Dr Romano’s Christmas Baby Seeing his wife Rilla again, Luca knows she’s the only one for him. They’d drifted apart years ago but with emotions riding high, they spend a special night together and Rilla falls pregnant…This tiny new life brings a new hope – can they become a family again by Christmas? Miracle on Christmas Eve Jessica has tried to put on a brave face, but she misses the joy that love can bring at Christmas. Until a handsome stranger in need of a Christmas miracle touches her heart… C.J. has a twinkle in his eyes that suggests a Christmas surprise… Their Christmas Wish Come TrueKirsten runs the Secret Santa Society and loves making others happy. She knows opening your heart can be painful, but her secret wish is to find a special man to share Christmas with… Will a kiss under the mistletoe with new volunteer Michael be her wish come true…?
It was her best friend’s dying wish that Ellie adopt her baby and raise tiny Jiao as her own… But the adoption process hits a husband-sized hump – to adopt Jiao, Ellie has to be married!All seems lost, where can a commitment-phobic female find a husband in a day?Then cut-throat billionaire Finn «The Hawk» McKenna comes to Ellie with a proposition, and Ellie's ready with some truly ruthless terms…Ellie's rival firm is Finn’s only hope, but he wasn’t prepared for Ellie’s merger-with-a-twist… marriage! Finn has no plans to let anyone close, even someone as feisty, vulnerable and downright intriguing as Ellie.But saying ‘I do’, even when you don’t really, has a way of making even the most stubborn people wake up and realise what they’ve been missing…
Report Card for «Student»: U.S. Marine Nathaniel Dole « Teacher»: Jenny Wright SKILLSReading: The children have this tough soldier wrapped around their little fingers. It's obvious the children hang on his every word. What more could a woman…er, a teacher, ask for? Speaking: Nate's knack for downplaying his heroic past makes him even more fascinating for the children–and their teacher.AREAS THAT NEED IMPROVEMENTInteraction with Others: It's clear that he's nearly healed, but Nate continues to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself. Perhaps he needs after-school tutoring and a little TLC? Physical Education: What's a woman got to do to get one little kiss? Maybe after the tutoring sessions…
The McKinnon sisters have just been sent a special Christmas challengeFaithFaith was surprised when her grandmother’s letter included a ticket home for Christmas…and an unusual request. She certainly never expected to get snowbound with an earl in his fairytale castle. Or that being trapped with Marcus might be the start of her very own happy ending… HopeWith just a week till Christmas, city girl Hope wants to be celebrating in style, not stuck in the mountains with rancher Blake. But following the letter’s instructions could open her heart to the winter wonderland around her… and the enigmatic stranger she’s sharing the season with… Grace Journalist Grace has never settled down. She’s happy living life out of a suitcase, but recently her writing has lost its sparkle. Accepting the dare to return to the snow-covered home town – and first love – she left behind could be just what she needs to get the magic back.
One Day to Find a HusbandIt was her best friend’s dying wish that Ellie raise her baby – but to adopttiny Jiao, Ellie has to be married! All seems lost…until Finn McKenna needs her help. Rival Finn may be an unlikely choice but Ellie proposes a merger with a twist: marriage!How the Playboy Got SeriousRiley McKenna has led a charmed life – until he’s cut off from the family trust fund. Applying for a job at Stace Kettering’s diner, he expects Stace to fall for him like all the others…but this playboy doesn’t realise he’s finally met his match!Return of the Last McKennaWhile volunteering in Afghanistan, a dying friend asked Dr Brody McKenna to watch over his sister. But when he arrives at her cosy sweet shop, Brody is taken aback – sassy Kate Spencer doesn’t need looking after! Yet somehow he can’t help but insist…
Life changing Decisions, Diamond GiftsHer Valentine Blind Date Before Cari Christensen could say Mr Right?, the dark, gorgeous stranger had whisked her outside the dance club to his waiting car. By the time Max Angeli realised Cari wasn’t his blind date, he was already falling for the pretty waitress.Tipping the Waitress with DiamondsCelebrity chef Brett Cameron has a tough choice to make. Carry on with his new restaurant dream or answer a plea for help… Sienna Rossi is trying to rescue her aunt’s bistro but she’s in trouble. Until she sees a vision in shimmering chef’s whites: Brett, her teenage crush!The Bridesmaid and the BillionaireSusannah Wilson is planning the trip of a lifetime. But her locked-up heart is being opened by billionaire Kane Lennox who is escaping the stifling expectations of New York. Being with Susannah, Kane’s breaking all the rules and happy ever after isn’t on his agenda.
Rust Creek RamblingsALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND…COURT?Lindsay Dalton, daughter of our esteemed town attorney, is about to try her first case in the courtroom, and it’s a doozy. It’s David versus Goliath as Lindsay tests her mettle against millionaire cowboy Walker Jones.With his looks, charm, and commanding presence, Walker Jones the Third seems like a man who just can’t lose. However, his blue-eyed powers of persuasion apparently do not extend to our earnest Ms. Dalton. In fact, our sources suggest the novice Rust Creek Falls lawyer might just be throwing Walker Jones Millionaire off his game. Could this be mere legal manoeuvring? The jury is still out. But with two stubborn hearts in denial, we at the Gazette are predicting an epic romantic showdown!
He’s only in town for a short visit…Unless a single mum can convince him to stay?Former bad boy Dylan Millwright has never wanted to be tied down. Mother of two Abby Cooper is looking for ‘forever’. But when Dylan starts connecting with Abby’s troubled teenage son – and becomes a substitute daddy to her younger boy too, he finds he might be family man after all.
The Matchmaker's Happy Ending: An uplifting new tale celebrating Mothers in a Million.Professional matchmaker Marnie Franklin is delighted when she finally finds a great guy for her widowed mom—until she discovers that the man's son is none other than Jack Knight. Successful and dreamy-looking he may be, but she blames Jack for destroying her father's business. With her mother totally smitten with his dad, Marnie can't avoid Jack.… Well, not without destroying her mom's well-deserved happiness.Soon Jack is forcing her to reconsider what really happened all those years ago. He's determined to show her that her own Mr. Right is indeed right under her nose!
A wedding invitation has just arrived…KISS THE BRIDESMAID Cara Colter Reluctant bridesmaid Samantha Hall has no interest in donning a pretty dress – she’s used to hiding her curves behind boyish clothes. But Sam’s caught the eye of the most eligible bachelor at the wedding! Ethan Ballard is in the market for a bride – just for a day.BEST MAN SAYS I DO Shirley Jump Born to political royalty, Colton St John knows his path is clear before him – until Vivian Reilly, the town’s original wild child, comes home for the wedding season. Vivian left on a Harley five years earlier, and he’s determined to find out why she ran away…