With the horrors of Halloween behind them, Kiko and Dom turn their puzzle solving skills to surviving the holiday season. Dom hasn't had a proper Christmas in years, and Kiko's sister visiting makes him feel almost like family -- until his brother, Devin, decides to show up and throw his disapproval into the mix.<br><br>Just when it seems like they have enough to deal with at home, local artist Cat asks them to solve her vandalism problem. Still shaken from their last mystery, Kiko and Dom only agree to help her due to the lack of murder.<br><br>But when the property damage escalates and Kiko begins receiving threatening letters, this harmless little problem turns deadlier than anyone thought. And if they can't get to the bottom of the family drama fast enough, Kiko might never be home for the holidays again.

Egg the Halls

“What do you think?” asked Kiko, hovering over his shoulder. Dom turned and kissed him.


“I think I like books more than I thought I did.”


“Maybe someday we’ll film ourselves, too,” said Kiko as Dom extracted himself to set the book down on his nightstand. He was pleased Dom liked it.


“Let’s not get carried away yet,” said Dom, moving to close the bedroom door even though there was no one in the house besides them. “We haven’t even been together a year.”


“I don’t care,” said Kiko. He trusted Dom more than he had ever trusted anyone. The scar on Dom’s arm reminded Kiko of it every time he looked at him, reminder that Dom had been willing to risk his life for Kiko. Reminder of the day they admitted they loved each other.


Kiko crossed to Dom and ran a finger along the scar, not moving as Dom leaned in to kiss his neck. They’d been through a lot together in less than a year. Kiko could trust him.


Chapter 71