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Love By Design: A Blind Date Holiday Novella by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA sexy Christmas novella that’s a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and Holidate.Holland McQuaid works for the toughest designer in New York City. It’s a dream job. It’s heaven and hell at the same time. But when she gets her lucky break, and the job turns into something she never expected, it comes with strings... -
![Depends On Who's Asking by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Depends On Who's Asking by Lani Lynn Vale
It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…nope. No. Nuh-uh. That’s a lie. The moment that Caro wakes up, she knows that she’s not alone. One thump-thump from the living room and she quickly moves into action. One 9-1-1 call later, and she’s ready to defend herself...Categorized as:
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![Seatmate by Cara Bastone]()
Seatmate by Cara Bastone
I have exactly 5 hours and 10 minutes to get from Boston to New York City or the professional opportunity of a lifetime disappears. My only travel option? The second to last seat on a discount bus. Across from the bathroom. Wearing last night’s clothes (don’t ask). All worth it if I can make it in time.My nerves almost get the best of me, but then there he is, sitting down in the seat next to me... -
![Hearts in Motion by Kelly Elliott]()
Hearts in Motion by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrighton Rogers thought her life was as normal as normal could be, even better than normal. She has a thriving career as a lawyer in Boston. Friends and family back in her hometown of Boggy Creek love and adore her. And her boyfriend, Luke Morrison, showers her with love and attention, making her life finally feel complete... -
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![Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox]()
Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox
When Miller Hobbs finds himself on a winter vacation in Colorado with the giant, exceedingly loud, Marian and Wilde families, he doesn’t quite know what to do with himself. He’s not really a Marian or a Wilde despite having DNA ties to both... -
![Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas]()
Flipping Love You by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s the tattooed bad boy her mama warned her about. She’s his hot mess — but mostly hot — next door neighbor. Until a two-night-stand gives them the surprise of a lifetime... Jillian Morris is a workaholic who forgets to watch the time. And to eat. And to change her shoes. And to keep even a house-plant alive. And to have any kind of a personal life... -
![Drawn into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds]()
Drawn into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Aurora Rose Reynolds comes a flirty romantic comedy of big love and second chances. Courtney Williams wanted forever. She got six years of empty promises, a divorce, and a well-deserved settlement that’s paid her way to Manhattan...Categorized as:
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![Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher]()
Snowed Inn for Christmas Anthology by Elle Christensen, Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA record-breaking blizzard is on the way to Winter Falls . . . and close quarters sometimes make for strange bedfellows!Led by their mayor, the citizens of Winter Falls rally together to keep everyone safe during the storm. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but cuddling next to the fire and kissing under the mistletoe leads to a whole lot of romance for these nine couples... -
![A Very Cheeky Christmas by Kat Baxter]()
A Very Cheeky Christmas by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI’ve been voted Mr. Perfect Cheeks for the last five years. Though I do have a nice smile, it’s not those cheeks that warrant the attention. So yeah, my behind is my bread and butter. But when my most lucrative asset is injured, I’m sent to the set medic. To say I fall head over derriere in love with her is an understatement... -
![Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale]()
Merry with a Brewmaster by Alexandra Hale
Rules for moving to a small beach town: Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional If your summer hookup is the... -
![An Unexpected Gift by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland]()
An Unexpected Gift by Melanie Moreland, M. Moreland
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn unplanned journey A change of direction The meeting of two lost hearts When Evan Brooks sets out to repair his fractured relationship with his family, a broken-down car and an unplanned detour lead him to Holly Cole. Her eyes captivate him. Her words comfort him. Her heart warms him... -
![Get Frosted by Amy Aislin]()
Get Frosted by Amy Aislin
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFor years, Mik has wanted nothing more than to put coal in Rudy Snow's stocking.As former pro hockey players, they’ve been rivals for years. It started in Mik’s rookie season, when a reporter pitted him against his older brother's best friend. Rudy pushes Mik’s buttons like no one else, going out of his way to one-up him at every turn... -
![Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson]()
Secrets of Starshine Cove by Debbie Johnson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warm, sparkly and absolutely unputdownable return to the unforgettable Starshine Cove! Cally , a devoted single mum, is stretched thin between caring for her clingy mother and her day job as a hairdresser with an always sympathetic ear. When her life in Liverpool is suddenly upended, she grabs her son Sam and jumps in the car to drive south for the holidays... -
