Every Christmas isn't merry.
Karim Evans, finds his carefully constructed life unraveling behind a brutal cartel execution. Never one for holidays he lands in a town that is the total opposite.
Forced to go into hiding, he seeks refuge in the small Georgia town of Rome, where he crosses paths with Charlise Walkera, a hardworking single mother struggling to make ends meet. Charlise, dreading another lonely Christmas, sees an opportunity and proposes it to Karim.Karim, needing to maintain a low profile, reluctantly agrees to the arrangement. As they integrate into each other's lives, an unexpected connection begins to form. Charlise is drawn to Karim's quiet intensity and the glimpses of vulnerability that slip through his disciplined exterior. Despite his aloof demeanor, Karim finds himself captivated by the warmth of Charlise's hospitality and her fierce devotion to her young daughter, Malia.
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Format
Kindle, 249 pages
Published
November 30, 2025 by R. Coxton Presents
Every Christmas isn't merry.
Karim Evans, finds his carefully constructed life unraveling behind a brutal cartel execution. Never one for holidays he lands in a town that is the total opposite.
Forced to go into hiding, he seeks refuge in the small Georgia town of Rome, where he crosses paths with Charlise Walkera, a hardworking single mother struggling to make ends meet. Charlise, dreading another lonely Christmas, sees an opportunity and proposes it to Karim.Karim, needing to maintain a low profile, reluctantly agrees to the arrangement. As they integrate into each other's lives, an unexpected connection begins to form. Charlise is drawn to Karim's quiet intensity and the glimpses of vulnerability that slip through his disciplined exterior. Despite his aloof demeanor, Karim finds himself captivated by the warmth of Charlise's hospitality and her fierce devotion to her young daughter, Malia.