‘A great holiday classic!’ This prequel novella, set in December 1923 New York City, introduces us to Officer Jax Diamond, a character who doesn’t always adhere to the rules. Once again, he finds himself at odds with his precinct captain. It’s at this crossroads that a determined little puppy enters his life, signaling an unusual crime and dragging Jax into an unexpected adventure.<\/p>\n
Ordered to stand down or face termination, Jax grapples with his conscience, berating himself for not following his instincts that could have saved a boy’s life. Broke and alone on the tough city streets, even the companionship of the persistent puppy trailing him can’t dissolve his sorrows.<\/p>\n
However, crime doesn\u2019t halt for the holidays in bustling New York City. A series of deadly Christmas-related capers spiral out of control, pushing Jax into action once again. Undeterred by his troubles, he and his newfound pint-sized partner take on the mission to save the Christmas holidays.<\/p>\n
Dive into this enthralling holiday tale to discover if Jax and his tiny companion can restore peace just in time for Christmas. This story captures the essence of New York City during the Roaring Twenties, blending suspense, loyalty, and a dash of Christmas spirit. It\u2019s the ultimate holiday classic to add to your reading list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cA Great Holiday Classic!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n It would take a pint-sized miracle to save this Christmas holiday. A prequel novella.<\/span><\/p>\n December, New York City, 1923<\/span> On the city streets, broke and alone, Jax beats himself up for not following his own instincts and saving a boy\u2019s life. Even the little tramp who keeps trailing him everywhere can\u2019t lift his spirits. 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\nOfficer Jax Diamond doesn\u2019t always play by the rules, and he\u2019s in the hot seat again with the captain of his precinct. So, when a brazen little puppy alerts him of a crime, Jax is ordered to stand down or get canned.<\/p>\n