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Santa In Montana (Calder Saga #11)
by Janet Dailey"Can Santa bring you a husband?" Montana winters are harsh, but bad weather won't get in the way of the Calders' Christmas reunion. Patriarch Chase Calder is determined to make this holiday the happiest yet--especially for his daughter, Cat. And Chase knows the best gifts aren't always done up in paper and ribbon. . . It's high time for widowed Cat to have a man in her life again, whether she'll admit it or not. Chase has been thinking long and hard, and he's got a plan--one he's far too wise to reveal to his stubborn little darlin'. And as the magical season begins with a glorious snowfall, the Calders share a host of surprises--including a mystery solved, a special visitor, and the greatest gift of all: love, the forever kind. . .
The Santa Mug
by Patric MichaelWhen Marlon died on Christmas Eve, Darren withdrew from the holidays, and life in general, until Max, the man who introduced him to Marlon, invites Darren to his parents' house for Thanksgiving. Darren agrees and is immediately overwhelmed by Max's large, boisterous family. He tries to retreat behind familiar barriers, but Max has other ideas for the reclusive young man. It's not until Max delivers Marlon's last Christmas gift, four years late, that Darren truly understands that love is the greatest gift of all. Patric Michael is a magician when it comes to words and he is able to depict stark, yet overwhelming emotion, with clean and descriptive prose. His each and every word is imbued with feeling and richness and there is never any excess verbiage. With every word, he is able to build a world where love is magic and magic is all around. And, with wisdom, he imparts the truth that anything worth getting is worth whatever time, heart and effort necessary. 5 of 5 divas Kathy @ Dark Diva Reviews
Santa on the Beach (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes)
by Crystel GreeneSingle dad Mario, twenty-one, has finally won shared custody of his five-year-old son, Sammy. They’re spending Christmas at a Tenerife resort to celebrate. The children’s swimming instructor, Josie, is sexy and fun, and Mario can’t stop dreaming about him. But Mario has no clue how to talk to a hot guy. With his suntan, Speedos, and rippling abs, Josie seems to be the typical jock. He’s super sweet too, and everyone loves him. But he only has eyes for the fire-eyed little dad who looks like his son’s older brother and won’t stop policing the swimming class. Sammy would like to be a king in the hotel’s nativity play. But he’s too afraid to go anywhere without his dad. Mario would like a holiday romance with Josie, or even a little more, but between building his tech company and trying to do his part as Sammy’s father he has missed out on a lot and is too inexperienced to know where to begin. Luckily Santa might have just the thing for everyone on his list….A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2018 Advent Calendar "Warmest Wishes."
The Santa Project (2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays #24)
by Elinor GrayWorking at the Craft Emporium keeps Adam Martinez busy during the holiday season he absolutely hates. Enter elementary schoolteacher David Okoye, who can’t get enough of Christmas or craft supplies. David is cute, wholesome, and Adam can’t deny a little bit of a crush. Making the holidays special for his students is only part of the reason David makes excuses to go to the Craft Emporium. He also holds a torch for Adam. He takes it as a personal challenge to show Adam how to enjoy the holidays when he asks Adam to teach him to knit. David promises the holidays can be wonderful when shared with the right people, but how can they share them when David is going home to his family and Adam will be left all alone?A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar "Homemade for the Holidays."
Santa? Seriously?
by Terry O'ReillyIvan Tykovsky is a security guard at Hinkleman’s Department store and has come to despise the shopping element of Christmas. The holiday season means his workload of apprehending shoplifters and breaking up fights over merchandise increases.When the Santa the store has booked shows up drunk, the six foot six, 240 pound, red-bearded Jewish giant is forced to stand in. Ivan isn’t happy about the idea, but there’s one compensation -- the diminutive Skip Mueller, an out-of-work actor who’s been hired as one of Santa’s elves. Skip comes to Ivan’s rescue, coaching the big man through his dealings with the children.Ivan becomes an instant celebrity, and when a permanent replacement Santa is found, the store’s customers demand Ivan’s return. Will there be a special Christmas gift this year for a certain Jewish Santa and his special elf?
