Recommendations based on "Christmas with Anne And Other Holiday Stories"

"Morgan is a masterful storyteller…. For fans of Jojo Moyes, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Stacey Ballis. —Booklist What happens if the only Christmas celebration you want to attend is one you haven't been invited to? USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan delights with this hilarious and heartwarming Christmas cracker of a novel! A family gathering This Christmas the Miller siblings have one goal—to avoid their well-meaning family’s endless stream of prying questions. Ross, Alice and Clemmie have secrets that they don’t intend to share, and they are relying on each other to deflect attention. An uninvited guest Lucy Clarke is facing a Christmas alone and the prospect of losing her job. Unless she can win a major piece of business from Ross Miller, the season promises to be anything but festive. She’ll just deliver her proposal to his family home and then leave. After all, she wouldn’t want to intrude on the Miller family’s perfect Christmas. A Christmas to remember When Lucy appears on the Miller family’s snow-covered Highland doorstep, she's mistaken for Ross’s girlfriend. By the time the confusion is cleared up, they're snowed in—she can’t leave, even if she wants to! But does she want to? As secrets spill out like presents from an overstuffed stocking and the chemistry between her and Ross ignites, this is going to be either Lucy's worst Christmas ever or the best mistake of her life. Don't miss USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan's next cozy beach read, The Summer Swap, where a widow's plan to spend the summer in Cape Cod is upended by an unexpected guest and a secret that could change everything... Get lost in more captivating stories by Sarah Morgan: The Summer Swap - Coming May 2024! The Book Club Hotel The Island Villa Snowed In For Christmas Beach House Summer

The holiday season delivers the gift of love in these two classic stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. When Christmas Comes Emily Springer trades her Leavenworth, Washington, home for Charles Brewster's Boston condo. Then Emily's friend Faith comes to visit her in Washington--and instead finds Charles, a complete stranger and a curmudgeon, to boot. His brother, Ray, meanwhile, shows up at Charles's place, only to discover Emily living there. But through all the mix-ups and misunderstandings, among the chaos and confusion, romance begins to emerge... Christmas Letters Katherine O'Connor spends her days at a cozy café writing Christmas letters for other people. She's good at making their everyday lives sound more interesting. But for renowned child psychologist Dr. Wynn Jeffries, who also frequents the café, Christmas means deception. Katherine argues with Wynn about his theories while he argues that her letters are nothing but lies. They disagree about practically everything--but as the days move closer to Christmas, Katherine and Wynn may find that love means accepting your differences while discovering what you share.

A Hallmark Channel Original Series! When it comes to family and Christmas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods always looks to the O'Briens for a little holiday magic. For the very driven medical student Caitlyn Winters, catching the bridal bouquet at a Christmas wedding has set off a chain reaction that she's sure is more curse than blessing. Not only has she fallen in love with family medicine resident Noah McIlroy, but an unexpected pregnancy threatens her well-laid plans for the future. It doesn't help that Noah--with a whole lot of help from Caitlyn's O'Brien relatives--is completely on board with the prospect of marriage and happily-ever-after. It takes a whole lot of patience, love and family persuasion to help Caitlyn realize that she can still have everything she ever wanted, including a home in her beloved Chesapeake Shores and a man who understands all her dreams. Check out The Sweet Magnolias, another great series from Sherryl Woods and a Netflix Original Series!

No matter how unlikely the pairing, with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, you know true love awaits! Here Comes Trouble Maryanne Simpson has been putting in the work to become a respected journalist, a journey made that much easier by her father owning a newspaper! An unflattering piece written about her by rival columnist Nolan Adams lights a fire under her, and before you know it, she’s quit her job, moved out of her luxury apartment and sworn off her trust fund. Desperate to prove to Nolan—and herself—that she’s got what it takes to make it on her own, she suddenly finds herself neighbor to the gruff newsman. He’s certainly not an appropriate match for a socialite like herself, but as the days pass, Maryanne finds herself wanting something more than just his respect… The Forgetful Bride When Caitlin Marshall and Joseph Rockwell were eight and ten years old, they got married in a pretend ceremony. Now, twenty years later, Caitlin is a businesswoman trying to leave those embarrassing childhood memories behind. If only Joseph—now a successful Seattle contractor renovating her office—would let her forget. Her professional image is deeply important to her, which is why Joe gets so much enjoyment out of teasing her in front of her boss. But harmless pranks are a cover for deeper feelings, and Cait and Joe find themselves steps away from realizing there just might be something real between them after all. Don’t miss these other sweet holiday romances from Debbie Macomber! Romance and Peppermint Lattes A Cozy Christmas Blizzard The Perfect Christmas A Christmas Message

Christmas 1941 and the nurses at the Nightingale are facing their toughest winter yet. With shortages everywhere, and every news bulletin announcing more defeats and losses, the British people are weary and demoralised and The Nightingale Hospital is suffering too. Millie is recently widowed and dealing with the demands of her familyâe(tm)s estate. Itâe(tm)s not long before her old world of The Nightingale begins to beckon, along with a long-lost loveâe¦ Jess is struggling with her move from East London to the quiet of the countryside. Effie finds herself exiled to a quiet village, but the quiet doesnâe(tm)t last for long as she soon finds excitement in the shape of a smooth-talking GI. As Christmas approaches, even the shelter of the countryside canâe(tm)t protect the girls from heartache.

