Living in a year around Christmas town has its drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It's why I like to hibernate away in my cave - I mean housekeeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits. And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Without blinking, she turned my simple world into a real nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decided to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest - which she was determined to win.

When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.

All newly minted pediatrician Jamie Malek wants is to borrow a roasting pan for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, that requires her to interact with Marc—her best friend’s troublemaking brother, who’s now a tech billionaire. He’s the one who got away. She’s the one who broke his heart. Outside, a howling blizzard. Inside, a crackling fire. Suddenly, being snowbound with the man she never expected to see again might not be such a bad way to spend a winter’s night.

Five Years Earlier: Henry Dunne knows three things: that agreeing to host this raucous house party was a terrible idea, that he absolutely cannot show up to his nursing shift tomorrow with a hangover, and that the beautiful redhead in the corner will be sleeping in his bed tonight.

Evie Crowe is starting over in a strange town with her newborn, and men are the furthest thing from her mind. If only the quiet, hulking farmer, Luke Ward, would stop coming into the thrift shop and piquing her reluctant interest. Evie wants to stay single all the way—she can’t trust anything more than friends-with-holiday-benefits. But Luke is in it for the long haul. He’s fixed on making this a Christmas Evie will remember forever. If she gives him a chance.

Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive. Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal.

Tilly Farriday isn’t feeling very jolly this season. Recently divorced and broke, she’s squatting in one of her rental agency’s properties until her new home is ready. The sprinkles on top of the burnt Christmas cookie that is her life? The new owner shows up early, forcing Tilly to hide in the attic to save her job…and what remains of her dignity.

After watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things. I'd find the cure for what ravaged her and leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me. Four years later, I received an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, one of the oldest most prestigious schools in the country. Nestled on a secluded island off the coast of Maine, it's rumored to be haunted by the souls of the mental patients exiled there centuries before, those whose bones are said to make up the island's white sandy shores. And restless ghosts aren't even its most daunting peculiarity.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

Sometimes attraction isn’t enough, but it might be a start. One wild romp with a sexy stranger leads to more… When ranch hand Theo Sutton runs into a hot chick at the local small-town winery, things get more than a little wild in the back of his truck. The encounter leaves him wanting more, but he has other heavy issues weight on him in the form of a runaway kid who keeps making trouble on the ranch. But maybe Theo has a little time to spare for the beautiful widow of a bull rider, even if she only wants him to warm her bed on occasion. Sadie can’t be too careful with her heart. The ...

He blew it with her once. He’s not about to let that happen again… Cort Bellamy never wanted to go back to his hometown. That place held way too many bad memories. But his father needed help on the family ranch, and staying away was impossible. He was ready for the hard work. But nothing could’ve prepared him for seeing her again—or for just how far he’d be willing to go to win her back … Joss Ellis has no interest in returning to small town life, either. But her big city dreams fell apart in a big way, and she’s out of options. Seeing her sexy-as-hell ex all over town is just...

When it comes to second chances, he won’t take no for an answer. Kaoz Bellamy left Crossroads to ride the range. Upon his return, he finds his girlfriend gone—and she even took his custom beer tap. Worse than the fact he won’t be accessing his favorite brewski anytime soon is the realization she isn’t coming back. Did the big jerk of a cowboy actually think Brielle would wait around pining for him, when he didn’t give any indication how he felt about her? No amount of rope in the county could tie her to that man again. But after one look at him, she finds that old flame still ...

A ranch on the auction block. Two bidders. Only one can win. Liberty Baker’s dream to raise horses and settle in the small town of Crossroads all comes down to an auction bid. Within heartbeats, her dreams crash and burn as Mr. Bulging Pockets steps in and swipes the ranch out from under her. The fact he’s a hunky bachelor—with an icy blue stare so direct she feels it in places no woman ever should—only makes things worse when he proposes that she should become his ranch hand. She has an idea of the kind of hand he needs, and washing his dishes and picking up his dirty socks isn’t...

He might convince her to move him out of the friend zone…but only if they can stay alive long enough… All Josiah Wynton has to do is pretend to be the undercover FBI agent’s boyfriend. Watching her back while she investigates a drug trafficking ring inside the rodeo circuit will be easy. Ignoring the fact that he’s been in love with her for years and she only thinks of him as a friend, however, will not… Rayna Quinn never gives up. She will get to the bottom of this case and keep her cover while she does it. Her best friend and bodyguard shouldn’t be a distraction. She should be...

They’re total opposites. That doesn’t mean he won’t lay down his life for her. Silas Shanie is ready for action. Now that his medical leave is over, he’s more than capable of being back on the WEST Protection team. His first assignment? Easy. His new ward? Not at all. But he’ll keep the gorgeous, shallow heiress safe because it’s his job. He doesn’t have to like her. Except…he does. Maybe too much. Ignoring her father’s orders is the one luxury Windi Wray doesn’t have. So she’ll let him hire a bodyguard for her. But having the sexy cowboy he chose trail her to Mexico ...

