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Holly Jolly
by Shawn LaneRecently divorced from his Hollywood screenwriter husband, Nick Holly returns at Christmas to the home of his childhood in Vermont to start a new life in his familiar hometown. Almost immediately he runs into his best friend and crush from high school, Jolly Whitaker, who is also recently divorced and as sexy as he ever was.With Nick’s mom encouraging him to see if there is anything still between him and Jolly, Nick embarks on a holiday of discovery and the knowledge that coming home to Vermont is more welcome than he believed. Perhaps this Christmas it really will be a Holly Jolly Christmas.
Holly Jolly Cowboy (The Wyoming Cowboys Series #7)
by Jessica ClareFrom New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare comes a Christmas romance about a cowboy grinch and the woman who stole his heart. Local waitress Holly Dawson needs a better paying job to cover her sister's college tuition. Given that it's Christmas and she's broke as a joke, she's feeling pretty bah-humbug. New jobs are hard to come by in a town as small as Painted Barrel, especially as the town dropout. When Holly's offered a job at the Flat C Ranch to clean and cook for the cowboys that work there, it seems like a dream come true...except for one thing. Her nemesis, the incredibly handsome (and annoyingly arrogant) Adam Calhoun works there. It doesn't matter that he loves dogs more than people, or that he's a war veteran. No Christmas spirit can save that particular grinch. When the rest of the ranch hands go out of town for the holidays, Holly and Adam will be forced to work closely together. No sweat. Holly can deal with Adam. And if she doesn't kill him first, she just might fall in love.
Holly Jolly July
by Lindsay Maple"We want to wrap this book up with a bow and leave it under everyone's tree this year. Lindsay Maple delivers a confection of holiday charm, small town quirk, tenderly sketched characters, and scorching heat." —Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, USA TODAY bestselling authors of A Merry Little Meet CuteIt's the hottest Christmas on record...Like naughty and nice, Mariah and Ellie are complete opposites. Small-time actress Ellie is thrilled to be back on set of a cozy holiday film, while makeup artist Mariah only views the low-budget project as a stepping stone on her way to more serious movies. The pair definitely don't hit it off when they're introduced, but if they want to survive the summer heat—and Mariah's stifling Canadian hometown—they've got to keep it professional. Luckily, holiday cheer is Ellie's specialty, and she's determined to win stubborn Mariah over.Mariah finds one bright spot in her forced second Christmas: hot hookups with an edgy local bartender. The romance even has her opening up to Ellie—who admits to crushing on her wholesome cottage-rental host. But when Ellie and Mariah realize the guys are cheating on them, they band together to get revenge. It's fun planning their own Home Alone–inspired pranks…until Ellie and Mariah realize they're actually falling for each other.But the film shoot is too short to get serious, so they&’ll have to decide: Was their romance simply a holiday fling or a real Christmas-in-July miracle?&“Full of hilarious hijinks and tenderness in equal measure, this holiday romance had me flipping the pages late into the cozy night. Come for the revenge, stay for the true love." —Ashley Herring Blake, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Delilah Green Doesn't CareWhat you can expect in HOLLY JOLLY JULY: Grumpy x Sunshine Forced Proximity Bisexual / Sapphic Romance Friends to Lovers Workplace Romance Open Door Spice Revenge Pranks Festive Feels
Holly Jolly Summer
by Tiffany StewartFour huge disasters, Three months of tourists, Two gorgeous boys, And a partridge in a palm treeIn this lighthearted beach read about family, friendship, and fa-la-la, it's up to lovestruck teen Darby to save the spirit of a Southern town called Christmas.Christmas, Kentucky, is a summer tourist destination known for its holiday-themed shops, ornament-sprouting potted palms, giant Snow Globe display, and cheerful residents—including the mayor's daughter, fifteen-year-old Darby Peacher. But as Darby stumbles her way into a job at the town's run-down amusement park, Holly Jolly Land, her summer quickly goes from merry to miserable: the boy of Christmas present is absent, a boy of Christmas past is her supervisor, and the town seems to be losing its cheer as it strives to become more commercial. As she tries to sort out her love life, Darby grows positively Scroogey until she gets wrapped up in reinventing Holly Jolly Land—and the town—as the wonderlands they once were. Tiffany Stewart's debut novel Holly Jolly Summer is brimming with humor, heart, and a sprinkling of summer romance.
