Starr Lederman. She was named after the Christmas star. She's a woman who knows her own mind and heart, a woman who values family and family traditions. So she's determined to giver her almost–adopted daughter, SeLi, the most wonderful Christmas possible.

SeLi, who's nine years old and wise beyond her years, knows what she wants for Christmas. A dad. Which means a husband for Starr–whether Starr wants one or not! In fact, SeLi's already got a man picked out. Now she's going to wish extra–hard on the Christmas star, and the name she'll whisper is Clay McLeod.

Clay McLeod. He's a rancher with a soft spot for children and animals. He believes in family. But he's not interested in marriage–especially to a woman as headstrong as Starr. A woman he believes is having an affair with his brother. His married brother.

At Christmastime, though, things have a way of working out.