A Baby in His Stocking — Hayley Gardner

HERO OF THE HOLIDAYS

Bah, humbug! Some Scrooge was sabotaging the season of joy. Making mincemeat of Shea Burroughs's merriness. And the only man who could save the day was Jared Burroughs, Shea's beloved -- estranged -- husband. Shea hungered to have Jared home for the holidays. But how to tell love-leery Jared that he'd already given her the best Christmas present ever: a baby-to-be!

Trouble was, rugged Jared was terrified of tots. Fearful of fatherhood. And certain the only thing he could give Shea was her freedom. Clearly, Shea needed a little help from Santa to convince Jared to be the hero of her holidays...and the daddy of her dreams!