Christmas Key Series by Stephanie Taylor

With the crew of 'Wild Tropics' arriving to film their reality show in the middle of a Halloween heatwave, mayor Holly Baxter has her hands full with PR duties, and not everyone is thrilled to have cameras and prying eyes on Christmas Key. In fact, one of the locals is more than happy to let her know how he feels about the situation, and before she knows it, Holly is defending her choices in front of the whole island.. moreWith the crew of 'Wild Tropics' arriving to film their reality show in the middle of a Halloween heatwave, mayor Holly Baxter has her hands full with PR duties, and not everyone is thrilled to have cameras and prying eyes on Christmas Key. In fact, one of the locals is more than happy to let her know how he feels about the situation, and before she knows it, Holly is defending her choices in front of the whole island... Following their steamy summer fling, River O'Leary pays Holly another visit for the holidays. But their timing is all wrong: Holly's locked in a battle for the title of mayor, and she's worried about the reality show turning into a runaway train that she can't control. In the midst of all this chaos, can Holly juggle both her own desires and her neighbors' needs? And will Holly and River be able to stoke the flames of their island romance, or will their relationship fall prey to the whims of the wild tropics? less

Mayor Holly Baxter has her hands full: the island is hosting a group of rowdy, swashbuckling weekend pirates; her ex-boyfriend's new love interest has decided to stick around; mysterious holes keep popping up all over the island; and a new family is ready to make Christmas Key home--a family that includes rambunctious six-year-old twin boys... moreMayor Holly Baxter has her hands full: the island is hosting a group of rowdy, swashbuckling weekend pirates; her ex-boyfriend's new love interest has decided to stick around; mysterious holes keep popping up all over the island; and a new family is ready to make Christmas Key home--a family that includes rambunctious six-year-old twin boys. After leaving the island on Christmas Eve, River O'Leary has started texting and calling Holly again, stirring up feelings in her that she's been too busy to ponder. But will having River back in her life finally free Holly from the ties that bind her to her ex? Can Holly solve the mystery of the holes before the other islanders start lobbing accusations at their guests? And will having little ones on Christmas Key be a fun distraction, or more mischief than the locals are prepared to handle? Book three of this romantic comedy series takes you all the way to the edge of paradise! less

It's wedding season on Christmas Key, and with the arrival of a Hollywood starlet and her groom-to-be, the locals are knee-deep in cake frosting and mysterious paparazzi... moreIt's wedding season on Christmas Key, and with the arrival of a Hollywood starlet and her groom-to-be, the locals are knee-deep in cake frosting and mysterious paparazzi. Can Holly Baxter pull off this top-secret wedding and make her famous guests happy? And will the nuptials of a wealthy couple leave two of the islanders with the kind of wedding envy that makes them wish they'd never even planned to say "I do"? Changes are happening fast on the growing island, and Holly realizes quickly that everything is better if you leave room for a little nonsense! less

Tinsel and lights and cocoa and...murder? The islanders welcome the first big boat full of visitors to their new dock, and with them, a murder mystery weekend that involves Santa, Mrs. Claus, and an elf with legs like a Rockette. Mayor Holly Baxter is juggling her growing feelings for the island’s newest resident; a letter that arrives in the mail with news she isn’t even sure she wants; and Bonnie’s sudden interest in yet another man who threatens to draw her away from Christmas Key... moreTinsel and lights and cocoa and...murder? The islanders welcome the first big boat full of visitors to their new dock, and with them, a murder mystery weekend that involves Santa, Mrs. Claus, and an elf with legs like a Rockette. Mayor Holly Baxter is juggling her growing feelings for the island’s newest resident; a letter that arrives in the mail with news she isn’t even sure she wants; and Bonnie’s sudden interest in yet another man who threatens to draw her away from Christmas Key. Will the magic of the season be lost as the body count rises and the mystery builds? Or will the locals pull together and make it a Christmas to remember? Baby, It’s Warm Outside is the sixth book in the Christmas Key series. less

Valentine's Day is nigh, and romance is in the air on Christmas Key. Things are heating up between Mayor Holly Baxter and the island's newest resident, Miguel, and there's a seafood festival coming to town. Holly's DNA results have come in and suddenly there's a man in her life to fill the role of father figure--but does she even want to meet him? When a tragedy happens on the island its residents must pull together to help a stranger--whether they agree with Holly's methods and motives or not.

Spring comes in like a lion on Christmas Key, bringing heat, humidity, and April Fools Day pranks, but leaving romance and expectation in its wake…As usual, Mayor Holly Baxter has her hands full with a visiting group—this time a reunion for a family of redheads famous for starring on a reality show—and life on the island is changing once again... moreSpring comes in like a lion on Christmas Key, bringing heat, humidity, and April Fools Day pranks, but leaving romance and expectation in its wake…As usual, Mayor Holly Baxter has her hands full with a visiting group—this time a reunion for a family of redheads famous for starring on a reality show—and life on the island is changing once again. She and Miguel are still happy as clams, spending more time together than apart, and the promise of an upcoming wedding on the island has everyone daydreaming about love.But there are more twists and turns than the locals can imagine, and before they know it, they’re expecting not just the small village of tiny homes that’s being planned for the north side of the island, but also the arrival of some very tiny residents… less

Welcome back to Christmas Key! A lot has changed in five the baby boom has resulted in a tiny class of kindergarteners on the island, and so-called "influencers" have discovered paradise, which they now want to share with their fans via podcasts, vlogs, and inspirational social media posts... moreWelcome back to Christmas Key! A lot has changed in five the baby boom has resulted in a tiny class of kindergarteners on the island, and so-called "influencers" have discovered paradise, which they now want to share with their fans via podcasts, vlogs, and inspirational social media posts. But the real story isn't just the holiday lights on Main Street, the icy cold margaritas at the Ho Ho Hideaway, or the new clothing and furniture store--it's former First Lady Ruby part-time Christmas Key resident, and full-time favorite of everyone on the island. Ruby and her husband, the political biographer Dexter North, have split their time between Shipwreck Key, NYC, and Christmas Key since they fell in love five years ago, but now they're hiding out on the tropical island, and hoping to lose the tail of a potentially dangerous stalker who won't leave Ruby alone.As usual, the islanders band together to make magic happen, and they'll do anything they can to keep Ruby safe. But there are things that are out of their control, and sometimes all there is to do is to close ranks, work as a team, and do whatever they can to protect their own little slice of paradise. Come visit Christmas Key again, and if you're a fan of the "Shipwreck Key" series, then you'll love seeing Dexter and Ruby, and getting a window to the early years of their long and happy marriage. less