The Girl Who Didn't Believe in Mistletoe — Mary Leask

Lucy Allen was brought up to believe that hard work, not sentiment, made for success and happiness. But when Lucy unexpectedly finds herself out of her teaching job and without funds, desperation causes her to try an old scam to get a meal in one of Toronto's best restaurants. While there, she meets the man who could change her life forever.

Ross Urquhart is rich, powerful, and thoroughly charming. He is also in a lot of trouble. While helping Ross deal with the far-reaching consequences of their fateful encounter, Lucy faces a mortal danger, tests her courage, and discovers unexpected romance. She also learns at last of the joys of Christmas and the magic of mistletoe.