![A Christmas Celebration by Heidi Swain]()
A Christmas Celebration by Heidi Swain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 21 ratings***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***When Paige turns up unannounced at Wynthorpe Hall, she discovers the place she knew when she was growing up has changed beyond all recognition. She’s only planning to stay for a short time, but is quickly pulled into local life... -
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![Winter Waites by Lucy Lennox]()
Winter Waites by Lucy Lennox
Gentry Kane is a rockstar I've been half in love with my whole life. And now he's my patient.When Winter Waites knocks on the door to the snowy cabin where his next physical therapy patient awaits him, he has no idea his dream celebrity is on the other side. Gentry Kane is everything Winter has always fantasized about. But it was only a fantasy...Categorized as:
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![The Scramble by Kristen Proby]()
The Scramble by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThere are two things you need to know about me. 1: I’m never late. And 2: I hate Christmas. Yes, I’m a girl who hates the holidays.My entire, enormous family is already enjoying their holiday vacation in Iceland, but thanks to my busy job and having to meet them there, I’m late...Categorized as:
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![Wrap with Love by Ella Goode]()
Wrap with Love by Ella Goode
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'm kicking off the holidays with a bundle of sweet snowy festive reads! Four previously released classics from my backlist are now all in one click for a limited time!Christmas ChemistryIt’s time for the ho-ho-holidays and while this is one of my favorite times of the year, I’m feeling a little off...Categorized as:
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![Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart]()
Coming Down Her Chimney by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe had the best intentions.Avery Sinclair lives to spread Christmas cheer. Growing up in an orphanage, Christmas was the only time that she got presents, but her love of the holiday is more than that. It’s the only time when people treated her with kindness.That’s why she’s on her neighbor’s roof, trying to untangle the string of Christmas lights that she’s putting up for him...Categorized as:
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![Matchmaking a Scrooge by Angela R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank]()
Matchmaking a Scrooge by Angela R. Casella, Denise Grover Swank
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wants to destroy her show. She wants to get on Santa’s naughty list with him. Rowan No man wants to be nicknamed Cupid. My family’s run a matchmaking business for years, though, and my sister’s a romance novelist. You get the picture. To make matters worse, my narcissistic grandmother just sold a reality dating show to network television...Categorized as:
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Third Party by Danika Bloom
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTurns out that old saying is true, that money can’t buy happiness. But it sure can ruin it.Josh Rhodes was the love of my life. We were all set to do the ‘til death do us part’ thing. But when the video game he’d been working on for years sold for millions, I realized I wasn't prepared for the 'for richer or poorer' part. All I needed to do was prove that I could still support myself—if I had to...Categorized as:
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![Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas]()
Keeping a Christmas Promise by Jo Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour friendsTwenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright, full of hope and most importantly guaranteed . . .One promiseNow they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas... -
![Bowling for Turkeys by Amy Lane]()
Bowling for Turkeys by Amy Lane
Milo Tanaka was not recovering from the mother of all breakups when his best friend barged into his home and gave him a dog. While Julia the dog doesn’t like squirrels, cats, turkeys, other dogs, or most humans, at least she gets him out of bed...Categorized as:
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![Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde]()
Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA collection of three hot holiday romances to warm up your winter nights… Secret Santa After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long... -
![Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala]()
Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling authorChristmas is a great time to be snowed in with the woman who saved your life in this heartwarming, small town holiday romance from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala... -
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![Cold Killjoy by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Cold Killjoy by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCold KilljoyBiker. Grumpy. Wrapped in darkness.Returning to his hometown Mistletoe Montana to take over his father's garage, Cold didn't anticipate to collide with an overly cheerful next door neighbor. With a lump of ice for a heart he lost all hope of experiencing any joy in life, let alone finding love.Joycelyn LoftingsGenerous. Kind. Lighthearted. Wrapped with sunshine... -
![Home for the Holidays by Lucy Darling]()
