CHRISTMAS COMES ONCE A YEARAfter a string of painful relationships, Bobbi Chase is finally comfortable---in fact, she"s thriving---without romance. She has plenty of male friends, but no time for the heart palpitations that come with new love or the flutters that accompany the ring of the telephone. Even the attentions of successful attorney Richard State can"t change her mind. This Christmas, Bobbi is celebrating her success, her work, and all the good things about her very single life.BUT THIS LOVE IS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIMEAfter their first date, Richard knew Bobbi enjoyed his company. Yet since then she has refused to answer his calls or to see him again. Handsome, wealthy, with a sense of humor and a true heart, he"s not about to give up on the woman with whom he wants to spend his life. And as Christmas approaches, Richard relies on the magic of the season to help him win her heart forever...