Undercover Santa
By Wendy Davy
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Fugitive Recovery Agent Jace Talan believes Kaylea is the first person that escapee Jonathan Snead will contact. After all, what con man wouldn't try to trick his sweet, beautiful ex-girlfriend into trusting him again?
When Kaylea discovers Jace watching her, can he convince her he's not the abominable creature she suspects him to be and that he's there to protect her?
This Christmas, they'll have to con a con to catch a thief, save the day...and uncover a lasting romance.
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Undercover Santa - Wendy Davy
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What People are Saying
A native of the Shenandoah Valley, Reed never imagined this Christmas he would have a special prayer to deliver to God from a child he didn’t even know. A story of God moving in ways that brings love to a child who’s only wish this Christmas was one that didn’t involve toys.
~ Sharon Dean (on A Dad for Christmas
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Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
~ Psalm 37:4
Kaylea Breslin kissed Santa on his rough, impassive lips and then patted his round belly. Welcome to Sweet Harmony, big guy.
She stepped back to admire her candy store’s new Christmas window display. The life-sized plastic Santa had arrived as ordered—with a hat, gloves, a wetsuit and water skis. Santa was the perfect addition to her lakefront shop’s holiday décor. With St. Nick’s help, she might even win Silver Lake’s Annual Christmas Spirit Contest. The grand prize—a brand new pontoon boat. She had a name in mind already; Sweet Harmony 2 would be a floating candy café. During summer, Kaylea could sell goodies to boaters on the lake and double, if not triple, her customer base.
But first, she needed to focus on winning the contest. The contest’s rules stated each competing business’s décor had to be authentic, creative, and uplifting.
She had a plan for all three.
Kaylea’s niece, Sam, and her three best friends would be here shortly to transform Sweet Harmony’s boring back wall into a detailed, hand-painted masterpiece. The talented artists had agreed to paint the mural in exchange for all the candy they could eat. With the amount of sugar involved, Kaylea suspected the wall would be as colorful as the girls’ personalities.
Finished with decorating, Kaylea slid into a seat behind the checkout counter and took a moment to appreciate Sweet Harmony’s tantalizing aromas. In addition to the ever present chocolate, the scents transitioned with the seasons, from strawberries and tart apples in the spring, to coconut, lime and blue raspberries in the summer. Autumn brought butterscotch and pumpkin pie spice; and now, her winter candy permeated the store with irresistible peppermint, hot cocoa, and apple cider scents.
She had spent the day replacing her fall treats with a combination of classic holiday candies and handmade creations from all over the world. Including Switzerland’s snowflake shaped waffle cone ornament coated with creamy white chocolate. She’d sampled plenty, but a few made it onto the store’s Christmas tree. Maybe she should’ve named her shop Sweet Temptations—she needed to be careful not to devour her entire supply before she sold it.
Kaylea had ordered over fifty kinds of specialized Christmas delicacies. Well, she didn’t consider the neon-colored, sour gummy reindeer poop a delicacy. But the kids liked it. It was her number one bestseller for customers under the age of five. No telling how many Sam and her friends would eat this evening. Although they were all either eighteen or nineteen years old, Kaylea expected her supply to dwindle tonight. The gummy nuggets were that irresistible.
Someone knocked and Kaylea called, Come on in.
Sam swept inside with Emma, Avery, and Kat, bringing a blast of cold air, excited chatter, and loads of art supplies along with them.
Sam sprinted over and enveloped Kaylea in a hug. This is going to be so much fun, Aunt Lea Lea. Do we really get to eat all the candy we want?
Kaylea laughed, glimpsing the little girl Sam used to be before she’d matured into a beautiful young adult.
All the candy you want,
Kaylea confirmed.
The teenagers deposited coats and bags on the banquet table Kaylea had set up for them and then unloaded art supplies.
Do you have everything you need?
Kaylea glanced at the array of tools, measuring tapes, acrylic paints, and brushes.
We’ve got it covered.
Avery plucked a paintbrush from her bag. Thanks for this chance to help you win the contest, Miss Kaylea.
Yeah, thanks,
Kat agreed as she lined up permanent markers and pencils. This is also an opportunity for redemption.
How so?
Kaylea’s interest piqued.
Last year at Silver Lake High, our teacher gave us an assignment to paint a mural on the gym’s weight room wall. We wanted it to be our legacy.
The mutated painting we ended up with was not what we had in mind.
Sam shook her head. I’m still mad about that.
It wasn’t our fault Ms. Jingleberry let D.J. hijack our art project and ruin it with his over-inflated ego.
Kat pulled her long, dark blonde hair into a ponytail. That’s a pleasant way to put it.
Avery nodded. Yeah, all he did was destroy our design and leave us with the cleanup. Then he had the nerve to criticize the finished product.
As if we give two jelly beans what D.J. thinks.
Emma danced around the room, scoping out the sweets as she moved to some music that existed only in her head. She made her way to a corner bin, sliding to a stop just before slamming into it. Chocolate covered peanut butter and jelly Christmas trees. Best candy ever.
She ripped into one, took a bite, and continued dancing.
Kaylea grinned at Emma’s free-spirited nature. The girl knew how to have fun.
Avery helped herself to a jawbreaker and shoved it into her cheek. One more on the other side and she’d look like a chipmunk. What do you want us to paint on the wall, Miss Kaylea?
It’s up to you. You have my blessing to paint anything, as long as it is authentic, creative, and uplifting.
No problem.
Emma rejoined the group with a flourish, waving her signature jazz hands. I’m so pumped.
And the candy is free? For real?
Kat asked.
For real,
Kaylea confirmed. And since you will probably be here late, I’ve stocked the fridge with a fruit tray, pizza, and chicken nuggets. I also made a fresh batch of homemade brownies, with extra chocolate chips on top.
Sounds great. Thanks, Miss Kaylea.
Avery glanced toward the storeroom and kitchen area. Can I have one now?
You’re welcome, and yes, help yourself.
Kaylea winked at her. Is there anything I can get for you before I head home?
We’re good.
Sam patted her jeans pockets. I still have a key. I’ll lock up when we leave. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. There’s a pickup truck outside with a creepy, hairy dude just sitting in it. I think he watched us walk in.
Sam took a breath. But I’m not sure. We were about fifty feet away from him. Kat saw him, too. We thought it was weird that he parked out there when all the stores in the area are closed.
Kat nodded. "We couldn’t see much of him because it’s dark, and it didn’t seem