Orphan Liam Ryan isn’t asking for much this Christmas--just his Uncle John. And he’s counting on Father Christmas to find a way to make that happen. But when Father Christmas tosses Liam’s letter, claiming that the kid is asking the impossible, his daughter, Winter, takes over. Half-pixie, Winter, longs to do something important with her life, starting with getting a job at the Order of the Shadow Accords, the organization that polices the supernatural world. When she discovers Liam’s uncle works for the Order, it seems like fate. Savaged by werewolves and bitten by a vampire, no one knows what to expect of John Ryan, but it won’t be anything good. So there’s no way he’s getting involved with his nephew...or anyone else. Worse, he’s getting a babysitter over the holidays. But when he meets irrepressible Winter, all that matters is whether she likes her guys to be naughty or nice.... The Order series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Bittersweet Blood Book #2 Bittersweet Magic Book #3 Bittersweet Darkness Book #4 Bittersweet Christmas
Es handelt sich hierbei um ein Sequel des Romans "Bittersweet Secrets". Um diese Geschichte zu verstehen, ist es daher notwendig, den Hauptroman zu kennen. Nachdem Mason und Philip sich nach harten, stürmischen Zeiten Stück für Stück ihr Glück erarbeitet haben, laden sie ihre Familien zu einem ganz besonderen Weihnachtsfest ein - mit einer wundervollen Überraschung, von der ihre Gäste nichts ahnen. Doch in Masons Vergangenheit lauern noch immer dunkle Gestalten, die die eine oder andere Rechnung mit ihm offen haben. Wird ein Schatten über dieses ersehnte Weihnachtsfest fallen, oder können sich Mason und Philip endlich ganz ans Licht ihrer gemeinsamen Zukunft kämpfen?
Nicole Myers loves making and selling crafts in her spare time, and her greatest wish is to turn her booming Etsy business into something bigger. Nicole’s hand-painted Russian nesting dolls have become a hit at the morning market in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, and to her surprise, her work even lands her in the local newspaper. Nicole wants nothing more than to use her platform as an artist to help raise awareness for kids in need during the holidays and all year long, but, as with all good causes, what she really needs is money. Roman Regan is rich and good-looking, but despite his chiseled features and big bank account, he’s also very lonely. Christmas was never really fun for Roman growing up; for an only child who always got everything he ever wanted, the holidays didn’t hold any special meaning. When Nicole and her nesting dolls catch his eye, he is reminded of something he loved and lost long ago. Roman becomes determined to get his hands on one of Nicole’s hand-made toys… and maybe get his hands on her in the process. Under the guise of being a merchandising executive, Roman locates Nicole at the Christmas market and offers her a deal for her brand that she can’t refuse. Nicole considers his proposition under one condition: he has to help with the toy drive and children’s parade. With Nicole’s help, Roman begins to embrace a festive spirit and finds hope and comfort in her passion for helping others, but will she still be so warm to him when she finds out who he really is? This year, for Nicole and Roman, the true meaning of Christmas isn’t about dollar signs and sales… but about finding true love. Miss Claus and the Millionaire is a Hallmark-style, sweet Christmas romance.
This unique Christmas collection, published by Betimes Books to celebrate our first year of publishing, showcases nine stories from our authors, debut novelists and established writers. These stories will take you from today's New York to 1970's Indonesia, from Paris in the Roaring Twenties to the Mexican border in 2014, from Kansas City in 1935 to the post-Celtic Tiger Killarney. Some are heart-warming. Some explore the darkest side of the Season. Some will make you laugh. Some might make you cry. All will make you think.
Discover our home and family romance stories from Harlequin® Special Edition, Harlequin® American Romance, Love Inspired®, Harlequin® Heartwarming™, Harlequin® Romance, and Harlequin® Superromance®. This free sampler includes six excerpts that will warm your heart and is perfect for snuggling up to this holiday! Harlequin® Special Edition A COLD CREEK CHRISTMAS STORY Cowboys of Cold Creek • by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne When librarian Celeste Nichols’s children’s book becomes a success, she’s stunned. Enter Flynn Delaney, her childhood crush, and his young daughter, who could use some of Celeste’s storytelling magic since her mother passed away. With the help of Cupid and Santa, this trio might just have the best Christmas yet! Harlequin® American Romance® HER MISTLETOE COWBOY Forever, Texas • by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella When journalist Kimberly Lee is injured while working on a story on The Healing Ranch, Garrett White Eagle takes her in. But the rancher and the writer soon find that wounds old and new might just heal in time for Christmas… Love Inspired® A RANGER FOR THE HOLIDAYS Lone Star Cowboy League • by Allie Pleiter Ranger Finn Brannigan wakes up in a hospital with no clue who he is. But this Chris™as, with philanthropist Amelia Klondike by his side, he’ll recover more than his memory—he’ll find a love to last a lifetime. Harlequin® Heartwarming™ INTO THE STORM Cameron's Pride • Helen DePrima Horse trainer Shelby Doucette goes from one job to the next, never stopping long enough to put down roots or get close to anyone. But when she meets widowed rancher Jake Cameron, she has to decide whether it’s time to stop running and face her past. Harlequin® Romance PROPOSAL AT THE WINTER BALL by Jessica Gilmore When one Chris™as kiss between best friends Alex Fitzgerald and Flora Buckingham unleashes the feelings Alex has kept hidden for years, he must make a decision—step back and protect their friendship, or risk everything by going down on one knee… Harlequin® Superromance® A SAVANNAH CHRISTMAS WISH Fitzgerald House • by Nan Dixon Bess Fitzgerald never forgot her one night with Daniel Forester. Now they’re working together converting a mansion into a B and B, and the sparks between them are very much alive. But can she open her heart again to a man who sees her as his biggest mistake?
Start a Better Holiday Family Tradition As a Christian parent, you already know how busy and commercialized Christmas has become. Amid the flurry of activity, it's easy to lose sight of the real reason you celebrate this season—the birth of Jesus. The 25 Days of Christmas is a unique advent devotional written to help your family experience richer joy as you discover what the holiday is really about. Each two-page spread features a short story for you to read aloud, an inspiring Scripture verse, and a fun and easy family activity to remind you of what you learned that day. This full-color, beautifully illustrated book will be a keepsake you'll look forward to using every year and eventually hand down to your children as they start their own holiday family traditions. Make Christmas even more meaningful this December—one day at a time.
