Have a festive fling

Two popular Ransom Canyon novellas by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas, collected here in one volume!

Christmas In Winter Valley

Cooper Holloway would take nature over people any day — especially visiting relatives. That’s why he’s headed for a rustic cabin in remote Winter Valley, where he’ll care for a herd of wild mustangs. But Cooper’s plans are quickly thwarted by the arrival of two unexpected guests: one, a stranger in desperate need of his help, and the other, a very attractive young veterinarian.

Elliott is busy trying to keep Maverick Ranch running smoothly with Cooper gone, which is no easy task with family visiting. And when a long-lost love suddenly reappears in his life, Elliott knows he’ll have more than just books to balance this season.

With a big, chaotic family Christmas around the corner and love blooming in surprising ways, the Holloway men will have to make big choices about the future — just in time for the holidays.

A Christmas Affair

Maria Anne Davis was on her way to an exciting career as a chef in Dallas, until a terrible car accident left her blind. Ever resilient, Maria has reinvented her life on her own terms, starting a business out of her home kitchen, selling her jams and jellies to the local grocery.

Maria loves romance novels, and despite her bold spirit, she fears she’ll never have a big love affair like ones her heroines experience. That is, until she realises how much she cares about the quiet Wes Whitman, the owner of the grocery.

Wes can’t keep Maria’s wildly popular jam on his shelves — just like he can’t keep the fierce, beautiful Maria out of his thoughts. But how could a firecracker like Maria come to love a shy, nervous man like him? Maybe all they need is a grand affair. Wes needs to convince Maria that some affairs last forever, though — just in time for Christmas.

A favour owed. An Off-limits romance. Four Corners is in for the hottest Christmas it's ever seen.

Sheena Patrick has done well, all things considered. After her father’s death, she raised her sisters and did all she could to give them the best life possible. But they’re grown and gone now and Sheena is ready to do something for herself. But to accomplish her goals she needs Denver King.

Denver owes Sheena. He spent years watching from afar and making sure she was all right after his father’s illegal activities caused her father’s death. So when Sheena rolls up to the ranch looking to call in the favour he promised, Denver can’t say no. He’ll help her get her axe-throwing bar up and running by Christmas, and consider his debt square. But as the snow falls, sparks fly between the two black sheep of Pyrite Falls. They might be all wrong for everyone else, but are they just right for each other?

The Maverick’s Mistletoe Bride - Brenda Harlen

The perfect yuletide wedding — with a catch!

All Winter Hernandez wants this Christmas is to feel safe. She knows she can count on her childhood friend Luca Sanchez to find a way to help protect her unborn baby from her abusive ex. Sure enough, the handsome rancher immediately offers a marriage of convenience. Luca does not regret his actions, and he’s fiercely determined to do the right thing. But now, as the holidays approach, he finds living chastely with his pregnant ‘spouse’ to be a bigger challenge than he ever dreamed!

Her Cowboy For The Holiday - Makenna Lee

Can a little holiday magic turn liars into lovers?

Victoria Cameron isn’t looking for love — she’s too busy chasing adventure. Seeking an invite to a private art auction, Victoria doesn’t hesitate to crash Cade Whitley’s work event announcing herself as his girlfriend. When the ‘King of Dallas Nightlife’ reluctantly goes along with her ruse, Victoria’s intrigued. Besides, it’s just a harmless fake date for one night.

Cade has no time for distractions, especially a carefree spirit like Victoria. But now their ‘date’ has morphed into a Christmas weekend together to impress his boss. What starts as a charade becomes a weekend of undeniable chemistry — which suddenly, uncharacteristically, has this Cowboy dreaming of settling down. But Victoria still craves freedom and change. As the holidays approach, can what started as a fake date move from a weekend to remember into true love?

Return To Promise - Debbie Macomber

The ranching town of Promise is a good place to live, to raise a family, to spend the rest of your days with the person you love. Cal Patterson and his wife, Jane ? also known as Dr Texas ? certainly think so. The last thing they expect is a threat to their happiness. But in September, disagreements begin to escalate ? with the ‘help’ of an attractive young woman who?s got her eye on Cal.

After months of emotional upheaval brought on by doubts about their marriage, the two separate, and Jane returns to her childhood home in California, taking their children. Cal, now alone on his ranch, is forced to confront what he really wants in his life, what he needs. Jane is confronting the same questions...how seriously does Cal take his marriage vows? And how important is Promise to Jane? Is there hope for a reconciliation ? in time for Christmas?

