However, most of the individual stories will be released separately. **Twelve bestselling and award-winning authors each bring you a sexy night of romance, fun and a little magic. ‘Tis the season for falling for the right guy!Two people stuck in an elevator, snowed in, on an all-night bus trip, locked in a store... Can a magical fruitcake be the special ingredient they're all looking for? **‘Tis the season for giving, too!**20% of the proceeds will be donated to the hunger relief organization Feeding America December 25: “Scrooge You” by MK SchillerChristmas is the worse time of the year for Eva. It’s nothing but a reminder of her tragic past. To make matters worse, her boyfriend invites his entire family over…so she goes into total Scrooge mode.When three ghosts visit her, will she be able to remember the joy in her heart and the true meaning of Christmas?December 26: “Unexpected Daddy” by Gemma BrocatoShe let him go to pursue his dreams without telling him she was pregnant. Five years later, he’s back in town and her secret’s out. Can they get over past hurts to seize a future for their small family?December 27: “The Meant to Be Girl” by Tawdra KandleWhen Ashley Webbar meets Zane Fletcher, the new lawyer in Burton, it's insta-lust . . . but she soon realizes he's already smitten with someone else, even if Zane himself doesn't seem to know it.Ashley is so busy matchmaking that she might miss out on her own happily-ever-after . . . if something or someone doesn't intervene first. This just might call for a Christmas miracle.December 28: “For One Night Only” by Carrie ElksWhen two strangers are stranded at a rest stop in the middle of Nowheresville—thank you, Mr. Bus Driver—they’re forced to spend the night together. Not that it’s exactly a hardship, thanks to the sizzling chemistry between them. But when morning, and rescue, comes, they both find themselves asking one question. Will they see each other again, or was their connection for one night only?December 29: “Best Friends for a Night” by Alice GainesEvery year, Steve has been cheering up his army buddy’s widow with popcorn and zany movies on the anniversary of her husband’s death. Will a little holiday magic make Steve and Hannah more than friends?December 30: “Entwined” by Kristi RoseDonovan survived combat, but can he survive being stranded over Christmas with the girl of his dreams? He swore he’d stay away from his best friend’s kid sister years ago, but after a near-death helicopter crash, this sailor knows second chances don't come around often. Loving Bailey would mean risking not only his friendship but his heart. And that would be one wound that would never heal.December 31: “Rekindled” by Stacy FinzThe last place Branna and Drex want to spend New Year’s Eve is stuck on a broken-down elevator, together. They’ve finally put their divorce behind them and don’t want to open old wounds. But fate and a fruitcake step in, making them question whether love could be better the second time around. January 1: “New Year’s Negotiation” by Kate AllentonWhen Detective Elizabeth Cross’s high school crush and star of all of her what-ifs shows up at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve ready to take her on a trip down memory lane, she’ll have to decide if this is a second chance at having her happily ever after or the start of another broken heart.January 2: “Playing House” by Kim GoldenCassie Delk isn’t having the best holiday season. With her ex-husband about to get remarried, she’s not very excited about still being single. The last thing she expects is for a second chance at love to turn up on her doorstep.January 3: “Book of Love” by Cd BrennanHey, wait a minute, Mr. Postman! Where's your Christmas spirit?Nothing infuriates Melanie more than the one-armed, ex-army hunk who chucks her mail at her book shop door. When Nick delivers a special package at the end of the day, she's ready to give him what for. Except a blizzard strands them together, and the fruitcake delivery sparks magic between them instead. Now, Melanie isn't sure what she wants to give him—a piece of her mind or all of her heart.January 4: “A Winter Wonderland” by Rebecca HunterComing face-to-face with her first love after ten years is a reminder of everything Selena left behind when she moved from Delilah’s Cove. And an evening with Jace is even more dangerous when mixed with a little magic… January 5: “Wild Honey” by Sarah HeggerTwo people who couldn’t be more different. One elevator, a dark and stormy night, and a magical, bourbon-laced fruitcake. What could go right?

    Kevin Conlin can't believe his poor choice of agents. Layla is everything he's longed for in a woman, but she's completely off limits. Three nights alone in a romantic setting isn't helping either calm their intense desires. When they finally give in to their passion, a bullet cuts their romance short...and their only chance for real happiness.

