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Christmas on the Anvil


Michael Penmore - 2021
    Everyone but the spaceship’s grumpy XO/navigator. When mysterious Christmas-themed things start happening, can the jaded second-in-command debunk the myth, or will she start to believe in the magic of Santa and the sleigh? Warning: Filled to bursting with humour and Christmas songs you know and love to hate. Get into the spirit of Christmas with the Anvil’s crew in this light-hearted seasonal romp from the author of the Jane Poole Genesis.

Christmas in the Park


Laura Lockington - 2015
     After years of 5 a.m starts, running around a busy television studio, she has decided to hand in her resignation, and begin her dream of running her own cake making business. Swapping her stylish clothes for tracksuits and an apron she gets to work, and is thrilled when the local café agrees to start selling her treats. And – even better – she starts to get to know the handsome and single owner, David. Working from home also means she can finally do one other thing she couldn’t do with her hectic job – get a puppy. Deciding she wants a rescue dog, Sarah heads off to the local dog’s centre, and tries not to say yes to adopting the whole lot. One beautiful little Dachshund with adorable amber eyes immediately takes a liking to her. And Sarah knows there is no turning back. She bundles Malteaser up and takes him home, and before long he is helping her to meet new people in her local park. But Malteaser can be more than a bit of a handful. And Sarah knows she is no good at disciplining him... So when fellow dog-walker Nick steps in to give her hand she knows she should take his advice. But does he just want to help her out, or is he interested in something else? With an excitable puppy, and lots of orders to bake for the café, could Sarah be taking on too much? And could there be something there with David – or Nick? With Christmas on the way, and the café suddenly coming under threat, things get even crazier. And Sarah has to find a way to create a magical Christmas in the Park... ‘Christmas in the Park’ is a warming festive novella, full of sweat treats, doggy disasters and snippets of romance. Praise for Laura Lockington: `Like going to the most outrageous party and somehow avoiding the hangover. Pure pleasure.” Katie Fforde “A laugh-out-loud foodie romance. Throw in the magic of Cornwall, beach picnics, a handsome TV chef and the eccentric inhabitants of Port Charles and I guarantee you won’t be able to put it down!” - Sarah Rayner, best-selling author of 'One Moment, One Morning'. When she's not in the kitchen or mentally cataloguing the contents of her cupboards, Laura Lockington is a writer and playwright. She has co-written several plays for BBC Radio 4, including a comedy set in a beach hut. Her novels include ‘Just For You’, ‘The Cornish Affair’, ‘Cupboard Love’, ‘Before and After’ and ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas Dinner?’. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

The Illest Na Na


Tamika Newhouse - 2013
    This season meet Brianna and Natalie. Best of friends but both deal with similar issues they both desire a man who isn’t actually theirs. Episode one- Meet the cast, get wrapped up in the sex, and guess the next secret as the drama unfolds as the Na Na rips havoc on these characters lives.

Holiday Magic


Nikki Jefford - 2014
    It's never been harder than when she and boyfriend Raj McKenna travel to Paris to spend winter break with Lee's duplicate, Gray, and her boyfriend, Adrian Montez.Celebrating the holidays with the shifty warlock isn't Lee's idea of a holly jolly good time, but she fears poor Gray is still under the influence of a love spell. Why else would she settle down with the brute? It's up to Lee to make sure her duplicate isn't being duped.Holiday Magic is a special edition Spellbound story about love, forgiveness and second chances.(Recommended after reading the Spellbound Trilogy, but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story. YA Mature/NA. 11,000 words.)

M.F.


Lisa Mackay - 2015
    A little caution never hurt anyone.But Maxwell Foxx isn't a man or a desire you can easily ignore. The man has sexy in his DNA.Falling in love with him was easy, inevitable. But keeping him would become a fight for my life.Young photographer, Vivienne Banks could never be accused of throwing caution to the wind. She's earned her nickname 'Cautious Viv'. A tragic childhood colours her future and her trust is something you have to earn.When her love life hits the rocks, Vivienne hits the bar with devastating consequences.In his sights already, gorgeous billionaire, Maxwell Foxx comes to her rescue. But who is rescuing whom? And at what price?Will Vivienne ever truly understand the significance of the M.F. tattoo over Max's heart?And will Max ever be able to break free from the ghosts in his past, and the bonds which tie him to another?

On a Witch and a Spell


Misty Bane - 2019
    It does not need to be read prior to starting the series Drusilla “Granny” Rathmore is having the worst week of her life. First, her daughter died at the hands of witch hunter; then her son-in-law decided to hightail it out of town with her baby granddaughter in tow. Now, she's a woman - er, witch - on a mission. No, it’s not disposing of the beast that took her daughter away, she’s already done that. Instead, Granny is tasked with performing an important ceremony. One that will hide her granddaughter's true identity and give her the chance at a normal, non-magical life... except, Granny's Spell Book is missing on the very day she needs it most. As if she doesn’t have enough to worry about, she'll have to contend with her daughter’s arch nemesis, a new Police Chief, a sea witch, and find her missing Spell Book. Oh, and sneak a few friends out of jail. On A Witch And A Spell is a short, humorous cozy mystery read filled with magic; a mystery or two; and snarky, no nonsense main character and her friends.