Santa Slept Over
by Jule McbrideThere's no hiding from the world's most mischievous matchmaker! Once, Joy and Ryan Holt had come together in a blaze of passion. Now the best part of their union-their matchmaking daughter Christy-has run away on Christmas, forcing Joy and Ryan to follow her to a romantic mountain retreat. Powerless but to stir embers of the fire that once burned bright, Joy found Ryan in her bed on Christmas night, wearing nothing but a Santa hat and a revealing smile that said he knew everything about Joy...But Ryan was about to find out she had kept one little secret all these years....
The Santa Suit
by Karen Toller WhittenburgHOLIDAY HOMECOMINGThe man in the red suit...had a lot to answer for, in Kate Harmon's opinion! He'd let her down and now her twins' heads were filled-not with visions of sugarplums but kittens, dogs and a daddy!It'd be a cold midnight clear before that Christmas fancy came true, 'cause Kate didn't date-and Santa didn't exist.So why had the twins hired Gabe Housley to find him? And why did Kate hope Gabe-the man who'd kissed her and dismissed her last Christmas-was Santa's answer to the twins' wish list?
Santa Vic (Vic and Matt #15)
by J. M. SnyderA Vic and Matt StoryVic's boss asks him to don the Santa suit for the company's employee family Christmas dinner --again. Vic doesn't want to do it, but the added incentive of double his usual yearly bonus changes his mind. He knows Matt's begun looking to buy a house, and the money would go far toward a down payment.At the dinner, the kids love Vic. One little boy in particular, Brucey Carlson, wants to make sure Vic -- or rather,SantaVic -- doesn't forget his sister, who's in the hospital for the holiday.Now Vic has one more stop to make before he can return the Santa suit.In this story, there are no references to Vic's super powers or the special bond Matt shares with his lover, so if you haven't read any of my other Vic and Matt stories, you can still enjoy this one.
The Santangeli Marriage
by Sara CravenOrphan Marisa was raised by the wealthy Santangeli family. Their only demand was that she marry their son. . . . Italian billionaire and renowned playboy Lorenzo Santangeli is expecting to receive his money's worth from his innocent wife on their wedding night. But Marisa flees--how can she share a bed with the man who married her solely to produce an heir? Lorenzo vows to bring his virgin bride home--you do not say no to a Santangeli! Once she's back she'll be his completely, and he is determined to enjoy every minute of it. . . .
Santa's Last Gift (Dreamspun Desires #95)
by Sandine TomasThe greatest gift might be what they already have. After years away building his career, event planner Sebastian Chesnut returns to his small hometown of Fir Falls to reconnect with his mother, sister, and young nieces before his job takes him to London. He doesn't expect to find his high school boyfriend, Matty, has become a virtual member of Seb's family. Back then, Matty only offered a casual relationship, but Seb fell hard, and history is soon repeating itself. Seb’s afraid to hope for a second chance, no matter how much they’ve grown and despite the family they share. Instead, he focuses on creating a last perfect holiday, which won’t be easy with his sister’s ex planning to take the girls over Christmas. Seb and Matty might not know what to do about their feelings for each other, but one thing’s for sure—it won’t be Christmas without the kids. Can these star-crossed lovers pull off a holiday miracle?
Santa’s Little Library (2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays #25)
by Jana DenardoFor small-town newlyweds Caleb and Quinn, finding the perfect gifts to commemorate their first holiday as a married couple isn’t as easy as it sounds. Despite their different cultural backgrounds—Caleb’s Norwegian and Quinn’s Native American—a common love of books, travel, and long walks in the snowy Wisconsin woods brought them together. And though Quinn has Caleb’s gift sorted, Caleb, with his busy schedule at the hospital, might need some help… from Mother Nature.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2019 Advent Calendar "Homemade for the Holidays."
Santa's Little Secret
by Sandra WalshElementary music teacher Elijah Phelps is content with his life, but content doesn't always measure up when the only thing keeping him warm at night is a wine buzz and a vivid imagination. A Secret Santa gift from a mystery admirer spices up his routine, and Eli is in over his head when it seems the two prospects--the sexy Coach Ryan Jeffers and the very tasty Principal Daniel Collins--have taken more than a casual interest in the easily flustered music teacher. Between Christmas concert mayhem, a broken-down beater, and a case of mistaken gaydentity, this holiday season will be one to remember. A new year brings the possibility of new love, but will Eli choose the jock or his brilliant and completely off-limits boss?
