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A Christmas Negotiation: A Winter Romance
by Karen BoothA read-in-one-sitting, fast-paced, steamy Holiday Rom Com. <p><p>Right before the holidays, these two lawyers go from the bedroom to the boardroom in this steamy, rivals to lovers romance! <p>Upon her return to New York City, high-powered attorney Isabel Blackwell has vowed to avoid drama at all costs, so it’s bad enough that she is spending her Christmas on a high-stakes case. Then she discovers she’s up against the man who took her breath away one very special night. <p><p>After his messy divorce affected his performance at work, Jeremy Sharp needs a win. He doesn't need a stubborn client who won't compromise, or his father constantly undermining his authority, and he definitely doesn't need to be distracted by his beautiful, sexy opposing counsel…
A Christmas Night to Remember
by Helen BrooksOn Christmas Eve, Melody James leaves the hospital to start life anew without her charismatic, powerful husband, Zeke. The injuries that ended her dancing career-and her marriage-may have healed, but her heart is still shattered. Tycoon Zeke fought to be the best, clawing his way from nothing to the very best, and he's going to fight for Melody. He sweeps her off to a stunning London penthouse suite, intent on seduction. All the man who has everything wants for Christmas is his wife-back in his bed!
A Christmas Prayer: An Amish Christmas Wedding Story
by Vannetta ChapmanAn Amish Christmas Wedding story from author Vannetta Chapman.Widower Micah Miller runs the Amish Tour Company, offering Englischers a glimpse of a simpler life as well as tea at Rachel King&’s. Rachel has never married and has recently lost her parents. When Micah comes across an abandoned and injured dog, he gives it to Rachel for company. As Rachel is charmed by the dog and shocked by news of the existence of family she never expected, her heart and mind bend toward the possibilities of change in her life—even toward the possibility of love.
A Christmas Promise
by Barbara Mcmahon Barbara HannaySnowbound Reunion by Barbara McMahon: Cath Morgan knows she was right to spend Christmas alone, far away from the city and her husband, Jake. For six years, Cath has dreamed of more from her marriage-a husband who isn't off globe-trotting, and a home ringing with children's laughter. But Jake isn't about to let his wife go so easily. He has one Christmas to prove how much he loves her...and share the secrets that have kept him away. Christmas Gift: A Family by Barbara Hannay: Happy with his life as a wealthy bachelor, Hugh Strickland is stunned to discover he has a daughter! He wants to bring her home, but he's absolutely terrified. So Hugh pleads with Jo Berry to help him. While Jo is happy to see the father and daughter get closer, she realizes that soon she'll no longer be needed. But surely the ideal solution would be to give each other the perfect Christmas gift-a family.
A Christmas Promise: A Novel
by Mary BaloghA love that cannot be bought or sold proves to be the greatest gift of all, in this heartwarming classic that demonstrates once again why New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh is among the most celebrated authors of historical romance. Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions--especially when a couple seems as well matched as Randolph Pierce, Earl of Falloden, and his bride-to-be, Eleanor Transome. Ellie brings to the marriage a vast dowry, while Falloden, though distant, is handsome, tremendously desirable, and possessed of a title most young ladies can only dream of sharing. Yet Ellie is not most young ladies. She knows that she must honor her dear father's dying wish for her to wed the proud earl, but she dreads a lifetime in a union without love--and how can Falloden claim to love her when he married her only for her fortune? As Christmas descends upon the Falloden manor, the warmth of the season may yet melt away the trappings of duty and wealth, leaving behind only a man and a woman destined for each other's arms.From the Paperback edition.
