State v. Claus: A Tale of Lawyers Reindeer Love and Magic

As a partner in a small Connecticut law firm Meg Riley assesses her clients cases based on logic reason and hard evidence. But Megs rational approach is tested when she is appointed to represent an attractive man who was arrested on Christmas Eve for criminal trespass. His explanation for being in a strangers house in the middle of the night? He was delivering presents to a little boy-because he Ralph Claus is the son of Santa Claus. Or so he claims. From the courtroom to Santas workshop and back again Megs efforts to win Ralphs case are complicated by a variety of people with competing agendas. The little boys mother is determined to see Ralph convicted a quest supported by a state senator who is running for governor. Ralphs mother is more concerned about protecting the secrets of Santa than the niceties of the legal system. Megs law partners are becoming concerned about her ability to balance Ralphs case with her obligations to bigger clients-and they dont even know about Megs romantic feelings for Ralph. After trial an unexpected bombshell jeopardizes Megs career. Faced with the potential loss of both Ralph and her profession Meg must decide once and for all what she truly believes-and what she is willing to sacrifice for that belief.P. Jo Anne Burgh has woven a luminous tale of love and friendship laced with drama humor joy romance-and more than a touch of magic.