Maybe because as a child growing up in foster care, she never experienced the true meaning of the season. That’s why the charity she began with her best friend to help make under privileged kids’ Christmas wishes come true is so near and dear to her heart. But this year, those wishes may be derailed when a clerical mistake sends all the gifts to the wrong address. Hoping to locate the gifts before Christmas, Joy tracks down the delivery to the nearby home of a…holiday scrooge! Who cares that he’s the most attractive man she’s ever met? It’s his blustery mood that has her Ho-Ho-Ho turning into No-No-No.Gabriel Frost has no time for annoying interruptions. He’s already burning the midnight oil with a crazy case load, on top of caring for his ailing grandfather. So, when the delivery company claims he can’t return the hundred packages delivered in error, Gabriel is anything but full of holiday cheer.But there’s something about the idyllic town of Snowdon, Massachusetts that brings holiday magic into lives of even the biggest bah-humbuggers. Can the sweet smile of this all-kinds-of-adorable do-gooder melt the ice off Frost’s heart and save Christmas for everyone?

    But you won't find Declan Callaghan on Santa's nice list, and the devilish dimples and twinkle in his eye leave Aurora wondering what it would be like to be at the top of this cocky carpenter's naughty list.Together, they're the biggest natural disaster to hit this Rocky Mountain town, but that won't stop Declan from trying to win the heart of the sassy, curvy caregiver who's left an indelible tattoo on his soul. He's going to have to move mountains to get Aurora under the mistletoe, but maybe a sprinkle of Christmas magic is all they need to find their way to each other--and to everlasting love. Warning: Grab your jingle bells and hold on tight, Declan and Aurora are about to light up your holiday! Stuffed full of festive cheer, cheesy one-liners, Christmas confessions, and a lifetime of love, this classic love story with a dirty twist is sure to leave you wishing for your own cocky carpenter under the mistletoe!

    Obviously, I’m winning at this parenting thing.Anyway, Knox always creeps up at the worst times and leaves a bad taste in my mouth.Until one day, he didn’t. He put his tongue there instead.With that kiss came an offer I couldn't refuse. One that took "faking it" to a new level.Let's hope this fake relationship doesn't lead to any real feelings.

    But a part of Anna doesn’t want that. She wants to jump head first into this new adventure, even if that means she doesn’t know what the future holds.

 Landon prefers his isolation to social settings. It’s worked well for him over the years, but he’s getting older, has needs. He wants a bride, a family. And buying a woman seems like the easiest, fastest way to make that his reality.
 When he sees Anna for the first time, he knows she’s the one for him. Curvy in all the right places and innocent in appearance, he knows she’ll make a good wife and a good mother to his children.
 She’s not a prisoner and can leave at any time, but Landon wants her as his. And if she runs, he’ll follow.

 Warning: This is a fast, over-the-top story about one alpha hero who only has eyes for his heroine. It gives you that Happily Ever After, but make no mistake it’s filthy as can be!

    ANCIENT history. Sure, I've loved him since I was a kid, and we were high-school sweethearts. Whatever. He dumped me with no warning months ago, and I am completely over it -- and him. But breaking up with Caleb doesn't mean I broke up with his family. I've known them my whole life, and when they invite me for Thanksgiving, -- I know this is one of the few days of the year I won't be able to avoid Caleb. I should say no, but they're my family, too, damn it. I'll eat some turkey and pie, be civil to my ex, and hightail it home for some wine and Netflix -- and maybe a good cry in a hot bath. I can do this.How hard can it possibly be? ***** ** ****** This short story is part of the Second Helpings series, a Thanksgiving dinner-themed stand-alone series. Check out all the short, sexy and fun holiday stories by these eleven incredible and acclaimed authors: Sierra Hill, Frankie Love, Alexis Adaire, Tessa Blake, Olivia Hawthorne, Laney Powell, Vivian Ward, Derek Masters, Dori Lavelle, Sher Dillard and Tracy Lorraine.** Each book is a second-chance romance -- all guaranteed sweeter than sweet potato pie -- and dirtier than a sink full of dishes!*** After reading this series, you’ll never look at drumsticks or gravy in quite the same way again!***** ** ***** Note: This is the first story in The Caleb and Jen Trilogy...