Holly Lane
by Toni BlakeThe weather outside is frightful, but kisses by the fire are so delightful . . . Sue Ann Simpkins is working hard to rebuild her life and find some holiday spirit. A weekend away from Destiny in a cabin on nearby Bear Lake seems like the perfect Christmas gift to herself-until her ex's best friend, Adam Becker, shows up at the door, claiming the cabin is his! And if that's not trouble enough, how had she never noticed how gorgeous he was? Alone for the holidays and forced to play a reindeer at the local department store, Adam's been feeling rather Scrooge-ish himself. But finding the smart, sexy woman he's admired since elementary school waiting in the house he rented is helping to brighten his humbug mood. And when a sudden snowstorm strands them together in very close quarters, leading to one very hot night together, Adam soon realizes that what he really wants for Christmas is a second chance at love. Now all he has to do is convince Sue Ann . . .
Holly Lane: A Destiny Novel
by Toni Blake"Intoxicating and addictive."--New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr"Toni Blake is a star on the rise! Her books are sexy and full of heart!"--New York Times bestselling author Teresa MedeirosOne of the most exciting voices in contemporary romance fiction, Toni Blake returns to Destiny, Ohio with Holly Lane--a sizzling hot and deeply emotional holiday story of a longtime friendship that turns into something oh so much more. As warm and touching as the small-town romances of Debbie Macomber but with a deliciously sexy twist, Holly Lane is a Christmas love story that not even a confirmed Scrooge could resist--as a solitary weekend at a remote lake cabin becomes a miraculous, life-changing event for a struggling young woman when a double-booking error lands a handsome childhood friend on her doorstep...and a blizzard does the rest.
Holly and Ivy: An Uplifting Holiday Novel
by Fern MichaelsThe flames of memory always seem to glow a little brighter during the holidays. Perhaps that’s why this time of year is so difficult for airline heiress Ivy Macintosh, as she faces thoughts of yet another festive season alone. Since the plane crash that claimed the lives of her husband and two children eight years ago, she’s been submerged in grief. When eleven-year-old Holly Greenwood knocks on her door, lost and frightened after a forbidden visit to her singing teacher, Ivy’s self-imposed exile is shattered. Holly has an extraordinary voice, and wants nothing more than to perform in an upcoming Christmas musical. Holly’s father, Daniel, doesn’t allow music in their home, refusing to give a good reason why, yet Ivy is drawn to the warmth she senses beneath his gruff exterior. As Christmas nears, their shared concern for Holly begins to draw Ivy back into the world again . . . and toward a family who may need her just as much as she needs them . . .
Holly and Mistletoe
by Susan MalleryRevisit this heartwarming fan-favorite holiday story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery When firefighter Jordan Haynes rescues Holly Garrett's mischievous cat, Mistletoe, from her burning apartment, he winds up in the hospital. Holly, a shy, innocent 28-year-old, feels so bad about Jordan's injuries that she stops by his hospital bed and begins visiting him at home, as well. Soon she's not only preparing his evening meals but also giving him sponge baths, and she definitely isn't prepared for the sexy glances Jordan throws her way or the feelings that he awakens in her. Jordan knows that Holly is awkward and inexperienced, but there's something so bewitching about her, and he just can't let her be alone for Christmas. No, he can play the needy patient for as long as it takes to convince Holly to keep him company through the holidays--if not longer.
