Carly Bishop loved Christmas…until tragedy struck. Distraught and grief-stricken over the deaths of her fiancé and brother, she left Hood Hamlet and her Christmas spirit behind, to start over somewhere new. But now, six years later, her family needs her. Carly returns home to face her past and give her niece and nephew the best Christmas ever. Burdened with guilt, Jake Porter believes he could have saved his two friends on that fateful day and kept Carly from experiencing such a heart-wrenching loss. When she arrives in town, Jake wants to make amends so they can both finally move forward with their lives. As Jake helps Carly experience the magic of Christmas so she'll embrace the holiday again, will he also be able to open her heart to something else she’d given up on…love? Previously published as Rescued by the Magic of Christmas. Mountain Rescue Romance series Book 1: His Christmas Wish Book 2: Her Christmas Secret Book 3: Her Christmas Kiss Book 4: His Second Chance Book 5: His Christmas Family

Jamie is the secretary to the president of a large industrial conglomerate. Ryan, the president, has earned her trust but his playboy ways remain a problem for her. One day the always punctual Jamie arrives late to work, and the always carefree Ryan cannot let it go for some reason. The cause of Jamie's tardiness is her younger sister Jessica's sudden arrival amid personal troubles. When Jamie attempts to resolve Jessica's problems, Ryan shows up suddenly. Will things just keep getting worse?

This book has big bright pictures, and the reader is asked to search for people and items from the Nutcracker ballet in look and find challenges.

It's almost Christmas, and everyone—from Mrs. Claus right down to the littlest elf—is getting ready for the big day. But there's something wrong at the North Pole. It's just a bit too . . . quiet. Oh no! Santa has lost his laugh! Where could it be? And how can there be Christmas without Santa's Ho! Ho! Ho! From the author of Santa's New Suit and Who'll Pull Santa's Sleigh Tonight? comes a holiday romp that's sure to make readers giggle with glee.

Sweet, shy Lady Esme has a little-known pastime-penning scandalous stories! But society must never find out or she'll be ruined! Fortunately, her dear friend, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Haymore, is happy to share Esme's sensual tale of lost love and second chances . . . HIS FOR CHRISTMAS Lady Amelia Witherspoon simply must get home to her beloved family on Christmas Eve. So when a terrible storm threatens to leave her snowbound, she refuses to admit defeat-even if that means sharing a carriage with Evan Cameron, the last man she ever hoped to see . . . Evan can't fathom why his oldest friend is as icy to him as the winter wind. All he does know is that Amelia is still the loveliest, most tempting woman he's ever laid eyes on. Their only option is to take refuge together at a nearby inn, sharing the one remaining room. Evan promises to be a gentleman . . . but it's a promise neither of them wants him to keep. "Sweep-you-off-your-feet historical romance! Jennifer Haymore sparkles!"-New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle

'Tis the season to be naughty... Newly divorced and back in her hometown, Tatum Buchanan is trying to move on with her life. But she's shocked to discover her ex–husband has rented out her childhood home to her high school sweetheart! And the last thing she expects to see is grown–up Spencer Ryan's cut, hard body. Apparently Tatum's libido doesn't care that Spencer shattered her heart eight years ago... With the holidays looming and Spencer's presence in her house driving her wild, Tatum strikes a bargain with him–twelve days of no–strings sex. Just so she can get him out of her system. But when the twelve red–hot days of Christmas are over, Tatum isn't sure she can say goodbye to Spencer on December 25!

Trained to be enemies... Do they dare become lovers? CIA Agent Alex Creed’s mission is to take down a deadly criminal before Christmas…and only Nick Kane stands in his way. The black ops agent claims he's after the same target and that working together is the best plan. Never before has Alex been so attracted to someone he shouldn’t trust. Especially knowing Nick has a bit of a death wish, while Alex envisions a future together... From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Runaway Ranch series: Book 1: Navy SEAL's Deadly Secret Book 2: The Cowboy's Deadly Reunion Book 3: Her SEAL Bodyguard Book 4: His Christmas Guardian