Shy Santa By M.r. Becker -

Including books like Found , Followed , and Vanished .

Featuring Finding Willow and Protecting Alaina . Reader Reception

Shy Santa by M.R. Becker is a heartwarming holiday romance that serves as the fifth installment in the popular Welcome to Kissing Springs multi-author series . Released in early 2023, this novella blends emotional depth with a festive small-town atmosphere, centering on themes of fatherhood and second chances. Plot Overview Shy Santa by M.R. Becker

M.R. Becker is known for writing contemporary romance with a focus on protective heroes and emotional stakes. Beyond the Kissing Springs series, Becker has authored several other romantic suspense and contemporary titles, including:

A central pillar of the narrative is the evolving bond between Bear, his daughter, and Addy, emphasizing that family is often built rather than just born. Including books like Found , Followed , and Vanished

As a former Marine, the protagonist Bear brings a "grumpy-but-soft" dynamic to the romance, especially when interacting with his daughter. About the Author

While Bear takes a job as security for a local male revue—a sharp contrast to the town's wholesome "Kissing Springs" reputation—he meets . Addy, who has been feeling stuck in a monotonous routine, finds herself drawn to the protective Marine and his young daughter. As the holiday magic of the town takes hold, Addy and Bear must navigate their pasts and a sudden unexpected danger to see if they can build a future together. Key Highlights and Themes Becker is a heartwarming holiday romance that serves

The story follows , a former Marine who is blindsided by the sudden discovery that he has an eight-year-old daughter. Determined to do right by her, he moves to the quaint town of Kissing Springs just before Christmas to start a new life.