What is the mysterious human "spirit" of Christmas? Workaholic dragon shifter Peridot must answer this question. As a new exile to Earth, his future depends on how perfectly he executes his alien boss's assignment. Distractions are strictly forbidden. So it's too bad Peridot's human holiday consultant is all distraction: sweetly generous, irresistibly curvy, and cinnamon-scented to unleash all his cravings... Klutzy pet groomer Karmel is the queen of falling - on her face, usually, in front of the guy she most wants to impress. But when Peridot turns into her rescuer, she discovers the starched business suit conceals a hunky, protective, red-hot male more than capable of making her sugar plums dance the cha-cha. Can Karmel teach Peridot the true meaning of Christmas? Or are they both about to get burned? Fire meets ice in this delicious PREQUEL NOVELLA about a side character in the Onyx Dragon series. Contains holiday spirits, cookie disasters, and dragon shifter love. Heat up the kitchen and unwrap this fun novella today!