Christmas in the City Series by Jill Barnett

When wealthy financier D. L. Stewart's finds an injured woman in the snow in front of his New York City mansion, he has no idea she is Lillian, a big-hearted and somewhat inept fallen angel, sent back to teach him what Christmas is all about. But Lilli has her work cut out for her. D. L. is a wounded and cynical soul, a man who is an expert at not feeling anything, and who believes he can buy anything. .. and anyone... moreWhen wealthy financier D. L. Stewart's finds an injured woman in the snow in front of his New York City mansion, he has no idea she is Lillian, a big-hearted and somewhat inept fallen angel, sent back to teach him what Christmas is all about. But Lilli has her work cut out for her. D. L. is a wounded and cynical soul, a man who is an expert at not feeling anything, and who believes he can buy anything. .. and anyone. Can one loving, soft-hearted angel really change this damaged man who has a heart of solid stone? Originally was published in the anthology A Holiday of Love. less

A classic Christmas novella of love set in turn of the century New York City. When her grandfather dies, lonely spinster Eleanor Austen is forced to move into an apartment on the top floor of the building he leased to a noisy gymnasium owned by famed Irish boxer Conn Donnoughue. During a snowy and magical December, two lonely people just might find they have more in common than they thought. .. For readers of Jude Deveraux and Julie Garwood... moreA classic Christmas novella of love set in turn of the century New York City. When her grandfather dies, lonely spinster Eleanor Austen is forced to move into an apartment on the top floor of the building he leased to a noisy gymnasium owned by famed Irish boxer Conn Donnoughue. During a snowy and magical December, two lonely people just might find they have more in common than they thought. .. For readers of Jude Deveraux and Julie Garwood. Note: Originally published in the 1997 anthology A Stockingful of Joy . less

When famous architect, Edward Lowell suddenly becomes guardian of his orphaned 4 year old niece, the life he has known is turned upside down. His niece is grieving but when she spots a doll in a store window, he sees the first signs of happiness in her eyes. But the doll is sold before Edward can buy it and he sets out to find the dollmaker in the hope she can help him find a way to heal his young niece.