This new Christmas romantic comedy from Emmy Award-winner Karen Schaler, writer of the Netflix hit A Christmas Prince, is a hilarious and heartwarming holiday rom-com sparkling with royalty, romance, and a mischievous pup who changes everything.

“Schaler highlights the magic of the holidays in this fluffy contemporary royal romance. A 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.” — Publishers Weekly 

Princess Ava's perfectly planned Christmas Eve charity event erupts into chaos when she loses Stormy, the Queen's mischievous new border collie. With Christmas approaching fast, Ava has no choice but to team up with Justin, a laid-back American dog trainer who's used to wrangling strays, not royal runaways!

Sparks fly as Justin's rule-breaking free spirit clashes with Ava's determination to follow royal protocol. But when their search for Stormy takes them through glittering Christmas markets, festive holiday activities, and snowy winter wonderlands, an undeniable chemistry builds between them.

The more time they spend together, the harder it is to fight their growing attraction, a problem for Ava, who's already set to marry the perfect duke. Now, she must decide, stay on the safe, traditional path she has always known...or risk it all and follow her heart?

This feel-good royal holiday romance is a Christmas romantic comedy that's packed with humor, heart, and holiday magic, and a twist you won't see coming. Because the best love stories can't be planned, and they never follow the rules.

Perfect for fans of Karen's Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince, her bestselling novels A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale, and Royal Extra After.

Bonus Content: Includes exclusive Christmas recipes and holiday activities from A Ruff Royal Christmas.

5-STAR REVIEWS: Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler's Christmas Romance Books and new Christmas Romance A Ruff Royal Christmas.

"Schaler's romantic comedies are funny, uplifting, and heartwarming." -Forbes

“Schaler highlights the magic of the holidays in this fluffy contemporary royal romance. A 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.” — Publishers Weekly

"How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling."-Entertainment Weekly

"Karen is one of the most masterful seasonal storytellers writing today with a gift for distilling warmth and magic into profoundly uplifting storylines."-Rose Hilliard, Executive Editor, Audible Originals

"Karen Schaler brings the cozy to Christmas in her heartwarming tales of love and joy." -Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

"Karen Schaler writes stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!"-Jenny Hale, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

"For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally."-Money