Gift-Wrapped Romance Series by Kasey Stockton, Anneka R. Walker, Martha Keyes, Esther Hatch, Mindy Burbidge Strunk

**Gift-Wrapped Romance five sweet romantic comedies tied up with a bow**Can what happens at the Christmas cabin stay at the Christmas cabin?RachaelI’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend my entire life. Once, in high school, I even got a taste of what it would be like to be with him thanks to some well-placed incredible and humiliating. We always spend Christmas with Max’s family at our cabin, and every year I have to suffer through a blissful week with him in a completely platonic way... more**Gift-Wrapped Romance five sweet romantic comedies tied up with a bow**Can what happens at the Christmas cabin stay at the Christmas cabin?RachaelI’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend my entire life. Once, in high school, I even got a taste of what it would be like to be with him thanks to some well-placed incredible and humiliating. We always spend Christmas with Max’s family at our cabin, and every year I have to suffer through a blissful week with him in a completely platonic way. His steady stream of girlfriends have made him off limits . . . until now.It’s Christmas.We’re at the cabin together.And Max Dawson is single .MaxI’ve never looked forward to Christmas less in my entire life. My parents’ holiday will be ruined after I tell them my news, and to make matters worse, I blabbed to Rachael on the drive out to the cabin. Now she has to keep my secret until I’m ready to share with my family.Which is probably why she’s acting so weird. Watching me. Touching me. Flirting.It would be terrible if I wasn’t enjoying it so much.But her brother has made it clear she’s off limits. And besides, I kissed Rachael once, and we all know how that ended.So we definitely shouldn’t do it again.Right?**Part of the Gift-Wrapped Romance series, Cabin Crush is a brother's best friend & unrequited love sweet and clean romantic comedy. Enjoy all five romances in any order.Cabin Crush by Kasey StocktonMerry Kismet by Anneka R. WalkerSolo for the Season by Martha KeyesOne Small Secret by Esther HatchJingle Bell Jilt by Mindy Burbidge Strunk less

BRIE Things I should never have ROCKWELL Things I will never ** Part of the Gift-Wrapped Romance series, Merry Kismet is a second-chance, sweet and clean, romantic comedy. Enjoy all five romances in any Cabin Crush by Kasey StocktonMerry Kismet by Anneka R. WalkerSolo for the Season by Martha KeysOne Small Secret by Esther HatchJingle Bell Jilt by Mindy Strunk

MAGGIE After being dumped last Christmas, I’m taking extreme measures to ensure nothing and no one ruins my happy holidays this time around. I’ll be safely wrapped in a cocoon of kitschy Christmas decor, complete with surrounding winter wonderland at the ultimate holiday mountain cabin.So what if the countless elf figurines make me a little uneasy or if there are a couple hiccups with cabin maintenance? There’s a bigger problem.. moreMAGGIE After being dumped last Christmas, I’m taking extreme measures to ensure nothing and no one ruins my happy holidays this time around. I’ll be safely wrapped in a cocoon of kitschy Christmas decor, complete with surrounding winter wonderland at the ultimate holiday mountain cabin.So what if the countless elf figurines make me a little uneasy or if there are a couple hiccups with cabin maintenance? There’s a bigger problem... the assistant manager happens to be one of (many) teasing classmates from my childhood and my former crush. He keeps showing up to my cabin to fix things. I’m more worried about what he might break…. WESHere at Crystal Peaks Resort, I’ve got everything I tall trees, fresh air, and no cell phone service. This is my happy place, and if I prove to my boss I can handle the job, the management position here will be mine. Everything is falling into place.Until the newest guest arrives. The quirky cabin she’s in is the bane of my existence, causing issue after issue. But the more I’m there, the more I realize the real obstacle between me and my future proving to my boss I can keep a professional relationship with the guests. Or one guest in particular. less

Ruben Palmer is on every woman’s Christmas wish list. Except mine. I grew up with him and bested him in practically everything we did together–debate, grades, mini-golf, you name it. So I’ve built an immunity to his boy-next-door charm. Sure, sometimes I might accidentally type his name into my search engine, but his dimples, hotel empire and thirst-trap photos don’t tempt me. I’ve got my sights set on earning my way to the top of the Palmer Hotel empire, and nothing is going to get in my way... moreRuben Palmer is on every woman’s Christmas wish list. Except mine. I grew up with him and bested him in practically everything we did together–debate, grades, mini-golf, you name it. So I’ve built an immunity to his boy-next-door charm. Sure, sometimes I might accidentally type his name into my search engine, but his dimples, hotel empire and thirst-trap photos don’t tempt me. I’ve got my sights set on earning my way to the top of the Palmer Hotel empire, and nothing is going to get in my way.Until my step-sister leaves her secret toddler with me before skipping town for three months. Now suddenly everyone thinks he’s mine, and instead of powering my way to the top, I’m struggling to not get fired. And instead of Ruben staying on the executive floor where he belongs, he’s invading my apartment, breaking dates with starlets, and looking disappointed that I decided to settle down with anyone except him.But I know Ruben, and Ruben doesn’t settle down. So there's no way I’m giving him my heart. Not even for Christmas.**One Small Secret is inspired by the classic films, Bachelor Mother and Bundle of Joy, and is part of the Gift-Wrapped Romance series. All five cozy Christmas novels can be read in any order.Cabin Crush by Kasey StocktonMerry Kismet by Anneka R. WalkerSolo for the Season by Martha KeyesOne Small Secret by Esther HatchJingle Bell Jilt by Mindy Burbidge Strunk less

ShayI just got dumped…left at the altar! But instead of licking my wounds in the darkness of my apartment, I take the errant advice of my best friend and go on the honeymoon by myself. I mean, who does that? Apparently, me. I do that, even as the universe repeatedly shows me it is a bad idea.Things only get worse when the rental property I’m staying at floods in the middle of the night. What am I supposed to do? It’s Christmas Eve... moreShayI just got dumped…left at the altar! But instead of licking my wounds in the darkness of my apartment, I take the errant advice of my best friend and go on the honeymoon by myself. I mean, who does that? Apparently, me. I do that, even as the universe repeatedly shows me it is a bad idea.Things only get worse when the rental property I’m staying at floods in the middle of the night. What am I supposed to do? It’s Christmas Eve. There is no place else to stay, except at the very handsome landlord's place next door. Surely that won’t be a problem. It's only for a week. It doesn’t matter that he’s handsome, sweet, and everything my ex isn’t, I don’t need—no, I don’t want—a rebound guy.EvanMy old college roommate and his new wife just arrived to stay in my rental property for their honeymoon. Except, my friend isn’t with her. It seems he decided not to show up for the wedding. And he says it’s because of my advice. Crap! Now I have this teary-eyed woman staying in my rental. And from what I’ve heard about her, she may not be completely stable. I should have gone back to New Hampshire for Christmas with my family.Now, because of a broken pipe, she’s staying in my guest room. I may have neglected to mention that her ex and I are friends. But that shouldn’t matter, right? She’ll only be here until New Year’s and then it will be back to business as usual. I don’t want to be that guy. The one who gets his friend’s cast-off. Even if I think he was crazy for letting her go. Now if only I can keep my growing attraction and lips to myself for one measly week.*Part of the Gift-Wrapped Romance series, Merry Kismet is a jilted bride and ex's best friend, sweet and clean romantic comedy. Enjoy all five romances in any Crush by Kasey StocktonMerry Kismet by Anneka WalkerSolo for the Season by Martha KeyesOne Small Secret,/i> by Esther HatchJingle Bell Jilt by Mindy Burbidge Strunk less