Home for the Holidays by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEscaping the big city to go home for the holidays is the only bright light in the year I’ve had. I’m constantly surrounded by people, but I’ve never felt more alone or out of place. Going home had been the plan until a historic snowfall downs all air traffic.Well, not all of it... -
![Totally Smitten by Hope Ford]()
Totally Smitten by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTaraFamily is a big deal to me.And since I’ve moved away, my parents have been worried about me being all alone.My plan was to take a “boyfriend” home with me to show them just how happy and safe I am.When my plans fall through, my boss, the man I’ve had the “hots” for since I started working for him, offers to stand in.I try to turn him down, but he insists... -
![Wonder With Me by Kristen Proby]()
Wonder With Me by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her With Me In Seattle series… Reed Taylor doesn’t pay much attention to the holidays—until he receives a surprise present. Four-year-old Piper is the daughter he never knew about, and with the death of her mother, is also now the roommate he never expected... -
![Reindeer Games by N.R. Walker]()
Reindeer Games by N.R. Walker
Reindeer Games Definition: activities to exclude outsiders Industrial-art student Leif Caldwell and his best friend win tickets to the hottest party in town, the annual masquerade Christmas gala at the upmarket nightclub, Evoque. Not a gig they could ever afford to attend or buy costumes for, so Leif makes their masks...Categorized as:
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![Win a Date with a Secret Santa by Kate Tilney]()
Win a Date with a Secret Santa by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fun-loving curvy woman wins a date with a grumpy grinch only to discover his heart is so much bigger than she ever could have imagined just in time for Christmas.What could be more fun than going on a Polar Express-like train ride with a toymaker at Christmas? Apparently, everything... -
![Two Pink Lines for Christmas by Ember Davis]()
Two Pink Lines for Christmas by Ember Davis
JUSTICEI’m more than happy in my life. The bakery I own with my sisters is doing well, I have a best friend who knows all my secrets and I’m content with a string of satisfying, short-lived partners in my past. It might not land me on the naughty list, but there’s only one thing I want that I haven’t grabbed ahold of with both hands. A baby... -
![Candy Cane Challenge by Melody Tyden]()
Candy Cane Challenge by Melody Tyden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne year ago, Holly and Jackson met when their best friends Gemma and Cole got together. There was an instant spark between them, but they were looking for different things. Holly wanted a fling and Jackson was after love. When it came time for him to return to New York, they parted as friends and Holly stayed behind in London... -
![Two Silent Nights Times Two by Esther E. Schmidt, Addy Archer]()
Two Silent Nights Times Two by Esther E. Schmidt, Addy Archer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConroy - We’re not quite done with wiping out a rival MC when my son claims an old lady. This puts the woman–along with her sister and nephew–at risk. Taking control of the sister’s situation; I’m confronted with a single mother, one I need to claim at first sight. Especially when the danger we're both wrapped in collides and entwines...Categorized as:
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![My Charming Holidate by Kara Kendrick]()
My Charming Holidate by Kara Kendrick
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe’s going to blame everything on the mistletoe, the eggnog, and the flushed elf. He needs a couch to sleep on and hers is available. Even if he’s charming, is kissing your best friend ever a good idea?StellaWe’ve been best friends since the third grade and he’s never made a move.When Wes left for med school and never came home, I moved on... -
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![Hooking Her Up by Cassi Hart]()
Hooking Her Up by Cassi Hart
Kayla All of my life, I’ve worked hard to be perfect. From my appearance to my academics, I was expected to do my best, and I went above and beyond. If I’m being honest, it’s exhausting. I dream of having the chance to let it all go, to live my life without the fear of being or doing exactly what’s expected of me. But they’re called dreams for a reason... -
![Rebel Without A Claus by Emma Hart]()
Rebel Without A Claus by Emma Hart
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChristmas is the most wonderful time of the year—unless you’re Quinn Langley.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’ve hated the festive season for as long as I can remember, but this year really takes the chestnut. My family has run Snow Cove’s grotto for the past sixty years, but when my dad—our resident Santa Claus—gets the flu, it’s down to me to find a new Santa and save Christmas... -
![Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole]()
Santa's Cookies by L. Nicole
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChristmas was her favorite holiday.With the name Krissy Kringle, that was kind of a given.Krissy was looking forward to Christmas.Sure, it would be quiet, and she’d be alone, opening up the electric blanket her sister got her for Christmas, but she didn’t mind. After the hours she’d been putting in, quiet and uneventful seemed like just the thing...Categorized as:
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![Cyanide by Ella Fields]()
Cyanide by Ella Fields
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHeartless. Conceited. Shallow. Three simple words to describe me. I had everything a girl could ask for, yet nothing I truly needed. I'd made peace with who I was and the expectations set upon me long ago. Only to have that peace shattered when a nameless hero rode into my world. I wasn't allowed to have him. Too bad I never cared much for the word no... -
