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.

God, Country, and his Mama… Rachel Thorpe had just moved to town, only to find that it wasn’t the bustling city she’d pictured in her mind. Her first client was the biggest redneck with the largest pocketbook she’d ever seen. Designing a house was normally a breeze, but fending off her client’s advances would turn out to be a lot more difficult than she’d ever realized. Tyler Howe had struggled all his life, working two jobs and trying to provide for his mother. Just when he didn’t think he had any farther to fall - Fate would intervene when he bought a lottery ticket. Turns ...

Signal detected, target sighted… Lee ‘Romeo’ Tarrant was positive that the woman before him was his unwanted blind date - until she told him he was acting like a child. What kind of introduction was that? He hadn’t felt such an instant attraction so fast, nor cooled his ardor, not since he lost his wife. Having the one good thing in his world stolen away - he never expected to feel that missing ember rekindled again with a single glance. Approach objective carefully and use caution… Dixie Lancaster knew this had to be a mistake - or the man hitting on her was in for a rude ...

A change of station is in your future, Flyboy… Elliott 'Copperhead' Trent's life is filled with adventure and distance, creating a very lonely existence. An untimely death of a friend brings to the spotlight a chance he never imagined. He’s willing to defy the miles that separate him from the broken family – making an offer he never imagined. Prepare to take flight, ready or not! Sarah’s world shatters with the loss of her husband, finding solace in the unwavering support of her best friend, Elliott. With four lively children and a whirlwind of chaos, the late-night calls, heartfelt...

Clear skies ahead… Jace 'Hot Cakes' Sorensen never had to try hard for anything. Flying came easy, like he was born in the cockpit of a plane. Life was smooth and women fell all over him… except Karen. Even her name should have warned him to stay clear. Turbulence detected! Karen Marks had met with irate men all her life – but usually at a parent-teacher conference. This macho know-it-all took the cake! Why did she ever agree to help her friend for some extra cash and fill her summer break? It wasn’t worth the headache dealing with Jace. She had to put up with him for one week. ...

A reckless proposal, a pair of star-struck lovers, and a bad case of regret… What happens when ‘I do’ becomes, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t have?’ Lance ‘Trophy’ Cavanaugh had it all. Freedom, a lifestyle that allowed him to travel, and the ability to fly his plane regularly. Fleet Week was not high on his list of thrilling things to do, but this was one excursion he would never forget. Stephanie Wood was traveling with friends, chancing upon a sight she would never forget - the Navy ships pulling into New York Harbor. The parades, the celebrations, and the excitement were enchanting,...

Eyes on the prize! Gage ‘Houdini’ Walters had a terrible secret he was hiding. One mistake had his world crashing down around him, his team rejecting him, and with no way to redeem himself in their eyes. Then she had the nerve to ask him out? There was no way he was even going to entertain dating the person who'd ruined his life - Abby. Apply the airbrakes and come around, Flyboy! Abby York was surprised at the devastation and bitterness in the man’s eyes during their discussion. The news wasn’t easy, but it could be corrected - so why did he look like she’d just broken his heart?...

Ben ‘Phantom’ Merrick certainly wasn’t expecting a damsel in distress… nor the fierce dragon who showed up to protect her! Why should he have to jump through hoops to talk to some girl? Normally he could show up in uniform, flash a smile, and have a girl on each arm. … But this wasn’t just any girl. It was his beloved Rose, and he stayed away from her for an excellent reason. Her dad. Rose Griffin knew everyone in town, it seemed, or they knew her. In a small town, there were no covert agendas, no hidden mysteries… except the one she kept hushed all these years. What happens ...

Stay the course… Aeron ‘Valkyrie’ Saxon was not one to flounder in the sentimental traps that his comrades seemed to have fallen victim of. Anything that brought an emotional reaction affecting his peace of mind just wasn’t worth his time. It was a problem to be handled quickly and efficiently… just like the temptress that caused a visceral blip on his radar the moment she walked into his sights. Prepare for hostile fire! Marisol Jenkins has had enough of bossy men! Why did a guy always seem to think it was okay to push her around and tell her what to do? After dealing with an ...

