The woman lying unconscious on the Irish shore near Ballykirk can't possibly be a mermaid...can she? Still, architect Kellan Quinn wastes no time saving her life. And soon she's recovering in his home—setting his fantasies ablaze in his bed!

But heiress Gelsey Woods is no mermaid. Instead, she's hiding from the mess she's made of her life so far. And something about Kellan—and Ballykirk—feels like home, especially during the holidays.

Unfortunately, Gelsey's past is catching up with her quickly. And her only Christmas wish is that Kellan will still love his gift from the sea once he learns the truth....