This book was made into a Hallmark movie starring Andrew W. Walker and Meghan Ory - and of course, I've seen it. Still, I wanted to read the story as well, as I was sure there would be some differences. And there were. This story is much sweeter, and there are less characters and twists. The TV version of Dash is let off the hook a bit to easily for my tastes, and they also added some things to Ashley to make the movie more interesting, I suppose. There was more action there, but the story is sweeter in the novel. Still, it somewhat fell flat, as the movie added more banter between the two, somehow fleshed out their characters more (as much as possible in a Hallmark movie) and there was more of a festive feeling in it, as well. 

Dash Southerland is an ex military who is rushing to Seattle to get to an important job interview. Ashley Davison is a grad student who unexpectedly got some time off work and wants to surprise her widowed mother for Christmas. All these plans sound good, but they fall through when there are no free seats available so close to Christmas.

Both are frustrated and head to a car rental place but, as luck would have it, there are two of them and only one car left.  Reaching an agreement - after Ashley has a phone conversation with Dash's mom to make sure he's not a serial killer - they embark on what they think will be bring, routine journey. But, luck is not on their side.

FBI agent Wilkies has been after Ashley Davison, a terrorist who always escapes justice, for two years. Apprehending her would be the crowning glory of his career. This makes him more determined than ever to catch the criminal mastermind. He is lead to a series of twists and turns and believes Ashley to be holding Dash hostage and that she is planning ton planting a bomb on Seattle's Space Needle on New Year's Eve.

On the other side, Ash and Dash are getting closer, despite their initial disagreements. They travel though some amazing places, meet unusual people, start warming up to each other and lowering shields. Still, there is something that holds Dash back from giving in, and still Ashley cannot help being attracted to his gentlemanly and chivalrous nature. And well, he is not immune to her sweet and charming disposition, either.

But what will come of it all? Will they actually dive into the relationship? Is Ashley really a criminal who is conning Dash into helping her out? Will the FBI catch her? Read and find out...