Better late than never… Mike ‘Handsy’ Wheeling could fix anything – except his marriage. Honoring his wife’s wishes to leave her alone was killing him slowly. He was so tired of the fighting that he ran, taking an assignment on the other side of the world to get away from her. Put the ‘iron’ on the target… Meredith Wheeling was tired of hurting and frustrated that Mike kept refusing to give her a divorce. They could barely tolerate each other anymore and did not know what possessed her to marry him years ago. When the broken man appears on her doorstep out of the blue, could...

Turn off your ‘jammers’, Flyboy… Jax ‘Ghost’ Cunningham was the victim of a matchmaker… and it worked! He was smitten with Mary from the moment he laid eyes on her, and tried every move in the book – only to be rejected. The breathtaking woman standing across from him looked to be almost in tears, breaking his heart. Don’t break red and cross your flight line… Mary West was coming out of a terrible relationship, and not prepared for this Flyboy in the slightest. Jax was handsome, so flirtatious, and set off every warning bell within her. Was the offer of friendship genuine...

Keep your eyes on the radar… Austin ‘Sparky’ Calder wasn’t dumb – he was a realist. If fairytales and fables were true? He was the ogre or troll in the story. Luck was not on his side and there was no magical potion, no charm, no magic wand that would change that fact. He was reckless to the point it was dangerous… and part of the reason he ended up in Ghazni in the first place! … Just believe. Giselle Beck was a daydreamer, an optimist, and was determined to always look for a silver lining or magical rainbow. It was just harder to see sometimes when your location was a desert...

Mayday! Mayday! Prepare to eject… Sutton ‘Firefly’ Grainger wore a mask over his emotions, pretending to be something he wasn’t – strong and brave. Growing up alone, coping with guilt from his past, and then the death of his friend? It was all too much. The trauma, panic attacks, and mental chaos were more than he could bear silently anymore… but he also wasn’t alone in his fight. We’ve got a man down… Melody Greene never thought her husband would come home in a casket. Pregnant, alone, and trying to figure out how to move on? An unexpected letter from Jordan’s fellow ...

Trust your gauges and bet on the unexpected! Joshua ‘Paradox’ Parr had no intention of taking his wingman’s cast-aside friend out on a date as a favor. He wasn’t ‘stepdad material,’ nor was he like the other love-struck members of the squadron. There was something about Mallory that confused the stealthy pilot, making him curious. … And curiosity could be a dangerous thing! Don’t give up the battle until the last round is spent… Mallory Duncan was floundering to hang on while the rest of the world around her swam in one gigantic pool of euphoria. She was stuck cleaning the...

Can an unexpected glance, a gut-wrenching instinct, and a desperate plea be more than these star-crossed lovers can handle? Noah "Memphis" Bennington had it all—adventure, freedom, and the open skies. But nothing could prepare him for her. Dr. Madeline Smith, a brilliant archaeologist, was used to unearthing ancient treasures, not discovering something priceless in the eyes of a dashing aviator. Now, thrust into a high-stakes situation, these two strangers hatch a daring plan. One electrifying conversation, a promise sealed with a desperate kiss, and suddenly, their fake marriage feels ...

Can a courageous woman learn to love the monster’s wary heart? Gabriel Drummond was an eccentric billionaire – and an even stranger boss to work for! The quiet man insisted on communication via phone or online, met no one in person, and was basically a hermit. Hiding away somewhere north of Quebec, the computer genius with a lucky streak a mile wide was about to have his entire world turned upside down! Esme Tucker couldn’t believe the offer that was presented to her on a gilded platter - so long as she could follow the rules. Help run the company, don’t ask too many questions, and ...