Is she? She’s mother of one of my students and should be off limits. But I can’t seem to stay away from her. Even if we have to keep it a secret at first, our chemistry needs to be explored and under the mistletoe seems the perfect place to do just that.But when things start to get real, I’ve got my work cut out for me proving to Abby and her daughter that this Christmas, we might all get the gift of love.

    Holly is working overtime, cold and lonely and broke. Across the hall, Declan is lonely too, and thinking this Christmas is going to be a joke. Then one blustery night Holly’s car won’t start and Declan is there to help with a little love in his heart. Open this gift from bestselling author Jasinda Wilder to find out if a single mother of two can let herself fall in love with her sexy-as-hell workaholic boss.

    North owns a store for the celebrity babies of Hollywood. When Holly accepts a job there, she is immediately intrigued by her Scrooge of a boss. THIS BOOK IS FUN. (No celebrities were harmed in the making of this book)EVEREST:Ginger Darling hates her boss. Meredith Taylor is a mean, overbearing tyrant controlling Ginger's holiday plans in the palm of her greedy hands. Ginger decides her boss needs to get laid, and the stranger she met in the elevator earlier this morning is the perfect choice to stuff Meredith’s stockings. He was handsome enough. Not that she noticed.Everest Snow has a secret, and a mission. He won't let some redhead angel ruin his plans. Date her boss? Gladly, it only helps him achieve his goal...but why can't he get his little matchmaker out of his head? And why is he going along with her ridiculous ideas instead of making a move on her under the mistletoe? Everest and Ginger will liven up your holiday. Get ready.GRAHAM:Graham Steele is the owner of the Mountain Goat Resort and Zoe would love nothing more than to get her handmade soaps in every room. "It was only supposed to be one night of bliss before my big meeting. But, I never expected to run into my one-night stand the next morning as I pitched my proposal. And I never expected his counter proposal...a fake engagement."(Graham is a Holiday Novella previously published in 2018 and will include new bonus material.)

    His best friend and fraternity brother Mark, the All-American cornerback, has always found a way to get the girl going back to their teens. When James meets Chloe first and falls for her, Mark swoops in once again. This time is different though. James has his sights on teaching them both a lesson for making him look the fool. This is a hot little holiday novella with dubious consent, rough, hair-pulling, balls-deep sex, and more. Hope you enjoy.

    A short story that follows Ian and Riley at Christmas.Free short story for Carly Phillips's newsletter subscribers only.

     London’s hottest new bad boy chef is a panty-dropper. He burns his way through party girls’ bedrooms as fast as he blazes around his military-precision kitchen. He’s a face from my past I never thought I’d see again. The tattooed smooth-talking British exchange student from five years past. The one who brought me in like a moth to flame for one night of firsts... before he left me behind forever. The one who almost had my v-card. Except he’s not in my past anymore. Now I’m stepping off a plane in London to start my new job in his kitchen. London, where we’re moving because my mother is marrying his father. Yeah, not just my boss. That smug, arrogant jerk is about to be my stepbrother. He might be all grown up now - gorgeous and demanding and wildly successful. But what happens when the man who never hears no comes up against the one woman who won’t take his bullsh*t? The one that won’t submit. He wants me to beg him for it, but I won’t. I mean, I can’t, right? That would be so wrong. So deliciously wrong. I think I’m in big trouble. **This is a standalone book with a HEA; NO CLIFFHANGER!**

    THEY'RE BETTEROpen the pages of this superb book and enter the world of the bad boys of romance. Make a date with a bevy of colorful rakes and devilish rogues in five exquisitely sexy stories by some of the most beloved, highly acclaimed authors of romantic fiction. Here are men who are "mad, bad, and dangerous to know"--sly Romeos, devious dandies, sexy scoundrels, and darkly forbidding heroes--all outlaws of the heart who are used to getting their way ... until true love steps in. Let these five extraordinary talents introduce you to some of the most exciting and infuriating, passionate and unpredictable men ever to take your breath away. Includes:"The Wrong Door" by Mary Balogh"Hide-and-Seek" by Melinda McRae"Highway Robbery" by Anita Mills"Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know" by Mary Jo Putney"Cats-Paw" by Maura Seger

