Hard Luck, Alaska: location 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150 (mostly men) — but growing! Because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush–plane charter service called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign to bring women to Hard Luck!

Mitch Harris — a good friend of the O'Hallorans, he represents law and order in Hard Luck. He's also the widowed father of seven-year-old Chrissie — but he never talks about his marriage to Chrissie's mother.

Bethany Ross — Chrissie's teacher, who's new to Alaska. She's attracted to Mitch — really attracted — but she's come here for an important reason of her own.

As Christmas comes to Hard Luck, Mitch's daughter redoubles her efforts to find a new wife for her dad — and a new mother for her. And she's got Bethany in mind for both roles!