A Ruff Royal Christmas

Schaler (Finding Christmas) highlights the magic of the holiday season in this fluffy contemporary royal romance. Princess Ava of Skydovia is determined to carry on her late father’s tradition of throwing a dazzling Christmas Eve party, an event at which she plans to announce her engagement to Duke Henry of Emberland. Ava and Henry’s marriage was negotiated when they were children and though Ava feels nothing for him, now that her father’s dead, she feels she must do her duty to the throne. But her mother, Queen Kathleen, has different plans: she wants to use the party to announce the arrival of the new royal dog, Stormy. In the lead up to the party, however, Stormy wrecks the Christmas decorations and escapes the castle, forcing Ava to join forces with veterinarian and dog trainer Justin to search for the wayward pup. Romance inevitably blossoms as they scour the local Christmas village—all while avoiding the paparazzi. It’s a familiar festive story that would feel right at home among Netflix or Hallmark’s holiday offerings, and the addition of a chaotic canine enhances the fun. Schaler’s fans will not be disappointed. Agent: Christina Hogrebe, Jane Rotrosen Agency. (Oct.)