Texas Christmas Dare

There’s no place like Whiskey River for the holidays… Nico Rossi isn’t someone that people usually say no to—especially at Christmas time. Women have always been easy come, easy go for the branding expert, but he’s been off his game lately—especially when a beautiful small business owner turns his offer down. Coming home for his brother’s wedding offers him a chance to prove that he still has his legendary charm and business mojo. Cressida Cormac avoids Christmas. Ten years ago, she lost everything during the holiday season and now copes by focusing on her business. But when Nico arrives at her door wearing a Santa hat and a sexy smile, daring her to give both him and Christmas a chance, she can’t say no. As the Christmas season and Nico work their magic on her wounded heart, Cressida starts to wonder if this Texan can deliver lasting love or if it will all end in heartbreak?

A jilted-at-the-altar bride reunites with her high school sweetheart in Lori Wilde’s sensational new Twilight, Texas Christmas novel. Kelsey James always played by the rules and look where it got her—dumped and half-drunk in a poofy white dress, her Christmas wedding ruined. Then her best friend talks her into going on her “honeymoon” anyway, daring her to a “Christmas of Yes.” It’s about time she lets loose a little, so Kelsey agrees to say “yes” to fun, to romance, and to adventure! And adventure leads her right smack into the arms of sexy Noah MacGregor. Noah’s never one to say no to a risk—from leading his NBA team to victory to making Christmas cookies in Twilight, he’s up to the challenge! But a lot has gone on since they were teenagers, and he knows he has to take his time to make Kelsey dare to believe that what they feel is more than just the holiday magic that’s in the air . . .

Get cozy with this heartwarming story perfect for your holiday reading She isn’t the only one looking for a fresh start… Guardian of his teenaged half sister, glassblower Chase Kent is determined to steer his sibling onto the right path. But volunteer counselor Madison Maurer knew that he was missing that path by a long shot. So when Chase is injured in an accident right before Christmas, Madi opens her home to both brother and sister. She finds herself falling for Chase—and hoping he might open his heart, if only to discover the family he didn't know he was missing… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Welcome to Starlight Book 1: The Best Intentions Book 2: The Last Man She Expected Book 3: His Last-Chance Christmas Family Book 4: His Secret Starlight Baby Book 5: Starlight and the Single Dad Book 6: A Starlight Summer Book 7: Starlight and the Christmas Dare

Sometimes a fresh start requires a Christmas miracle… Angelica Rossi moved to Whiskey River, Texas, for a true second chance. As Christmas approaches, she's ready to rebuild her reputation and help her community by launching a nonprofit aimed at providing resources to the town’s underserved residents. To pull off this miracle, she’ll need to grab the attention of billionaire Max Parrish who’s offering business grants. How? By crashing his holiday party. Max Parrish is a successful entrepreneur who prides himself on seeing through people’s characters and ulterior motives. When Angelica approaches him during his business Christmas party, he knows she’s not on his carefully curated guest list. Still, he lets her make her pitch. Her beauty and confidence intrigue him, and her proposal is nearly as tempting as she is. Max knows firsthand how important second chances are, so he agrees to fund Angelica’s grant with strings…him. Max and Angelica find themselves collaborating over her business plan during the town’s festive holiday traditions. But Max has been fooled before. Will Angelica’s good intentions last beyond the holiday?

Annie Prudhomme never expected to be back in Marietta, MT and her family is fond of reminding her that she left them and the town behind in search of better things. A humiliating divorce that cost her everything she’d gained has driven her back home and her family isn’t about to welcome her back into the fold. She’s in town to rebuild the old home that she inherited and to move on once again. Carson Scott never forgot Annie or the way she left. Now that she’s back in town he’s realizing that the old flame still burns hot but he can’t risk his heart the way he did last time now that he has his son to think about it. Being trapped together during a December snowstorm gives them a chance to rekindle their romance but is Annie back for good or is she just looking for a cowboy for Christmas?

Fancy a Texas blacksmith who’s not afraid to fan the flames? What about some scorching chemistry between an amnesiac heroine and the hot firefighter who claims they were once inseparable? We have another firefighter story for you, this one featuring a grumpy wounded hero who can no longer hide his desire for the fabulous female firefighter on his team. What about when enemies-to-lovers stumble into forever kind of love? Or when a straightforward marriage-of-convenience gets complicated, fast? Reunion romances. First loves. The endless kind of love… Bring on the heat this summer with these six sizzling romances. We hope you like it hot! Texas Forged by Eve Gaddy When world famous metal artist Gabe Walker finally shoots his shot with the woman he’s loved for years, the last thing he expects is for Chantal Chandler to fall pregnant. But he’s not complaining. Now all he has to do is convince Chantal he’s hers for good, for real, and forever! Hot Mess by Amy Andrews Arabella Tucker doesn’t remember much about her old life, but surely firefighter Logan Knight would have been impossible to forget. Especially if she’d been in a relationship with him. Why would she have ever turned away from chemistry so scorching hot? Nursing The Flame by Shelli Stevens Firefighter Lieutenant Reggie Andrews knows the rules—workplace romance is out! Until he finds himself laid up and grumpy and relying on fellow firefighter Amber Chapman to bring a little sunshine…and a whole lot of passion…into his life. Her Texas Ex by Katherine Garbera Amelia Corbyn doesn’t do reunion romance. As a confused and heartbroken teenager, she left her family, her small town, and her first-love Cal Delaney far behind and she has no regrets. Right? Strictly Off Limits by Stella Holt Detective Conner Maguire isn’t nearly as bad as his ex-best friend’s little sister thinks he is, but if Hannah Paletti wants to play enemies-to-lovers, he’s willing. Even if the game lasts forever. Catch Me by Michelle Arris Businessman Dominic Balaska and pastry chef Tabitha Seils enter a marriage of convenience for all the wrong reasons. He wants his trust fund. She wants a baby. They don’t even like each other. How can these two enemies-to-lovers possibly find happiness in each other’s arms?

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to Twilight, Texas, with a love story filled with the magic of the season, about a couple who discover an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve-Eve. It’s Christmastime in Twilight, TX. The lights are twinkling, carols are being sung, and the cookies are baking. And this year, best friends Joel and Jana discover a shocking surprise: as they are organizing the living Nativity, they find a sweet little baby in the manger with a note saying the mother will return...soon. Jana tucks the infant into her arms, and she and Joel make the impulsive decision to take the baby home. Jana is spontaneous, Joel is a planner, but they agree that it’s better to care for this precious bundle for the holidays, in hopes that the mother really will come back by New Year’s. As the days pass, the pair begins to fall in love with the child and they’re also forced to face facts: their relationship goes far deeper than friendship. As the spirit of Christmas—and the magic of Twilight, TX—takes over, this unlikely couple must open up to the feelings they’ve been hiding from each other all along.

From the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance. “Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa Dare Louisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm. “The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna Shupe Mrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.