President Peter Matthews was introduced in The Night is Mine as the childhood best friend of Captain Emily Beale and a man whose very life was in danger due to the actions of some of those closest to him. As a widower and sitting president of the United States, dating is not Peter's top priority but meeting Kim-Ly Geneviève "Genny" Beauchamp changes everything.

Genny, UNESCO World Heritage Chief of Unit for Southeast Asia, caught his attention when she hijacked a meeting of the United Nations in an attempt to convince him to lend support for the protection of World Heritage sites in South East Asia. Intrigued by this beautiful and passionate woman, Peter has invited her to be his guest at the White House tree lighting ceremony. As they get to know each other while the world watches, and their affection and attraction deepen, tensions erupt across the globe that threaten all they hold dear.

PETER'S CHRISTMAS continues M. L. Buchman's tradition of offering readers Nightstalker novellas that tell the stories of the powerful civilians that surround the men and woman of SOARS. Peter has made an appearance in a number of books in the Nightstalker series so it was a treat to see him fall in love with a woman of integrity who would love him in return and honor to role of first lady. Peter and Genny's relationship is characterized by an intriguing mix of caution, intelligence, humor, and passion. Their personal histories, families, and friends add depth to the story and help make it clear that Peter and Genny belong together. The combination of the emotional tension created by dating the President and the dangers introduced as the result of a potential world crisis kept me reading late into the night.

Though this is a Christmas story, PETER'S CHRISTMAS will please Nightstalker fans any day of the year.