A feel good festive novella from USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen. 'A runaway bride, a grumpy sheriff, lots of witty banter, laughs and chemistry make this a very enjoyable story' ***** Regina never dreamt that when she got to the end of the aisle, her fiancé would say he didn't want to marry her. Heartbroken and embarrassed, and still in her wedding dress, she jumps in her car and just drives. When she ends up in the small town of Friendship, she has no idea what will come next but after a few drinks too many, she is welcomed to town by a grumpy, yet handsome, sheriff. Emmett is used to carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but meeting Regina is like a breath of fresh air and soon sparks start to fly. Will these two lonely souls be able to heal each other and find the love they deserve? Take one jilted bride, one serious (-ly handsome) sheriff, add a bunch of matchmaking townsfolk and some laugh out loud banter and you've got the perfect festive read. *Originally published in the Christmas With You anthology Why readers love Runaway Christmas Bride: 'A beautifully written festive read' 'Oh man... this story had a soft smile on my face the whole time and when I finished, I cried happy tears just like you would at any wedding. Super sweet story!' 'A cute read about a grumpy sheriff and the runaway bride who captured his attention' 'Love this. . . I truly enjoyed their story and didn't want it to end'

Miss Amelia Fortescue, the only child of profligate gambler, Baron Fortescue, wants to marry for love, but her parents won’t wait for that. They need her as bait to land a wealthy son-in-law to pay off their debts. Wealthy banker and former soldier, Major Adam Wellworth, fell in love with Amelia from afar. Before he could gain an introduction, Bonaparte escaped and Adam was forced to rejoin the army. Back in England months later, with an injury that’s proving hard to shake off, his love for Amelia hasn’t diminished. He seeks the Fortescue’s permission to court her, but it comes with conditions. Adam invites the Fortescues to his estate for the Christmas week, so Amelia can get to know him. However, his plan goes horribly awry before they arrive, when Amelia’s parents tell her she’ll be married on Christmas Day. Amelia’s not going to be forced to marry anyone, especially someone she’s never met! Instead, helped by a handsome gentleman, she becomes the Runaway Christmas Bride. Can Adam escort Amelia to her great-aunt for Christmas without her discovering his identity? And how does he reveal his name afterwards without earning her loathing? Only a Christmas miracle could untangle this mess.

Varsity coach Mitch Holden thinks he's seen everything until Scotswoman Emma McGregor steps out of her car, in a bridal dress and veil, and asks him where she can find a job. Mitch is stunned but directs her somewhere to stay... and finds himself unable to keep from checking up on her. Emma McGregor has had the worst day of her life. Finding out her groom didn't really want to marry her was a devastating blow, but Mitch and the town of Marietta reach out to her in a way she couldn't have imagined. Nowhere seems to do Christmas like Marietta does. But Mitch has secrets of his own. Everyone knows about the injury that tragically ended his promising football career, but there's more to the story... Will the magic of Marietta sprinkle some Christmas dust on their broken hearts and help them find their happy ever after? Each book in the Christmas Wishes series is a standalone: *The Runaway Christmas Bride *A Royal Christmas Princess *The Jingle Bell Bride *The Christmas Contest *The Christmas Clues

His love will marry another at Christmas! Time for desperate measures… After six years nursing her late father, Margaret Johns looks forward to her long-awaited London Season. Instead, her elder brother claims he is too poor and she is too old to warrant the expense. To escape her unbearable home situation and her new sister-in-law’s spitefulness, Prudence accepts Squire Jenkins’ proposal of a marriage of convenience. When the charming and feckless Lord Alistair Dunridge visits her brother’s estate for Christmas, she’s reminded of her youthful dreams—of marriage to this dashing nobleman and a family of her own. Alistair, the unloved and unneeded third son of a marquess, is now the heir to his grandmother’s estate and finally in a position to propose to Margaret, the woman he loves. When Margaret refuses to withdraw from her engagement to the Squire, desperate measures are needed to save her from an unsuitable future, even if that means kidnapping her before her Christmas wedding! Can Alistair convince Margaret, before it’s too late, that he’s a changed man who can make all her dreams come true if she marries him?

A secret admirer, a Yuletide ball, and a desperate situation Violet Hambleton, parson’s daughter, botanical artist, and self-professed wallflower, wants a marriage based on love. A secret admirer who keeps sending her verse will reveal his identity this Christmas. It can’t be the man she loves. . . Sebastian, Viscount Stanworth—he’s heir to an Earl and seven years her junior. Sebastian is an heir without a spare. The pressure from his family to wed soon is intense. If he doesn’t act fast this Christmas, he’ll end up betrothed to a bride of his mother’s choosing, not to the woman he loves. . . Violet. Time is running out for Sebastian to disclose his secret. It must be revealed at the Yuletide Ball, but will Violet reject him? Is Sebastian destined to surrender to a loveless marriage? Or will verse deliver new hope this Christmas? This book was previously published in the multi-author anthology, Sweet Christmas Secrets.

Welcome to the charming town of Friendship, Massachusetts, where the mistletoe is hung, holiday fires are lit, and where five couples find love at the most magical time of the year. Snowflake Lane Inn, by L. P. Dover The owner of a picturesque inn gets a holiday surprise when a well-known fashion designer comes to stay and redesigns his future. Runaway Christmas Bride, by Cindi Madsen Making a new life in Friendship certainly wasn't the plan, but the spirit of Christmas - along with the rugged local sheriff - leads to a change of heart for this runaway bride. Christmas Lights, by Amy Briggs A visitor to Friendship learns the true meaning of Christmas from a single dad and his young daughter. Christmas Encounter, by R. J. Prescott A famous Formula One driver finds all roads lead to Friendship -and love - this Christmas. It's a Wonderful Holiday, by Heidi McLaughlin A workaholic finds just the right Christmas magic to remind him about the most important thing in life: spending time with his wife and family. What readers are saying about Christmas with You... "Beautifully well-written." "A touching, funny Christmas anthology packed full of entertaining, likable characters and great Christmas romance short stories." "If you love Christmas romance...this is an anthology you won't want to miss." "The perfect collection for the most wonderful time of the year." "Beautiful, heartwarming Christmas stories...new couples, warm loving relationships...perfect for young adults and older."

Wedding fever has hit the little town of Marietta… Lisa Renee loves weddings. As owner of Marietta’s bridal salon, Lisa takes charge when a celebrity wedding rolls into town and does what she does best: hosting the fairy tale wedding her clients dream of. But the celebrity’s badly behaving bridesmaids shatter Lisa’s poise, excitement, and hopes of putting Marietta and her boutique on the map. The only place she can find peace is on the pediatric ward of the local hospital where she volunteers, a place that holds more meaning to her than anyone knows. Leave it to the handsome and charming new doctor to change all of that… Dr. Adam Brady is enjoying his new job and anonymity at Marietta’s hospital, but he hasn’t been able to focus entirely since the gorgeous business owner and hard-working volunteer piqued his interest. As he spends more time with her, sparks fly, and he realizes that he’s not the only one in Marietta with secrets…