“Shortbread Shakedown” by Sofia Aves is a sweet short story perfect for the Christmas season! This story fully captures the spirit of Christmas and is made even better with the romance between Cage and Violet! This book had me in the Christmas mood and hoping for December to come quickly! “Shortbread Shakedown” follows Cage, a veteran who receives shortbread cookies by a mystery woman as he arrives home from deployment. Cage is quickly enthralled by this mystery woman and can’t seem to get her off his mind. He tries everything in his power to find her, until he unexpectedly runs into her at his headquarters. Violet is everything Cage ever dreamed about and more. Cage trusts Violet’s promise of a true Christmas, but will he allow himself this chance at happiness? Find out in Sofia Aves’ “Shortbread Shakedown”!