A Wilton Hills Christmas Series by Marianne Rice

For the past few years, April Johnson has watched her brothers and sister fall in love and marry, and now she wants that for herself as well.When Noah Donner steps into April Johnson’s veterinary clinic a few days after Christmas in need of someone to adopt his ailing grandfather’s schnauzer, there is no way she can say no to those blue-green eyes and Captain America shoulders. Noah’s, not the pooch’s, although little Pookie’s eyes have her in a puddle, too... moreFor the past few years, April Johnson has watched her brothers and sister fall in love and marry, and now she wants that for herself as well.When Noah Donner steps into April Johnson’s veterinary clinic a few days after Christmas in need of someone to adopt his ailing grandfather’s schnauzer, there is no way she can say no to those blue-green eyes and Captain America shoulders. Noah’s, not the pooch’s, although little Pookie’s eyes have her in a puddle, too. And it’s just her luck that the kind-hearted soldier is being deployed in a few weeks.Noah is overwhelmed with gratitude when he learns April is visiting his grandfather while he’s away. And when the letters and care packages start arriving, Noah can’t help the feelings that grow for her. When he returns for the holidays and sees April in person, he gets to witness her generosity and smiles firsthand. She’s even more beautiful--inside and out--in person than she is in her letters. But has he misinterpreted her acts of kindness or could there be something more between them than peppermints and packages? less

It might not be the story of the century, but it’s her biggest headline yet. Investigative reporter Liberty Johnson has one more case to crack before being guaranteed her own weekly feature on the local nightly news. The only thing coming between her and the promotion is figuring out the identity of Maine’s Secret Santa.She’s narrowed down the possibilities, and the last on her short list is Sawyer Campbell, the co-owner of a Fortune 500 tech company... moreIt might not be the story of the century, but it’s her biggest headline yet. Investigative reporter Liberty Johnson has one more case to crack before being guaranteed her own weekly feature on the local nightly news. The only thing coming between her and the promotion is figuring out the identity of Maine’s Secret Santa.She’s narrowed down the possibilities, and the last on her short list is Sawyer Campbell, the co-owner of a Fortune 500 tech company. Her first meeting with him leaves her weak in the knees, but his lack of interest in Christmas tells her he definitely isn’t the man she’s been looking for. There’s no denying the sparks between them, and Sawyer’s charm has her juggling her time between him and her work. If she isn’t careful, he’ll have her career-focused heart before she has a chance to cue her mic. As Christmas approaches and her promotion on the line, Liberty must decide if she’s going to follow her lead or follow her heart. less