A Christmas Proposal and Secret Christmas Twins: An Anthology
by Betty Neels Lee Tobin McClainThis Christmas, two women discover the gift of love when they meet their own special heroes in these two sweet holiday romances.A Christmas ProposalEver since Bertha Soames’s father remarried she’s found herself living in her stepsister’s shadow. But the modern-day Cinderella is about to be swept off her feet by committed bachelor Dr. Oliver Hay-Smythe! The moment Oliver locks eyes with Bertha at her birthday party, the compassionate doctor sees the kindhearted woman beneath the hand-me-downs. But it might take a little festive magic to convince her that she’s the woman he wants to spend Christmas with—now and forever . . . Secret Christmas TwinsSuddenly a mom to adorable twin baby boys and part owner of a farm, Erica Lindholm is living her dream. Until the boys’ estranged uncle, Jason Stephanidis, comes home for Christmas. The handsome detective is a natural with the babies. But if Jason knew the truth about them, her whole life could change. She’s finally found the loving family she always wanted. Will Erica’s secret cost her everything?
A Christmas Proposal: A Clean Romance (Texas Rebels #10)
by Linda WarrenA child’s Christmas wish…Gives love a second chanceBecky Tullous has never forgiven boy-next-door Bo Goodnight for breaking her teenage heart. Now the SWAT sergeant is back in Horseshoe, Texas, and getting far too attached to her three-year-old daughter. Becky never wanted Bo in Luci’s life, but her developmentally delayed little girl is making great progress with him around. Will Bo prove he’s worth a second chance this Christmas?Texas RebelsBook 1: Texas Rebels: EganBook 2: Texas Rebels: FalconBook 3: Texas Rebels: QuincyBook 4: Texas Rebels: JudeBook 5: Texas Rebels: PhoenixBook 6: Texas Rebels: PaxtonBook 7: Texas Rebels: EliasBook 8: A Child’s GiftBook 9: To Save a ChildBook 10: A Christmas Proposal
A Christmas Proposition: His Until Midnight The Rancher's Seduction A Christmas Proposition (Dallas Billionaires Club #3)
by Jessica LemmonIn this contemporary romance, a socialite enlists her brother’s BFF to pose as her husband for the holidays, but their pretend love soon gets all too real.Headstrong socialite Stefanie Ferguson is in hot water. She needs a fake husband to deflect a rumor that could wreck her family’s political ambitions. Desperate, she turns to the only available bachelor she knows, security specialist Emmett Keaton—who has to say yes to her proposal because he’s her brother’s best friend! They tie the temporary knot on Christmas Day . . .The plan is to stay married only until the rumors have passed, but in the meantime . . . why not live a little? There’s an attraction between them neither can deny. There’s only one problem: Emmett’s oath to her brother that if she shows signs of being in love, Emmett will end things, and fast. As Stefanie falls harder for her show husband, the L word looms on her lips. Has the moment of reckoning arrived for this convenient Christmas marriage?
A Christmas Rendezvous: Mesa Falls: The Rebel (mesa Falls) / A Christmas Rendezvous (the Eden Empire) (The Eden Empire #4)
by Karen BoothOn her second run-in with her one-night stand,they go from the bedroom to the war room!It’s bad enough that high-powered attorney Isabel Blackwell is spending her Christmas on a high-stakes case. Then she discovers she’s up against the man who took her breath away one very special night. As a litigator, Jeremy Sharp shouldn’t be underestimated, but as lovers, Jeremy and Isabel can’t resist another rendezvous. Will this duel mean playing to win—or playing for keeps?
A Christmas Reunion
by Susanna FraserGabriel Shepherd has never forgotten his humble origins. So when he discovers a war orphan at Christmastime, he resolves to find a home for her-even if that means asking help from the very family who found and raised him, only to cast him out for daring to love the wrong woman.Lady Catherine Trevilian has spent five years poring over the British Army’s casualty list, dreading the day she sees Gabe’s name. She’s never forgotten him, and she’s never forgiven herself for not running away with him when she had the chance, though she’s agreed to a marriage of convenience with a more suitable man.When Gabe returns home on Christmas leave just days before Cat’s wedding, a forbidden kiss confirms their feelings haven’t been dimmed by distance or time. But Cat is honor-bound to another, and Gabe believes she deserves better than a penniless soldier with an orphan in tow. How can Cat reconcile love and duty? She must convince Gabe she’d rather have him than the richest lord in all of England...27,000 words
A Christmas Romance (Betty Neels Collection #126)
by Betty NeelsOn the night before Christmas, not a creature is stirring—except for a gorgeous doctor who brings some holiday cheer just when it’s needed most.Office clerk Theodosia Chapman’s can-do attitude and sunny disposition have got her through even the most trying of times. So when her only remaining family withdraw their offer for her to spend Christmas with them, she won’t let it get her down. It looks as if she’ll be spending the festive season alone, until handsome physician Hugo Bentinck arrives on her doorstep on Christmas Eve and whisks her into his world! And Theodosia’s about to find that his love for her is for Christmas—and forever.
