Its five days before Christmas and things are not looking merry for Fugitive Apprehension Agent Stephanie Plum. She hasnt got a tree. She hasnt bought any presents. The malls are jam-packed with staggering shoppers. Theres not a twinkle light anywhere to be seen in her apartment-and theres a strange man in her kitchen. Sure this has happened to Stephanie Plum before. But this guy is different. Hes mysterious sexy-and has his own agenda. His name is Diesel and hes on a mission. The question is what does he want with her? Can he help her find a little old toy maker who has skipped out on his bail right before Christmas? Can he survive the Plum family holiday dinner? Can he get Stephanie a tree that doesnt look like it was grown next to a nuclear power plant? These questions and more are keeping Stephanie awake at night. Not to mention the fact that she needs to find a bunch of nasty elves her sister Valerie has a Christmas surprise for the Plums her niece Mary Alice doesnt believe in Santa anymore and Grandma Mazur has a new stud muffin. So bring out the plastic reindeer strap on your jingle bells and get ready to celebrate the holidays-Jersey style.