It's very awkward when it turns out the next day that you have to work with your date from a blind date.

Gloria: Going on a date was a risk I took so I wouldn't be alone at Christmas . He was handsome, charming, and a little preoccupied, but in his defense, I had spinach stuck in my teeth. (The artichoke dip appetizer was too good to pass up. Let's pretend I wasn't humiliated when I discovered this later.)

Bruno. I saw a movie where a guy fake dated a woman so he wouldn't appearing alone at a family event. I thought it was worth a try. She was beautiful and sweet, but a little absent-minded. In her defense, she was starting a new job the next day, so the nervousness was justified.

Gloria: It turned out that the guy from yesterday's date was my new boss. Let's just say we got off to a bad start. Walking awkwardly in high heels, I broke his toe on his left foot. Sort of. So I make a decision and change into my Christmas elf slippers. The disaster didn't happen because I fainted when I saw him in that tailored suit. That's not the point.

Bruno. I need to find a way to force myself to stay in this small town, and besides, working together every day turns out to be impossible. With the Christmas party approaching, how will I balance my family's pizzeria while keeping an eye (and hand) on Santa's head elf? Help! Save me from myself.

This is the second book in the Costa Brothers Christmas Romance series, which tells the story of six lonely, stubborn and devoted brothers who find their happy destiny. These are stand-alone stories, but are best enjoyed together.