Holly and Mistletoe (Hometown Heartbreakers #5)
by Susan MalleryRevisit this heartwarming fan-favorite holiday love story between a firefighter and a shy antique store owner from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery!When firefighter Jordan Haynes rescues Holly Garrett’s mischievous cat, Mistletoe, from her burning apartment, he winds up in the hospital. Holly, a shy, innocent 28-year-old, feels so bad about Jordan’s injuries that she stops by his hospital bed and begins visiting him at home, as well. Soon she’s not only preparing his evening meals but also giving him sponge baths, and she definitely isn’t prepared for the sexy glances Jordan throws her way or the feelings that he awakens in her.Jordan knows that Holly is awkward and inexperienced, but there’s something so bewitching about her, and he just can’t let her be alone for Christmas. No, he can play the needy patient for as long as it takes to convince Holly to keep him company through the holidays—if not longer.Originally published in 2005
Holly and Nick Hate Christmas: A Novel
by Betsy St. AmantWhen a Christmas-hating woman&’s brother sets her up with a fellow Grinch and it backfires, she decides to out-Christmas her date by kicking off a festive battle of wills in this inspirational enemies-to-lovers holiday romcom.Holly Sinclair has hated Christmas for as long as she can remember. Who names their Christmas baby Holly in the first place? She was teased mercilessly growing up. Holly Berry, Holli-days, Holly Jolly . . . not to mention the fact that her birthday is often totally overlooked amidst the season.To make matters worse, instead of getting the promotion she was expecting, Holly&’s been downsized—which is just fancy holiday talk for fired. Now Holly has to go home single, unemployed, turning thirty, and only a tinsel strand of faith. Bah, humbug.Holly&’s big brother, Ryan, has dragged his best friend, known holiday-hater Nick Kinsley, home with him. But when Holly discovers that Nick&’s here to be her pity date, she decides the best revenge is to play along . . . and Christmas like she&’s never Christmas&’d before. Commence Operation: Naughty List. The fact that she&’s attracted to Nick is totally not the point. She&’ll teach him a lesson, one ho ho ho at a time.The holiday grows more complicated when Holly and Ryan find out their parents asked all the siblings to come home for Christmas this year, but refuse to say why. The rest of the Sinclair siblings descend, each with their own sleigh full of secrets. Rumors spread as everyone tries to guess the reason for their parents&’ demand—and Nick turns out to have a secret of his own. Will this be a Christmas to forget? Or will Holly and Nick discover there is so much more?
Holly and Oak (Dreamspinner Press Advent Calendar - Mended Ser.)
by J. L. O'FaolainTwice each year, during the solstice, the Holly King battles the Oak King as Nature takes its course. This year, however, Holly concedes defeat far too easily. Curious about his brother's haste, Oak nags his brother into revealing his secret: a new relationship with a human. While loving a mortal is not taboo, Oak fears his brother's love may run too deep. But despite knowing he risks his heart, Holly is determined to share warmth with his Sergio for as long as the world will allow, if not beyond.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2013 Advent Calendar package "Heartwarming".
Holly in Love: A Cooney Classic Romance
by Caroline B. CooneyA high school senior develops a major crush on a younger guy in Caroline B. Cooney&’s tender, funny story about falling in loveSeventeen-year-old Holly Carroll hates the cold weather—sometimes she thinks she&’s going to die of winter. She lives in New Hampshire, where snow&’s a staple and everyone&’s gearing up for the annual Ice Sculpture Festival. What Holly wants for Christmas this year is a boyfriend. In Bermuda. Then one day, she notices Jamie Winter. He&’s nice, cool, and really good looking. He&’s also sixteen—her younger brother&’s age.Her friends want to know how Holly can even think about dating a junior. All Holly knows is that she and Jamie have a great time together. He&’s not only fun, he&’s sensitive. And whip smart. But that doesn&’t stop her friends from trying to set her up. Suddenly, dateless Holly has prospects, like the twenty-one-year-old college man who drives a silver Corvette. And there&’s handsome, popular Pete Stein, who suddenly seems interested. But no one can compare to Jamie. Is Holly willing to risk the scorn of her classmates—and her whole school—to be with the boy she loves?
