Small Town Sweethearts Series by Aileen Fish

*This is a short story of about 73 pages* On the verge of seeing her dream become a reality, Katie Wooten questions her brother's motives when he enlists the aid of his friend, Juan Diego Santiago, for the renovations on her bar and grill. The guy's known as a player. She doesn't need his drama. Katie's life was all about cooking, and no man was going to distract her from making her business a success. Oh, but this temptation was so distracting. So handsome... more*This is a short story of about 73 pages* On the verge of seeing her dream become a reality, Katie Wooten questions her brother's motives when he enlists the aid of his friend, Juan Diego Santiago, for the renovations on her bar and grill. The guy's known as a player. She doesn't need his drama. Katie's life was all about cooking, and no man was going to distract her from making her business a success. Oh, but this temptation was so distracting. So handsome. She'd have to use the same determination she put into the renovations to convince him to find someone else. She doesn't have time for love. less

This novella was previously released in the Sweet Christmas Kisses boxed set. Nick Randolph has avoided Christmas since the death of his wife, but his four-year-old daughter insists he stay with her at his parents' home for the holidays. He finally must confront his past and the woman he let get away. A tale of first love, self-forgiveness, and the importance of family and friendship.

When veterinary student Tara seeks shelter in a snowstorm with handsome rancher Dylan, she quickly writes him off as boyfriend material since he’s more temperamental than an unbroken horse. Thanks to a job lined up half a state away, she’s not even tempted by a friend’s request that she move to White Oak, until she learns what has damaged Dylan’s spirit. Will a sickly calf and the magic of Christmas help her heal Dylan’s heart?