A PI hired to find a wealthy Texan's daughter finds himself falling for his pretty prey in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.
Ten years ago Dixie Bonner was the favorite wild child of a powerful Texas oilman. But after uncovering a dark family secret that cast suspicion on everyone close to her, she took off for a new life and never looked back.
Chance Walker is the cool-eyed cowboy hired to bring her home by Christmas. But after catching her, he can't decide if she's a blackmailer or a victim. Is he tempted to protect her because she's telling the truth—or is he falling for her? Holed up in a remote Montana cabin with the bad guys closing in, two stubborn souls need to trust each other if they hope to survive the season.