THE KID WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS

Was Santa a Suspect?

Christmas was Shannon O'Shaugnessy's absolute favorite holiday. The toy-department manager especially enjoyed the festivities this yearuntil the eight-year-old heir to Lyon's Department Store was abducted for a most peculiar ransom.

Shannon trusted no one. Especially not the new store Santa. Despite his snowy false beard, padded costume and his willingness to help her find the missing child, Rick Hastings radiated raw sensuality. But his evasive actions hinted he had something to hide.

Was it more than the gorgeous face and body beneath his Santa suit?