Father Christmas — Mary Blayney

'TIS THE SEASON

Annie VerHollan would have done anything for her adorable eight-year-old nieces -- even put up with their Scrooge of a father. So what if she'd loved Daniel Marshall -- and hated him -- for ten years! When the handsome widower offered a family holiday, Arnie knew, for the sake of the children, that she couldn't refuse.

For Daniel, celebrating the season with his daughters -- and the woman who'd given them a mother's love -- was like a gift from Providence. Annie's devotion to his winsome twins warmed him, but hoping to find room for himself in her crowded heart could be wishful thinking. Daniel had learned in the past that dreams seldom came true. But now he had the spirit of Christmas on his side!