Tilly Bennett knows exactly what she wants this Christmas: a little rest, some relaxation, and a much-needed refuge from questions about why one of the Belly Dance Divas' most popular performers is spending the holidays alone. It's the perfect answer to her annual problem until a midnight crisis lands her in the arms of a sexy bartender named Marco. He's smart, he's kind ... but he also has a secret that could tear them apart. Will their passion flame out in holiday heartache? Or will he be the one to finally break her Christmas curse?