A Christmas Scandal (Christmas Ser.)
by Jane GoodgerIn her latest romance, Jane Goodger weaves an unforgettable tale of a woman who thinks she's lost everything--until a little Christmas magic reunites her with the one man she could never forget. . .Dashing, debonair, and completely irresistible, Edward Hollings has all of Newport buzzing--and to Maggie Pierce's surprise, she alone has caught his eye. But when the handsome earl returns to England without proposing, a devastated Maggie knows she must forget him. Life only gets worse for Maggie, as all her dreams of happiness and love come crashing down around her. When Maggie receives an invitation to go to England for the Christmas birth of her dear friend's baby, she accepts--vowing to keep her devastating lies and shameful secrets from the one man she has ever loved. Edward vowed he'd never marry, but he came dangerously close with Maggie. She's beautiful, witty, indescribably desirable--and Edward can't forget her. When Maggie visits mutual friends for Christmas, Edward can't stay away. In fact, he finds himself more attracted to her than ever--a desire fueled even more by Maggie's repeated snubs. With the love he never thought he'd find slipping away, Edward is determined to make Maggie his own, no matter what the cost. . .
A Christmas Secret: A Little Bit of Black Cat Magic
by Kirsty FerryIn snowy Scotland, a clever cat may be the key to a Christmas romance . . . When Hugo McCreadie steps into Isla Brodie&’s pet portrait studio to get a &“Festive Furball Photo Shoot&” for his sister&’s cat Schubert, he does question his own sanity. But he knows the photographs will be the perfect Christmas present for his eccentric sister, Nessa—and he finds himself quite taken with ditzy, animal-loving Isla Brodie, too. Will a Christmas secret from long ago prevent Hugo and Isla&’s new friendship from going any further? Or will a certain big black cat taking matters into his own paws lead them not only on a mad winter dash through snowy Edinburgh—but into each other&’s arms?
A Christmas Secret: Thomas Kinkade's Cape Light (A Cape Light Novel #19)
by Katherine SpencerThe Christmas season brings the promise of new beginnings in this next novel by the New York Times bestselling author of the Angel Island series.Before Christmas comes....Martin Nightingale was no stranger to Cape Light. He spent many happy summers there as a boy. Now, he's returned to fulfill the unusual terms of his grandfather's will. In order to collect his inheritance, Martin must spread joy throughout the town with anonymous gifts. A shy man who doesn't make friends easily, Martin is stumped by the role of Secret Santa. But a pretty police officer, Louisa Tully shows him that, "A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet."One Christmas, long ago... Martin's grandfather, Walter was a toy-making genius, but a terrible businessman. The Christmas of 1955 seemed the last for Nightingale's Magical Toy Shop. Until miracles arrived, along with a stray dog named, Otis. But, as Martin discovers, his grandfather's greatest legacy is a priceless lesson about giving from the heart.
A Christmas Seduction
by Amanda BrowningThe millionaire...Being forced to spend Christmas with his godfather's mistress was not Quinn Mannion's idea of fun. Laura Maclane might be beautiful, but Quinn had no doubt she was a heartless gold digger. Why else would his godfather have left money to an attractive younger woman?...and the mistressLaura had never wanted money-she'd just wanted to get to know her father. Unfortunately, now that he was dead, who would believe she was his daughter? Certainly not Quinn. Infuriated, Laura decided to play up to his expectations of her-and soon Quinn wanted her as his mistress....