The Merry Matchmaker - Shelia Roberts

Frankie Lane knows what?s best for just about everyone but herself. Her divorced sister, Stef, who is too young to give up on love; her shy employee, Elinor; and her daughter, Natalie, who works in Frankie?s shop, Holiday Happiness, and really needs to start her own business selling the delectable chocolates she makes at home; even her best friend, Viola, who is trying to renovate her old Victorian. Frankie knows she could help all of them, if they?d just let her ? and if all of her help didn?t end in utter disaster.

Then there?s Mitch Howard, the owner of the local hardware store. They?ve been friends ever since Frankie opened her store, nine years earlier. He got her through the nightmare when she lost her husband in a freak accident, and he?s her favourite shoulder to cry on. He?s been divorced for years, and it?s such a waste of man! Mitch is the fittest, finest man Frankie knows. He?s easygoing, wise and kindhearted. Mitch needs someone. And she?s determined to help him find that someone ? whether he likes it or not.

The Christmas Set-Up - Jill Shalvis

Competing architects Zoe and Jason have two weeks to come up with the design to win a coveted new project. But when a snowstorm strands them together at a secluded cabin, Zoe sees her chance to show Jason how she really feels. With romance blooming under the mistletoe, can she get the gorgeous Scrooge into the true Christmas spirit?

A favour owed. An off-limits romance. Four Corners is in for the hottest Christmas it's ever seen.

Sheena Patrick has done well, all things considered. After her father’s death, she raised her sisters and did all she could to give them the best life possible. But they’re grown and gone now and Sheena is ready to do something for herself. But to accomplish her goals she needs Denver King.

Denver owes Sheena. He spent years watching from afar and making sure she was all right after his father’s illegal activities caused her father’s death. So when Sheena rolls up to the ranch looking to call in the favour he promised, Denver can’t say no. He’ll help her get her axe-throwing bar up and running by Christmas, and consider his debt square. But as the snow falls, sparks fly between the two black sheep of Pyrite Falls. They might be all wrong for everyone else, but are they just right for each other?

Two popular Ransom Canyon novellas by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas, collected here in one volume!

Christmas In Winter Valley

Cooper Holloway would take nature over people any day — especially visiting relatives. That’s why he’s headed for a rustic cabin in remote Winter Valley, where he’ll care for a herd of wild mustangs. But Cooper’s plans are quickly thwarted by the arrival of two unexpected guests: one, a stranger in desperate need of his help, and the other, a very attractive young veterinarian.

Elliott is busy trying to keep Maverick Ranch running smoothly with Cooper gone, which is no easy task with family visiting. And when a long-lost love suddenly reappears in his life, Elliott knows he’ll have more than just books to balance this season.

With a big, chaotic family Christmas around the corner and love blooming in surprising ways, the Holloway men will have to make big choices about the future — just in time for the holidays.

A Christmas Affair

Maria Anne Davis was on her way to an exciting career as a chef in Dallas, until a terrible car accident left her blind. Ever resilient, Maria has reinvented her life on her own terms, starting a business out of her home kitchen, selling her jams and jellies to the local grocery.

Maria loves romance novels, and despite her bold spirit, she fears she’ll never have a big love affair like ones her heroines experience. That is, until she realises how much she cares about the quiet Wes Whitman, the owner of the grocery.

Wes can’t keep Maria’s wildly popular jam on his shelves — just like he can’t keep the fierce, beautiful Maria out of his thoughts. But how could a firecracker like Maria come to love a shy, nervous man like him? Maybe all they need is a grand affair. Wes needs to convince Maria that some affairs last forever, though — just in time for Christmas.

Carrying Her Boss’s Christmas Baby - Natalie Anderson

Ready to experience life after a childhood defined by illness, Violet Summers has left Manhattan behind...to work aboard the world’s most luxurious express train! The one thing she can’t leave behind? Her memories of one particular gorgeous if brooding stranger...

The night they shared is imprinted on Violet’s body and soul. So the arrival of her new boss, Roman Fraser, almost has her dropping an armful of festive decorations. He’s that man she couldn’t forget! Now she must drop the bombshell she’s only just discovered: their sizzling encounter had world-altering consequences!

The Christmas Baby Bonus - Yvonne Lindsay

When his assistant finds an abandoned baby at his family’s lodge, wealthy Piers Luckman takes full responsibility. He might be clueless about children, but being snowbound with his capable, sexy employee has its benefits. Except Faye Darby shies away from little Casey and wants nothing to do with baby-rearing, Christmas...or the smoldering attraction between her and her boss. For the first time in his life, Piers must fight for what he wants — this little family...and Faye by his side and in his bed.