Holly in Love: A Cooney Classic Romance
by Caroline B. CooneyA high school senior develops a major crush on a younger guy in Caroline B. Cooney&’s tender, funny story about falling in loveSeventeen-year-old Holly Carroll hates the cold weather—sometimes she thinks she&’s going to die of winter. She lives in New Hampshire, where snow&’s a staple and everyone&’s gearing up for the annual Ice Sculpture Festival. What Holly wants for Christmas this year is a boyfriend. In Bermuda. Then one day, she notices Jamie Winter. He&’s nice, cool, and really good looking. He&’s also sixteen—her younger brother&’s age.Her friends want to know how Holly can even think about dating a junior. All Holly knows is that she and Jamie have a great time together. He&’s not only fun, he&’s sensitive. And whip smart. But that doesn&’t stop her friends from trying to set her up. Suddenly, dateless Holly has prospects, like the twenty-one-year-old college man who drives a silver Corvette. And there&’s handsome, popular Pete Stein, who suddenly seems interested. But no one can compare to Jamie. Is Holly willing to risk the scorn of her classmates—and her whole school—to be with the boy she loves?
Holly's Christmas Countdown: The Perfect Heart-Warming and Romantic Festive Read
by Suzie TullettCan you have the perfect Christmas with a stranger? Holly can&’t wait to spend Christmas in the Caribbean with her boyfriend Jeremy—many miles away from her holiday-obsessed family. But when she catches Jeremy cheating, she&’s destined to spend it with her parents once again. After a late night of drowning her sorrows, Holly wakes up with an aching head . . . and a handsome stranger at her door. It seems Holly agreed to let Fin stay with her. And now she has the perfect excuse for a Christmas staycation. But there&’s more to Fin than meets the eye, and as the attraction between them grows, it looks like they might go together like mistletoe and kisses . . .
Holly's Inbox
by Holly DenhamEver wanted a peak at someone else's emails? Meet Holly Denham. It's her first day as a receptionist at a City investment bank and, with no cooperate front-of-house experience, Holly is struggling to keep up. Add to this her mad friends, dysfunctional family and gossipy colleagues, and Holly's inbox is a daily source of drama, laughter, scandal and even romance. But Holly's keeping a secret from everyone - and the past is about to catch up with her...
Holly's Inbox
by Holly DenhamEver wanted a peak at someone else's emails? Meet Holly Denham. It's her first day as a receptionist at a City investment bank and, with no cooperate front-of-house experience, Holly is struggling to keep up. Add to this her mad friends, dysfunctional family and gossipy colleagues, and Holly's inbox is a daily source of drama, laughter, scandal and even romance. But Holly's keeping a secret from everyone - and the past is about to catch up with her...
Holly's Inbox: Scandal in the City
by Holly DenhamFor Holly Denham, life seems to good to be true. She loves her job as a receptionist at swanky investment bank D.K. Huerst. And she's going out with the man of her dreams. All she has to do is stay out of trouble. But things are about to go disastrously wrong. There's a scandal in the City and the gossip is all about Holly. And she discovers someone's been keeping a very big secret from her. Can she save her job and her relationship? For Holly, time is running out...
Holly's Inbox: Scandal in the City
by Holly DenhamFor Holly Denham, life seems to good to be true. She loves her job as a receptionist at swanky investment bank D.K. Huerst. And she's going out with the man of her dreams. All she has to do is stay out of trouble. But things are about to go disastrously wrong. There's a scandal in the City and the gossip is all about Holly. And she discovers someone's been keeping a very big secret from her. Can she save her job and her relationship? For Holly, time is running out...
Hollyhood: A Novel
by Valerie JoynerA streetwise Hollywood producer will do anything to stay on top in this “daring and unapologetic depiction of how it is to be Black in La-La-Land” (Rosie Perez).Tyrone Hart clawed his way up from DC’s drug-infested streets to the rich and glamorous world of Hollywood. A producer and Tinseltown heavyweight, he’s got the cash to burn . . . but what happens when the ratings drop?Ty’s best friend Maxwell maintains a public persona as an enlightened, Zen-influenced writer . . . but his private life and secret habits have him rehab-bound. Meanwhile, Ty’s girlfriend is talking marriage . . . when she’s not pursuing one of her extracurricular playdates. And it’s hard to stay faithful when there are ten gorgeous women for every step Ty takes.Determined to live his dream, Ty uses his street-sense and savvy instincts to keep control of his career, his show, his life . . . and his friends. Hollywood might be the land of dreams, but in Hollyhood the only dreams you get are the ones you make yourself.
