Love Beach, Holiday Collection Series by Alexandra Hale, Liz Durano, Sofia Aves, LizAnne Axtel, Carolina Jax, Shana Gray, Zee Irwin, Wynter Ryan, Britt Jones, A.M. Roark, Lena Cove, Rhian Cahill, Tracy Broemmer, Leigh Adams, EmKay Connor, Britney Bell

Ryder Raines’ stick has bad juju this season, and he thinks finding love might be the answer to winning again—plus the holidays are coming. Who wants to spend those alone?When he befriends the bright Jayden Sommers at Love Beach's Sand Dunes Bar and Grill, he admits he’s about to use a matchmaking service to find his forever girl.Little does he know, Jayden has her own ideas. She evokes all her sultry ways to make the hot hockey player see that love could be right in front of him... moreRyder Raines’ stick has bad juju this season, and he thinks finding love might be the answer to winning again—plus the holidays are coming. Who wants to spend those alone?When he befriends the bright Jayden Sommers at Love Beach's Sand Dunes Bar and Grill, he admits he’s about to use a matchmaking service to find his forever girl.Little does he know, Jayden has her own ideas. She evokes all her sultry ways to make the hot hockey player see that love could be right in front of him.While Ryder’s past holds him back from committing, her can-do attitude could make him believe he deserves more.Will her plan work a little magic into the season to make this player hers forever?USA Today Bestselling Author Britney Bell brings you friends to lovers story with the pro hockey Charleston Renegade's captain and a woman who gives him a little friendly competition. less

She needed a Santa. He needed redemption.Will their Christmas miracle come with a side of romance? When a drunk Santa threatens to ruin my shop’s charity winter wonderland, I’m forced to enlist Love Beach hotel tycoon Preston Hollister—yes, the same Preston who tormented my best friend Willy in high school. But with kids and parents eagerly lining up, desperate times call for desperate measures... moreShe needed a Santa. He needed redemption.Will their Christmas miracle come with a side of romance? When a drunk Santa threatens to ruin my shop’s charity winter wonderland, I’m forced to enlist Love Beach hotel tycoon Preston Hollister—yes, the same Preston who tormented my best friend Willy in high school. But with kids and parents eagerly lining up, desperate times call for desperate measures.To my surprise, Preston turns into a Santa who could give the North Pole a run for its money, showing a side of him I never knew. But just as I start warming up to the idea of Preston as more than a last-minute Santa, his management company hits us with lease hikes that could close my shop for good. Talk about a lump of coal in my stocking!With my shop’s future in jeopardy and holiday cheer replaced by financial stress, my growing feelings for Preston clash with my need to protect everything I’ve built. Can this billionaire prove he’s not just a temporary Santa, but someone who truly embodies the spirit of giving?Even a beach town gets merry! In this collection of steamy small town romance by multiple authors, things heat up for the holidays. Who will get the gift of happily ever after? Grab a hot mug of cocoa, snuggle up, and read this collection of short romances to find out. less

He ran away years ago, but a little slice of Texas follows him all the way to Love Beach. Nash Mercer never intended to set foot in Texas ever again. When the call from an elite Texas Ranger unit draws him back to family land and a history he tried to escape, he can’t say no. Just as he settles into old boots, he discovers there’s a link to his family–and his case–in Love Beach at Christmas that draws him back across the country in time to celebrate the silly season with a girl he used to know... moreHe ran away years ago, but a little slice of Texas follows him all the way to Love Beach. Nash Mercer never intended to set foot in Texas ever again. When the call from an elite Texas Ranger unit draws him back to family land and a history he tried to escape, he can’t say no. Just as he settles into old boots, he discovers there’s a link to his family–and his case–in Love Beach at Christmas that draws him back across the country in time to celebrate the silly season with a girl he used to know.Bonnie Little isn’t the girl who disappeared from his senior year at highschool anymore.The girl he had his heart set on, ready to ask to prom.They should have been homecoming king and queen back in Texas years ago. Instead, she wasn’t there, never graduated, and his heart shattered.He still carries the ring in his pocket he meant to give her.A fool’s dream.When Nash meets her again, nothing is the same. Bonnie Little is far from the girl he remembers. All curves in the right places, fire in her eyes.Tragedy, too.He can’t shake the feeling something is wrong about her, and when she clashes with his investigation, he doesn’t know if he’ll be taking her back home to Texas closer to his heart than they started…Or in handcuffs.USA Today Bestselling Author Sofia Aves brings you a steamy second chance, highschool sweethearts romance with a twist set in her Texan Devils world. less

