Jane got a crush on Santa Claus.

When Nicholas visited her family's home, Jane felt an immediate pull toward him. Though she knows the weight of his responsibilities and the slimness of his free time, she developed a bit of a crush.

On Christmas Eve, Jane takes a break from cooking dinner and goes outside to enjoy the sunset. And to imagine what Nicholas' night involves.

His busiest night of the year, and a busy night for Jane as well.

But a woman who loves holidays as much as Jane feels a little less alone at these magical times when she has someone she can think of with fondness. She thinks romance only exists in her dreams, but the night offers more than Jane expects . . .

If you love holiday stories with a side of romance, pick up "The Candy Cane Date" today!

This short sweet romantic holiday story originally appeared in the collection The Future Mrs. Claus, by R.S. Kellogg, and is now available for purchase as a stand-alone story here.

The complete list of stories in order from The Future Mrs. Claus sequence in stand-alone format is:

1. "Meeting the Future Mrs. Claus," which reveals what happens when Nicholas visits his old friend Peter to ask a favor, and unexpectedly meets a woman he instantly feels attracted to.
2. "The Candy Cane Date," in which Jane takes a break from cooking dinner on Christmas Eve, and tries to imagine Nicholas' night.
3. "The Christmas Toy Genius," in which Jane prepares for a visit from Nicholas on a very cold morning.
4. "The Christmas Stocking Gambit," in which Nicholas attempts to give Jane a token of his affection, with help from some unpredictable elves.
5. "The Dance at Santa's Circle," in which Nicholas takes Jane to the North Pole for a dance.
6. "Love Comes for Santa Claus," in which Nicholas decides to ask Jane a very important question, and runs into unexpected obstacles.