Hollywood Baby Affair: A scandalous story of passion and romance (The Serenghetti Brothers #2)
by Anna DePaloA fake relationship leads to a real pregnancy in a novel that “hits a lot of the right notes; a fast and fun read” from the USA Today–bestselling author (Library Journal).To protect her reputation in a dog-eat-dog town, actress Chiara Feran needs a fake fling fast! Turning to the stuntman on her latest movie, Rick Serenghetti, seems like a sure thing. But in Hollywood, things—and stuntmen—are never what they seem. Rick is actually a wealthy movie producer who stunts for kicks. And boy, is he intrigued by this latest role! But he gets more than he bargained for as the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Soon, a very real baby is on the way. Could a marriage proposal be far behind?“With its sizzling sensuality and intriguing characters, I highly recommend grabbing a copy of Hollywood Baby Affair for a read you will surely enjoy.” —Romance Reviews Today
Hollywood Days with Hayes: A Novel Based on the Hit Episode Story
by Hayes GrierTwelve days and twelve nights in Hollywood with Hayes. Hayes Grier has just landed his first big Hollywood role, the lead in a big budget blockbuster film. There he meets Violet Reeves, an aspiring writer, who has also been given her first big break. If she aces her new job as Hayes's assistant on the film, which means making sure he is on time, knows his lines, and doesn't get himself killed, the director will read Violet's own screenplay. The only problem? Violet has a huge crush on Hayes. She has to keep her emotions in check, impress Hayes, and add some heart to her script. But what about Violet's heart? Does Hayes feel the same way about Violet as she does about him? Social media superstar Hayes Grier sets this story, based on the hit story on Episode (the world's largest interactive storytelling app), during the hot days and long nights of a Hollywood shoot. In addition to this novel, fans will get an exclusive, never-before-seen Q&A with Hayes, A Perfect Day with Hayes, and some family photos!
Hollywood Divorces: Introduced By Milly Johnson (The Hollywood Series #5)
by Jackie CollinsIn her most scandalously titillating novel since the #1 bestselling Hollywood Wives, internationally renowned author Jackie Collins once again takes her readers behind the scenes and into the bedrooms of Hollywood's glamorous world of superstardom, where narcissism is a virtue, and fidelity means not sleeping with anyone less attractive than your spouse.Three glamorous women with ambitions fueling their inner fires—and agendas that may or may not include those they&’ve vowed to love and honor. From the casting couch to superstardom, from the director&’s chair to worldwide acclaim, they go after what they want without guilt. Without regret. And never without scandal. Here are the relationship shockers that even the tabloids don&’t know: who&’s playing whom, who&’s getting dumped, and who&’s walking out the door. This is domestic drama like never before, as only Jackie Collins can tell it.
Hollywood Ending
by Tash SkiltonWith wit, humor, and a delightfully fresh voice, from the inimitable duo Tash Skilton, author of Ghosting: A Love Story, comes this friends-to-lovers rom-com that explores the hilarious highs and lows of adulting, Hollywood, and what happens when BFFs are forced to take a hard second look at their favorite fandoms—and at each other. ONE PERECT FRIENDSHIP—ABRUPTLY CANCELED All through college, Nina and Sebastian were sentence-finishing, secret-sharing BFFs, and absolute super fans of Castles of Rust and Bone. It was the kind of show—and the kind of friendship—that demands you&’re all in, for the plot twists, the unresolved sexual tension, the weekly coup d&’etat—and ultimately, the heartbreak. At least until the big cliffhanger . . . But when Castles&’ season finale turned into the unceremoniously axed show&’s awkward farewell, Nina and Sebastian&’s friendship ended just as suddenly—and just as awkwardly. And Sebastian&’s longed-for chance to woo Nina into something more than friendship was written out of their story. In Hollywood, there&’s always a comeback. Five years later, Nina and Sebastian are living their best lives in L.A.—and Castles is being rebooted. Nina&’s a social media coordinator for the streaming service that will air the show, and Sebastian is a PA for the production company. What could be more perfect? How about running into each other on set . . . ? Fingers crossed for a happy ending . . . Turns out even the most dedicated fans are due for a wake-up call when they get to peek behind-the-scenes. And suddenly Nina and Sebastian are remembering when they were super fans of each other instead. Will flipping the script from buddy comedy to real romance ruin everything—or deliver the happily-ever-after they both crave? Praise for Ghosting: A Love Story &“I absolutely loved this modern-day You've Got Mail.&” —Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks &“An energetic romance that would make Nora Ephron proud.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“A multicultural millennial spin on You&’ve Got Mail in this laugh out loud romance.&” —Publishers Weekly
Hollywood Ex Factor (LA Women #1)
by Sheri WhiteFeatherThese exes have always wanted different things…and a Hollywood reunion in the spotlight can’t be one of them! Only in this first book in Sheri WhiteFeather’s LA Women series.She’s having a fiery hot affair…with her former husband!Lately, actress Margot Jensen can’t keep her mind—or her hands—off her ex-husband, Zeke Mitchell. He’s also her best friend’s brother, so avoiding him? Impossible. But now that she’s adopted a young boy, she and Zeke should probably just stay friends. Plus, they’re still at a stalemate: Margot’s a celebrity and Zeke wants a quiet life. Too bad she can’t stop craving Zeke’s soul-searing kisses…From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.
