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In the little town of Charnley Acre, a bitter dispute has a Christmas-loving woman feeling less than festive . . . Christmas is Laura Engleby’s favorite time of year. Her daughter is due to come home to Spindlewood, their drafty but beautiful old house. Preparations are well under way for Laura’s Christmas Eve party, a tradition started by her late husband, and most of the residents of Charnley Acre are invited. So when Clayton Masters finds himself with nowhere to sell his Christmas trees, Laura doesn’t hesitate to let him use her garden . . . even though Spencer Jennings, the man Laura’s dating, is the one preventing Clayton from using his usual plot. It’s just a little business dispute between them, isn’t it? But storm clouds gather above Spindlewood, threatening Laura’s festive mood when she discovers that Clayton and Spencer are bitter enemies. She has no idea why, and nobody is saying—least of all the two men involved. Soon, Spencer’s behavior toward Clayton has Laura wondering how well she really knows him. And when she discovers that the Christmas tree salesman hates Christmas, she’s surprised. But a much deeper shock is in store when she discovers the reason. Now Laura is on a rescue mission. But what has Clayton’s tragic story got to do with her, and why does his happiness matter so much?

Originally appeared in the print anthology The Christmas Cookie Collection. New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to Twilight, Texas, for another delightful holiday love story. There's a legend in Twilight, Texas. It says that if on Christmas you sleep with kismet cookies under your pillow and dream of your one true love, he will be your destiny … It's Christmas Eve, and Flynn and Jesse Calloway are thrilled to be expecting a new baby. Jesse believes he's put his dark history behind him … until his past resurfaces, pulling him from Flynn's side, leaving her alone and vulnerable. Then Flynn's car hits a patch of ice, and Jesse must move earth—and heaven—to save her and their unborn child.

The third installment in New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde's series set in Jubilee, Texas, gives readers a perfect present--a cowboy for Christmas! Now with a brand-new cover! It's Christmastime in Jubilee, Texas, but Lissette Moncrief is having a hard time celebrating... Especially after she accidentally smashes her car into Rafferty Jones's pickup truck. Yes, he's a whole lot of handsome--from the tips of his boots to the top of his Stetson. But he's no Christmas present. Lissy's not about to let herself get whisked away by his charming ways and words . . . only to watch him drive away in the end. But what Lissy doesn't know is Rafferty's in town just to meet her--and to give her a share in a windfall that doesn't rightly belong to him. At first, he just wants to do his good deed and get out. But one look at this green-eyed beauty has him deciding to turn this into a Christmas to remember. . . making promises he's determined to keep--whether she believes in them or not.

 Welcome to Christmas in Henderson! Kissing Cooper is a holiday addition to the Heroes of Henderson Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Liz Kelly.Scorched by an old flame, Cooper Crenshaw, Henderson High's championship-winning baseball coach, has done everything in his power to avoid coming back to town. So running into Christy-Lynn Brilhart ten minutes after his return is less like a Christmas miracle and more like Cooper's own personal Nightmare Before Christmas.Now a stylish businesswoman, Christy-Lynn may be done wearing hand-me-downs, but she sure isn't done setting Cooper's blood on fire. As the Christmas season heats up, so does his desire to get to the bottom of their abrupt breakup. Realizing the town he still loves could use his major league help, Cooper figures it's time to tie up a few loose ends.With holiday ribbon.To his bedpost.All of the books in the Heroes of Henderson Series are complete romances and do not need to be read in order.  However there are always reoccurring characters and in Kissing Cooper you get a healthy dose of Vance, Brooks, and Pinks.Heroes of Henderson Books to Date:Playin' Cop      Heroes of Henderson ~ Prequel (A novella)Good Cop        Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 1Bad Cop           Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 2Taming Molly    Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 2.5 (A DuVal Cousins Quickie - short)Top Dog            Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 3Tempting Vivi    Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 3.5 (A DuVal Cousins Novel)Kissing Cooper Heroes of Henderson ~ A Christmas QuickieUnderDog         Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 4Mr. Wrong        Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 5Mr. Wright        Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 6Mr. Wright Now  Heroes of Henderson ~ Book 7

Classic yuletide tales from Janet Tronstad's Dry CreekSugar Plums for Dry CreekWho could resist a five-year-old sugarplum fairy? Certainly not ballet teacher Lizette Baker—or Judd Bowman, little Amanda's guardian. But Judd's determination to make Amanda happy might require a certain ballet teacher under the Christmas tree!At Home in Dry CreekSingle mother Barbara Strong hopes for a fresh start in Dry Creek. Little does she know her old life has followed her to town. Sheriff Carl Wall offers her his protection, but Barbara must decide if she'll accept the real gift—his love.

