Wealth and beauty have Angelica Ward dodging paparazzi at every turn. When a photographer's drone knocks her unconscious, she falls into Emerald Lake. Tanner Zarello, the maid's son she's had a crush on for years, dives in and saves her. After giving CPR, with Angie cradled in his arms, Tanner's feelings for her shift from the friend zone to thoughts of capturing her heart. He will have to prove himself worthy of the heiress to have a ghost of a chance. When Angie takes on the job of orchestrating events and décor for the Christmas season at the Ward Estate, Tanner volunteers to assist, which thrills her. She has plans this Christmas and is relying on the kissing ball to see her dreams come true. Working with Tanner, she feels protected as she deals with the persistent photographer's antics. When the paparazzi infiltrate Angie's space, showing stalker tendencies, Tanner apprehends and restrains him until the police arrive. He is arrested and charged. The danger escalates at the season's last event, and Angie's life is threatened. Will Tanner get there in time, this time? Questions about their social standings, his job assignment, and her feelings for him won't matter-if the paparazzi-turned-stalker succeeds ...