No Boundaries


Violet Paige - 2016
    But she could rescue me. Kane One fight started it all. Another night in jail. Another bout of community service. Except this time, there was a girl. Hell there was always a girl, but not like this one. She was different, special. But I had to focus on the game. Playoffs were right around the corner. No time to get sucked in. To change. To become a father. Julia One kiss ignited a fire in me I didn't know I had. I wanted him. I needed him. But if I knew what was good for me, I would stay away. Kane Hawkins was bad, in every sense of the word. Except in bed. There he was good, so very good. But I had a career to focus on, and a child depending on me to care for him. To keep him safe. Until Kane walked in and vowed to keep me safe. Football brought us together, but love could tear us apart. Make sure you cool down after this read! This is a STANDALONE bad boy sports romance with an HEA and NO CLIFFHANGER! Includes Bad Boy Boss, a full length mafia romance by Celia Ryan for a limited time!

Voyage In His Arms (A Spicy Romance)


Ann Walker - 2014
    Things are going according to planned until one day she gets the shock of her life. Jamie decides to confront her worst nightmare head on and live in the moment. A few weeks later Jamie finds herself aboard a luxury cruise ship deep on the Pacific Ocean. While on the journey Jamie discovers herself giving in to her inhibitions, as she longs to live, love and laugh again.

Silver Bells


Sadie Hart - 2011
    It’s a job he started fifteen years ago, when Dash became Dasher, one of Santa’s reindeer, and accepted the worn leather harness now hanging on the hooks at the back of the carousel barn. The one with its beautiful, silver bells that once made the most wondrous sound in the world, and now lay quiet.That is, until Merry, a young, homeless woman wanders in looking for a place out of the cold. Unlike Dash, she can hear the sweet chimes of the bells, proving to him that it’s not the harness that’s broken. As Christmas draws near, Dash finds himself drawn to Merry and her quiet, stubborn pride. However, unable to hear the sleigh bells Dash isn’t sure what Christmas this year will bring, only that the magic in that harness is far less important than the woman he’s come to love. BONUS: Also includes the first chapter from What the Heart Haunts, a novella by Sadie Hart (around an extra 2,000 words)!

The Gift


Karli Perrin - 2013
    Except for me.Last Christmas, I met a boy.Last Christmas, we made a pact.Christmas would never be the same. Life would never be the same...Please note that this is a short story, not a full length novel. It is a standalone and is intended to be a quick, fun and flirty read.

Sparkle Witch


Helen Harper - 2017
    Snuggles... Stress. You would think December would be Ivy's ideal time of year. After all, festivities abound and witches everywhere are encouraged to put their feet up and relax. That's not quite the case when she has various Order members attempting to finagle her into Christmas activities and a special artefact from the top of the Christmas tree goes missing. Either someone is attempting to sabotage Winter or something very strange is afoot indeed. This is a short holiday novella.

The Gift of Christmas Yet to Come (A St Nicholas Bay Novella)


Jo Bartlett - 2014
    well, almost. As Christmas rolls round once again, she longs for a child of her own to share it with. In a town where Christmas is big business all year round, it turns out Santa Claus isn’t the only one with mysterious powers. When a psychic reveals that the answer to her future will come in red and white, Kate follows this sign. It leads her to disastrous dating agencies and demoralising dead-ends until, finally, the answer seems to be revealed. But will her search for the missing piece of her family mean she doesn't recognise the one person who's loved her from the start? Or can Kate really have it all in time for the perfect Christmas?

Wild Sexy Thing


Serena Grey - 2018
    I was something wild and wanton, with no inhibitions.Daphne doesn’t want love, or romance, or sex, or even a relationship. She wants some time alone without casual sex with guys whose names she can’t be bothered to remember in the morning–a temporary period of celibacy.Too bad her new roommate’s brother is hot, insanely hot. Like...melt your panties and spread your legs kind of hot. From the moment she sets eyes on Jason Wild, Daphne can’t stop craving the sensual delight she knows she will find in his arms. Her self-imposed celibacy is no match for his blatant sexuality and all the naughty things he promises to do to her.Jason is not interested in commitment, and Daphne is done with hookups, but it’s only a matter of time before they indulge in their naughty fantasies about each other. Only, what happens after, when it’s time to walk away?This is the first installment of Serena Grey’s Wild Sexy Series. If you like hot men, steamy scenes and panty-melting heat, don’t miss this series.

Paxton: Return to Myre Falls


Anastasia Chase - 2018
    She always had.That's why she opened the only no-kill shelter in town, and she was damn proud of that fact. They currently had one vacant position, left by her alcoholic ex-boyfriend. After him, she promised herself she wouldn't get involved with co-workers ever again. But when she saw him, the words lodged in her throat, right along with her heartbeat.Holy cover model, Batman. This guy was gorgeous.He was tall, lean, and corded with muscle. He looked like a serious athlete, though something told her that he was one of those fortunate few that never had to work out to get good muscle tone. She felt an intense desire to strip him of that shirt and taste every inch of his yummy-looking torso, from happy trail to clavicle.But he had his own secrets.Maybe she wouldn't freak out if he ever showed her his wolf form? And then again, maybe she'd run screaming in the opposite direction. Not every human had the temperament to deal with the life they lived. But none of that mattered because he knew it for a fact.He could feel it in his bones. She was his fated mate.

Their Christmas Miracle


Misty Shae - 2017
    He never thought he’d find love again after the death of his wife and son. Natalie Porter and her son, Tommy are traveling to Chicago so that she can give birth to a child that she can’t keep. When Tommy goes missing on the train, Natalie and Ken cross paths in the search to find her son, but end up finding so much more in each other. When Natalie is forced to get off the train after going in labor, Kenneth decides to go with her, offering her a whole new life if she’ll only let him. Will Natalie accept his offer to be her husband and adopt the baby she so desperately wants to keep? Could the love that bloomed between them in such a short amount of time, be real?