This was a Christian Suspenseful Romance and the first book I have read by this author. I was pleasantly surprised by the fun storyline and how well written it was. The characters were developed and easy to relate with. There was plenty of suspense and it was packed with action. I loved seeing how the hero and heroine that had never had experience with a baby approached caring for one. I would never have thought to look upon the web videos on changing a diaper! It was great seeing their concern and love grow for an orphaned child. Nick Delaney was a wealthy man with a reputation of being a player, but he has settled down in the small town of Bristle Township and trying to become part of the community. Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz feels the attraction to Nick but had been hurt in the past and refuses to allow him close but this Christmas she has no choice when he needs protection. While at the town's Christmas party Nick receives an unknown phone call from a woman who sounds like she has crashed. Kaitlyn and Nick respond to the call and discover a friend of Nicks and her baby in a wrecked car. Nick promises to protect the baby but doesn’t have any idea of the danger he puts himself in. Protecting Nick gave Kaitlyn insight into the real man behind the reputation and his big heart. The action and twists and turns kept my attention until the end. I loved the fact that Kaitlyn was the “protector” and Nick was a strong enough man to allow her to do what she loves. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to future books by this author.

Thanks to Harlequin and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I read voluntarily and have honestly reviewed.

This is a Christian romantic suspense story and, although it is set around Christmas time, Christmas doesn't have much to do with the story other than in the title. When Nick Delaney decides to spend the festive season at home, rather then travelling to join his father and brother, he thought he was in for a very quiet time - but he certainly isn't! Hearing a gun shot during a phone call from a friend calling to ask for help as they near his home has Nick asking his secret crush, Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz for help. . . . . Get ready for more shootings, attempted kidnapping, a three month old baby needing caring for and the bad guys determined to get them in this action packed story. 

This is a story where assumptions are proved wrong, where attraction wins out over fears but only after too many life threatening scenarios. It has great characters, plenty of intrigue and definitely kept me turning the pages. I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense and love inspired stories.