Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Will their competitive spirits ruin the spirit of Christmas? When Ben Winters and Lara Cottridge hear that a Vermont radio station is hosting a Christmas contest with a $10,000 prize for a charitable project of the winner’s choice, they seize the challenge. Although strangers, they both are obsessed with all things Christmas and each has their own worthy pet project in mind. News of the contest creates a lot of buzz, but most participants fall at the first hurdle – a timed online quirky Christmas quiz. The second, a stressful on-air quiz whittles the field down to two – Briarhill Falls residents Lara and Ben who are surprised that they have never met. As the contest heats up with five further Christmas-themed challenges, the town and state become enthralled by the battle of wits and skill. Soon Lara and Ben realize they have far more in common than a love of Christmas. And far more at stake. Will their competition stand in the way of falling in love? 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

An uplifting story of friendship blossoming into love that will warm your heart. Ruby knows her small-town doggie spa has grown too big for their location. When a holiday competition is announced to win a renovating building off Main Street, she knows this is the chance she needs. But then her best friend’s older brother Connor enters, and spending time together ignites sparks between them. Will giving in to her feelings mean risking their friendship? From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss holiday spirit that leads to love in THE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION.

A sweet and heartwarming Holiday Rom Com you won’t want to put down. “The very essence of Christmas. A must-have for your Christmas reading list.”—Goodreads Can an unlikely grumpy-sunshine romance return the magic of Christmas to this small town? All podcaster “Cheery Charlee” Ridgeway wants for Christmas is to land her one-millionth follower. But first, she needs a really good story. Amid hundreds of submissions, one stands out: a plea for a Christmas miracle from Cape Sunset, a small fishing village that hasn’t celebrated Christmas since Jack Fortner lost his fiancée four years ago. It’s the perfect pitch, but who knew Jack would be such a downright Grinch—or so heart-stoppingly handsome? Jack’s comfortable crab-fisherman routine is shaken when Charlee blows into town. It’s not long before the pretty podcaster is breathing new life into Cape Sunset, captivating everyone—including Jack, who’s feeling things for Charlee he once thought he’d never feel again. Do opposites really attract? A must-read for fans of: Small town romance Grumpy sunshine romance Christmas miracle “This book was a great way to kick off the holiday season. It was like reading a Hallmark movie—a sweet story with likeable characters and a tale of friends, family, and community”—Goodreads Previously published as Christmas Catch.

A celebration of holiday poetry, fiction, essays, recipes, and songs by more than sixty of the Bluegrass state's finest writers. Gathered here are writings from some of the legendary voices of Kentucky—and the nation—as well as original Christmas stories and poetry from some of the state's emerging talents. Among the contributors to this handsome collection are Kentucky's visionaries, storytellers, historians, singers, cooks, children's authors, and poets, and several Kentucky Poets Laureate. A delight for anyone interested in Kentucky literature, history, or traditions, A Kentucky Christmas promises to be a wonderful holiday gift, a treasured family keepsake, and a necessary addition for libraries and for personal collections.