     First by my ex-wife, and now by my own station. They say I endangered the department to rescue that girl. Screw them, I’d do it again a million times over. I risk my life every day to save the lives of others. Especially her. And after I save her, she saves me. And I’m going to do whatever it takes to make her mine. I’ve been burned before too. My ex-boyfriend’s carelessness sent my apartment up in smoke. Luckily for me there was a real man there to save me. An older, experienced man who came to my rescue. A man who knows how to take care of a woman. But he’s my best friend’s dad. When she finds out will our relationship go up in smoke? Will I get burned by the heat between us? Will these flames be too hot for anyone to put out? *Burned is an insta-everything standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

    In her solitary life she eats alone and daydreams about having a handsome boyfriend who could accept all of her. Daily she finds herself running to catch her bus and knowing that she is the laughing stock of the other commuters. And then one day she literally finds herself ‘falling’ into the lap of one of the commuters; an exotically handsome white man. Tory finds that she is unable to stop thinking about him and daydreaming about the life he must live. But Mr. Gorgeous must be either married or gay because she sees him dismissing the attention of gorgeous women left and right. Never in a million years would she ever guess that hers was the only attention he was interested in…In this multicultural romance, Pepper Pace weaves a story that takes her readers through the ups and downs of personal insecurities, cultural differences, and of course a lesson to be learned; that love is totally and completely blind.

    Even if he's your boss's smoking hot twin brother.   Nikki Carson is ready for a repeat after she spent the hottest Halloween of her life with Patrick Nolan. True, he hasn't acknowledged that night since, but maybe he just needs a delicious reminder of how good they were together.   Up against the wall. On the floor. Anywhere at all.   Patrick Nolan isn't afraid of a hard day's work, unlike his polished, sophisticated twin brother, Easton. Naturally, Nikki must've thought she was sleeping with her rich boss, not Patrick. Why else wouldn't she have said something over the past year?   Unless she needs some help remembering which Nolan twin made her moan…and scream. And Patrick is the right man for the job. Author’s note: Bad Kitty was originally released by Cari Quinn in 2011.

    But my hot bodyguard knows every little sweet thing my body needs this Christmas. It's Christmas eve, just another day for me. Staying home to unwrap presents in an empty home isn't my idea of fun. Hanging out with friends, making bad choices and losing my pesky V card seems like the better option. At least I won't be alone.Until he shows up.Captain Dyson is everything you imagine a former Marine to be. Sinfully gorgeous, intimidating AF, and deliciously hard all over. Just the kind of man you never want to tick off. Of course, it's my new favorite hobby when he thinks he'll be dragging me home for another empty Christmas with my scrooge father.But the arrogant Marine has no intentions of waiting for my permission. When a freak snowstorm lands us secluded and all alone, it’s just me, my handsome well-dressed bodyguard, a handful of those bad ideas I mentioned. And a whole lot of snow. It doesn't take me long to learn I like the way my guard uses his body to warm me up by the fire and chase away the wintery chills. Suddenly Christmas isn't looking so bad after all.You see, I've made a list and he's checking it twice. If I'm naughty he's promised I'll get every inch of my present.My bodyguard is about to find out his sweet Eve is more naughty than nice.

    But when the gorgeous trio offer to come back to her place and help set it up? She's about the have the mother of all holiday rebounds.When a shattered relationship threatens to destroy her Christmas spirit, Sloane tries to immerse herself in her work... and her art. Cue three rugged workmen with hearts of gold, ready to pull her back out of her shell and into the thick of the holiday season!Brock is the ripped viking demigod, a charming smile hidden just behind his thick blond hair and ice blue eyes. Valerio is his polar opposite; a mocha-skinned Argentinean with model good looks and warmth to spare. Kade is the hulking heavy-equipment operator; soft on the inside but tough as nails, ready to take on anything... or anyone.With an important art exhibition coming up on New Year's Eve -- and with it, her chance to make it big -- Sloan's got her fair share of potential saboteurs. That's where her three beautiful saviors come in, each of them more hellbent than the last at helping her fulfill the opportunity of a lifetime.Can Sloane overcome the obstacles standing between her and the best Christmas ever? Or will enemies moving secretly against her end up spoiling it all?THREE CHRISTMAS WISHES is a sizzling, stand-alone reverse harem holiday romance filled with love, humor, and sweltering Xmas action hot enough to burn the fingers of whoever touches your kindle (not responsible for burns from overheated kindles). HEA guaranteed!