Santa’s Naughty Helper (Lawyers In Love #1)
by Ari Mckay2nd EditionLawyers In LoveShy lawyer Kevin Anderson is presented with an unexpected opportunity when he draws hunky litigator Erik Wilson’s name for their office’s secret holiday gift exchange. Kevin has pined for his friend for a long time, but he fears ruining their working relationship if Erik doesn’t return his feelings. The anonymity of the exchange gives him the chance to let Erik know someone is interested, so Kevin turns the gift into a game: twelve days of presents, each more suggestive, culminating with a Christmas Eve meeting—if Kevin finds the courage to see it through! Erik is intrigued by his secret Santa, who has given him something to look forward to during the holidays for the first time in years. But as Christmas approaches, he realizes he doesn’t want a mystery man; he wants his best friend, Kevin. When his attempts to instigate something with Kevin fail, Erik accepts the dinner invitation of his secret admirer. Little does he suspect that Santa’s naughty little helper might be just the man to make all his Christmas dreams come true in a holiday friends-to-lovers romance that progresses from sweet to spicy for two sexy lawyers.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2012.
Santa's Naughty List
by K. S. MurphySequel to Another Luck DayHunter Lewis has never believed in luck. He still doesn't, not really. Two years ago, however, his life changed when Lynn Valentine requested him as his partner in his very first shoot for Naked Boys Films. Something happened that day, a spark caught fire between Hunter and Lynn that hasn't lessened at all. They've since become two of Naked Boys' most popular models, and have fallen completely in love with each other.Lynn calls it another luck day, a day that set them together on this new course. Luck or not, Hunter couldn't be more pleased with these results, being in the best relationship of his life since that day.Today, they're doing something a little different. A cozy, domestic film for the holidays. What Lynn doesn't know, though, is Hunter's been planning this for a few months as one of his gifts for the holidays, and a surprise guest will be joining them. And Gunner Lund, a legend in the adult film industry, will be more than happy to help Hunter remove Lynn from Santa's naughty list.
Santa's on His Way
by Lisa Jackson Maisey Yates Nicole Helm Stacy FinzOpen your heart to the holidays with these stories of unexpected love . . . A BABY FOR CHRISTMAS * Lisa Jackson The uneventful Christmas Annie McFarlane expected is suddenly anything but. First, there’s the adorable baby left on the snowy doorstep of her Oregon cabin. Second, there’s the extremely attractive, yet extremely angry man claiming to be the father. Liam O’Shaughnessy may be intimidating, but this is one precious gift Annie isn’t giving up so easily . . . WHAT THE COWBOY WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS * Maisey Yates When Meg O’Neill’s longtime boyfriend lets her down, again, on Christmas no less, she braves an Oregon blizzard to get to her best friend Noah’s comforting arms. But this time Noah’s not telling her what she wants to hear—he’s telling her the truth, from his heart. And his words just might be the gift Meg’s been wishing for all along. SNOWED IN * Stacy Finz Rachel Johnson has found the perfect spot for her second Tart Me Up bakery in Glory Junction, California. Except she’s in fierce competition with hunky bar owner Boden Farmer. Worse, while the icy rivals await the city’s decision, they end up catering the same Christmas Eve mountaintop wedding—and getting snowed in. But sometimes a loss of electricity generates a different kind of heat . . . A COWBOY WEDDING FOR CHRISTMAS * Nicole Helm Big city art teacher Lindsay Tyler isn’t just back home in Colorado for her brother’s wedding at the Barton Christmas Tree Farm and Ranch. She’s back for good. She just hasn’t told anyone yet—including Cal Barton, the ex-boyfriend she left behind. Will it take a Christmas miracle for him to welcome her back with open arms? . . .