A mystery unwinds in the idyllic English countryside shortly before ChristmasLori can hardly wait for Christmas this year: lean times are over, the cottage Aunt Dimity willed her is more beautiful than ever, her nine-month-old twins, Will and Rob, are thriving, and she and husband Bill have never been happier. Determined to make this Christmas the best ever, Lori embarks on a round of shopping, holly-cutting, angel-cookie making, and more. When fat snow flakes begin drifting down outside of the window, Lori feels all her holiday wishes are about to come true. But the next day, beneath the lilac bushes now covered by freshly fallen snow, Lori makes a disturbing discovery: the body of a mysterious stranger--a tramp--barely alive. While the nearby village of Finch continues with its seasonal preparations, including rehearsals for the Christmas Eve Nativity play, Lori puts her plans on hold and teams up with Julian Bright--a devilishly attractive Roman Catholic priest--to search out the stranger's identity. Their journey takes them from abandoned World War II airfields to homeless shelters, places where the Christmas star shines dimly, if at all. As Lori unveils the tragic secret that led the stranger to her door, she confronts painful truths about herself and discovers the real meaning of a perfect family Christmas.

Come home to the heart of a frontier town....Linda Lael Miller created magic in five novels set in Springwater, Montana -- and in the delightful characters whose lives and hearts entwine in each of her enchanting tales. Now, come back to Springwater for an unforgettable holiday -- and join in the tears and the smiles when a prodigal son returns to find love at long last.When Jack McLaughlin drifted into Springwater, he carried little more with him than his bitter memories of the Civil War -- and the shattering secret of a promise betrayed in the heat of battle. Wounded soul-deep, and fearing the wrath of his own parents, Jack has hidden his identity and come to Springwater to see his mother and father from afar, even if he can't bear to face them. Taking odd jobs and keeping a low profile, Jack finds a safe haven at the town's new rooming house.Olivia Darling had never done anything impulsive -- until she left the east and opened a boarding house in Springwater. But still an outsider at heart, and struggling to make a success of her business, Olivia finds herself turning to the other newcomer in town, the rough-hewn and embittered man she's taken in. As the Christmas season brings them together, Olivia finds in Jack's arms a passionate sweetness she never knew existed. And with the stunning revelation of Jack's true identity, all of Springwater witnesses a heartwarming reunion that will change their lives forever.

A story of love, moving on, and a dog named LouieVeterinarian Holly Thompson accepts a temporary position in Comfort Crossing in an effort to escape all things Christmas. What she finds is a small town that embraces all things Christmas and a handsome neighbor with a small son who both capture her heart. Add to that their adorable pup, and she knows the holidays are not going to be what she planned. At all. Steve Bergeron is quite content being a single father. He’s not willing to risk his heart — or his son’s — on another woman who is sure to leave them. It’s quite clear Holly will be gone by the new year. But he finds himself willing to do anything to chase away the sadness that lurks in the depths of Holly’s eyes. This isn’t part of his carefully laid out plans. At all. When an accident on Christmas Eve forces them both to question their choices, can the magic of the season warm their hearts and bring love and joy back into their lives? Topics: keywords, sweet romance, clean and wholesome, small town romance series, holiday read, holiday romance, cute puppy, Christmas story, ebook, romance series, women’s fiction, drama, saga, best friends, women friends, southern romance, beach read, friendship, heartwarming, sweet, clean, inspirational, Kay Correll, Indigo Bay, Comfort Crossing, Lighthouse Point, contemporary romance, happily ever after, HEA, Similar to, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Sherryl Woods, Inglath Cooper, Olivia Miles, Debbie White, JoAnn Ross, Debbie Mason, Susan Wiggs, Ava Miles, Grace Greene, Rachel Hauck, Lauren K Denton, Chris Keniston, Barbara Davis, Holly Tierney-Bedord, Heather Burch, Faith Hogan, Jamie Beck, Catherine Bybee, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Laurie Alice eakes, Nancy Thayer, Liz Talley, Karen Kingsbury, Mary Campisi, Cedar Cove, Chesapeake Shores, Willow Lake, Cottage by the Sea, family life, seasoned romance, older characters, older heroine, Kay Cordell, Kay Cornell, Kay Correl, Similar authors, Mary Jane Hathaway, Leah Atwood, Deborah Raney, Heidi Hostetter, Judith Keim, Amelia C. Adams, Jeanette Lewis, Amie Denman, Melissa Storm, Stacy Claflin, Melissa McClone, Debbie Mason, JoAnn Ross, Wendy Wax, Jenny Hale, Inglath Cooper, Shirlee McCoy, Sheila Roberts, Kirsten Osbourne, Nan Rossiter, Pamela Kelley, Holly Martin, Donna Kauffman, Ava Miles, Ashley Farley, Terri DuLong, Jean Oram, Christine Nolfi, Carolyn Brown, Joanne DeMaio, later in life romance

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

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