Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of year. But for single mom, Annika Marshall- who's been betrayed by every man she's ever loved- Christmas doesn't mean what it once did. All she wants is to make it through the season without having a complete meltdown. Which includes staying far away from her Alma Mater's newest celebrity head football coach- who also happens to be her first love- Jesse Winchester. Jesse screwed up when he fell for the money and glitz of a big football contract and left Annika behind. Now, having blown out his knee he's back in snow packed Colorado and the last person he expected to find still there is the one woman he's never gotten over. Determined to win Annika back Jesse uses every play in his game book, and even a little help from some kids, to get her to see she's not only worthy of being loved, but that Christmas wishes really do still come true.