A single kiss wasn't enough¿ An innocent kiss under the mistletoe led to his banishment and hardened his heart. Now, Elliot Matthews, a cynical man who despises the holidays, returns to where it all began-his father's Manhattan penthouse. His former friend, Vanessa White, is now the live-in maid, and her relentless Christmas spirit challenges his icy resolve, forcing him to face his painful past. Passions ignite once more, but a devastating betrayal and Elliot's haunting memories threaten their delicate reunion. He must confront his demons or risk losing the only woman he's ever loved.