Weather plays a significant role in this pair of Christmas novellas. Will theheroines welcome a white Christmas or pray for an early thaw?

SHE NEEDS A MIRACLE Morgan Ashley is done getting backhanded by life. Enough, already. It’s time to show her lying, cheating ex and everyone else what she’s made of—or rather what her cakes are made of. Winning the Cake-off Competition is her chance to prove herself and nothing is going to stop her. Except, perhaps, the blizzard stalling her trip to the mountain resort where the competition is being held. HE NEEDS A NEW TAKE ON LIFE Knox Stewart is cynical when it comes to love. A former professional hockey player, his bank account and notoriety draw the kind of women who see dollar signs instead of lifelong commitment. Finding the stranded stranger tugs at his heartstrings, but when he takes her in from the cold, he realizes she’s just as hungry for fame as everyone else. SOMETIMES BROKEN ROADS LEAD TO THE BEST DESTINATIONS... p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 14.0px 'Minion Pro'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 14.0px 'Minion Pro'; min-height: 17.0px}

COZYING UP WITH THE COWBOY Rust Creek Ramblings Ah, wintertime in Rust Creek Falls! It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up by the fireplace and indulge in some juicy gossip. Speaking of snuggling, did you hear that Eli Dalton and Hadley Strickland were forced to spend the night together in an abandoned barn during our recent snowstorm? While it may have been a horse in distress that brought the lovely veterinarian out to the Circle D, we’re betting handsome, steady Eli will draw her back. We believe the rancher could melt fair Hadley’s frozen heart—if she can find the courage to reveal her past. So hang the holly, dear readers, and remember that this is the season for miracles. Could a holiday proposal soon be in the works?

He’s back in town to apologize… Not fall in love all over again. Rodeo star Sterling Ford broke Cassie Lafferty’s heart when he chose a lifestyle of whiskey and women over her. Now the reformed party boy is back, walking the straight and narrow, determined to reconnect with the woman who got away. When he rescues Cassie and her dogs from a snowstorm, she learns her heart—and her desire—aren’t immune to Sterling’s smoldering presence. Maybe a canine Christmas miracle will make their holiday romance permanent! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Texas Cowboys & K-9s Book 1: The Rancher's Forever Family Book 2: Their Rancher Protector Book 3: The Rancher's Baby Surprise Book 4: The Rancher's Full House Book 5: A Snowbound Christmas Cowboy

FROM ROMANTIC NOVELIST ASSOCIATION AWARD FINALISTS CATHERINE CURZON AND ELEANOR HARKSTEAD A Captivating Captains story Will Reuben be unwrapping a captain this Christmas? Reuben's a makeup artist who's much in demand in the business, from making the beautiful even more gorgeous, to creating an alluring love-scene glow. All of his Christmas wishes come true at once when he's hired to work on the set of his favorite TV show. And not only that, but on the swoony Christopher Manners. Bunny is lusted after by millions as the brooding hero of television's Captain Firth adventures. His manly swash and handsome buckle have earned him a legion of fans and when he strides onto the screen and commands, "draw your sword, sir", it's time to get down to business. When Reuben and Bunny's first date turns into a disaster, it looks as though the show's over before it's begun, but a blizzard, a mysterious bearded man in a red coat and a hot winter night combine to give them a second chance.

Escape to the Italian Alps with the latest story from Harlequin Medical Romance author Annie O'Neil…and discover what happens when two doctors unexpectedly find themselves spending a snowy Christmas together! A snowy Christmas… with her gorgeous boss! Spending Christmas working in the Italian Alps following another(!) breakup, Dr. Natalie is focused on keeping herself busy—with work only! What she hadn’t factored in was sexy, charismatic and caring GP Gio. Gio really is the complete package, but Natalie’s on her guard this time. Until an infant abandoned in a Nativity manger temporarily needs their care, giving them a reason to embrace the spirit of the season…together! From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Inez Natánik has no memory of what happened in El Paso, but her serial killer stalker hasn't forgotten! How Inez escaped the bloodbath in her Texas apartment is a mystery, but she must remember if only to connect suspected dots to her caseload as an FBI Behavioral analyst. She seeks healing in the Idaho wilderness where she grew up. Inez has adopted a half-breed dog that takes the edge off--until she discovers another dead body, posed for her pleasure, by the frozen Kootenai River. What now? Rick Lasco is an Army Commando on special assignment, playing father to his orphaned niece and nephew for one, merry Christmas so he can break the news. He's decided the children should remain with their aging grandmother. He’s not dad material, not even close. But rescuing a crazed amnesiac in subzero conditions is definitely in his wheelhouse. Her snarling dog, not so much. If you’re looking for clean, gritty thrills, SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS STALKING is the book for you. Written from a Christian worldview and containing supernatural elements, it’s the perfect under-the-covers read the as night grow longer and colder. Buy your copy of SNOWBOUND CHRISTMAS STALKING today!