Santa's Playbook
by Karen TempletonWanted: One mom for Christmas! High school football coach Ethan Noble works wonders with his players. But at home, the handsome widower is just trying to keep four adorably unruly kids in line. He definitely isn't looking for love...or so he thinks. When his oldest insists her drama teacher, Claire Jacobs, is perfect for him, it's all Ethan can do to resist Claire's bright smile and infectious laugh. Claire privately admits that she wouldn't mind Coach Noble making a pass at her. But his family dynamic is as complicated as Hamlet's! For one, Ethan is still grieving for his late wife. Besides, Claire knows she's not meant to star as a stepmom, although the entire Noble clan warms her heart this holiday season. Will Claire wait in the wings for Mr. Right, or make her curtain call a very Noble happily-ever-after?
Santa's Secret (Santa's Crew #3)
by Fern MichaelsFern Michaels&’ sparkling Christmas novels have become a holiday tradition in their own right, and fans will love the chance to spend the holidays in Italy with four high school friends and their loved ones in a tale perfect for those who love Mary Kay Andrews, Debbie Macomber, and RaeAnne Thayne. Christmas is filled with beloved and long-kept traditions, but sometimes, there&’s nothing better than creating brand-new ones. That&’s why Francesca and her high school friends Amy, Rachael, and Nina are traveling to Italy to spend the holidays with Frankie&’s boyfriend, Giovanni, and his family. Giovanni and his brother, Marco, run a small Italian restaurant in Manhattan, where cherished family recipes delight tourists and locals alike. But there&’s one recipe that eludes the brothers. Their mama refuses to divulge the special ingredient in her coveted panettone, claiming it is &“Santa&’s secret.&” While Frankie joins Giovanni and Marco in the kitchen, hoping to uncover the mystery of Mrs. Lombardi&’s mouthwatering panettone, Amy, Nina, and Rachael are on their own quests. Amy wants to see the statue of David in Florence, Nina needs career inspiration, and Rachael longs to meet some eligible Italian men. Can one trip provide the answers everyone seeks? With a stunning Italian backdrop and a sprinkling of holiday magic in the mix, there may be all kinds of sweet surprises in store…
Santa's Secret
by Michael P. ThomasSamir is a lot closer to forty than he is to fourteen. For all the good it does him -- when he’s around cutie-pie Kerry, a waiter at his favorite happy hour hotspot, he feels more like a tween girl backstage with a boyband than any kind of upstanding professional.Especially when he’s drunkenly inspired to write a letter to Santa Claus, in which he asks to find Kerry under his tree on Christmas morning. A wish that verges on coming true, even, until Kerry breaks their Christmas Eve date for the worst reason Samir has ever been called upon to pretend to believe. But Santa works in mysterious ways ...
Santa's Secret
by Serenity Woods<div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Having long since lost his Christmas spirit, Rudi comes to Santa's Secret Village looking to sell the resort. His seven-year-old daughter already knows the truth about Santa, and neither of them is particularly in the mood for the festive season.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Practically a recluse since the death of her husband, Eva's not looking for romance. Her trip to santa's Village is for the sole purpose of making Christmas more festive this year for her young son. But Ava brings an unexpected sparkle to Rudi and Isabel's lives that renews their belief in the spirit of Christmas.</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">As the weather grows colder, things heat up between Rudi and Eva. But will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?</span></font></div></div>
Santa's Secret
by Serenity WoodsWill the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning? Having long since lost his Christmas spirit, Rudi comes to Santa's Secret Village looking to sell the resort. His seven-year-old daughter already knows the truth about Santa, and neither of them is particularly in the mood for the festive season. Practically a recluse since the death of her husband, Eva's not looking for romance. Her trip to Santa's Village is for the sole purpose of making Christmas more festive this year for her young son. But Eva brings an unexpected sparkle to Rudi and Isabel's lives that renews their belief in the spirit of Christmas. As the weather grows colder, things heat up between Rudi and Eva. But will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?48,102 Words
Santa's Seven-Day Baby Tutorial
by Meg MaxwellJUST FOR CHRISTMAS? Pretty, proper Anna Miller has all the makings of a respectable Amish housewife. But the outside world has always beckoned. So when a handsome FBI agent needs help caring for his infant twin nephews right before Christmas, Anna jumps at the opportunity. Maybe she can finally discover where she truly belongs. Special agent Colt Asher lives for his job. So he's surprised when an unexpected week as a hands-on uncle fills his life with meaning. Of course, it helps that the babies' gorgeous nanny is unlike any woman the love-'em-and-leave-'em lone wolf has ever known. But Anna's rumspringa might lead her straight back to her village. Or, if Colt lets her, Anna might just be his Christmas wish come true...