An affair with the milkman? How 1950s.TeganIt sounds dramatic, but the first time I see Rhone I know he’s my destiny. So when he asks me to advise him in starting an artisanal cheese business, I’m more than willing to help—in any way I can.I’m going to use this to my advantage to bring a smile to my grumpy milk man’s face. Including the surprise opportunity to pretend we’re engaged to woo an investor with old-fashioned ideas... moreAn affair with the milkman? How 1950s.TeganIt sounds dramatic, but the first time I see Rhone I know he’s my destiny. So when he asks me to advise him in starting an artisanal cheese business, I’m more than willing to help—in any way I can.I’m going to use this to my advantage to bring a smile to my grumpy milk man’s face. Including the surprise opportunity to pretend we’re engaged to woo an investor with old-fashioned ideas.How do I convince him I need to be more than just a business mentor?RhoneMy cheese cellar is nearly full and it’s time to finally start my business. Tegan is as sweet as the chocolates from her shop, but I can’t allow another pretty face to distract me. I need her business knowledge and experience to bring my cheeses to market.When an interested investor catches us in an ill-timed kiss, I claim she’s my fiancée. Now we’re stuck in a fake relationship. As uncomfortable as I am with the situation, I don’t want to get unstuck.I’ve been burned by pretty and taken in by smiles and laughter before. How do I know what I feel for Tegan is real, or just simple gratitude?***Love Beach Holiday Collection:Even a beach town gets merry!In this collection of steamy small town romance by multiple authors, things hear up for the holidays.Who will get the gift of happily ever after?Grab a hot mug of cocoa, snuggle up, and read this collection of short romances to find out. less

Jace “Sully” Sullivan is the sweetest fireman you’ll ever meet. He’s young, quiet and respects the order of things.But when Poppy James shows up, all hell breaks loose.She’s older and wilder and looking to shake things up.And she’s got her sights set on the probie fireman.Can Jace break free of the ‘new guy’ stigma, and capture the heart of the ‘new girl’ in town?

Rules for moving to a small beach town: Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional If your summer hookup is the new brewmaster, the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for, you’ve been living with him and his... moreRules for moving to a small beach town: Summer hookups are encouraged as long as you don’t have to see them again If you do, make sure he’s not the new brewmaster at your job If he is the new brewmaster make sure he’s also not the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for If he is the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for make sure you keep it strictly professional If your summer hookup is the new brewmaster, the single dad you’re supposed to nanny for, you’ve been living with him and his daughter and now it’s Christmas…skip the wine and spike the eggnog because things merrily complicated this holiday season. Vienna Greene is setting up shop - literally - in Love Beach. Opening the doors of her flower shop, The Greene House, is her priority and unfortunately she needs this nannying job to help make her dream come true. But nothing is ever easy especially when your heart is on the line. less

Fletch spent the last six months healing after a broken leg forced him to step away from captaining the Intrepid. But he’s back in Love Beach! Determined to get his sea legs under him. One night, in a dive bar lit with gaudy Christmas lights, he meets Robyn—a mysterious, beautiful and intriguing woman.Robyn isn't the type to go home with a stranger, but there's something about Fletch that draws her in, leading to an unforgettable, no-strings-attached weekend of passion... moreFletch spent the last six months healing after a broken leg forced him to step away from captaining the Intrepid. But he’s back in Love Beach! Determined to get his sea legs under him. One night, in a dive bar lit with gaudy Christmas lights, he meets Robyn—a mysterious, beautiful and intriguing woman.Robyn isn't the type to go home with a stranger, but there's something about Fletch that draws her in, leading to an unforgettable, no-strings-attached weekend of passion.As they part ways, both Fletch and Robyn feel a deeper connection but their obligations force them in separate directions. An unexpected twist brings them back together, and as they navigate their new situation, their undeniable chemistry lingers between them. They question if they are just two lonely hearts cast under the magical spell of Christmas, or is it something much deeper that binds them together. less

