A Kiss A Kid And A Mistletoe Bride

VIRGIN BRIDES Celebrate the joys of first love with unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors. AN UNFORGETTABLE KISS…. Years ago, Joe Carpenter had been tempted by beautiful Gabrielle O'Shea. But he wasn't going to be the one to initiate the achingly innocent schoolgirl into womanhood. Still, he couldn't resist stealing one magical kiss before disappearing into the night…. A MISTLETOE BRIDE? Years later, Joe still remembered that kiss. And suddenly he was staring into Gabrielle's angelic face again. But Joe had more than his own heart to protect—he had his six-year-old son's. Would it take a Christmas miracle to become Joe's mistletoe bride?

Police officer Brody Taggert has his reasons for hating Christmas. But Lila Grainger's arrival in Snow Mountain tilts his carefully balanced world sideways. When they are snowbound in a log cabin, beautiful and vibrant Lila begins to break down the armor around Brody's heart…but the glimmer of sadness in her eyes makes Brody want to rescue her right back. As Lila and Brody help heal each other's hearts, they realize they don't ever want to leave their snowbound shelter….

THE MAGIC OF A FAMILY CHRISTMAS

HERO OF THE HOLIDAYS Bah, humbug! Some Scrooge was sabotaging the season of joy. Making mincemeat of Shea Burroughs's merriness. And the only man who could save the day was Jared Burroughs, Shea's beloved—estranged—husband. Shea hungered to have Jared home for the holidays. But how to tell love-leary Jared that he'd already given her the best Christmas present ever: a baby-to-be! Trouble was, rugged Jared was terrified of tots. Fearful of fatherhood. And certain the only thing he could give Shea was her freedom. Clearly, Shea needed a little help from Santa to convince Jared to be the hero of her holidays…and the daddy of her dreams!

Bundles of Joy Bachelor Gulch The Bachelor: Dr. Burke Kincaid. He'd spent one memorable night in town and had returned to claim the woman he'd never forgotten. The Bride: Miss Louetta Graham. The "gal most likely not to" now had one too many marriage proposals. The shiest woman in Bachelor Gulch had loved only one man and had waited years for his return. Now Burke was back…as someone else was asking for Louetta's hand. But just when she had decided to follow her heart, her doctor suitor revealed a few surprises. For Burke's Christmas present to the bride of his dreams was a tiny toddler…and a mighty big explanation. Don't miss the romantic excitement when an unexpected BUNDLE OF JOY arrives in BACHELOR GULCH.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS JINGLE BELLS, WEDDING BELLS On Christmas Eve single dad Ryan Givens and his newfound son were stranded in a small Colorado town without a dime to their name. But just when Ryan saw his plans for their first Christmas crumpling faster than his son's smile, a miracle came their way…. No matter how hazardous good-looking cowboys were to her heart, Danielle Sellica couldn't let Ryan and his adorable son spend the holiday in a hotel room. Everything would be fine, as long as they stood clear of the mistletoe…. But they didn't…. Celebrate the joy and love of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's with three very special couples.

TEXAS FAMILY TIES MARRIAGE…AMNESIA…LOVE? At eighteen, Grace Wright and Nick Spinelli eloped. But after one night of unforgettable wedded bliss, Nick mysteriously left town…and Grace never heard from him again. But guess what? Ten years later, Grace discovered she and Nick were still married! Now Grace wanted no part of this marriage. Until she crashed her car…and awoke with amnesia—in Nick's loving arms! Suddenly Grace could remember nothing but their unforgettable passion. Now how could she leave the only man she'd ever loved…the very man she was determined to keep as her husband? With bonds stronger than blood, these Texans are about to discover the true meaning of family, friendship…and love.

The Magic of a Family Christmas With her little foster son Harry to care for, Christmas suddenly sparkles again for secretary Wendy Winston. The only fly in the ointment is her Scrooge boss, Cullen Barrington. So Wendy sets about showing Harry and Cullen just how magical a family Christmas can be. His Mistletoe Bride When police officer Brody Taggert and Lila Grainger were snowed-in together, beautiful Lila began to break down the armour around Brody's heart. But what will happen when they leave their snowbound shelter? Under the Boss's Mistletoe Events planner Cassie Grant's job is to transform Jake Trevelyan's mansion into a snow-kissed wedding venue. Not to relive her high school fantasy that they're the ones getting married. Until Jake leans in for a show-stopping kiss