Marriage vows weren’t part of his employment contract. Until now… Julius Abel was thrilled to join Sentry, the FBI’s newest task force. He had no way of knowing one of his first assignments would involve touring with country music’s hottest sweetheart. Or that protecting her would require a fake marriage proposal. But it’s too late to turn back now. Especially since she’s become so much more to him than just a job… Avalynn Ray was at the top of her game…until a sex tape surfaced. One she didn’t even realize existed. Clearly, this was the work of her stalker. But thankfully...

Three smokin' hot romances in one boxed set! Firemen book boyfriends? YES! East Street Fire Company is battling dangerous fires all over the city thanks to an arsonist on the loose. Between a new recruit and several veteran firefighters, they’re on red alert for the criminal. Faced with unseen dangers and even explosions in their own back yard is bad enough but time is running out for their condemned firehouse. Good thing the women who fall into their arms—and laps—are good at handling all that testosterone and distracting them from their stressful duties.

Some things just can’t be ignored…and an attraction this powerful is one of them. Bodyguard and special intelligence mastermind Bodhi North has been called a lot of things—pretty-boy, surfer dude and even hippie, but he considers himself more of a tech nerd than anything else. Sure, he can protect and save like the best in The Guard, but the missions affect him far too much for his peace of mind and he prefers to hide behind his screen. But when his boss gives him an ultimatum, North doesn’t take the easy way out. After actor Sloane Sailor lands a controversial movie role, she never...

It takes a lot to impress a Dalton girl. And Gracie Dalton is not impressed at all with the fact she’s got to prove her ability as a cowpoke on one of the best ranches in Texas this summer. After all, she’s got the chops from years of working with her brothers and cousins on their well-known ranch. Now she’s pitted against a cocky man with a rodeo belt buckle for each day of the week—not that she’s noticin’. Hands down, Noble Watkins’s going to win a permanent position on the Blackburn Ranch. No way will he be bested by a woman, let alone one with too much sway in her hips and...

He never thought he’d see her again. Now he’s fighting for her life…and her heart. Ranch hand Casey Clayton has been tasked by the Wynton Ranch to ready the grounds for an important wedding in a few weeks. So when his best friend’s little sister turns up on the ranch seeking protection, it couldn’t come at a worse time. But denying her is impossible—she’ll definitely be safe in Casey’s arms… After Emersyn Holland seeks the help of her childhood friend, she’s unprepared for what she finds in the strong and hunky cowboy. There’s no denying that the steamy nights they ...

Growing up, he was her tormentor. Now he’s her only hope. Landon Trace, cofounder of WEST Protection, is minding his own business at a family wedding when a woman from his past literally jumps into his arms. His best friend’s little sister sure has grown up in the fifteen years since he’s seen her, but the way she catches his eye isn’t the real issue. She’s in danger—and he’s her only hope. In their youth, Elliot—aka Ells—Watson couldn’t stand Landon’s company. He spent every spare second teasing her, pulling her braids and making fun of her name. Now she has to put ...

A relentless bodyguard seeks justice…but he doesn’t expect to find the perfect woman. New bodyguard on the WEST Protection team Judd Abel draws the short straw that sends him to a snooty tech conference in Boston instead of the MMA fight in Vegas he’s been looking forward to. He’s far from excited until a stunning, smart and sexy woman with secrets galore and legs for miles demands his help. He’s up for the challenge…but keeping his distance from the fascinating woman might prove much harder. Ari Bloomberg thought she’d be taking part in the conference. Turns out her daddy ...

She’s single. He’s single. They can be single—and STEAMY—together. Declan Finch has already proved his worth to the WEST Protection team. Now with the holidays here, he’s called to help with a big charity bash on the ranch. Watching over rich people should be a breeze, but suddenly he’s looking out for—and hooking up with—a quirky loner attending the couples’ event. Somehow the weather feels much warmer now that he’s cozying up to Belle… After an ugly breakup, Belle attends a charity weekend to raise money for the families of special needs kids. But once she spots her ...

Everyone wants her for her money. But what he wants comes with a bigger price—her heart. Jaren Abel, new bodyguard on the WEST Protection team, will try anything once. Which is how he ends up on the back of a bull, hoping to snag the attention of a stunning rodeo trick rider. Jaren doesn’t do relationships, so one night is all he’s willing to commit to. But when trouble stalks the sassy beauty, his challenge is keeping the clueless wannabe country girl out of trouble in his small town. Trinny Taylor’s goal right now is to fly under the radar. Since she inherited old family money, ...