A little Christmas magic in a small beach town? Yes, please. Especially when the officer of the law comes to my rescue. Or am I coming to his?After Davis' accident, there's only one logical thing for me to do as his physical therapist: help the gorgeous police officer with his full recovery. If only he'd get the hint that I'd love to take things beyond our professional arrangement.When he uncovers the truth about his accident, I'm by his side, but that only leads us into more danger... moreA little Christmas magic in a small beach town? Yes, please. Especially when the officer of the law comes to my rescue. Or am I coming to his?After Davis' accident, there's only one logical thing for me to do as his physical therapist: help the gorgeous police officer with his full recovery. If only he'd get the hint that I'd love to take things beyond our professional arrangement.When he uncovers the truth about his accident, I'm by his side, but that only leads us into more danger. We're floating out to sea on a cold winter's night in a sinking boat, and if this is the end for us...then all I want is to spend it in his arms in the only bed on board.We'll need a Christmas wish or two to turn this ship around. And if we make it back to shore, can I somehow convince this lawman that I can be his anchor, and we should be together forever?Featuring characters from Zee Irwin's Summer with a Pucker, readers will enjoy this next story in the Love Beach Collection. less

Find out how a pop princess and a tattoo artist spend their Christmas holidays together.

Boots I love flowers and someday I’ll own my own flower shop. My plans are derailed when my boyfriend abandons me at the Sandy Sipper and steals my money. The bar owner is teaching me to bartend and helping me start over. Again. I’ve done it before and this time everything is going to work out for the best. Until my absentee father shows up asking for favors I don’t think I can do. He claims blood is thicker than water. Dax Family is everything... moreBoots I love flowers and someday I’ll own my own flower shop. My plans are derailed when my boyfriend abandons me at the Sandy Sipper and steals my money. The bar owner is teaching me to bartend and helping me start over. Again. I’ve done it before and this time everything is going to work out for the best. Until my absentee father shows up asking for favors I don’t think I can do. He claims blood is thicker than water. Dax Family is everything. My brother, my team, they’re always there for me, as I am for them. But I’ve seen enough betrayal and abuse to distrust everyone until they prove themselves to me. Boots is like a flower beaten down by a hard rain only to perk up in the sun’s rays. Something is eating at her, keeping her subdued and withdrawn. I’m staying in the background to wait and watch. As soon as I finish this latest assignment, I’m going to find out what’s making her so sad and jittery. This holiday season I want her to light up like the lights she enjoys so much. No one hurts my chosen family and lives to tell. less

She didn’t know she was falling in love with Europe’s next rugby star. He never told her—because she was the first person to see him for who he really was.Merry Robinson didn’t follow rugby, so when she met Antoine “Evan” de Nemours in college, she thought he was just another student. But as they bonded over late-night strategy sessions and shared laughs, Merry found herself falling for the brilliant athlete who challenged her mind and made her heart race... moreShe didn’t know she was falling in love with Europe’s next rugby star. He never told her—because she was the first person to see him for who he really was.Merry Robinson didn’t follow rugby, so when she met Antoine “Evan” de Nemours in college, she thought he was just another student. But as they bonded over late-night strategy sessions and shared laughs, Merry found herself falling for the brilliant athlete who challenged her mind and made her heart race. It wasn’t until months later that she realized the everyone else was holding their breath, waiting for the prodigy to finish his degree and step back onto the world stage.Two decades later, Merry’s back in the States for Christmas, hoping for a quiet holiday in Love Beach. But when she runs into Evan again—now a retired legend—the sparks are immediate, and the past they never resolved threatens to pull her right back into his orbit.Evan’s here to headline a high-profile charity match, but seeing Merry changes everything. She was always the one who treated him like Evan, not the star, and he’s not about to let her slip away again. But Merry has built her own career, her own life, and stepping back into his world could cost her everything she’s worked for.This time, Evan will have to play for more than just victory. He’ll have to prove that she was never just part of his past—but the key to his future. less

