When Jules Evergreen lands in trouble at the North Pole and gets shipped off to Snow Hope Island for ninety days, he never expects to take up the cause of the forgotten toys waiting for new homes. Falling for his new boss is not on the agenda either, but his heart has other ideas.<br><br>Felix Winterson has grown up on Snow Hope Island and now runs the place. He isn’t thrilled when party boy Jules arrives, and Felix tries hard to ignore the man’s charms. He has other problems, anyway. For years he’s tried to get Santa to look at the growing inventory of damaged toys in the warehouse, to no avail.<br><br>When Jules comes up with a plan to save the toys, the men find themselves working closely together. As Christmas Eve looms, there’s a lot at stake. Can they save Snow Hope, convince Santa to rescue the toys, and fall in love all at the same time?

Operation Toy Rescue

“Seriously, it’s freezing and you’re wet. Come inside, Felix.” Jules moved aside so his boss could enter.


Finally, the warmth and scent of pizza probably luring him, Felix hesitantly stepped inside, standing on the small rug and wiping the snow from his boots.


Jules clasped his wrist and pulled him forward so he could close the door. Felix looked surprised at that and stared at Jules’s hand on his wrist.


“Make yourself at home,” Jules offered, dropping his hand. “You can leave your boots by the door and toss your coat and things on a chair near mine.” He got another plate and set a couple of pieces of pizza on it before carrying it to the living area. “I’m eating out here.”


Felix padded after him, his socks sliding on the floor.


Chapter 6