That is until her actress sister brings the CEO of Charles Industries to the family Christmas, as yet another potential fiancé. Marilyn can't believe the instant raw magnetism between Brett Charles and herself - but her sister seems oblivious. Is the attraction mutual? Marilyn would never hurt her sister, and couldn't possibly have a relationship with a cheat - or could she...?

    Why, the latest on-dit is that rakish Viscount Sheffield is canceling the fête of the year because he hasn't time for silly soirees. He doesn't need time—he needs her! When a flash of lightning destroys the venue for his family's annual Christmas ball, Lord Benedict Sheffield intends to enjoy a relaxing holiday for once. But after twelve days of beguiling Lady Amelia's guerrilla tactics, he's up to his cravat with tinsel . . . and tumbling head over heels in love.

    But for Merrie Langston, that’s just when things start heating up! Merrie is a free-spirited, caterer looking for a bank loan to expand her business. Tom Farrell is her buttoned-down accountant who’s trying to get her finances in order--no easy task as she keeps her receipts in Baggies. Sparks fly when these opposites realize they attract!Originally published in the anthology Stroke of Midnight

    After catching her sending a less than lady-like photo to a boy who barely knows her, Bayleigh's mom sends her away to her grandparent's house for the summer--sans cell phone, laptop and Ipod. Bayleigh thinks the summer will be torture without social media...that is until she meets the boy next door.

    What else could go wrong for Lauren? Lauren Burke realizes her life is nothing like she'd planned and she decides to do something about it. When she heads home to Coldwater Creek in a blizzard, she ends up sliding off into the fence and blacks out. But when she wakes up, she finds she's been rescued by her longtime teenage crush, Walker McBride. Walker has kept his heart locked since his ex-girlfriend ditched him for one of his bull riding competitors the year before. After putting all of his energy into restoring the old lodge in his hometown, he's almost ready to accept guests. But when Lauren comes into his life, he quickly figures out that he's been more lonely than he cares to admit. His feelings grow as they're stuck together for several days because of the storm but will he be able to get over what's happened to him in the past?

    Five years ago, brokenhearted April Dietrich left more than a successful career when she fled Manhattan to work for the Barrali royal family on renovations to Sarcaccia's centuries-old palace. She also left her lover.Now Ryan "Rock" Fournier has come to Sarcaccia, hired by Queen Fabrizia as head chef on the royal yacht. When Rock decides to pursue April using every weapon in his arsenal, will it cook up trouble for both their careers? Or will a Christmas miracle bring them together at last?Don’t miss a single volume of the Royal Scandals Series!- Christmas With a Prince (novella)- Scandal With a Prince- Honeymoon With a Prince- Christmas on the Royal Yacht (novella)- Slow Tango With a Prince- The Royal Bastard- Christmas With a Palace Thief (novella)- The Wicked Prince- One Man's PrincessBONUS READ:- A Royal Scandals Wedding, for newsletter subscribers

    Good looks. Good brain. Whatever the challenge: good odds. Except, what happens when those odds change?Dad’s had enough bankrolling Ben and requests him to get a job. The challenge: make enough money to finance Christmas or face telling his little brother the holidays are dead.Then there’s Sebastian. The guy from his politics class who is always coming in second after him. The guy who steals Ben’s idea to collect bottles for quick cash. The guy who makes Ben wonder if any amount of luck will be enough to win him what he really wants…~*~(This story was originally published in the Wish Come True anthology 2015)

    It’s accessible only by plane- the better, he thinks, to hide his scars from the rest of the world. What Theo doesn't know is that the island has an incredible secret, one that gives him hope… hope of future happiness, despite the horrible scars that make him a recluse. Hope to be had in the arms of a mysterious blonde he hasn't yet met…