It's the summer of 1944. With both America and their parents at war, Damon and Elena try to steal a few moments to be together. When the circus arrives for a performance in Hartford, what promises to be an exciting day soon becomes one of terror and mayhem and what will it hold for Damon and Elena?

This is the story of Damon and Elena, a toymaker and a little girl. Having custody of his orphaned niece, Elijah tries to think of something to make her happy. Lonely himself, it may take a Christmas miracle for all of them to find happiness during this most wonderful time of the year.

Old adversaries reunite when a long missing person's body turns up on her property. Raw passion ignites, haunting memories return and suspicion burns white hot... And which one will claim victory the deadly game of cat and mouse that ensues?