The Christmas bells are chiming across the Outer Banks town of Bell Cove, North Carolina, but theres one local grinch whos not listening . . . Hes got bad-boy looks and a Bah Humbug attitude, so when the local paper asks the villagers to vote on the Biggest Local Grinch as a fund-raising project, Ethan Rutledge isnt surprised to hear hes made the ballot. He might own the local Christmas Tree Farm, but the holiday hasnt been welcome in his home since Wendy Patterson left him heart-broken twelve years ago. But now Wendys back, fresh from a tour of duty as a female Navy SEAL. Shes bold, beautiful, and has five Navy buddies trailing after her--as if she needs a bodyguard! And whats all this about them wanting to start a treasure hunting company right here in Bell Coves failing bell factory? Then Wendy learns about how Ethans been nurturing the one thing he has to remember her by: a gorgeous Norway Spruce tree. Can the magic of Christmas and the spirit of the town help rekindle the romance between two people who thought theyd left love behind years ago?