    If she could do it without feeling a thing, I would let her go forever.Bronwyn--Getting roped into a photo shoot wasn’t my idea of fun. The worst part was that it turned out to be nothing like I expected.But when I met Quinton, the guy behind the camera, I was ready to do a lot more than strike a pose.And I did.I found myself being uncharacteristically agreeable, relaxed my poise, and fed off the carnal craving the photographer ignited in me.But before I embarrassed myself, I snapped to my senses.Helping people find comfort in front of the camera was his job. I’d seen the photos adorning his studio walls. He captured personalities not just likenesses.The best thing I could do was take the advice I gave all of my employees… Believe that the world is watching, and always keep your wits about you.Quinton--I’d worked with all types and had a knack for getting people to open up during photo shoots. But when Bronwyn stepped in front of my camera, I felt like an amateur. I filled my camera roll with close-up shots of her, amongst the smattering of shots I was supposed to be snapping for the school's community partnership photo shoot.She’d captivated me. Her essence was a collage of beauty, power, and femininity.Convinced I could make her mine, I pushed for more, but when reality reinserted itself, she shot me down.The blow struck my ego but destroyed my heart.Certain I hadn’t misread her cues, I took another look at her proofs. It was unmistakable. We had something.If it was the last thing I ever did, I would capture a lot more than her photograph. I was going to capture her heart.

    Drinks were drunk, and all I could think about was getting in her in my bed and underneath me. When she asked, “What if I’m saving myself for marriage?” My dick had the solution. One stop at Cupid’s Wedding Chapel and I had a wedding band on my left hand and the woman I wanted in my bed. Now I was married to the maid of honor, and all hell was about to break loose.

    It’s palpable. The whole town knows it. They have been at each other’s throats since their sand castle building days. But what everyone doesn’t know is that there was a winter, a long time ago, when Max had a secret and Patrick was there for her. They forgot to be hateful and thought maybe, just maybe they were in love….But you know, then it all fell apart. Until now...Get ready to watch tension fly and the three french biddies meddle when Max and Patrick reconnect at the Laurent Bakery in Martha's vineyard.A Christmas Tart is a standalone novella with an HEA, but it features characters from the Universe of all of Lola West's books.Pine-ing for the perfect holiday romance? It’s love at frost sight with The 12 Days of Kissmas! A dozen standalone holiday novellas so steamy they’re sure to melt that winter chill. From dashing doctors to dirty-talking mountain men, staying off the naughty list just got a whole lot harder.

    A holiday short story by New York Times bestselling author Mari Carr.

    As a dentist, I can't recommend any of his sweets. But as a single mom and loving daughter, I can tell you they're all amazing.While I'm working at the booth, a handsome stranger in an impeccable booth stops by to buy some peanut brittle. When he chips his tooth, I offer to help. I don't expect what happens next: I fall for him.TheoAfter abandoning my detail, I hide out at a quaint town's holiday festival. I am only looking for a few days away from the demands of royal duties. When I meet Joy, I find myself wanting more from this holiday: her.As I get to know Joy and her family, I build a connection with them I have never experienced before. They like me for me, not because of my title. I know I have to tell them the truth about who I am. But I do not want to break the spell of this magical Christmas we are sharing together.Sugar & Spice Nights is a multi-author series of holiday inspired instalove, curvy woman and hot guys stories. Come find out how hot and sweet the nights can get today!

    Do not develop a crush on your archnemesis, contractor Ryder Richards.2. Do finish remodeling the heinous mega-mansion with him well before the first snowflakes fall on New Year’s Eve.
3. Do not notice that he's still the hottest man in Licking Thicket.
4. Do not let that gorgeous man provoke you.
5. Do not let his provocation distract you.
6. Do not let your distraction leave you stranded at the house with him during a blizzard.
7. Dear heavens, do not let him crack open the moonshine and light a fire.
8. Do not play drunken truth or dare with him.
9. And for gravy’s sake, do not let yourself fall in love.10. But if you do… Don't be surprised if this is the happiest year ever.

    Christmas is coming, and he doesn’t want to face his ex alone at their office party. So Sean—Justin’s best mate and long-time secret crush—volunteers to go with him and pretend to be his new flame.Sean has always lusted after Justin from afar, but there’s never been a good opportunity to ask him for more than friendship. Posing as Justin’s boyfriend isn’t a chore, and if Justin wants to rebound onto him, Sean’s more than willing. At the party pretence and reality blur, and a kiss on the dance floor leads to a night of passion.In the aftermath, they both assume it was a one-time thing until fate intervenes. Stuck together in London over the holidays, they give in to temptation again. But what happens at Christmas stays at Christmas... right?

    on the right foot this year. Champagne corks aren't the only things popping! I've had a bad case of wanderlust since college and one text from a friend on New Year's Eve is the perfect motivation to pack my bags and head across the pond to London. When my trip abroad turns into a disaster, hot pub owner Ben Waterstone steps in and saves the day. And after we share an unexpected kiss, he steals my heart too. I'm only planning on staying in London for a month but a brief fling could turn this into a permanent vacation.