    So imagine their surprise when they were reunited to cover the great light-out of ‘93. All thoughts of keeping things cool were doused along with the lights!Steam Bath - Suzanne CareyThe elevator didn’t work and neither did the air-conditioning, so prim-and-proper Melisande Taylor was stuck in a sweaty office with the man not of her dreams ~ sexy, irritating Joe Carbone. And Joe had a lot more on his mind than passing the time with boring conversation . . .

    After her first infuriating meeting with its handsome new owner, Justin Roman, she's determined to prove the house can be both breathtaking and ready in time for his wedding. But if he doesn't trust her abilities, why does he give her the final say on any changes to be made, even over his fiancée's objections and growing jealousy?As the wedding date approaches and the mansion nears completion, can Laura bear the thought that she will never live in it with Justin...?Category-length novel.(Originally published under the pen name Maxine Patrick).

    She’d always wanted a large family, but that dream was shattered when her fiancé was murdered while volunteering in South America. Peter “Mac” MacPherson, a former football superstar, had dealt with his own tragedies—the deaths of his father followed by his wife while she was giving birth to their daughter. His faith sustained him through his grief, but can he help Tess believe again in God and finally find a family—with him?

    There, she discovers the passion missing from her sensible life in the arms of a handsome stranger. She returns home, where no one suspects she possesses a secret wild side — no one except the one-night stand standing in her parents’ dining room.This cautious woman bears little resemblance to the brazen temptress who left an impression on Griff Dunleavy’s flesh, but he recognizes the sensual nature hidden behind the meek facade. He makes an indecent proposal: a fling in which Ivy plays all the parts cut from her everyday existence, which should supply enough variety to keep him intrigued for a while.His offer is too enticing to resist — and too good to last. When Ivy’s reality demands full-time responsibility, the time for fun and games is over. To keep his place in her life, Griff must prove they can have forever… one hour at a time.

    But when the criminal escapes, Joe has no option other than hiding on a remote North Pacific island. He leads a solitary life, mourning his wife and the daughter he left behind to keep her safe. Joe's peace is broken when a female U.S. Marshal appears on his beach, claiming she's there to protect him before Tsun-Chung's new trial. Should he trust her or go with his gut feeling that all is not as it seems? Can this couple save each other, or will they end up being hunted? **This story is part of the U.S. Marshals series but is a standalone read. Titles in the U.S. Marshals series: Hunted--Available now! Chased--Coming soon! Prey--Coming Soon! *********************************************** Other Exciting Laura Marie Altom Titles: SEAL Team: Holiday Heroes Christmas Cookie Baby--Available now! Happy New Year, Baby--Available now! Be My Valentine, Baby--Available now! Saint Patrick's Baby--Available now! Easter Bunny Baby--Available now! Big Bang Baby--Coming soon! *********************************************** SEAL Team: Disavowed ROGUE--Available now! OUTCAST--Available now! SHUNNED--Available now! EXILED--Available now! RENEGADE—Available now! FORSAKEN--Available now! SCORNED--Available Now! To be first to learn about Laura Marie’s new releases, follow her profile on Amazon and BookBub! For exclusive excerpts and VIP prizes, join Laura Marie's newsletter at lauramariealtom.com!

    Widowed, penniless and desperate, she came to Fairchild Acres looking for work–and to confront stockbroker Patrick Stafford, her son's real father. Sure, she wasn't expecting the red carpet rollout from her ex-lover…but insults and rudeness? Well, she'll show him exactly what she's made of–and what he's missing!Even after all these years, Patrick still hasn't forgiven Bronwyn for marrying another man for money.Now Bronwyn can see what life could have been, with him. Sure, he'll step up and acknowledge his son.But the cost will be far dearer than Bronwyn could ever have imagined….

