{"product_id":"banning-santa-paperback","title":"Banning Santa - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing can ruin the magic of Christmas. Enter the U.S. House of Representatives. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for fans of Hallmark holiday romances, House of Cards, The West Wing, and Love Actually, award-winning political fiction author Mikael Carlson delivers an unforgettable story where romance, high-stakes politics, and the magic of Christmas collide in the most unexpected way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt starts with a viral moment-an unruly mall Santa, a public outcry, and a politician desperate for attention. Her solution? Ban Santa Claus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if Christmas itself became a political battleground?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a headline-grabbing stunt quickly spirals into a national firestorm, threatening to strip away one of the most beloved symbols of Christmas. As outrage builds and the country divides, the joy of the season hangs in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind closed doors in Washington, a quiet, desperate effort begins. To stop the bill, they need more than votes-they need belief. They need the perfect Santa. Legislative aides Wyatt Huffman and Stowe Bessette are given the impossible assignment: find a Santa who can stand before Congress and remind a cynical nation what Christmas truly means. There's just one problem... They can't stand each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced into a high-pressure partnership, Wyatt and Stowe clash at every turn as political tensions rise, and the clock ticks down. But as their journey takes them far beyond the halls of power, something unexpected begins to grow between them. As the stakes rise, so do the risks. Careers hang in the balance. Reputations are on the line. And the closer they get to saving Christmas, the more they realize how much they stand to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanning Santa is more than a holiday story-it's an emotional, uplifting reminder of what happens when we forget what truly matters... and what it takes to believe again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's about hope in a divided world. It's about love when you least expect it. It's about fighting for joy when it feels like the world has lost its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause Christmas isn't just a season. It's a choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you've ever felt the magic of Christmas slipping away... this story will remind you why it's worth fighting for. Grab your copy now-and fall in love with Christmas all over again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68345537888479,"sku":"9781944972332","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/UtSfSst1cO9781944972332.webp?v=1793353871","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/banning-santa-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}