Take-charge undercover operative Zachary Steele hates playing the role of accommodating secretary to boss lady Chloe Betancourt. But the engaging Southern belle is the prime suspect in his current investigation--and the prime source of his sleepless nights. Because to get close to his subject, Zach has agreed to act as her holiday escort. But when she learns that he's doing double duty as a secret agent Santa, will she give him the big kiss-off or seal their future with a kiss under the mistletoe?