A Daddy Sent By Santa - Susan Carlisle

Nurse Lauren Wilson is used to doctors coming and going in her Oklahoma town — and doesn’t expect prestigious Boston doc Paxton Samuels to be any different. Until they’re snowed in together and their sensual tension reaches boiling point! But knowing Paxton is due to leave after the festive season, can Lauren risk giving him her heart and her little boy a daddy for Christmas?

What He Wants For Christmas - Brenda Jackson

When a holiday blizzard traps him with his ex things really heat up!

It's been ten years since she broke his heart, but Leslie Cassidy’s elegance still stuns rugged Alaskan executive Sloan Outlaw. Now, thanks to a ruthless enemy targeting Leslie’s company, Sloan can use his wealth and influence for something nice ? and something naughty. He’ll save her company ? if she’ll spend a week with him at his luxurious winter retreat! But when a snowstorm keeps them cabin-bound, this notorious Outlaw will discover that getting what he wants for Christmas might be more than he bargained for...

The Rancher’s Seduction - Catherine Mann

The last thing this bachelor rancher needs? Temptation beneath the mistletoe!

Rancher Marshall Steele?s emotions are on lockdown ? until he meets his beautiful new housekeeper. A desire this strong won?t lead to anything but trouble. And yet, Marshall can?t stop wanting Tally Benson ? her beauty, her kindness. As the holidays heat up, he vows to have her and then let her go. But will their passion survive the secrets she?s been keeping?

One Christmas Night - Jules Bennett

They?re in for a little holiday surprise...

Morgan Grandin has bickered with Ryan Carter for years...until one night of passion changes everything. Now she?s having his baby! The wealthy rancher insists on preserving his family legacy by proposing marriage, but can Morgan trust that their sizzle will last? Ryan is a rival she can?t resist, especially when he challenges her to live on his ranch for one month ? where he will do everything he can to convince her to say yes. As sparks fly and Christmas approaches, will he give Morgan the gift she wants most of all?

Second Chance Under The Mistletoe - Kandy Shepherd

The Grayson family’s Christmas is destined to be very cold indeed. Parents John and Natalie are estranged — and living on different continents — while daughter Clem has just found out that she’s pregnant, with no dad on the scene! But with a sprinkle of Christmas magic, everything is about to change...

Curl up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate, and get swept away by this gorgeous wintry duet!

Christmas Surprise For Her Boss - Scarlet Wilson

Italian banker Leo is stunned to hear his gorgeous new employee Clem is pregnant with her former boyfriend’s child…and to find himself offering his support! Leo isn’t sure what he’s doing — what does he know about babies? — but he’s certain that he and Clem have an instant connection, one he’s not ready to let go of. With a huge responsibility looming, will he be able to overcome his fears and claim his fully formed family in time for Christmas?

The Tycoon’s Festive Houseguest - Karin Baine

Tycoon Gabe doesn’t do Christmas — it only gifts him painful memories. But Gabe’s brooding is interrupted when he stumbles upon his employee, Aurelia, taking refuge in his department store! Not totally immune to the festive spirit, as her boss he feels compelled to offer newly evicted Aurelia a safe place to stay. Yet, he’s entirely unprepared for her sunny personality to warm his sprawling home...or for their lonely souls to find solace in each other. Gabe soon wishes she could stay. If only she wasn’t out of bounds...

Christmas With Consequences is an accidental pregnancy, snowbound for the holidays, Italian billionaire boss romance from bestselling author Sharon Kendrick.

The billion-dollar bump...in their snowbound night!

Shy secretary Flora Greening doesn’t want to take a work trip right before the holidays. Except saying ‘no’ isn’t her strong suit. Besides, what commanding boss Vito Monticello wants, he gets! Even he can’t command the weather, though. A Scottish Highlands snowstorm strands them, with only each other and their deliciously illicit attraction...

Flora is a gift Vito thoroughly enjoyed unwrapping. But their Christmas tryst came with consequences. For the cynical Italian, surrendering his self-control was a one-time deal. Yet claiming his heir requires putting himself in temptation’s way again!

A secret baby, Christmas, Italian billionaire boss romance from bestselling author Caitlin Crews.

Their night before Christmas...left her with a secret!

Facing new boss, Antonluca Aniello, Hannah Hansen realises he’s the reason she lost her last job. Worse? He’s also the anonymous man she shared one scorching encounter with...and if the merciless Italian had fired her for an out-of-context comment to the media, how will he react to discovering he’s a father?

Demand marriage. That’s what Antonluca will do. His outrage that Hannah hid his child is matched only by the need to have her back in his bed. So, this holiday season, he demands his son — and a bride!

The first installment in the Royal York Hospital miniseries, a festive, friends-to-lovers romance from Alison Roberts.

