Merry Bethas and her little daughter Bethayas lives are turned upside down when they are involved in a near-fatal car accident. But along comes Baron to save them, and the day. Yet, he needs saving! He lives in a dark world, lonely and lost, since losing his wife and son in a fatal car accident. Merry Beth decides to help Baron, in thanks to his saving her and Bethany. She bestows upon him lessons of a smile, laughter, friendship, hope, compassion, trust, wishes and wants, a shining star, and letting go of a painful loss. Eventually love grows between them. Along the way, danger comes calling to threaten lives with Bethanyas kidnapping, as evil men from Baronas past come knocking on Merry Bethas door. But love outshines darkness and pain in this heartfelt story, where the Christmas season brings warmth and caring to two very different people, both searching for the greatest gift of allalove.