A Christmas Spark
by Diana BillerFrom the author of The Widow of Rose House comes Diana Biller's witty and romantic novella A Christmas Spark, an office romance sure to bring cheer to any season!Winnifred can’t believe her luck! She’s been hired to work for renowned scientist John Moore - which in 1843 is the next best thing to being one herself. Unfortunately, she didn’t expect to find his very presence so… distracting during experiments.John thinks Winnifred Byrne is a disaster of an assistant. She makes a dreadful cup of tea and has caused not one but multiple explosions! Except...she's warm, funny, brilliant, and to make matters much worse, is probably the most beautiful woman he's ever met.As the snow falls and their friendship deepens, one thing becomes clear: he’s met his match in more ways than one.
A Christmas Spirit
by Cindy MilesNational bestselling author Cindy Miles presents a holiday tale of a lonely American who discovers a dead-sexy Highlander and a powerful love... Museum curator Paige MacDonald is determined not to spend the holidays alone at home this year, so she books herself a trip to the Scottish Highlands. But when her car dies, she finds herself stranded beside a foreboding castle in the middle of a blizzard. The weather outside may be enough to knock her off her feet, but that's nothing compared to the sexy specter awaiting her inside. Gabriel Munro isn't expecting company this Christmas at Gorloch Castle. Yet given the weather--and the fact Paige takes his breath away--keeping her inside is the right thing to do, even if she is ready to dash after learning his secret. And while Paige finds herself drawn to the Scotsman more with each passing day, she begins to feel the weight of her own secret--one that could destroy the greatest love she's ever known. A Christmas Spirit previously appeared in A Highlander Christmas
A Christmas Together
by Tara QuanThe Christmas season is stressful enough for Brennan without a botched kidnapping and the arrival of her estranged husband to "save the day." She's now stuck with a grouchy Air Force Major as a houseguest--one she might still be in love with. The second book in Tara Quan's Safe Harbor series, A Christmas Together, is an interracial contemporary romance about unexpected attraction, second chances, and a love that crosses all boundaries.Despite Dubai's oppressive heat, heiress Brennan Caruthers is gearing up to throw a holiday party. She has almost everything a modern woman could want--a tight-knit circle of friends, challenging career, financial independence, and an impressive shoe collection. But when armed men attempt to kidnap her straight off a six-lane highway, she's forced to revisit her past, and ends up spending the nights leading to Christmas with a man she'd rather forget.Major Karl Reed can't imagine a worse end to his year. Cover blown and mission details leaked, his Delta unit and their families have become targets of a vengeful criminal cell. After receiving news of a failed attack on his estranged wife, he rushes to the Emirates to whisk her into hiding. But when his damsel in distress digs in her stiletto heels and presents him with a better plan, he's forced to become her unwelcome houseguest. Assuming he keeps them both alive, they might just celebrate their first Christmas together.Content Notes: Spicy, Non-Sexual Violence, Contemporary, Uniformed Heroes, Action
A Christmas Visitor: An Amish Christmas Gift Novella
by Kelly IrvinFrannie Mast returns to Bee County for Christmas, but her heart stays back in Missouri with an Englisch farm boy.Frannie knows her parents have the best of intentions when they send her back to Bee County, Texas, to live with her aunt and her aunt&’s new husband Mordecai. After all, Frannie knows nothing can come of a relationship with Rocky, the handsome Englisch farm boy back in Missouri. But all bets are off when Rocky follows Frannie to Texas to plead his case. Could he be the Christmas gift to end all gifts?
A Christmas Vow of Seduction
by Maisey YatesA Christmas present for the man who has everything... With one band of gold Prince Andres of Petras can erase his past-albeit pleasurable-sins. But his prospective bride is untamable Princess Zara, so the playboy prince must seduce her into compliance and crown her by Christmas! The wayward princess of Tirimia has spent years hiding her untouched heart, and her convenient husband-to-be seems determined to keep it that way. Yet his caresses promise a sensual awakening that's impossible to resist. But once Zara's given him her hand and her body, it won't be long before he has her heart... A passionate read for Christmas nights!
