Will this holiday grouch Open his heart this Christmas? Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother’s wedding. That is, until a Santa hat–wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they’re organizing a Christmas party together, and Rio’s heart begins to soften toward Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden’s love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday?  From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the Past Book 2: Keeping His Promise Book 3: His Christmas Journey Home