Lindsay Miller is knee-deep in Christmas cards and homemade fudge, but she's never felt more like a Grinch. Why can't Christmas be full of magic, like in her favorite movie, A Christmas Carol. . .? . . .Enter Fred, a sexy and eccentric stranger who arrives at Lindsay's door out of the blue. Dressed like he just stepped out of a Dickens novel, complete with British accent, Fred claims he's a Messenger, sent from "Headquarters" to help her discover the joy of Christmas. But is Fred an angel from above—or just stone cold crazy? Fred's used to dealing with skeptics. Telling a stranger you've been ordered to inspire holiday cheer is a tough sell. But there's a further complication. Fred's mission is to help Lindsay right the wrongs from her past that have been holding her back. But somehow along the way, they've become wildly attracted to each other—and falling in love is not part of the plan. Fred only has ‘til the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve to guide Lindsay to the magical future she deserves—even if it's a future without him. . . "A charming holiday story that combines the magic of It's A Wonderful Life with the warmth of A Christmas Carol. A lovely, feel-good story to be read in front of the Christmas tree with a cup of cocoa." --Donna Alward, New York Timesbestselling author "There are always a few Christmas themed books to choose from this time of year, but No Christmas Like the Present is a stand-out story. . .. A gentle reminder to spread holiday joy is alive and well, and brings a little romance with it." -Romantic Times Book Review "Donovan packs this contemporary romance full of all kinds of Christmas magic: friendship, goodwill to colleagues, family, and forgiveness. . .. All the elements of a Christmas romance are present, with a wary heroine slowly coming to trust the heaven-sent hero who's almost too perfect to be true." - Publishers Weekly More Praise For No Christmas Like The Present! "A magical story that's a perfect addition to readers' holiday season."--Holly Jacobs, award-winning author of Just One Thing "Love, laughter, magic—and fudge—the makings of the perfect holiday romance." --Jennifer Snow, author of the Brookhollow series "If your guilty pleasure (like my guilty pleasure) is reading a good holiday love story during the Christmas season, then No Christmas Like the Present should be your gift to yourself this year!" --Eva Marie Everson, author of The Road to Testament
What grown woman claims to have seen Santa Claus? Mandy Reese, for one--on a very special Christmas Eve when she was eight years old. These days, Mandy works at a year-round Christmas store in Tall Pine, California, where customers love to hear about her childhood encounter with Saint Nick. But when Jake Wyndham arrives in town--charming, gorgeous, extremely practical--Mandy faces a dilemma. Deny what she saw, or let Jake think she's sugarplum crazy?"--
The best Christmas present? The unexpected romance that brings two former classmates together for a lesson in holiday magic. . . With its festive Snowed Inn and year-round Christmas store, the pretty town of Tall Pine knows how to do the holidays right. But this year, Liv Tomblyn’s homecoming trip may be bittersweet. Liv’s grandmother died soon after Thanksgiving, leaving a lifetime of belongings to sort through. Soon Liv is surrounded by memories, including a retro silver Christmas tree. And there’s Liv’s old friend Scott Leroux—the one-time class clown who’s become the town’s go-to handyman. Scott enjoyed helping Liv’s Nammy with little fix-it jobs in recent years, but now he’s wondering if the crafty grandma had a much larger project in mind. Everything—from Nammy’s mysteriously malfunctioning heater to that silver tree—seems to be conspiring to throw Liv and Scott together. Not that Scott objects. For though Liv insists she’ll leave Tall Pine when the holidays are over, he’s hoping their holiday kisses might thaw her resolve and make this Christmas truly unforgettable. . . “Sierra Donovan captures the magic of Christmas in this charming and romantic tale. I smiled the entire time I was reading it!” —Shirlee McCoy, author of Sweet Surprises “Donovan keeps the magic going. . .Christmas cheer and sense of love will melt the heart of any reader.” —Publishers Weekly “Sentimental and sweet with a touch of melancholy, the third installment of the Evergreen Lane Christmas romances will appeal widely to small-town romance fans. . .Flawless execution and warm, real-feeling characters will have readers turning the last page before they know it.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars Praise for Sierra Donovan’s Do You Believe in Santa? “This story is like the perfect cup of hot chocolate: sweet, warm and nostalgia-inducing.” —RT Book Reviews Praise for No Christmas Like the Present “A charming holiday story that combines the magic of It’s A Wonderful Life with the warmth of A Christmas Carol.” —Donna Alward “Donovan packs this contemporary romance full of all kind of Christmas magic.” —Publishers Weekly “A stand-out story.” —RT Book Reviews
Christie Becker has always dreamed of a career in radio. After a few years of working a grueling desk job and attending night classes, Christie is finally ready to embark on her new on-air career. When she quits her job and gets hired as an overnight disc jockey, her life seems to be on the right track, but falling for her boss was not something she planned on. Rick Fox has been working in radio for ten years. In fact, it was his voice that got Christie through many college study sessions. With an established career, the last thing he wants--or expects--is to be attracted to the overnight jock. Especially when it is strictly against company policy; an affair would put both their careers in jeopardy. But when the two of them are thrown together in the studio it becomes clear that the static between them is more than just professional chemistry. Will Christie's career be destroyed before it even begins, or will Rick find a way to salvage both their jobs and put their love on the air?
