Even at Christmastime. Heidi: Last Christmas three of my girlfriends got engaged. Then they decided a joint Xmas eve wedding was a good idea, and I get to be a Bridesmaid for all three. Lucky Me. The curvy one gets to stand on the sidelines again. But a funny thing happened. I met the wedding planner, and after one wild night together he’s already planning our wedding! It’s crazy, I know, but it feels like a real Christmas miracle. Or maybe Santa is playing tricks on me? Lucas: A Christmas eve wedding with three brides? Sign me up to plan that one. I’m Chicago’s number one wedding planner, but the one thing I don’t have in my life is a curvy beauty to call my own. That is until I’m introduced to Heidi. Then my thoughts are consumed by her, and suddenly the only work I’m getting done is dreaming of those curves and her perfect smile. I need to make her mine, and I hope that soon I’ll be having my own Christmas Wedding.

    

    Leaving the States and following her sister to Australia to work as the personal assistant of rugby star Xavier – The Beast – Stevens seems like the right kind of distraction. Tall, muscled and devilishly handsome, Xavier is the lov’ em and leav’ em kind of guy. He never forgets a girl’s name because he never bothers to remember it in the first place. Evie soon realizes that being Xavier’s assistant is a 24/7 job; the man seems unwilling to even set an alarm for himself. As she watches him move from one woman to the next, Evie is glad that her heart is safe from his attention. After all, she’s a far cry from the size zero models he usually takes to his bed. But soon being around Xavier doesn’t feel like a job, and seeing him walk around his apartment half naked all the time isn’t helping either. Evie knows that giving in to her attraction will lead to heartbreak, but when Xavier starts treating her as more than just his assistant, resisting his charms seems like an impossible task.

    It's my job to protect her. But I might need her just as much as she needs me.I thought I'd have it all by now - a wife, kids, a family. But I never found the right woman.Then I met Mia, and she changed everything.I saved her once, but she has no idea the danger she's in.I'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe and make her mine.Because Mia has stolen my heart, and she's not giving it back.

    When the handsome cowboy hires her to work on his ranch, Maddie jumps at the offer, grateful to leave her past behind her. She never counted on falling in love … But when she discovers a secret from Garrett’s past, her newfound happiness is shattered. Can this sexy cowboy convince Maddie he loves her, and her curves? Or will she forever remain the runaway bride? This is a sexy contemporary romance novella of approximately 27,000 words. EXCERPT: Half an hour later, they rode back to the barn. “You don’t want to overdo it for your first time.” Garrett dismounted easily and tethered the horses to the post, then came to help her down. “Take your right foot out of the stirrup, swing your leg over, then place your right foot on the ground.” She tried to obey his instructions, kicking her right foot out of the stirrup before swinging it backward. Clenching the horn with a death-grip, she hovered in the air, her left foot still in the stirrup and her right hand grasping the back of the saddle. She didn’t think she could do it. Wobbling slightly, she sighed in relief when Garrett’s strong arms wrapped around her waist. “I’ve got you,” he murmured, his warm breath brushing her neck. A shiver raced down her spine. He helped her off Prince, untangling her left foot from the stirrup. She turned to him, a little dizzy. “Thank you.” She looked into his dark brown eyes, wanting to melt into their depths. Despite her best intentions, she was definitely attracted to this man. But what did he feel about her? “You’re welcome.” He gently smoothed her hair back from her face. “You might want to take a bath tonight, since you’re not used to horse riding.” She gave the briefest of nods. Her eyes remained locked on his. She didn’t want to do anything to break the sensual spell. Garrett’s hand touched the small of her back, his thumb caressing her spine, urging her to take a couple of steps closer to him. She obeyed willingly, her heart thudding with anticipation. He gazed down at her, threading his fingers through her hair. She held her breath as his lips descended, until they were only a heartbeat away from hers. “Maddie,” he murmured. She waited for the touch of his lips …

    But when someone dared me to lap dance the Boss—my luck ran out.Stranded in the office during the worst snow New York has seen in decades was bad enough. But when it’s Christmas Day and your only companion is the Boss you decked the night before, it’s a Ho Ho Ho lot of trouble.A short and steamy read for the holiday season. Wrap up warm and indulge yourself in a little bit of escapism.

    I didn’t plan on getting left at the altar in front of all my friends.But I still want my dream wedding. And I just might get it…because hotter-than-sin Ash Montgomery has stepped up as a replacement groom.There are only a few problems.He’s my older brother’s best friend.He is 100% off-limits.And I’ve had a crush on him for years. We can’t get married today.Right?