Second Chance Christmas
Second Chance Christmas

Author: Tracy Solheim

Publisher: Sun Home Productions

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1949270092

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Fans of Meghan Quinn, D.E. Haggerty, and Courtney Walsh will enjoy this steamy older woman younger man rom-com by USA Today Bestselling contemporary romance author, Tracy Solheim. Chances Inlet is the home of second chances. Too bad not everyone wants one. Not even for Christmas . . . Chances Inlet, North Carolina is the last place major league baseball player Ryan McAlister wants to hide from the media to rest up his broken hand. He left his gossipy, Christmas-obsessed hometown in the dust over a decade ago. When he gets caught up in the town’s holiday antics, he finds himself responsible for making a little boy’s Christmas wish come true. The kid’s widowed mother, however—a blast from Ryan’s past—just might make his stay a bit more exciting. Physical therapist Jane Sheffield loves her hometown. Especially at Christmastime. Since this may be her last in Chances Inlet, she’s determined to make the most of it with her young son. But after her childcare falls apart, she gets more than she bargained for when her best friend’s younger brother volunteers to help out. The rebellious teen she tutored in high school has grown up into a sexy charmer and so much more than the pretty face he pretends to be. Can a stray dog, the Ghost of Christmas past, and a host of meddling townsfolk muster up enough Christmas spirit to convince Ryan and Jane to give their hometown—and each other--a second chance? This book is the third book in a family saga but can be read as a standalone. It gives readers a satisfying HEA that will have them feeling the Christmas spirit all year long.

Second Chance Christmas
Second Chance Christmas

Author: Betsy St. Amant

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2022-09-27

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 0369725190

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Holiday wishes can come true… If they work together. Charlie Bussey is ready to fight the corporation threatening to shut down the local animal shelter—she just didn’t expect the enemy would be her former best friend, Blake Bryant. To adopt his newly discovered niece, Blake needs this property deal to succeed. But when he discovers Charlie is his niece’s child advocate, can he help his childhood crush…and gain a family for Christmas? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Second Chances
Second Chances

Author: Dean D ’ Adamo

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2000-08-10

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9781462090419

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A van loaded with explosives is minutes away from causing the total destruction of a downtown office building. But the tragedy is averted. This chance encounter transforms a young man into an instant hero. Reluctantly, he agrees to address the people who worked in and around the office building and tells them that this close call was more than just luck. He believes that it is a Second Chance from their creator, an opportunity to reflect on what they have, a chance to change their lives. The simple, spontaneous speech profoundly impacts the audience and quickly gains momentum as the message spreads. The calm is short lived however. Within days, Chris finds himself the target of a maniacal killer. Who is trying to kill him, and why? Who placed the bomb? Why was it placed at that particular location? Second Chances propels you into a pulse-pounding journey as Chris Maggio, strengthened by his faith in God, runs a desperate race to solve the mystery before his time runs out.

Analyzing Christmas in Film
Analyzing Christmas in Film

Author: Lauren Rosewarne

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2017-12-06

Total Pages: 559

ISBN-13: 1498541828

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Film plays a vital role in the celebration of Christmas. For decades, it has taught audiences about what the celebration of the season looks like – from the decorations to the costumes and to the expected snowy weather – as well as mirrors our own festivities back to us. Films like It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone have come to play key roles in real-life domestic celebrations: watching such titles has become, for many families, every bit as important as tree-trimming and leaving cookies out for Santa. These films have exported the American take on the holiday far and wide and helped us conjure an image of the perfect holiday. Rather than settling the ‘what is a Christmas film?’ debate – indeed, Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are discussed within – Analyzing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural focuses on the how Christmas is presented on the deluge of occasions when it appears. While most Christmas films are secular, religion makes many cameos, appearing through Nativity references, storylines involving spiritual rebirth, the framing of Santa as a Christ-like figure and the all-importance of family, be it the Holy family or just those gathered around the dining table. Also explored are popular narratives involving battles with stress and melancholy, single parents and Christmas martyrs, visits from ghosts and angels, big cities and small towns, break-ups and make-ups and the ticking clock of mortality. Nearly 1000 films are analyzed in this volume to determine what the portrayal of Christmas reveals about culture, society and faith as well as sex roles, consumerism, aesthetics and aspiration.