For fans of the Lovelight series and The Christmas Tree Farm, this cozy Christmas romance follows an overworked publicist who is snowed in at the Honeycrisp Orchard Inn with her nemesis, a sexy brewery owner, for the holidays. The festive spirit, hot chocolate, and six feet of sparkling snowdrifts conspire to turn these enemies into lovers. Maria never expected to spend Christmas in a small, snow-covered town--but a visit to her best friend Ellie's Honeycrisp Orchard Inn turns into an unplanned holiday stay when a snowstorm leaves her stranded. The inn feels like stepping into a holiday fairy tale, with twinkling lights, crackling fires, and garlands everywhere, yet Maria can't help missing her big, loud Italian family. Adding to her frustrations? Jesse, the ruggedly handsome, annoyingly charming brewery owner, who seems to delight in pushing her buttons. Jesse has enough on his plate managing his bar and helping the inn stay merry for the holidays, but he can't seem to resist Maria's city-girl sass. As snow continues to fall and their paths keep crossing, Maria finds herself drawn into the inn's festive magic and Jesse himself, as he shows her the charm of slowing down and being present in the moment. With stolen glances under mistletoe and sparks flying by the fireplace, the line between a holiday fling and something deeper blurs. But when the snow clears, will Maria follow her heart? Perfect for anyone craving snow-kissed romance, holiday warmth, and happily-ever-after magic. Tropes: * Enemies to lovers * Forced proximity * City girl x country boy * Quirky locals * Small-town romance

Miss Isabelle Fletcher has one joy in life--her three French hens. Since they were a gift from a visiting countess, she treats them like pets, but they're recalcitrant and nothing but trouble, especially when they escape to bother her nearest neighbor--the handsome and shy Baron Hastings.Evan Nicholas Radcliff has no time for such silly things as the annoying hens that interrupt his work. He's on a tight deadline and can't keep humoring his pretty, curious neighbor or her wild flock. Except he secretly lives for those brief meetings. He'd woo her if only he could summon the courage. With Christmas Eve upon them and the hens once more in the wind, Isabelle and Nicholas are thrown together due to a large misunderstanding that starts a long overdue conversation. What might have begun as a fowl Christmastide has the potential to turn into a happily ever after.

Christmas means two things for Percy--a sad turkey meal he can't eat since he's a vampire, and even sadder memories. He didn't expect this year to be any different, but he hadn't counted on meeting Roan.Roan comes from a big, happy family, and he hates the thought of anyone spending Christmas alone. When he bumps into Percy at the grocery store, it's obvious from the contents of Percy's basket that it's exactly what he's going to do, and when Percy loses his wallet, Roan sees it as an opportunity to change that.Percy is surprised when Roan knocks on his door on Christmas day, and even more surprised when he realizes why Roan is there. Will he be able to open his heart again? Or will the memories of his past cling to him and make him pass up this new chance at happiness?

A Wife by Christmas As Christmas approaches, Hank Chandler is determined to find a wife to mother his sister's orphaned children. When schoolteacher Janell Whitman offers to help him with his niece and nephew, she seems to be the perfect match--but she won't accept his proposal. Instead, she insists she'll find him another bride before the holidays. Janell moved to Turnabout, Texas, to put her past behind her and focus on her future--one that doesn't include marriage. But while she plays matchmaker and cares for Hank's children, she loses her heart to the two youngsters...and their adoptive father. If Janell reveals her secrets to Hank, will he still want her to be his Christmas bride?

Texas is getting hot for the holidays! Get ready for the Christmas cowboy romance LORI WILDE calls "full of clever humor, heart, and heat." When Jinx Jacobs's motorcycle breaks down outside Holiday, Texas, the last thing she wants is to get stuck in the cheery little town, especially during the holidays. The whole place has gone Christmas crazy, but all she has to do is stay out from under the mistletoe--and do her best to keep that unnervingly charming cowboy off her back. Single dad and sheriff's deputy Cash Walker doesn't have time for romance, and yet something about the tempting loner twists his stomach up tighter than a tangle of tinsel. He may have finally found the missing piece in his life...but with Jinx so determined to avoid putting down roots, convincing her to stay may just take a Christmas miracle.