    Can the spirit of the season bring the first two Wicked Lovers closer forever?

    Seriously. It was a sex-fueled fun three weeks with no strings until she got possessive of my time and my money. No one tells me where to be and when to be there and no one is entitled to my fortune. I broke things off and went about my privileged life. She resurfaces nine months later with a baby she claims is mine. Can we say paternity test? She drops the kid off on my doorstep and leaves. Now I’m in over my head until a hot nanny shows up and all is taken care of. Including me... *** Cocky fitness club owner Kyler Barton is having one hell of a ride. His business is booming and his social life couldn’t be better. From society girls to strippers he’s had them all and shows no sign of slowing down. Until... the mistake he thought he was done with nine months ago delivers a surprise package. His life changes in seconds when he’s left to care for a baby he has no idea what to do with. Jenna Cranford can’t seem to find herself. At twenty-five she has no ambition to pursue a real career. When she shows up on Kyler’s doorstep hoping he’ll donate to a charity gala she’s organizing he mistakes her for his new nanny. Jenna adores kids so she gladly steps in. But for how long? Kyler is overwhelmed with the responsibility of being an instant father. Can Jenna help him become the man he needs to be for his son? There’s an immediate attraction between the two. But when Jenna’s insecurities seep through and Kyler’s ex comes back for their baby, demanding they become a family, things get a whole lot more complicated. ***The book contains mature content. ***Not intended for readers under 18.

    Designed to be read in an hour or two, these sex-filled micro romances are guaranteed to pack a punch and deliver a happily-ever-after.A new supersexy insta-love novella from USA TODAY bestselling author Jenika Snow that has a gruff lumberjack yelling T-I-M-B-E-R for the woman he’s been waiting for.The Ash Brothers—they know how to handle their wood.I’m a hard man. A loner. Or so town gossip says. After having my heart sent through the chipper, I’ve kept to myself. I prefer the quiet of the woods to the ramblings of clingy women who think they can tame a wild mountain man.Until Mia. Now she’s all I think about.I should have stayed away. She’s too sweet for a brute like me, but I can’t stop wanting her, picturing her sated in my sheets.Mia knows just what kind of wood I’m working with. She’s the soft to my hard, the sugar to my bitter bark.And I love seeing her walk on the wild side.This book is approximately 15,000 wordsFor those times when size does matter. The Dirty Bits from Carina Press: Quick and dirty, just the way we like it.

    After the hours she’d been putting in, quiet and uneventful seemed like just the thing.She sure didn’t expect a sexy stranger, to come crashing into her life.One look into his midnight eyes and she couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to snuggle up to him instead of her new blanket.Maddox Holt didn’t care that it was close to Christmas. He had work to do and nothing was going to stand in his way.Especially not a curvy, sassy, bed and breakfast owner.He was a loner, who wasn’t looking for a woman--especially one that had forever written all over her.Maddox didn’t believe in love.But Christmas is the holiday for miracles...

    But one week in his bed could tip the scales. Since she could pick up a pencil, Belle Taylor has used lists and charts to map out her life. When she achieves a goal, she marks it off her to do list. Simple. But now, just steps away from her corner-office, name-on-the-letterhead goal, she realizes that the life she thought she wanted may come at too high a price. Exhausted, she retreats home for Christmas vacation to rethink her life, complete with all-new lists. What she hadn’t expected is Rafe Bettencourt, her brother’s best friend, the man who she thought only saw her as a pesky younger sister. But when he kisses her under the mistletoe, Belle finds herself with a whole new set of goals to balance with what she thought she always wanted. Rafe knows Belle is trying to figure out what to do with her life. He also knows he’s done loving her from afar, and he’s not beneath making it as hard as possible for her to choose to return to San Francisco. Because Rafe can make to-do lists too—and his plan is to seduce Belle back home where she belongs. At his side. And in his bed.