A Christmas Waltz (Christmas Series #2)
by Jane Goodger&“A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance&” that dances from Victorian England to Texas from the author of A Christmas Scandal (RT Book Reviews).To Lady Amelia Wellesley, it seems utterly romantic to surprise her dashing fiancé at his home in Texas so the two can marry by Christmas. But Amelia&’s surprise goes awry when Carson Kitteridge calls off their wedding as soon as she arrives, leaving Amelia in disgrace . . .With nowhere to turn, Amelia finds an unlikely savior in Carson&’s brother, Dr. Boone Kitteridge. Boone offers to marry Amelia, sparing her the shame of returning to England unwed. But Boone isn&’t just protecting Amelia&’s honor; secretly, he finds her irresistible, and the thought of indulging his desire for her is too tempting to ignore. As Boone and Amelia forge a fragile bond, something goes terribly wrong—and it will take nothing less than a Christmas miracle for Amelia to discover who she is destined to love . . .&“[Goodger] once again delights her fans with the wonderfully descriptive narrative that is filled with humor and sensuality.&” —Fresh FictionPraise for A Christmas Scandal&“Gentle humor, witty banter, and attractive characters.&” —Library Journal &“Simply a pleasant way to pass an evening.&” —Romantic Times
A Christmas Wedding
by Tracy WolffDesiree is determined to hold on to her husband. She's loved Jesse Rainwater since the day the legendary horse trainer came to work at her father's ranch. Now, on the eve of their daughter's wedding, Jesse hits her with a bombshell that forces Desiree to reexamine their life together. And she isn't going down without a fight. She hasn't struggled all these years to lose the thing that's most precious to her. Desiree knows they share something true and strong, even if they lost sight of it somewhere along the way. Now her toughest battle lies ahead: to prove to Jesse that theirs is a love worth fighting for.
A Christmas Wedding Wager
by Michelle StylesJust one kiss under the mistletoe could change her whole life!Lovely Miss Emma Harrison has long turned her back on the frivolities of the Marriage Mart and dedicated herself to helping her father. But this Christmas everything changes-the unforgettable Jack Stanton is back! No longer the charity boy determined to make good, he has become one of the richest men in England. Driven to succeed and used to getting anything he wants, Jack makes it clear that he wants Emma. And as the Yuletide festivities throw Emma into his company, she can't help but wonder if she made the right choice seven years ago....
A Christmas Wedding for the Cowboy
by Mary LeoHAVE WEDDING, NEED BRIDE! Wedding planner Zoe Smart is getting a reputation for being a jinx. The worst part is, the rumors may be true. Zoe's last two brides bailed on their grooms, so she really needs cowboy Carson Grant's wedding to go off without a hitch, aside from the one in her heart every time they meet. Though Carson knows he has to tell Zoe the wedding's canceled, he doesn't want to give the town's wagging tongues more fodder. Besides, Carson is having way more fun planning a nonexistent wedding with Zoe than he ever did planning his real one. But time is running out to tell the truth. Will Carson's ruse charm Zoe's romantic spirit, or will their love be jinxed from the start?
A Christmas Wedding: A wonderful Christmas short story set in a little French village
by Julia StaggA wonderful Christmas short story set in a little French village.It's six days before Christmas, and preparations are well underway in the little French village of Fogas for Stephanie and Fabian's wedding on Christmas Eve.Their best-laid plans are scuppered, however, when the caterers and the venue both call to cancel. And on top of that, Fabian wants to know what love is . . . He has last-minute jitters which everyone, bar Stephanie, is well aware of.With only days to go, the Pyrenean mountain community must pull together if the festive nuptials are to go ahead. It's all set to be a Christmas they'll never forget . . .'Entertaining drama in small-town France.' Woman & Home on L'AUBERGE