Hollywood Heartbreak: A Heart of the City romance Book 5
by C. J. DugganThe fifth addictive standalone novel in C.J. Duggan's sassy and sexy HEART OF THE CITY series from the internationally bestselling author of New York Nights, Paris Lights and London Bound.Hollywood isn't all sunglasses and autographs.Aussie girl Abby Taylor is heading for the hills - the Hollywood Hills. All she has to do first is exorcise some old demons, namely Cassie Carmichael, the character she's been playing on Australia's number one television drama for the past three years.Abby is in desperate need of a change. With a new city, new friends and a sweet new condo in West Hollywood, it's time to take her career to the next level. But with disastrous auditions and countless rejections, Abby is going to need to numb the pain in the hope that her next big break comes along soon, and it does. She just never dreamed that her big break would be in the form of waiting tables at one of the hottest nightspots on the strip.Action-packed late nights and VIP parties are a sure distraction, but nothing distracts her quite like her brooding new boss, the infuriating Jay Davis. Suddenly living the dream takes on a whole new meaning, but when something in Jay's past is revealed, Abby has to question, who is the greatest actor of them all?In the land of broken dreams, all Abby can do is hope that hers is not going to be one of them.A fun, sexy and light-hearted romance from the addictive HEART OF THE CITY SERIES that will have you falling in love with the hilarious Abby, the handsome Jay and Hollywood itself! PRAISE FOR C.J. DUGGAN'S HEART OF THE CITY SERIES:'Fun and sexy ... Cheeky leading lady, dashing love interest, family complications and a fun setting - this book does have it all.' - Fictional Thoughts on London Bound 'I'm really glad that I've discovered C.J. Duggan's novels - her writing is sassy and witty with strong female characters who are willing to take on anything, no holds barred.' - Sam Still Reading on New York Nights'CJ continuously provides us with books that are easy to read and addictive, with exciting plots and characters you just can't help but love.' - Sweet Reading on Paris Lights 'A refreshing blend of sassy, sexy characters with an emotional backstory' - Scandalicious Book Reviewson New York Nights 'New York Nights is a light, fun read, perfect for a bubble bath with a drink of choice. It is reminiscent of a Cinderella fairy tale; only Cinderella is having serious doubts about the handsome prince.' - Queensland Reviewers Collective on New York Nights 'Great plot, interesting characters, secrets and romance, I didn't want it to end.'- Gems Book Nook on New York Nights'Delightful read that I could not put down because of the banter between these two that made for really strong chemistry' - Book Magic on London Bound 'Laughs and tears, and a whole lot of sexual tension, Jack and Kate are just adorable and sweet and sexy' - BJ's Book Blogon London Bound 'Paris Lights is mischievous, enticing and [about] one young woman who is determined to embrace life.' - Diva Book Nerd on Paris Lights'With a C.J. Duggan book, you know what you are getting - romance, adventure and that good fuzzy feeling at the end of it all.' - Hannah Plus Books