Returning home to Vermont, Jonas Concannon meets his first love, single mother Bridget O'Shea, and, with some holiday magic, finds himself back in her life and falling in love with her and her daughter Molly.

Travis Ford ALWAYS loved his neighbor Molly Gunther. From grade school to high school, she was his goddess. But he was the shy, nerdy geek and she was the brainy bombshell homecoming queen. But at a Christmas party during Senior Year, they shared a moment under the mistletoe that blew both their socks off. After that, they were inseparable- madly in love and crazy in lust. Until high school graduation sent Molly chasing her dreams in New York and Travis following his father’s expectations. Twelve years have passed. Twelve years of carefully calculated distance to avoid the past. And now, for the first time they’re both home for Christmas. Still in love. Still stubborn. Can they pick of the pieces, fight for love and chase new dreams together? This second chance holiday romance, is sweet and steamy, with two soul mates, no cheating and a guaranteed happy ending for everyone!

Stanley was a skinny, timid child who dreaded school. Each Friday, his mum, Irene, would bribe him with a toy car, compelling him to attend the following week. She and his father, Pete, provided love and support, but their eldest son always remained anxious, with little self-esteem. Then, at the age of 10, a greater embarrassment caused him even more anxiety: his mother had bought him the wrong shirt for the football team he had joined with his friends. Previously, the child had been happy to be invisible, allowing disappointment and others to take control of his life. This single incident made him determined to take charge. He had lots of friends, including Glyn and Roy, who would help him; perhaps they might even have some fun. His first test would be to stand in front of hundreds of boys when he took the school assembly. Stan knew his struggles to change his life would be a long journey, but he was certain he could develop an inner strength and become more confident. He would no longer be 'short straw Stan' – he was ready to take control of his life. Portrayed through separate, linked novellas, these tales of Stan's life from infancy through his teenage years may be read as one continuous novel. Alternatively, any chapter may be chosen from any novella and read as a short story.