Discover the magic of Christmas Town, Maine! Jack Banning promised to support the mother of his unborn child… But she doesn't need money, she only needs him.Callie Banning's student has declared war on Christmas, so it's up to her to help the little girl–and her widowed father–believe again.Gina Vernay is about to meet her online mystery date…and she's in for the surprise of a lifetime!
Winning isn't everything…to other people Dr. Elaine Watson never loses. Period. So she won't miss out on a chance to restore the Bluebird Bed-and-Breakfast. The owner's son, Dean Collins, seems just as determined as she is. A famous photojournalist, he hasn't been home in years, so why does he want to turn the Bluebird, a charming old B and B, into a fishing camp?With just a few weeks to create the winning plan, Elaine has no choice but to spend time with the guy. She's drawn to the handsome, wounded man, but being with Dean would mean giving up the future she's been dreaming of… And Dr. Elaine Watson never gives up.
But guests are expecting a Christmas Eve wedding…!What could be more romantic than a Christmas wedding at a ski lodge in Lake Placid? Well, if there actually was a wedding, for one thing! Three stories about getting love right over the holidays by USA TODAY bestselling author Kristine Rolofson and award-winners Karen Rock and Jennifer Snow.The Kiss: A bride runs into her ex…and takes the ultimate gamble!The Wish: An event planner sprains her ankle…and the chef asserts control.The Promise: A maid of honor dodges an ex-boyfriend out to right a past wrong…
Could he really be Professor Perfect? A handsome professor in a flannel shirt and a Texas Rangers cap? Returning to university just became less intimidating–and more intriguing–than Sarah Eason expected. As a widow in her thirties and single mom of three, Sarah's hardly a typical coed. Except Professor Cullen Temple is starting to make her feel like one. He's brilliant, attentive, incredibly sweet…and he's winning over her girls. Yet there's something troubled in those gray eyes. Something that makes her wonder if he might be too good to be true.Plus a bonus short story by USA TODAY bestselling author Ingrid Weaver
A man who will stay She thought she’d found the man of her dreams in Hunter Bristol. A single mother with two little girls, Sandy Evans is ready to settle down with this handsome, ideal father figure. And she has no problem helping Hunter get back on his feet financially. It’s not his fault his ex-girlfriend abandoned him…embezzling his earnings as she vanished.Except Hunter does have a problem accepting her help. An insurmountable one. Getting on without him is Sandy’s only option. And then when events conspire against her, she’s glad he pushed her away. Why cause Hunter more stress? Unless changing his mind about forever won’t actually take him forever…
But is he here for the right reasons? She never thought she’d own a bar in the middle of nowhere, Montana. But to Aurora Jones, Willing seemed like a perfect place to disappear. That is until the producers came to film their marry-off-all-the-bachelors reality TV show. And then Jake Hove, long-lost brother of her friend’s fiancé, arrived.Jake’s well known for his country-and-western band and ignites yet another round of excitement in a town already filled with single female tourists looking for love. Charismatic musicians are a dime a dozen, and Aurora left that world behind long ago. Can she keep her secrets and resist this vulnerable new father…who wants more than she can give?
Bobbie Molloy’s dream to paint in Florence gave her the strength to battle cancer. Now that she’s recovering, and just weeks away from leaving for Italy, she won’t let anything – or anyone – stop her from making that dream come true. Not even Nate Raleigh.From the moment he rushes in to save what’s left of her studio – after his young nephews had inadvertently trashed it – next-door Nate has Bobbie intrigued. Everything about him is complex and endearing: two excellent reasons to keep her distance. She can’t risk getting involved when she’s just passing through. Her dream has kept her alive and it has to come first.No matter what the cost.
He never stayed put… until she gave him a reason toRebel cowboy Hadley Smith had never been one to stick around. Then he suddenly became a single father—to twins. Hadley doesn’t need Jenna Moran looking over his shoulder, but he grudgingly starts to fall for her compassion and strength. When faced with an impossible choice, can Hadley prove to Jenna he’s willing to put down roots?
Hired to protect her……unable to resist herThe job sounds simple: teach a businessman’s daughter how to stay safe. But former navy SEAL turned bodyguard Kyle Frasier has a personal motive, too. Harper Jansen is his late best friend’s fiancée. Loyalty demands he protect her, not that Harper looks in need of rescuing. In fact, it’s Kyle who needs help—balancing duty with his desire to build a life with the one woman he shouldn’t want…
A house isn’t a home…without someone to loveConstruction expert Cassie Lowman has been paired with the last designer she wanted for Detroit’s new home-reno contest. John Robison finds Cassie intriguing, yet intimidating. When tough family issues arise, John and Cassie are forced to see each other’s strengths and work together on all fronts, and yes, maybe fall for each other along the way…