A Family By Christmas

Join New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak in this popular story about a family searching for the perfect man What they want for Christmas is a daddy! Jaclyn Wentworth is on her own with three little kids. She used to be married to the golden boy—former golden boy—of their small Nevada town. The marriage was a disaster because her ex—husband never grew up. Now Jaclyn’s living in Reno. And who, of all people, does she run into there but Cole Perrini, bad boy of Feld, Nevada. Former bad boy. He was her ex—husband’s opposite in every way—and he still is. Will Jaclyn and her children get the husband and father they deserve? Not a Scrooge, but a Santa! Previously published as We Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Zac never had a family of his own, but Rudy has enough to share. Shy, inexperienced Rudy has a crush on Zac from the moment his new colleague walks through the door. On an office night out before Christmas, Rudy finds the courage to make a move, and they form a tentative bond. When he discovers Zac will be alone at Christmas, he invites Zac to come home with him. Zac prefers to keep people at arm's length. Yet when Rudy offers him a family Christmas it's impossible to resist. With no parents of his own, Zac is pleasantly surprised to be welcomed by Rudy's. The only drawback is that everyone assumes they're a couple. Unwilling to disappoint Rudy's mum and make Christmas awkward, they decide not to deny it. It's not a chore for Zac to pose as Rudy's boyfriend, but the pretence makes him want things that scare him-things like a real relationship with Rudy. Zac's suffered enough rejection in his life already and is afraid to risk his heart. If he can get over his past rejection and let Rudy inside his armour, he might get more for Christmas than he ever imagined.

"Stories, features and articles for all the family to enjoy."

Contains craft and recipe suggestions for family craft activities at Christmas.

Timeless melodies, half-forgotten wishes, well-remembered scents, sights, and sounds . . . all bring to mind the wonder of this very special time of year. With stories about good folks gathering on snowy church steps, a little girl's gracious generosity, and a departed husband's last gift of love, A Family Christmasstirs the heart with tender sentiment and renewed hope. Come and enjoy this celebration of family, faith, and God's most blessed gift of all!

Presents a collection of favorite holiday stories and excerpts including "The Night Before Christmas, " by Clement C. Moore; "Little Tree, " by e.e. cummings; and "A Christmas Carol, " by Charles Dickens.

For years, Lydia has dreamed of overseas mission work, the way some women dream of getting married. How ironic that she needs a husband to finally make it happen. She's always been practical, however—even if it means a marriage-of-convenience so she can finally do the work she’s called to do. Gabe needs a wife at exactly the right time. Plus, he’s kind of hot. After a spectacularly failed marriage, Gabe isn't looking for a wife. He and his nine-year-old daughter are doing just fine on their own. But he's happy to negotiate a practical arrangement with Lydia in order to move into a new and more rewarding job. After all, a marriage like theirs won't end up changing his life very much. They both have their priorities, and marriage just isn't one of them. But their carefully planned relationship doesn’t exactly go as planned...

Laid off and in a new city, Maddie is eager to get her life back on track before Christmas. With a new gift wrapping business in the lobby of the Drummond Building, the last thing on her mind is falling for Chase, the heir to the Drummond fortune. But it isn’t Chase who captures her heart. Annie, only ten years old and recently orphaned, needs more than gifts for Christmas, and Maddie might just have enough love left in her heart to help.