Christmas Past and Christmas Previous haven't been all Jocelyn Tavers wished, but Christmas Present and Christmas Future are in capable hands – her own.

But even the best laid plans have a way of meeting disaster head-on. No surprise that her ex has every intention of spoiling Christmas and any hope of a happy future. He doesn't want her but he doesn't want anyone else to want her either. A burst of wishful enthusiasm sinks her further into impersonating someone she's never likely to be, especially if a certain law-abiding citizen isn't in a generous frame of mind.

Man-trouble doesn't end with ex-boyfriends or those she'd most like to be new boyfriends. Better than holiday spirit, Santa has a special gift wrapped up, warmed up and ready to fulfill all her cherished desires but first she must come to grips with the foundations of any good relationship.