All Rylee wanted for Christmas was to survive her book release party without puking on her shoes. Public speaking? Nightmare. Getting abducted by a hitman—again? Definitely not on her holiday to-do list. Not that she’s ever been a fan of Christmas. 

Connor Jackson had one job: meet her in New York, drop off honey samples at a gourmet shop, and play the role of supportive boyfriend-slash-retired assassin. But when he arrives, Rylee’s gone—and a message pings through: Kill the final mark, or lose her forever.

The twist? The mark isn’t just anyone. It’s someone who matters—to both of them.

Burned, hunted, and nearly out of time, Connor will have to break every rule, trust an old enemy, and pull off a miracle to get her back. Because this year, the uninvited guest isn’t wearing red.

And they’re not here to spread cheer. A faced-paced Holiday-Romance!