And so she joins a wagon caravan, leaving behind the cold streets of Virginia to forge a new life as a mail order bride in California. The trail is long and dangerous, but with the help of Mr. Jackson, the caravan’s scout, they make their way through the western wilds. However, when her baby girl falls ill, Beth fears that once again she will lose someone she loves. Suddenly, Jackson becomes more than a scout. He is Beth’s only hope—and he has also made his way into her heart. A heart that is promised to another. But love will find us, wherever we are, and Christmas is a time for wishes to come true.

    The mayor plays Santa, every business is holiday themed, and there's a nativity for the kids each Christmas Eve. This town knows Christmas. But this year nothing goes according to plan.

    It’s going to be a quiet affair once the annual Great Little Perran Christmas Bake Off cake competition is over, with Frankie, and her little dog Buster, tucked up warmly in Primrose Cottage. Fate, however, has other plans and Little Perran is thrown into turmoil when the film star, Roux Lockhart, comes to stay. The spirit of the season weaves its magic and a freak snow storm that blows in a surprise visitor. Frankie discovers love from an unexpected quarter, but can she trust it? And is someone cheating with their Christmas cake? A delightful Christmas love story to be enjoyed with a mug of hot chocolate and a roaring log fire.

    A Detective Lottie King Holiday Mystery Short Story that first appeared in New Shoes: Detective Lottie King Mystery Short Stories, Vol 2. Includes BONUS recipes.

    Enjoy all 12 mysteries in one collection! THE 12 MYSTERIES OF CHRISTMAS series: • Book 1: IN THE NICK OF TIME by Susette Williams • Book 2: GABRIEL’S SECRET by Alexa Verde • Book 3: GUARDING CANDY KANE by V.B. Tenery • Book 4: MURDER: UP ON THE ROOFTOP by Lilly York • Book 5: TIDINGS OF JOY by P. Creeden • Book 6: HOLLY IN HIDING by P. Creeden • Book 7: STARR WITNESS by Susette Williams • Book 8: NOELLE ON THE RUN by Alexa Verde • Book 9: GOLDEN BELLES ARE WRINGING by Gina Conroy • Book 10: DEATH BY FIGGY PUDDING by P. Creeden • Book 11: SWEET REVENGE by Lilly York • Book 12: MERRY WITHOUT MALICE by P. Creeden

    Help us set a record! On December 10 at 5:00 pm, we need your help setting a Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe! Chase Spencer had been firmly planted in the friend-zone ever since he first met Rachel Anthony back when they were in grade school and it looks like that’s where he’s destined to remain. And her latest scheme is bound to be torture. She wants them to help break the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe at one time. How should he handle this? Should the kiss be a chaste, friendly kiss like she envisions? Or should he do it in a way that leaves Rachel without a doubt that he wants to be more than friends? It had always been Rachel’s dream to break a world record, and who better to do it with than her best friend Chase? And it wasn’t as if they hadn’t kissed before—sixth grade, spin-the-bottle at Iona Puckett’s party—a peck of the lips and it’d be over. Except she missed the part where they had to hold the kiss for ten seconds. And no one warned her of how she would feel afterwards—confused and longing for more. How can she convince Chase to change her status from friend to girlfriend?

    A lonely tree stands in an empty field on Christmas Eve. Will the Christmas star grant his only wish? Written for children, but enjoyed by all.  New for 2012: A fully illustrated version is now available.  Just search "The Lonely Christmas Tree (Illustrated)".

    The couple is just getting cozy, not at all bothered by the storm outside. But when Lady Emily looks out the window to see a woman standing in the blowing snow, without a coat, an eerie feeling falls over her, and she rushes out to help, only to find that the woman has disappeared. Colin is convinced her eyes were playing tricks on her, but Emily is haunted by the woman's image. Clearly, there is something spooky afoot, and she is determined to get to the bottom of it. . . .Complete with the vivid descriptions and period detail Lady Emily fans have come to expect from this series, That Silent Night is a delicious morsel of a mystery, with an irresistible ghost story at its heart.*Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs series

    But she's managed to find herself right in the middle of one. She's caught between a rock and a hard place as her faith and devotion to God clashes with the lustful passion she feels for the forbidden man who has forced his way into her heart. Her simple small-town girl life quickly begins to spin out of control as she battles her demons and tries desperately to keep her unholy desires a secret. Short story. Approximately 12,000 words.

    This time I got him. Christian Snow is off limits — he’s my best friends’ brother. Now we’re spending Christmas together. I would have run if I knew he was going to be there. There are reasons I can’t be with Christian, reasons why I shouldn’t even try. I’ve got a secret weighing on me, But all I can think about is unwrapping the perfect Christmas package. A Christmas with Snow is a hot and steamy holiday romance with plenty of love, romance and steam with a HEA you'll love

    M. Claud's, one of Manhattan's largest department stores. For years they've loathed each other, and the fact that they're vying for the same promotion doesn't help their relationship. But when they accidentally get locked in the store on Christmas Eve, sparks will fly and they'll discover just how perfect they are for each other in this sweet holiday romance.

    

    An enthusiastic amateur sleuth herself, she is thrilled to have won the chance to attend the annual meeting of the best private detectives in the country. But before they even have a chance to start dinner, one detective is found dead with a knife in his chest and the killings have only just begun. Holly and the professional private detectives are trapped in Horn Hill House and everyone knows… there is a murderer in their midst! Will Holly solve the case before her own time runs out? Four winter cozy mysteries perfect for reading by the fire! From mass murder, to uncovering the secrets of ancient civilisations, there's never a dull moment in this cozy mystery series. Books: Snowed In With Death A Fatal Frost Murder Beneath The Mistletoe Winter's Last Victim

     Having recently relocated to Seattle, Shelby longs for someone special in her life. When a handsome green-eyed stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, her interest is piqued. Later, she finds a bag containing five beautiful hand-painted Christmas bells on the cream and sugar table. No one comes back to claim it, so she decides to do a little detective work. Does she dare hope that it will lead her to the stranger with the magnetic green eyes? Chris Bertone loves his job at Impact Ministries, but working day and night has prevented him from having much of a social life. On a whim, he stops for a cup of coffee and is instantly smitten with the beautiful barista. Now, even with everything he has to take care of at work, all he wants to do is find time for another coffee break. But things are so hectic this holiday season, how can he manage to get to know her better without being too overbearing, or breaking his budget on coffee? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love.

    When they are evicted from their home, they move in with Greg's ex-girlfriend, Jessica, for whom he still has feelings. Just as their romance blossoms, Angie suffers a concussion and slips into a coma. Riddled with grief and guilt, Greg stays at his daughter's side night and day. As the Christmas season approaches, he comes to terms with the possibility that his daughter may never wake up. He is advised to keep busy so he buries his grief in doing good deeds. Uplifted, Greg takes solace in the realization that great tragedy can give birth to great blessings. My Christmas Angels is a touching and uplifting story of hope and love that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Word Count: 20,000 words