When Briarwood High's star athlete winds up in the hospital over Christmas break, he's sure that's as bad as it can get. But that's before he meets Lola... The irritating new girl, Lola? She's volunteering as a candy striper on his floor. As if it's not bad enough that he's forced to interact with the painfully cheerful holly-jolly Christmas elf, he makes things a million times worse by kissing her to make his ex jealous. In his defense, Lola was the only girl in the vicinity. But this argument... It does not go over well with Lola. One thing's clear. He couldn't have chosen a worse fake girlfriend if he'd tried. But while he needs her to play along, it turns she could use his help, too. So this Christmas, they're gonna have to call a truce if they mean to get what they want... Especially if what they want is each other.

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Worst. Christmas. Ever. Anne Baumann usually loves this time of year. There’s nothing as cheery as Christmas in Venice, Florida. Unfortunately, her disastrous love life and dismal financial situation have turned her into a total humbug. And with her parents now living nearby and eager to celebrate their first Sunshine State Christmas, Anne finds herself forced to suck it up and pretend her world isn’t about to implode. She darn sure doesn’t need the handsome but grumpilicious Dr. Jim Grant as a distraction. Jim Grant lost his beloved wife three years earlier around Christmas, making it doubly heartbreaking. When he forces himself to attend the neighborhood block party, he certainly doesn’t want to schmooze with the new neighbors’ gorgeous daughter, Anne. Except that he does. Can an out-of-practice doctor and a headstrong, heartbroken woman find a Christmas miracle of their own? Might take something a little stronger than mistletoe…

Emma Porter writes about happy endings, but getting one for herself is a whole other matter. A messy divorce and a dwindling writing career bring her back to her hometown and the man she'd left behind. Cade Barnes swore he'd never fall in love again. No one, not even the town's cookie-making busybodies, would get him to make the same mistake twice. When Emma and Cade unexpectedly get partnered for the town's Christmas baking fundraiser, the heat between them rises like the cookie dough. The magic of the season and a few dozen candy cane kiss cookies may be just the ingredients needed for a second chance at love.

How can you make cakes, cookies, and candy even MORE fun? Award-winning blogger Heather Baird, a vibrant new voice in the culinary world, has the answer: Cook like an artist! Combining her awesome skills as a baker, confectioner, and painter, she has created a gorgeous, innovative cookbook, designed to unleash the creative side of every baker. Heather sees dessert making as one of the few truly creative outlets for the home cook. So, instead of arranging recipes by dessert type (cookies, tarts, cakes, etc.), she has organized them by line, color, and sculpture. As a result, SprinkleBakes is at once a breathtakingly comprehensive dessert cookbook and an artist's instructional that explains brush strokes, sculpture molds, color theory, and much more. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful step-by-step photographs, Heather shows how anyone can make her jaw-dropping creations, from Mehndi Hand Ginger Cookies to Snow Glass Apples to her seasonal masterpiece, a Duraflame(R)-inspired Yule Log..

A Steamy Second Chance Age-Gap Australian Smalltown Christmas Holiday Romance novella from USA Today Bestselling Author Faedra Rose! Cole Masterson is the Station Manager of Magpie Creek's Fire and Rescue Service, and a widowed man. Having lost his wife and unborn child while out on duty, he keeps his heart on the backburner and focuses on fighting fires for his beloved community. Erin Mitchell is fleeing the demons of her past. Absconding from Perth city to the small town of Magpie Creek, the young nurse hopes a tree-change will bring about a much-needed fresh start in her life. But she's brought a secret to town, and the burden of her trauma lies heavy on her heart. Will these two wounded hearts find the courage to accept the gift of a second chance at romance when it's offered to them at the town's community Christmas party? Or will the shadows of their pasts prove too powerful for them to overcome?

One year ago, Holly and Jackson met when their best friends Gemma and Cole got together. There was an instant spark between them, but they were looking for different things. Holly wanted a fling and Jackson was after love. When it came time for him to return to New York, they parted as friends and Holly stayed behind in London. Now, Holly has come to New York for Gemma and Cole's wedding and to spend Christmas with the happy couple... and their best friend. It doesn't take long for Holly and Jackson to realize the electricity between them is still there, but the problem they had before hasn't gone away either. Holly thinks they should just have a good time, while Jackson's looking for a long time. In the spirit of the season, they agree to a challenge. Jackson will try to win Holly's heart while she does her best to get him into bed. Whoever gives in first is the loser - though as the challenge heats up, it seems less about winning and more about enjoying the game. When Christmas morning dawns, who will come out on top? This book contains content unsuitable for readers under the age of 18.