A holiday in hiding Her Holiday Protector by Lenora Worth When a killer comes after Rikki Allen, detective Blain Kent learns she’s the daughter of Franco Alvanetti, the notorious crime kingpin. A by-the-book former marine, Blain has made it his life mission to put the Alvanetti family out of business. Yet he has to trust Rikki to protect her from a killer who wants her dead by Christmas. Holiday on the Run by Laura Scott After witnessing a murder, Melissa Harris faked her death and went into hiding. For years, it worked—until now. When bullets begin to fly, SWAT cop—and Melissa’s former high school sweetheart—Nate Freemont rescues Melissa and her little girl. Now with Christmas approaching, can Melissa risk everything to reveal the truth and accept a second chance with Nate…as deadly enemies close in? New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora Worth USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott

THE WRONG TARGET While investigating a murder at Rikki Allen's house, detective Blain Kent realizes the victim looks a lot like Rikki. Could the secretive widow have been the target? He wants answers, but Rikki is unusually cagey. When the killer comes after Rikki at a safe location, Blain finally gets the truth out of her: she's the daughter of Franco Alvanetti--the notorious crime kingpin. A by-the-book former marine, Blain has made it his life mission to put the Alvanetti family out of business. Yet he has to trust Rikki to protect her from a killer who wants her dead by Christmas. Men of Millbrook Lake: Four men find love and family

HOLIDAY HOME RUN Event planner Julia Louisa Fernandez dreams of a life in Chicago. But her family in Puerto Rico expects her to take over the catering business. Former pro baseball player Ben Thomas knows what that’s like—and when they meet, he might be the one to inspire a winning strategy, just in time for the holidays . . . Previously published in A Season to Celebrate.

Enjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat! DANGER STRIKES AT CHRISTMASTIME Texas K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Terri Reed In Holiday Hero by Shirlee McCoy, Emma Fairchild is attacked and left for dead in her own diner. Her childhood friend turned K-9 cop Lucas Harwood offers a chance at justice—and love. And in Rescuing Christmas by Terri Reed, a killer has set his sights on K-9 dog trainer Lily Anderson. When fellow officer Jarrod Evans appoints himself her bodyguard, Lily knows more than her life is at risk—so is her heart. Capitol K-9 Unit Christmas by Shirlee McCoy and Lenora Worth In Protecting Virginia by Shirlee McCoy, a mysterious intruder wants foster care worker Virginia Johnson out of her house. It’s up to Capitol K-9 Unit officer John Forrester to keep her alive to see the New Year. And in Guarding Abigail by Lenora Worth, Capitol K-9 Unit officer Dylan Ralsey must keep Abigail Wheaton, a murdered diplomat’s daughter, safe from a killer who wants to ruin everyone’s holiday.

TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER Former army ranger Boone Anderson immediately senses danger when he spots Scout Cramer and her precious little girl while holiday shopping. Then two cars suddenly give chase in the parking lot--kidnapping the child. His worst suspicions are confirmed, and professional instincts propel him into action. Having lost his own infant daughter years before, Boone is determined to reunite the beautiful single mother and her missing child. But when a secret from Scout's past finally catches up to her, she must work with her self-appointed guardian to save her daughter. Before the kidnappers cancel Christmas for all of them...permanently. Mission: Rescue--No job is too dangerous for these fearless heroes

A soldier returns to his hometown and finds love, faith and forgiveness in this inspirational romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. Home for the Holidays When her café goes up in smoke, Tina Martinelli decides to make a big change. She plans to leave Kirkwood Lake and start over—somewhere without the haunting memories of family and failure. But just as she’s plotting her new life, her girlhood crush Max Campbell returns to town—and suddenly takes notice of Tina all grown up. Having retired from his military career, Max’s ready to start over, too. He’s given his heart to her. Now, if only Max can convince Tina to stick around this Christmas—and forever after. Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope