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Once Upon a Christmas
by Brenda Novak Melinda Curtis Anna Adams"Just Like the Ones We Used To Know" by Brenda Novak Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn't know he has a little girl. "The Night Before Christmas" by Melinda Curtis Simon Castle's on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour. . . . "All the Christmases To Come" by Anna Adams Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn't. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel. . .
Once Upon a Christmas
by Lauraine Snelling Lenora Worth"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Lauraine Snelling. Romance blooms between Blythe Stensrude and Thane Davidson after their dogs tangle leashes in the park-- until Thane becomes guardian to his three-year-old niece. Blythe doesn't think she's mother material, but how can she refuse Thane's request to give a neglected little girl the best Christmas ever? "'Twas the Week Before Christmas" by Lenora Worth Upon arrival at her grandmother's Louisiana plantation for the holidays, socialite Elise Melancon is confronted with a shocking request-- her grandmother wants her to "reform" a handsome man so he can date another woman! Perhaps Elise will discover that life's greatest gifts don't always come in a box.
Once Upon a Christmas Eve: A Maiden Lane Novella (Maiden Lane #15)
by Elizabeth HoytA heartwarming stand-alone novella from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt!Adam Rutledge, Viscount d'Arque, really rather loathes Christmas. The banal cheerfulness. The asinine party games. And, worst of all, the obligatory trip to the countryside. His grandmother, however, loves the holiday---and Adam loves his grandmother, so he'll brave the fiercest snowstorm to please her. But when their carriage wheel snaps, they're forced to seek shelter at the home of the most maddening, infuriating, and utterly beguiling woman he's ever met . . .Sarah St. John really rather loathes rakes. The self-satisfied smirks. The sly predatory gazes. Oh, and the constant witty banter rife with double meaning. But in the spirit of the season, she'll welcome this admittedly handsome viscount into her home. But as the snowstorm rages, the Yule log crackles, and the tension rises, Sarah and Adam find themselves locked in a fiery, passionate kiss. If love is the true meaning of Christmas, it's the one gift this mismatched pair can't wait to unwrap.
Once Upon a Christmas Eve: A Maiden Lane Novella (Maiden Lane Ser. #15)
by Elizabeth HoytDigital Original
Once Upon a Christmas Night . . .
by Annie ClaydonTheir Christmas Past: The kiss that Dr. Greg Shaw and Dr. Jess Saunders shared last Christmas was straight out of a fairy tale! Then Greg left without a word.... Christmas Present: Now Greg is back and he's a changed man-with a big decision to make. But his feelings for Jess are just the same, as are Jess's for him-which leads to a shock pregnancy! Christmas Future! Will Greg realize what really matters in life, and that Jess and the baby are the most precious gifts he'll ever receive?
Once Upon a Couch
by Kristine OverbrookAlex Holmes is the sheriff of Villa Hollow. His town, his world, is normally rather quiet, until Dr. Lester moves in. Soon, he can't go an hour without the tendrils of her thoughts intruding in his mind. He even has to perform meditative exercise to keep from knowing when she's hungry. Added to that, the Coalition has taken her in their sights. He has every reason to keep his distance, but will listen to none of them.Dr. Josephine Lester moves into the town of Villa Hollow to open her psychiatric practice. In her line of work, she expects odd. She expects disturbed. What she doesn't expect is a sleepwalking vampire, a haunted house, or a coalition of people working against the paranormal element to try to run her out of town.If she leaves, where does the vegetarian werewolf go when she is distraught over eating meat? To whom does the poor housewife seeing little green men turn?If she stays, will the handsome telepathic sheriff help her keep her sanity?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Once Upon a Cowboy (Almost Royal #2)
by Rachel LaceyA TALE AS OLD AS TIMEMegan Perl went from beauty to beast when a car accident left her permanently scarred. Before, Megan was outgoing and vivacious, always with a man at her side. Now? She spends more time behind a camera than in front of it. She’s ready to turn her hobby into something more by offering photography sessions at the castle where she works. This year is dedicated to her career, not men. If only she wasn’t so crazy-attracted to the cowboy who’s renting the stable on the castle grounds…Jake Reardon is no stranger to tragedy. After a fall left his bride in a coma on their wedding day, he was forced to watch her slowly fade away in a hospital bed. Now, he finds himself in the unwelcome position of virgin widower. At Rosemont Castle, he can finally focus on establishing his career as a horse trainer. The only problem is that his new landlady makes him hotter than the Virginia sun.Sparks fly every time Jake and Megan cross paths, but there’s no way he’s going to lose his virginity with the woman who manages the property he’s leasing. As their attraction grows, though, so do their emotions. Jake carries his scars inside, but Megan has to wear hers for the world to see. Can love heal their wounds, or will it tear them apart?
Once Upon a Cowboy
by Maggie McginnisIn this sexy Whisper Creek romance for readers of Kristan Higgins, Susan Mallery, and Molly O'Keefe, a red-hot cowboy uses some Montana magic to give a reclusive beauty her happily ever after. Yoga instructor Jessalyn Alcott radiates peace, calm, and serenity--on the outside. Inside, she still feels like the broken, desperate girl from the trailer park. She's got dark secrets she can't share, which is why she never lets her relationships go beyond the third date. But when she travels to the Whisper Creek dude ranch for a friend's wedding, Jess is enchanted by a cowboy whose deep blue eyes, dimpled smile, and rock-hard body make it tough to remember why she keeps running scared. Cole Driscoll has struggled to find his place on a family ranch where he's always played second fiddle. His future might be uncertain, but he's sure of one thing: He wants Jess by his side. Easier said than done. When it comes to getting close, she's full of excuses, and he longs to fix the hurt he sees in her eyes. Now that she's at Whisper Creek, there's nothing he wants more than to break down the walls around her heart and heal her pain with the power of love.Praise for Once Upon a Cowboy "Sexy, charming, and perfectly heartwarming, Once Upon a Cowboy is the ultimate pick-me-up. Everything about this book made me smile. Maggie McGinnis just keeps getting better and better!"--USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne"Romantic and emotional, Once Upon a Cowboy is as swoon-worthy and heartwarming as it gets!"--Elisabeth Barrett, author of Once and Again"There are equal measures of heartache and joy sprinkled throughout the read, making it a story that engulfs the reader."--Examiner.com "[Once Upon a Cowboy] reaches in and grabs on to the heartstrings and just won't let go. Emotional and heartbreaking, this is a touching story about the healing power of love. . . . McGinnis handles the issues delicately and respectfully but still maintains a lighthearted tone. The location was so charming and characters so well written that this was a fun story to read."--The Sassy Bookster "This is a fantastically written book by Maggie McGinnis and I recommend you get this added to your TBR list!"--Reflections of a Book Geek "The setting blew me away and I loved spending time in Carefree once again. I fervently hope this won't be the last book in the series!"--Swept Away by Romance "Thank you, Maggie McGinnis, for bringing these characters to life in your Whisper Creek series!"--A Season for All Things "Once Upon a Cowboy grabbed me from the very first page."--Twin Spin Praise for Maggie McGinnis "Maggie McGinnis writes the kind of characters that keep you smiling long after you turn the page."--USA Today bestselling author Katie Lane "A writer with a talent for both humor and emotion."--New York Times bestselling author Lori Handeland, aka Lori Austin "McGinnis comes out of the chute with force, grabs your emotions, and gets a death hold on your attention to the last page, where you sigh and wish there was one more chapter."--New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown
Once Upon a Cowboy (Four Corners Ranch)
by Maisey YatesWill this single dad cowboy get the happily-ever-after he never thought possible? When Belle Langfords moves to Pyrite Falls, Oregon, to take a job as a live-in housekeeper and nanny, she&’s ready for a new start. Shutting down her grandmother&’s beloved bookstore had been devastating, but she&’s hopeful that the three motherless young children she&’ll be taking care of will ease that pain. The only challenge? When Belle arrives at her new employer&’s house, the brooding cowboy has no idea who she is or what she&’s doing there. Adam Winchester knows exactly who to blame for Belle turning up on his doorstep out of the blue—his kindhearted former mother-in-law is playing fairy godmother. Adam is convinced he doesn&’t need Belle in his life, but when he agrees to let her stay for a month, the transformation he sees in his children tells a different story. As does his entirely inappropriate, but impossible to ignore, physical attraction! For Adam knows that Belle couldn&’t be more off-limits—all he can offer her is nights in his bed—but it&’s clear that Belle deserves the whole fairy tale…
Once Upon a Cowboy Christmas: A River Ranch Novel (A River Ranch Novel #3)
by Soraya LaneBillionaires, cowboys, and romance collide during the holidays in this next book in the River Ranch series! It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Ford family ranch. Will one cowboy’s homecoming be the greatest gift of all?He left town and never looked back.Cody Ford is a Wall Street honcho with humble Texas roots. This holiday season, he’d be content to just stay in New York and not face his family—and dodge their questions about when and with whom he plans to settle down. . .and if he will do so back at home. But his father isn’t getting any younger, and Cody doesn’t want to miss any last chances to see him and the rest of the folks back on the ranch. The last person Cody was expecting to see? His one-time girlfriend, Lexi Murphy, who’s been working as his dad’s new live-in nurse.She never forgot him. Can she ever forgive him?Lexi still holds a grudge against Cody. Back then, the college-bound heartthrob believed he was too good for a small-town girl like Lexi. But now Cody can’t help but see her in a whole new light. Could it be that this beautiful single mother with an unbeatable can-do spirit is the one he’s been waiting for all along? That depends on whether Cody can prove to Lexi that, this time, he means business—and if a sudden snowstorm can lend just the right amount of Christmas magic to help move things along. . .“Lane warms hearts of readers across the globe.”—RT Book Reviews
Once Upon a December
by Amy E. Reichert"An absolutely perfect holiday hug."--New York Times bestselling author Christina LaurenA one-of-a-kind Christmas market offers holiday magic in this new romance from the author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club. With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn&’t just a seasonal specialty—it&’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra&’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She&’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery. For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He&’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he&’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley. After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they&’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
Once Upon a Dream
by Katherine KingsleyAn Irish beauty and an English nobleman are star-crossed lovers in a fairy tale romance. From bestselling author Katherine Kingsley.“An ardent and magical retooling of Cinderella…draws the reader in and leaves her holding her breath…emotionally compelling and intensely romantic.” – Romance ForeverLucy Kincaid endures a life of drudgery and loneliness in her stepmother’s home, sustained only by her dreams of a better life and a man to share it with. She’s sure her wish is coming true when a golden stranger appears on the windswept cliffs of the Irish coast. But Lucy’s hopes are shattered when she realizes the man she’s lost her heart to is the despised Englishman whose family stole her birthright.Raphael Montagu is obsessed with finding the mysterious Irish beauty who captured his heart at first sight. When he discovers fate has delivered her to him at a London ball, he’s crushed when she claims to have never seen him before. Even after sharing a kiss and hearing his declaration of undying love, the woman vanishes, leaving no clue as to her identity. Raphael’s only hope to find his true love is to return to the remote cliffs of Ireland and unravel the mystery that is keeping him from his heart’s desire.“Miss Kingsley has woven a delightful tale…a sparkling gem.” – Romantic Times
Once Upon a Family (Fostered By Love Ser.)
by Margaret DaleyIn this reader-favorite tale, Margaret Daley demonstrates that love and family are the only things that truly matter.High school principal Peter Stone knows troubled student Sean Williams needs his expert assistance. And as a Christian, Peter knows God is leading him to help. Yet it’s the boy’s mother who captures Peter’s notice. Laura, a widow caring for her four children and ailing aunt, has no time for romance or religion. Somehow, despite her protests, Laura finds herself and her brood frequent visitors to Peter’s ranch and the church he attends. Soon it seems her family is meant to complete Peter’s life.Originally published in 2007
Once Upon a Family (Fostered By Love Series #1) (Love Inspired #339)
by Margaret DaleyAs the local high school principal, Peter Stone knew troubled student Sean Williams needed his expert assistance. And as a Christian, Peter knew God was leading him to help. Yet it was the boy's mother who captured Peter's notice. Laura, a widow caring for her four children and ailing aunt, had no time for romance or religion. Somehow, despite her protests, Laura found herself and her brood frequent visitors to Peter's ranch and the church he attended. Soon it seemed her family was meant to complete Peter's life.
Once Upon a Farmhouse: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Angie DickenThe prodigal granddaughter has returned And the love from her past is waiting Helping her grandmother sell the farm and escaping back to Chicago are all Molly Jansen wants out of this trip—not to reunite with her ex. Single father Jack Behrens will always be the man who broke her heart even if he is the current tenant farmer. But turning Jack and his son out—and not catching feelings for them—might prove more difficult than she realized… From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Once Upon a Friendship (The Historic Arapahoe #1)
by Tara Taylor QuinnAn attorney takes on her best friend as a client and struggles with her feelings for him in this friends-to-lovers romance from a USA Today bestseller.They’re a team—not a couple! Falling for Liam was unthinkable. He and Gabi had been best friends since college, nothing more. And crucially, now Liam was her client and needed her to be focused on his case. Gabi could never risk their friendship—or Liam’s freedom—over these feelings. They could never be a couple, anyway. He was Liam Connelly, the handsome and privileged son of a billionaire. She was Gabrielle Miller, the girl who’d fought her way out of poverty and put herself through law school. They were unlikely friends to begin with. Anything more was impossible. Unless, he felt it, too.
Once Upon a Future: A Once Upon A Future Story
by PelaamA retelling of a well-known tale with a twist.Prince Lucien has been betrothed to Princess Evania from her birth. When his sister, Isabella, is born, she is immediately betrothed to Evania’s younger brother, Teige.On the day of her christening, Isabella falls victim to a curse from the black witch Caera, but instead of death, the white mage Marged makes the curse one where Isabella will sleep until wakened by true love’s kiss.Despite the precautions taken, Isabella falls under Caera’s curse, as does Teige, and Lucien, Evania, and Dashiell are the only ones who can save them. They must defeat Caera to reach them. But whose kiss will awaken the Sleeping Beauties?
Once Upon a Groom
by Karen Rose Smith"WILL YOU MARRY ME?" Those were the words Jenny Farber had always longed to hear Zack Decker say. But marrying him would have meant leaving the only home she'd ever really known. So instead of following her high school sweetheart to L. A. , she stayed on at his family's ranch, training the horses she adored. Zack never knew about the secret she carried...or how much she still loved him. Until a near-tragedy brought him home again.... Fifteen years ago, Jenny broke Zack's heart. Seeing her again rekindles all the sweet passion they once shared. But Zack came home to Miners Bluff only to deal with a family crisis-then he's pulling up stakes again. So why is Jenny making him dream of settling down in the one place he'd vowed to leave forever?
Once Upon a Highland Autumn
by Lecia CornwallMegan McNabb would do anything to get out of marrying a man she does not love--even handfasting for a year and a day with an English stranger.A mysterious letter draws Lord Kit Rossington to Scotland in search of a lost treasure. But the marriage-minded females he avoided in England follow him to the Highlands, and he'll do anything--even a temporary marriage with a Highland lass--to keep his freedom while he solves a mystery that's haunted Glen Dorian for almost a century.Legends say a curse lurks among the shattered stones of Glen Dorian Castle. Will the love that is beginning to grow between Megan and Kit be able to withstand fate? For only the living, those with bold hearts and true love, can restore peace to Glen Dorian at last.
Once Upon a Highland Christmas
by Lecia CornwallLady Alanna McNabb is bound by duty to her family, who insist she must marry a gentleman of wealth and title. When she meets the man of her dreams, she knows it's much too late, but her heart is no longer hers. Laird Iain MacGillivray is on his way to propose to another woman when he discovers Alanna half-frozen in the snow and barely alive. She isn't his to love, yet she's everything he's ever wanted. As Christmas comes closer, the snow thickens, and the magic grows stronger. Alanna and Iain must choose between desire and duty, love and obligation.But it's Christmas in the Highlands, and there are bound to be a few surprises.
Once Upon a Highland Summer
by Lecia CornwallA lush Scottish historical romance in the vein of Karen Ranney and Karen Hawkins.An ancient curse, a pair of meddlesome ghosts, a girl on the run, and a fateful misunderstanding make for the perfect chance at true love.Lady Caroline Forrester is on the run from her brother's scheme to marry her off to the highest bidder. An escape to Scotland offers a chance at employment as a governess and freedom from an unhappy marriage--it's the perfect solution. But Caroline wasn't prepared for the feelings that her new employer brings out in her.Alec McNabb, the reluctant Earl of Glenorne, never expected to return home to Scotland. But now that he's there, he realizes he has obligations that he cannot escape. Alec needs to marry well, and quickly.When a case of mistaken identity--coupled with the sensual, magical atmosphere of Glenorne Castle--results in a passionate encounter, Caroline and Alec must decide whether their attraction is enough to overcome the problems of their pasts, or whether this one chance at true love was over before it began ...
Once Upon a Honeymoon (Studs)
by Julie KistlerName: Thomas Michael "Tripp" AshbyAge: 34Status: S.T.U.D. #2Occupation: JockWhat was a STUD to do? Tripp Ashby actually had more women than he could handle!Thanks to his matchmaking mom's personal ad proclaiming his supposed desire to marry, strange women were turning up naked in his shower, breaking into his cabin, car-jacking him-and driving him nuts!Bridget Emerick had bailed him out before, why would she mind doing it again? Sure, she was engaged to be married, and she couldn't stand his mother. But how could she possibly resist a little dress rehearsal-especially with him as the groom?
Once Upon a Jade
by T. J. BlackleyAll incubi have a price, a curse-specified number of couplings they require before their curse can break and they turn back into a human.When Friedrich, the most popular jade in Idyll’s thriving brothel, gets hired by the mayor to clear an incubus out of the old haunted house on the edge of town, he doesn’t think much about what will come after the poor soul’s curse is broken. So he’s more than a little taken aback when the newly-restored Nathan first rebuffs him, and then backtracks on his initial hostility and seeks out his services again -- just for tea and conversation, of course.Juggling a busy professional life, appeasing the friends he left behind to take the mayor’s commission, and teasing his best friend about his own budding romance, Friedrich doesn’t notice himself falling for the new man in town until it’s too late to go back. But does Nathan want more from Friedrich than he pays for?
Once Upon a K-Prom
by Kat ChoInstead of going to prom, seventeen-year-old Elena Soo wants to spend her time saving the local community center, and she is determined to keep her priorities straight even when her childhood best friend—who is now a K-pop superstar—returns to make good on their old pact to go to prom together. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Once Upon a King
by Holly JacobsPrince Antonio Michael Paul Mickovich Dillonetti blew in and out of our ibeloved Perry Square at record speed (three months ago. We all thought he'd come to visit his sweet sister, Parker, but instead he was spotted strolling arm in arm with her best gal pal, Cara Phillips. The quiet bookstore owner might keep it all bottled up but the expressions on both their faces said it all! Well, now the kismet couple is about to be reunited in the future (king's homeland.... And, according to our source, Cara has some "news" that sure explains the king-to-be's swift departure.... __