No Match for Second Chances
No Match for Second Chances

Author: Lindzee Armstrong

Publisher: Snowflake Press LLC

Published: 2023-05-05

Total Pages: 884

ISBN-13:

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Love second romances? Then this five-book collection is for you! - 1,200+ pages of reading - 2,200+ five-star reviews - Each story can be read as a stand alone - Guaranteed HEA in every book! Miss Match: With the matchmaking company she works for in decline, Brooke is desperate to sign Luke, a notorious playboy and her best friend, as a client. But the billionaire CEO only has eyes for Brooke! Can he show her he’s a changed man? Not Your Match: When her best friend buys her a subscription to a professional matchmaking service, Andi reluctantly agrees to try it out. But matching with a celebrity client just might turn Andi’s world upside down! Match Me Again: Since the death of her parents, chasing tornadoes is the only thing that makes Lauren feel alive. But when a funeral brings her face-to-face with Tanner, the boyfriend she left behind, old feelings resurface–just as a deadly tornado arrives in town. Strike a Match: After a house fire, Kate turns to a matchmaking service in the hopes of leaving her past behind. But what happens when she’s paired with the firefighter she met on that fateful night? Meet Your Match: Brooke’s convinced all boys are trouble. Luke’s a player who loves the thrill of the chase. Can a set of crazy rules keep these two safely in the friend zone? Each of these full-length romances features snappy dialogue, complex characters, and laugh-out-loud scenes. If you love friends to lovers, second chances, small towns, billionaires, and firefighters, then you'll love this collection. Grab your copy today!

Undercover Santa
Undercover Santa

Author: Cat Johnson

Publisher: Cat Johnson

Published: 2020-11-04

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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It's Christmastime in Mudville and Morgan's Farm Market is all decked out for the holidays, but the man in the Santa suit isn't who he says he is... ELIZABETH I recognized him right away. The boy I'd met and fell in love with one summer twenty-three years ago, before he'd disappeared completely from my life. Now he's back . . . and dressed as Santa. And lying about who he is. The question is why? The bigger question is, will he stick around this time? CHRISTOPHER The last thing I expected was to inherit my uncle's farm in Mudville. No, actually, the last I'd ever expected was to be dressed as Santa Claus and see Lizzy Murphy again after all these years. She's all grown up and goes by Elizabeth now. And she's making me want to stick around, just when I'd been all set to go. UNDERCOVER SANTA is a small town, second chances, reunion romance set over Christmas. This holiday romance short novella is meant to serve as the reader's introduction to the characters and full-length, standalone novels in Cat Johnson's Smalltown Secrets series.

Repo Elf
Repo Elf

Author: Tom Sims

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2016-09-30

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1532007795

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Travis Johnson is no ordinary kid. He has caught one of Santas elves in the act of stealing back a gift! Honcho is no ordinary elf. He leads the special squad that take back gifts from naughty children who were only pretending to be nice. Now Santa must step in to resolve the situation. Can Santa forgive Travis? Will Travis get a second chance to do good? Repo Elf is a cautionary tale more for bigger kids and grown-ups than little kids. But everyone can learn something from this story of an elf seeking justice and a kids personal road to redemption.

Brown Sugar This Christmas
Brown Sugar This Christmas

Author: Lula White

Publisher: Lula White Books

Published: 2021-05-20

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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"Stop thinking so hard," Jerrell murmured. "You don't want to hurt yourself." Maddy glared at him. "It wasn't myself I was thinking of hurting." Jerrell's stare intensified. "Well, be careful before you think to hurt me. I just might like it." Welcome to the hotbed of romance, rivalries and riches in this delicious enemies-to-lovers Christmas romance. It is a complete happily ever after novel with jokes and shenanigans at the back of book. ♥ Maddy Love is the last thing Madison Page needs when she returns to the Hamptons. After her previous failures at Christmas romance, her heart is closed for business. Until yummy pastry-shop owner Jerrell Rouse bumps into her on the street. She fights their saucy attraction, but Maddy is falling into sweet bliss. Can she get over her painful past, and accept the delicious gifts Jerrell has waiting for her? Jerrell Wall Street banker turned entrepreneur, Jerrell Rouse, must solve a big problem if he wants his struggling business to survive. When he runs into Madison Page, he learns she is the sexy political powerbroker with the right connections to get him out of a jam. But the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to focus on business. Now Jerrell faces a painful choice -- either his new company, or Maddy. Join childhood friends Maddy, Del, and Chrissy in the Sag Harbor Black Romances series, as they evolve into Hamptons power players through heartache, love and triumphs. Each book is a medium-heat story of riches, romance and seduction in the Hamptons. If you love hit television series, Queen Sugar, you're at home. Each book is a complete story and can be read in any order, but are most delicious in sequence. *Strong language & medium-heat sex

Brody's Redemption
Brody's Redemption

Author: Kay Lyons

Publisher: Kindred Spirits Publishing

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1946863114

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Ex-con Joe Brody has been called a lot of things. Some true. Some not. But now that he's out of prison and back in his hometown his focus is getting a job and a home for his ill father to convalesce. Easier said than done when no one will hire him. Ashley Cade has a teething toddler and lives with an elderly man as part of an agreement she made to buy his house. Complicated? Not as much as it sounds. Wilson is a dear and his huge Victorian a gem in the rough. The lonely old man even recommends a friend's son as a handyman to help with the repairs and finally Ashley is making progress. And Joe? Joe is... intriguing to say the least. But when the police chief tracks Joe down and Ashley discovers the truth, everything changes. Wilson swears Joe is innocent. Joe swears he's innocent. But the evidence says otherwise and she doesn't know who to believe when her child's life--and her future business--are at stake....