His family’s missing piece...

His son’s emergency surgery leaves paediatric doctor and single dad Noa wishing for a miracle. Thankfully, little Robin’s nurse Eva is their Christmas angel and a lifeline throughout his recovery. Yet, in those quieter moments on the ward, Noa catches glimpses of the pain beneath Eva’s holiday cheer. And for the first time since his wife passed, he finds himself being vulnerable in return. Their attraction is as unstoppable as the snowfall. But is it a gift Noa’s ready to accept?

The latest romance from JC Harroway, a festive romance with an accidental pregnancy twist.

From enemies...to parents!

Surgeon Connie Dubois has one resolution in life: stay single! That’s what a cheating ex-fiancé will do to you. But she does want to become a mother. She just never thought it would be quite so complicated. This Christmas, a fertility clinic mix-up means she’s having a baby with the last man she’d ever consider having a child with! Fellow surgeon Théo Augustin is her best friend’s brooding brother, her workplace rival...and a man whose arrogance she shouldn’t find so deeply and dangerously attractive!

The latest romance from Annie O'Neil, a festive romance with an accidental pregnancy twist.

A family for the holidays?

After a life-changing accident, Dr Matti Meadows’ ex-fiancée left her heart in tatters. So, the chance to move to Copenhagen and lead a project harnessing the healing powers of hygge for patients feels like a Christmas miracle! And a sizzling night with sexy stranger, Felix Beck? That’s just the winter warmer Matti needs...until they’re reunited as unexpected colleagues — who’ve just broken Felix’s no dating rule! But they’re about to learn that their unwitting mixing of business with pleasure has consequences beyond their wildest dreams...

On the trail of a criminal gang...he finds a second chance at love.

Leyton Falls, Colorado, would be a charming place to spend the holidays ? if FBI Special Agent Sheldon Montgomery hadn?t tracked bank robbers to the tiny town. When a heist spirals into a hostage situation, police officer and negotiator Kelli Burkett arrives on the scene. Sheldon swore off relationships after his divorce and Kelli is still grieving her husband?s death, but there?s something stirring between the two...then Kelli?s sister is abducted, and there?s no time to explore what might be if they?re going to save Christmas from tragedy.

Final Showdown - Valerie Hansen

The suspect list is growing...can this K-9 team unmask a killer?

Investigating a gun smuggling ring leads ATF Special Agent Daniel Slater to a murder victim?s house – and right into a drive-by shooting. With his K-9 partner, Dakota, he helps save crime scene investigator Aurora Martin from flying bullets. But there are no clues as to why Aurora is a target. Suspecting a case of mistaken identity, Daniel insists she will be safe hiding out at his home – until gunmen infiltrate the property. Now, to protect Aurora, Daniel must hunt down their attacker. But can he catch the culprit in time...or will this case be Aurora?s last?

Missing At Christmas - Deena Alexander

A dangerous family legacy. A race to save a baby in jeopardy.

When journalist Lexi McKenna receives a desperate call for help from her sister, she rushes to her sister’s home only to find her dead and one of her twin nieces missing. With her past mafia ties resurfacing, Lexi must go on the run with agent Noah Thompson to protect herself from her father’s enemies. Although Lexi is the daughter of the mob boss who murdered Noah?s brother, Noah will do anything to take down her family, even work with her. As danger comes in from all sides, they must find the abducted baby and dismantle a criminal empire before Lexi and her nieces end up as collateral damage.

Christmas Rodeo Killer - Sami A. Abrams

To catch a murderer he?ll make himself a target.

After four suspicious deaths on the local rodeo circuit, rodeo bull rider turned FBI agent Cooper Sinclair returns to the arena undercover – and is nearly killed on his first ride. Rescued by his former love, private investigator Grace Harrison, Cooper learns she is also looking into the murders and believes he?s the next target. With more innocent lives on the line, Cooper must join forces with the woman who gave up their baby for adoption. And when the deadly attacks zero in on Grace, can Cooper keep her alive long enough to bring a killer to justice...and reveal his own shocking secret?

Texas Christmas Cover-Up - Terri Reed

A hunt for the truth could be deadly.

When widowed FBI agent Kara Evans returns to sell her late mother?s home, eager to shed reminders of her tragic past, she?s assaulted by a masked attacker. With the house ransacked and a daughter to protect, Kara must turn to her former love, police chief Jeremy Hamilton, to track down her assailant. But when the trail of clues leads to unanswered questions about her father?s cold case murder, it?s clear that someone is determined to keep Kara from uncovering the truth. As a string of new murders unfolds, can they expose this deadly plot before Kara is silenced forever?