Willa Ashford Visiting her brother and his new fiancée after a busy fall is wonderful, but their constant affection begins to wear on her. She escapes for a walk and meets a sexy stranger on the beach. There's something familiar about him, but she can’t quite place it. He invites her to dinner at his cottage, and Willa can’t say no. Prince Leo Leo decides to escape the pressures of royalty for a holiday retreat in Love Beach, South Carolina... moreWilla Ashford Visiting her brother and his new fiancée after a busy fall is wonderful, but their constant affection begins to wear on her. She escapes for a walk and meets a sexy stranger on the beach. There's something familiar about him, but she can’t quite place it. He invites her to dinner at his cottage, and Willa can’t say no. Prince Leo Leo decides to escape the pressures of royalty for a holiday retreat in Love Beach, South Carolina. Determined to enjoy his getaway, he rents a cottage and keeps his identity under wraps, hoping to avoid the prying eyes of the locals. Meeting Willa makes the vacation perfect until a call from home changes everything. With Christmas magic in the air, will Willa and Leo embrace the passion they’ve found in Love Beach? Even a beach town gets merry! In this collection of steamy small town romance by multiple authors, things heat up for the holidays. Who will get the gift of happily ever after? Grab a hot mug of cocoa, snuggle up, and read this collection of short romances to find out. less

Work for the star of my teenage dreams and not fall in love again? Easy, right? Laney Once I was a moon-eyed teenage in love with my brother’s best friend. I got over him though. Now I’m a twenty-five-year-old college graduate taking a position as his executive assistant. Vail is nothing more than my boss. But every day I work beside him I fall back under his spell and by the time I work out those pesky teenage dreams aren’t long forgotten it’s too late to keep my heart from breaking... moreWork for the star of my teenage dreams and not fall in love again? Easy, right? Laney Once I was a moon-eyed teenage in love with my brother’s best friend. I got over him though. Now I’m a twenty-five-year-old college graduate taking a position as his executive assistant. Vail is nothing more than my boss. But every day I work beside him I fall back under his spell and by the time I work out those pesky teenage dreams aren’t long forgotten it’s too late to keep my heart from breaking. Because Vail is a broken man. One who can’t be fixed by my love. Vail Last Christmas the woman I was engaged to ripped my heart out by taking away my son. This Christmas I’m stuck in a dark pit with no inclination to climb out. Except my new assistant has other idea. Laney is the baby sister of my best friend and strictly off limits. But my heart—and libido—don’t seem to care. She lights up my days and slowly pulls me back to the land of the living. But when my ex yet again refuses to let me see my son I sink deeper than before. And Laney walks away leaving me more broken than ever. Except I can’t live without her, and I’ll do whatever it takes to get her back. Even if I have to beg. Come back to Love Beach this holiday season and find love in the most unlikely place. - Brother’s best friend - Age gap - Grumpy/sunshine - Workplace less

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Watch Chris and Emily’s relationship grow in Merry with a Precarious Pooch. Luke, the dog from hell, is back at it with his crazy antics and shenanigans. This holiday romance is full of love, laughter, and happily ever after!

Haywood Holloway hates the holidays. Say that five times really fast, which Haywood would rather do than have to greet employees and acquaintances with empty salutations such as "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy New Year!" Years of holiday celebrations measured by how costly the gift or how elaborate the decorations have soured Haywood on the whole ho-ho-ho and holly jolly. But being the new boss in a new town means putting on a bright smile and putting up with the Jingle Bell Festival... moreHaywood Holloway hates the holidays. Say that five times really fast, which Haywood would rather do than have to greet employees and acquaintances with empty salutations such as "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy New Year!" Years of holiday celebrations measured by how costly the gift or how elaborate the decorations have soured Haywood on the whole ho-ho-ho and holly jolly. But being the new boss in a new town means putting on a bright smile and putting up with the Jingle Bell Festival.Everyone in Love Beach knows Ginger Folly has more holiday spirit than Santa, Rudolph, and all the elves -- combined. It even shows in her bright red hair and sparkling green eyes. So when Ginger's new boss threatens to pull the company's sponsorship of the annual Jingle Bell Festival, there's only one help him discover the true meaning of Christmas.Even a beach town gets merry!In this collection of steamy small town romance by multiple authors, things heat up for the holidays.Who will get the gift of happily ever after?Grab a hot mug of cocoa, snuggle up, and read this collection of short romances to find out. less