title: The Sweetest Gift
author: Brown, Kristen
description: Christmas is almost upon Peabody and Samantha Sweet has a lot more on her plate than the usual turkey and trimmings. The Dandy Dognapper is dashing through the snow snatching pets from all over Peabody, and beloved four-legged family member Tater Tot is the latest victim. When the ransom drop is foiled, Tater Tot's fate hangs in the balance and Samantha's children are heartbroken at the thought of never seeing their beloved little Dachshund again. Sam realizes the only way to save Christmas for her kids is to track down the culprit and rescue Tater herself. But finding a dastardly dognapper and ending his Scrooge-like behavior is not easy with Samantha's current guests trying to steal her Christmas cheer, too. Local socialite Winnie Sinclair-Phillips has taken up residence at the B&B and Seth Cooper's ex-wife arrives for a less than merry and bright visit. When a down-on-his-luck elf moves in and insists on helping Samantha with Operation Save Christmas, it becomes obvious that the holidays at The Sweet Pea are going to be filled with felons, festivities and fur!