Almost A Christmas Bride

Shana Callahan had long ago given up wishful thinking. A single mom with a checkered past, she knew to be grateful for small gifts. And what Landon Kincaid had given her was far more than that. His unexpected job offer had provided her with so much--a good income, a safe home for her child and the opportunity to start anew in Chance City. She'd insisted on keeping things strictly business, but the more she got to know her charismatic boss, the harder it became to be his "almost wife." The town gossip was almost unbearable, but even worse was fighting the longing she felt for Kincaid. Would their December tryst ruin everything...or grant them the ultimate gift?

That's My Baby! CHRISTMAS BRIDEHome for the holidays, indeed! Somehow, Toni had to pretend she and Derek were happily married. How could she tell sweet old Nonna they had really split up two months ago? And the bigger question: How could she tell Derek she was pregnant? So here she was, stuck in a tiny bed with her soon-to-be ex, trying to find a way to tell him about the baby—and trying to resist the man she had never really stopped loving. What she needed was a holiday miracle. Would the power of love deliver? THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes bringing up baby can bring surprises…and showers of love!

Compatible? Check. Chemistry? Check. Love? Check...mate! When Carter Bravo decides it's time to settle down this Christmas, the once-burned, no-strings-attached hunk chooses the one woman who isn't looking to be swept off her feet. Not only does his business partner and best buddy, Paige Kettleman, say yes--the chemistry sizzling between them is further proof that she's his ideal mate. Carter's no-nonsense proposition isn't exactly the romantic proposal Paige dreamed about under the mistletoe. After five years of building a business and sharing confidences, her dearest friend still has no idea how she really feels about him. If he did, he'd go running for the Colorado hills. Unless Paige can show Carter how to turn a test-run engagement into the real thing: a holiday wedding with all the trimmings--including love!

Hitched for the Holidays After a pupil's prank forces Anna Mae Leland to take shelter with a widowed sheriff during a blizzard, she loses her teaching job—but gains a fiancé. Josiah Miller needs a mother for his twin daughters and Anna Mae needs to protect her reputation. This business-only arrangement means the recently jilted Anna Mae need never risk the folly of love again. Josiah has long admired the town's spirited schoolteacher from afar. In close quarters, she's an ideal friend and helpmate. Yet Christmas's arrival brings a gift neither dared hope for—a second chance at love and happiness…but only if they'll forego what's practical and follow their hearts.

In a pair of classic Regency-era Christmas romance novels from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, the holidays herald the greatest gift of all: unexpected, all-consuming love. A CHRISTMAS BRIDE The very wealthy Edgar Downes has promised his aging father to finally take a bride—specifically, to wed a titled lady by Christmas. London is full of pretty, proper, and eligible misses, but it’s the widow Helena, Lady Stapleton, in a shocking red dress, who captures Edgar’s attention. Helena is intrigued by the seductive stranger—but he’s simply not in her class. Marriage, of course, would never do. But in a season of miracles, something wondrous is about to happen. CHRISTMAS BEAU Not even the warm, forgiving Christmas spirit can stop the Marquess of Denbigh from settling his score with Judith Easton: The beautiful young widow injured Denbigh’s pride years ago by jilting him for another man. Now that Judith is free from a nightmare marriage, the handsome marquess has her in his sights—and wants her in his arms. But to trust the tender words on his lips, Judith must not only see past the hardness of his heart, but learn once again to trust her own heart’s desire.

USA Today–Bestselling Author: The gorgeous Greek billionaire wants a marriage of convenience—but she wants more . . . As new guardian to his orphaned nephew, Drakon must marry. And caring Lucy is the ideal choice. His terms include a lavish Christmas wedding and nights of tantalizing pleasure. But that’s all the emotionally guarded shipping magnate can offer . . . Lucy cannot believe Drakon is proposing a marriage of convenience—her all-consuming fling with the CEO on the island he owned had left her heartbroken! But Lucy’s adamant his nephew won’t grow up without a mother. And soon she realizes she can’t be just a wife in name only. Does she dare hope Drakon could give anything more? Praise for Sharon Kendrick “Sexy, sparkling . . . a must-read!” —Lynne Graham, USA Today–bestselling author of Mistress and Mother

Silas Stanway is furious! How did he end up playing escort to Tilly at a Christmas wedding in Spain? He expects her to be scheming and desperate. Instead she's sweet and honest. But why does she need to hire a man? When they have to share a room, Silas assumes this must be part of his escort duties. But he's wanted Tilly from the moment they met—whatever the consequences….