heart this Christmas?

Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother's wedding. That is, until a Santa hat-wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they're organising a Christmas party together, and Rio's heart begins to soften towards Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden's love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday?

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