What happens when a Scrooge-like boss and a determined young woman have to work together during the holidays? A Christmas of surprises . . . Bret Radner once dreamed of being a hard-hitting journalist, exposing corruption and writing Pulitzer-winning pieces. But heart-tugging circumstances kept him at the Tall Pine Gazette, where small town life, new neighbors, and human interest stories are the news. In charge for the entire holiday season, Bret is determined to run the newsroom right. Yet with a too-pretty rookie reporter to train, he finds himself challenged on just about everything . . . A waitress at the Pine ‘n’ Dine restaurant, freelance reporter Chloe Davenport finally gets her big chance to work full-time for the Gazette. But proving herself to her handsome boss won’t be easy. He turns down all her holiday-themed stories and, in fact, doesn’t seem to like Christmas at all. Yet the closer Chloe works with Bret, the more she realizes that his tough exterior conceals a hidden hurt . . . and a heart she wants to fill with glad tidings of great joy—for many seasons to come . . . “Sierra Donovan captures the magic of Christmas in this charming and romantic tale. I smiled the entire time I was reading it!” —Shirlee McCoy on We Need a Little Christmas
Alice, arbitre d'une ligue mineure, ne vit que pour le baseball. Sortir avec un joueur de baseball ? Hors de question, autant tirer un trait sur sa carrière. En plus, avec une petite fille et un frère à charge, elle n’a pas le droit à l’erreur et se doit d’être responsable. D’autant que l’erreur, elle l’a commise quand elle n’était encore qu’une jeune écervelée de 19 ans. Elle est sortie avec un joueur... Résultat : elle s’est retrouvée mère célibataire ! Alors, les joueurs de baseball, elle les garde à distance. Alex débarque en Floride pour l'entraînement de printemps. Receveur des Felons Team de San Francisco, il ne laisse jamais rien se mettre en travers de sa carrière. Il est ambitieux, concentré, déterminé. Rien ne peut le détourner de son objectif. Surtout pas les femmes. Un regard. Un seul regard entre Alice et Alex va tout changer. Et mettre en danger leur carrière respective. Pire encore, il va mettre le feu à leur vie ! Avertissement : les ingrédients de cette romance piquante sont une femme déterminée qui n’a pas sa langue dans sa poche, un joueur de baseball sexy et obstiné, des scènes en voiture ou entre les draps qui vont vous donner chaud, et quelques doutes existentiels pour faire bonne mesure.
La saison sportive de Miles a démarré sur les chapeaux de roue. Avec son équipe de baseball, Les Felons Team, il a disputé la Série Mondiale. Puis tout s’écroule. A cause d’une erreur commise par Miles. Pour ne rien arranger, il a des démêlés avec la justice, et son club le met en probation. Un enfer. Miles doit prouver qu’il peut faire carrière en ligue majeure, et il est prêt à tout pour y arriver. Rien ne doit se mettre en travers de son chemin, surtout pas une femme. La carrière professionnelle de Carmen est au point mort. Au lieu de réaliser son rêve et d’être un journaliste sportif respecté, elle gâche son talent en tenant la rubrique des potins pour un blog trash, mais populaire. Un enfer. Elle doit faire ses preuves, et pour ça, il faut qu’elle écrive un vrai article. Solide, sérieux. Et pourquoi pas sur le joueur de baseball explosif Miles Cartwright ? Il a tout à perdre. Elle a tout à gagner. Et si le bonheur était juste sous leurs yeux ?
A sequel to "The Prettiest Feathers", this novel continues the story of forensic scientist Dr. Lucas Frank and his NYPD detective daughter, Lane. The serial killer they thought was dead is back, and he's on a chilling spree that begins with the murder of his own sister in Florida, and continues throughout the country. He won't stop until he arrives at the FBI Behavioral Studies Unit, where he plans to teach them a lesson in criminal behavior that they'll never forget.
Christie Becker has always dreamed of a career in radio. After a few years of working a grueling desk job and attending night classes, Christie is finally ready to embark on her new on-air career. When she quits her job and gets hired as an overnight disc jockey, her life seems to be on the right track, but falling for her boss was not something she planned on. Rick Fox has been working in radio for ten years. In fact, it was his voice that got Christie through many college study sessions. With an established career, the last thing he wants--or expects--is to be attracted to the overnight jock. Especially when it is strictly against company policy; an affair would put both their careers in jeopardy. But when the two of them are thrown together in the studio it becomes clear that the static between them is more than just professional chemistry. Will Christie's career be destroyed before it even begins, or will Rick find a way to salvage both their jobs and put their love on the air?
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