Holiday Hideout, a Christmas Love Inspired Suspense, is about 80% suspense and 20% romance. Which is fine. I'm just giving my opinion on the flavor. The gist of the suspense is that Abby Sullivan is running from her brother-in-law who is angry and grieving over the loss of his wife, Abby's sister during childbirth. Being a doctor, Abby likewise blames herself for not being able to save her sister's life, but that doesn't mean she wants to be killed, or even professionally destroyed.
Circumstances find her in Rose Mountain, North Carolina, on the MacIvers' ranch recuperating, then hiding, and finally healing during the Christmas season.
Cal MacIvers doesn't want to fail another damsel in distress as he did his cousin when she was dealing with spousal abuse. So he is prepared to guard Abby regardless of the dangers to himself and family.
The story moves quickly from one attempt on Abby's life to the next, mixing the sister plot with the something is wrong at the office plot until everything comes together at the end.
The lack of romance was emphasized by the fact that Abby didn't trust Cal with her secrets for the majority of the book so it kept any real connection between them from developing.
That said, Holiday Hideout was a quick, easy read. Enjoyable. Beautiful cover and great for a holiday treat.