![Lumber Snack: 12 Days of Kissmas by Mae Harden]()
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![Executive Rule by Cameron Hart]()
Executive Rule by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI live my life by a set of rules.It’s how I got to be CEO of a Fortune 500 company at just thirty-two, and how I’ve stayed at the top of my game for the last five years. I follow the same schedule every day, eat the same food, and wear one of a dozen sets of the same ten-thousand dollar suit. And that’s the way I like it...Categorized as:
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![Dearest Eulalia by Betty Neels]()
Dearest Eulalia by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsConvenient bride…loving wife?Eulalia cannot bear the thought of losing her home, especially at Christmas! But with money running out she knows there’s no hope…until handsome surgeon Aderik van der Leurs show up on her doorstep – with a very convenient proposal!Though Aderik appears to want her simply as his convenient bride, he’s yearned for beautiful Eulalia from afar...Categorized as:
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![Stuffing Her Stocking by Shaw Hart]()
Stuffing Her Stocking by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeau is the least cheerful person in Christmas, Michigan. He took over his dad’s mechanic shop and now he’s stuck in this holiday town.When his dog runs off one night as he’s closing up, he follows him to a find a car that slid off the road. He rushes down to help and comes face to face with Holly.One look into her green eyes and it feels like his tiny Grinch heart just grew three sizes...Categorized as:
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![A Groom By Christmas by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore]()
A Groom By Christmas by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDelilah Armstrong I had been so focused on others finding their happily ever after that I neglected myself. Until he walks into my office. Suddenly, it's all I can think about. Kyle Rothschild I never gave the future much thought, never gave women much thought either until I walked into her office. Now, I can see the future and it stars her... -
![Sleigh Bell Baby by Dee Ellis]()
Sleigh Bell Baby by Dee Ellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBristol Ambrose bounced into town with a broken heart and a baby - just in time for a blue Christmas. Looking for a do-over on life, she thinks maybe this cute little town can be a fresh start for her - not as if she can go anywhere else with a snowstorm coming.Burke Ives comes from a huge family with big hearts, big lives, and big bank accounts... -
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![Scoring over the Holidays by Alexia Chase, Alexis Anne]()
Scoring over the Holidays by Alexia Chase, Alexis Anne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe holiday season is a time for trimming the tree, sipping hot cocoa by a cozy fire, and reading scorching hot romance that will heat up your cold winter nights. From 15 of your favorite sports romance authors come brand new short stories meant to deck your halls and make your season bright... -
![The Snuggle Is Real by Frankie Love]()
The Snuggle Is Real by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI should be pissed. She’s taken up residence in my cabin without my permission.But how can I be mad when Cozette is so damn sweet?She’s turned this place into a Christmas Wonderland and suddenly the worst year of my life is ending up great.She’s got struggles — sure — but who doesn’t?This cabin feels cozy for the first time, and with her at my side, the snuggle is real... -
![Falling Snow by Alexis Adaire]()
Falling Snow by Alexis Adaire
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s a Whisker Wonderland!What began as a genealogy research trip for Miami attorney Snow Wyatt becomes so much more when she arrives in Alaska and encounters a living, breathing mountain man. In short order, everything she thought she wanted melts away and she has to decide what her priorities in life truly are... -
![Peppermint Passion by Hallie Bennett]()
Peppermint Passion by Hallie Bennett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat happens when the Christmas Grump, actor Eli Cooper, meets a real-life Hallmark-esque heroine?Find out in the next installment of Christmas & Curves--a series dedicated to curvy heroines finding their dream heroes at MerryCon, a holiday extravaganza full of celebrities & Christmas...Categorized as:
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![Bark: Lost Valkyries MC by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Bark: Lost Valkyries MC by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJodi - Some people might take a step back when they run into this guy. Although the way his eyes pierce mine, it’s as if he’s allowing me to see the kindness that’s hidden within. Bark - Those I consider deserve to die, will be killed by me, without any remorse. I’m a man who will get close enough in a fight so I can enjoy seeing the life of another person slipping through my fingers...Categorized as:
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![For Fudge's Sake by Eve London]()
For Fudge's Sake by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this curvy girl get over her scroogy self to find the true meaning of the season (and maybe her very own HEA?)HollyI hate the holidays. The only thing worse than spending them alone is being forced to leave New York City and head to Texas for my stepsister’s Christmas wedding. I’m holding out hope the trip will be worthwhile and I’ll get some face time with my dad...
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