Santa's Special Delivery
by Val DanielsBABY BOOM Miracle baby Lori found the best Christmas present she could ever hope for lying on her doorstep-an adorable baby girl! And as Lori couldn't have children of her own, the question was, would she be able to keep little Kris? She sought advice from her lawyer neighbor Andy McAllister. Lori was dazzled by his charm and good looks, but she knew she must keep him at arm's length. It wouldn't be easy, but Andy wanted kids of his own and that was something she could never give him. Still, she couldn't help wishing that Santa had planned two special deliveries this year-a daughter and a husband! Because two's company and three's a family!
Santa's Sweetheart: A Heartwarming Texas Christmas Love Story (The Christmas Tree Ranch #4)
by Janet DaileyThe delightful and entertaining new holiday novel from the legendary author of dozens of treasured romances! This Christmas, visit the small town of Branding Iron, Texas, where it&’s time for the Cowboy Christmas Ball and one irritable sheriff is about to get in the spirit of the season…and find love along the way. Sheriff Sam Delaney is shouldering a lot as the lone lawman in the small Texas town of Branding Iron—and the widowed single father of six-year-old Maggie. Especially since Maggie&’s determined that what her daddy needs this holiday season is a girlfriend. Suddenly Sam is hustled off to a meeting with Maggie&’s schoolteacher—and surprised to discover the demure Grace Chapman is unexpectedly alluring. Then he&’s roped into playing Santa at the annual Christmas ball, with the pretty Miss Grace by his side. It&’s enough to make Sam even grumpier than usual—if not for the feelings sweet Grace stirs up inside . . . Grace only wants to heal after her broken engagement. So why is she so charmed by the slow smile—and the surprising tenderness—of the town&’s sheriff? Maybe because Grace is discovering that beneath Sam&’s gruff exterior lies a heart as big as Texas, especially when it comes to the women in his life—like little Maggie. And now her… Which only has Grace hoping she&’ll be Santa&’s sweetheart for many seasons to come . . .
Santa's Texas Lullaby
by Cathy Gillen ThackerWhen "Santa" left three tiny tykes in his care, Riley McCabe assumed it was just a ruse instigated by fellow prankster Amanda Witherspoon. The good-natured M. D. administered much-deserved payback by daring the pretty nurse to say "I do" to make an "honest" man out of him. However, he never imagined she'd call his bluff!Suddenly the "joke" is on both of them. For the sparring partners are now hitched, appointed temporary guardians of the precious children. . . and all the while fighting an irresistible attraction. In between trimming the tree and singing sweet lullabies, Riley and Amanda find themselves stealing kisses beneath the mistletoe and falling passionately in love in Laramie, Texas. Will jolly St. Nick have the last laugh by granting this makeshift family a gift guaranteed to last a lifetime?
Santa's Twin Surprise (Dawson Family Ranch #9)
by Melissa SenateIf friendship is the way to a man&’s heart…What about twins?Cowboy Asher Dawson and rookie cop Katie Crosby had the worst one-night stand ever. Now, his best friend is back in town with his two babies. He won&’t risk losing Katie again—even as he tries to deny their explosive chemistry. But his marriage of convenience isn&’t going as planned. Maybe it&’s time to see what happens when he moves his captivating soul mate beyond friendship…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Dawson Family Ranch Book 1: For the Twins' SakeBook 2: Wyoming Special DeliveryBook 3: A Family for a WeekBook 4: The Long-Awaited Christmas WishBook 5: Wyoming CinderellaBook 6: Wyoming MatchmakerBook 7: His Baby No Matter WhatBook 8: Heir to the RanchBook 9: Santa's Twin SurpriseBook 10: The Cowboy's Mistaken Identity