    When she sees the car parked at a gas station moments later, she decides to confront the man leaning against it. The handsome man refuses to apologize, and after hearing what Emily thinks about him, watches her leave. The next day, fate plays a joke on Emily when she finds out that the man is her boss’s brother and a prince of a Middle Eastern country. Prince Basil often appears in tabloids because of different scandals and in order to tame his temper, his father sends him to work on a project of drilling a methane well in Dallas. If Basil refuses or is unsuccessful, his financial accounts will be blocked and his title of prince will be revoked. Although their characters clash, Emily and Basil fall in love while working together and Basil’s heart melts. When the project that can significantly improve his family business hits a major obstacle, Basil proves that love has tremendous power and shows a side of himself that nobody knew existed.

    Celebrating my independence after graduating, I’m exploring and deciding what my next big move is going to be. First, some adventure then maybe college? When I’m getting fuel, everything goes wrong. I’m terrified! What just happened? And worse yet, the police aren’t doing anything about it!Tyler:I like being a loner, after all the terrible things I’ve seen from my time as an Elite CIA agent it’s the only thing left for me. Then I hear her, she’s terrified but, beautiful, and courageous all at once. Something about her makes me want to protect her. Then hearing the terrible things she just witnessed and she has proof! I must help her, no matter what nothing is going to happen to her.

    ★ DO NOT MISS THE NEW BELLA WINTERS BOOK! ★She came into my life when I needed her the most.And, I didn’t even realize that this love was missing.It hasn’t been easy being a single father to my four-year-old son, Bobby.But, we’ve done remarkably well together.I love my son.I love my work.I’ve been very successful in my life.But, when it comes to love…I feel as though I’m done.And, now Teri…My son’s new nanny and my…Damn, it is so wrong to think of her that way.She is beautiful & sassy.She loves my son; Bobby adores her as well.I can’t afford to have my son hurt again.Teri is igniting that passion once again in my life.My desires have started to consume me…I know it is a mistake but I can’t help that I’m falling madly in love with her.

    I am, however, never sure if this conclusion is without some blemish, some residue, however faint; an ounce of madness. To certain inconclusive degrees, it is clear that some of my disappointments awaited me, gathering rust, years before I was born. I have reason to suspect you will find this tale unusual, but not without beauty. Threads of a spider's web perhaps, to be unwound, cautiously, a thread at a time. This is the story of a dreamer, 'an average man, ' singled out by fate for an uncertain life. Jailed for 18 years under apartheid for unspecified sins, he emerges into a world that has no place for him. His fluctuating fortunes land him on the unpredictable, bitter-winter streets of Johannesburg, where 'harmlessness' is an 'unfortunate trait, ' but tempestuous skylines offer space to breathe. A trumpet and an indigent dog are his accomplices in survival. But, it is his obsessive love for the erratic, hard-hearted Desiree that remains the one constant in his life and impels his search for the elusive meaning of existence. Through his protagonist - the trumpet-playing philosopher poet - author Nthikeng Mohlele weaves unique magic with words, posing powerful questions in his inimitably individualistic and evocative style. Behind this story of love, music and the eternal quest, lies an artistic sensibility as generous as it is complex. The prose is rich in texture, the final effect melancholy and comic in equal proportions. -- J.M. Coetzee, recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature and two-time winner of the Booker Pri

    So when he sees troubled teen Ryder heading down a dangerous path, he offers the boy a job on the ranch he shares with his two younger brothers. And since Ryder’s temporary guardian is the gorgeous new resort manager, Grace Emery, Slater figures it can’t hurt to keep a closer eye on her as well…Grace Emery doesn’t have time for romance. Between settling in to her new job and caring for her ex-husband’s rebellious son, her attraction to larger-than-life Slater is a distraction she can’t afford. But when the past catches up to her in Mustang Creek, she’ll discover just how far Slater will go to protect what matters most—and that love is always worth fighting for.

    Sarah may look innocent enough but she is a killer, she just doesn't know it yet. The Death Penalty! Sarah should be excited, this was her big win, but something about Hank Williams is not right. He acts like he knows something, as if he thinks his money will get him a get out of jail free card. Pushed to her breaking point Sarah must decide what to do when the system she believes in fails.

    More curious than afraid, Susan is immediately intrigued by the ghost of this sad and beautiful girl who gazes out at the Maidenstone Lighthouse. The startling truth behind a century-old mystery emerges to shed a beacon of light on dangerous shadows in Susan's past.