Author: Cindi Madsen
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0349421692
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A feel good festive novella from USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen. 'A runaway bride, a grumpy sheriff, lots of witty banter, laughs and chemistry make this a very enjoyable story' ***** Regina never dreamt that when she got to the end of the aisle, her fiancé would say he didn't want to marry her. Heartbroken and embarrassed, and still in her wedding dress, she jumps in her car and just drives. When she ends up in the small town of Friendship, she has no idea what will come next but after a few drinks too many, she is welcomed to town by a grumpy, yet handsome, sheriff. Emmett is used to carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but meeting Regina is like a breath of fresh air and soon sparks start to fly. Will these two lonely souls be able to heal each other and find the love they deserve? Take one jilted bride, one serious (-ly handsome) sheriff, add a bunch of matchmaking townsfolk and some laugh out loud banter and you've got the perfect festive read. *Originally published in the Christmas With You anthology Why readers love Runaway Christmas Bride: 'A beautifully written festive read' 'Oh man... this story had a soft smile on my face the whole time and when I finished, I cried happy tears just like you would at any wedding. Super sweet story!' 'A cute read about a grumpy sheriff and the runaway bride who captured his attention' 'Love this. . . I truly enjoyed their story and didn't want it to end'
Runaway Christmas Bride
Author: Cindi Madsen
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0349421692
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A feel good festive novella from USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen. 'A runaway bride, a grumpy sheriff, lots of witty banter, laughs and chemistry make this a very enjoyable story' ***** Regina never dreamt that when she got to the end of the aisle, her fiancé would say he didn't want to marry her. Heartbroken and embarrassed, and still in her wedding dress, she jumps in her car and just drives. When she ends up in the small town of Friendship, she has no idea what will come next but after a few drinks too many, she is welcomed to town by a grumpy, yet handsome, sheriff. Emmett is used to carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but meeting Regina is like a breath of fresh air and soon sparks start to fly. Will these two lonely souls be able to heal each other and find the love they deserve? Take one jilted bride, one serious (-ly handsome) sheriff, add a bunch of matchmaking townsfolk and some laugh out loud banter and you've got the perfect festive read. *Originally published in the Christmas With You anthology Why readers love Runaway Christmas Bride: 'A beautifully written festive read' 'Oh man... this story had a soft smile on my face the whole time and when I finished, I cried happy tears just like you would at any wedding. Super sweet story!' 'A cute read about a grumpy sheriff and the runaway bride who captured his attention' 'Love this. . . I truly enjoyed their story and didn't want it to end'
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0349421692
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A feel good festive novella from USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen. 'A runaway bride, a grumpy sheriff, lots of witty banter, laughs and chemistry make this a very enjoyable story' ***** Regina never dreamt that when she got to the end of the aisle, her fiancé would say he didn't want to marry her. Heartbroken and embarrassed, and still in her wedding dress, she jumps in her car and just drives. When she ends up in the small town of Friendship, she has no idea what will come next but after a few drinks too many, she is welcomed to town by a grumpy, yet handsome, sheriff. Emmett is used to carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but meeting Regina is like a breath of fresh air and soon sparks start to fly. Will these two lonely souls be able to heal each other and find the love they deserve? Take one jilted bride, one serious (-ly handsome) sheriff, add a bunch of matchmaking townsfolk and some laugh out loud banter and you've got the perfect festive read. *Originally published in the Christmas With You anthology Why readers love Runaway Christmas Bride: 'A beautifully written festive read' 'Oh man... this story had a soft smile on my face the whole time and when I finished, I cried happy tears just like you would at any wedding. Super sweet story!' 'A cute read about a grumpy sheriff and the runaway bride who captured his attention' 'Love this. . . I truly enjoyed their story and didn't want it to end'
Runaway Christmas Bride
Author: Isabella Hargreaves
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648153126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Miss Amelia Fortescue, the only child of profligate gambler, Baron Fortescue, wants to marry for love, but her parents won’t wait for that. They need her as bait to land a wealthy son-in-law to pay off their debts. Wealthy banker and former soldier, Major Adam Wellworth, fell in love with Amelia from afar. Before he could gain an introduction, Bonaparte escaped and Adam was forced to rejoin the army. Back in England months later, with an injury that’s proving hard to shake off, his love for Amelia hasn’t diminished. He seeks the Fortescue’s permission to court her, but it comes with conditions. Adam invites the Fortescues to his estate for the Christmas week, so Amelia can get to know him. However, his plan goes horribly awry before they arrive, when Amelia’s parents tell her she’ll be married on Christmas Day. Amelia’s not going to be forced to marry anyone, especially someone she’s never met! Instead, helped by a handsome gentleman, she becomes the Runaway Christmas Bride. Can Adam escort Amelia to her great-aunt for Christmas without her discovering his identity? And how does he reveal his name afterwards without earning her loathing? Only a Christmas miracle could untangle this mess.
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648153126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Miss Amelia Fortescue, the only child of profligate gambler, Baron Fortescue, wants to marry for love, but her parents won’t wait for that. They need her as bait to land a wealthy son-in-law to pay off their debts. Wealthy banker and former soldier, Major Adam Wellworth, fell in love with Amelia from afar. Before he could gain an introduction, Bonaparte escaped and Adam was forced to rejoin the army. Back in England months later, with an injury that’s proving hard to shake off, his love for Amelia hasn’t diminished. He seeks the Fortescue’s permission to court her, but it comes with conditions. Adam invites the Fortescues to his estate for the Christmas week, so Amelia can get to know him. However, his plan goes horribly awry before they arrive, when Amelia’s parents tell her she’ll be married on Christmas Day. Amelia’s not going to be forced to marry anyone, especially someone she’s never met! Instead, helped by a handsome gentleman, she becomes the Runaway Christmas Bride. Can Adam escort Amelia to her great-aunt for Christmas without her discovering his identity? And how does he reveal his name afterwards without earning her loathing? Only a Christmas miracle could untangle this mess.
The Runaway Christmas Bride
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1943963401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Varsity coach Mitch Holden thinks he's seen everything until Scotswoman Emma McGregor steps out of her car, in a bridal dress and veil, and asks him where she can find a job. Mitch is stunned but directs her somewhere to stay... and finds himself unable to keep from checking up on her. Emma McGregor has had the worst day of her life. Finding out her groom didn't really want to marry her was a devastating blow, but Mitch and the town of Marietta reach out to her in a way she couldn't have imagined. Nowhere seems to do Christmas like Marietta does. But Mitch has secrets of his own. Everyone knows about the injury that tragically ended his promising football career, but there's more to the story... Will the magic of Marietta sprinkle some Christmas dust on their broken hearts and help them find their happy ever after? 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
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1943963401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Varsity coach Mitch Holden thinks he's seen everything until Scotswoman Emma McGregor steps out of her car, in a bridal dress and veil, and asks him where she can find a job. Mitch is stunned but directs her somewhere to stay... and finds himself unable to keep from checking up on her. Emma McGregor has had the worst day of her life. Finding out her groom didn't really want to marry her was a devastating blow, but Mitch and the town of Marietta reach out to her in a way she couldn't have imagined. Nowhere seems to do Christmas like Marietta does. But Mitch has secrets of his own. Everyone knows about the injury that tragically ended his promising football career, but there's more to the story... Will the magic of Marietta sprinkle some Christmas dust on their broken hearts and help them find their happy ever after? 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
The Kidnapped Christmas Bride
Author: Isabella Hargreaves
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648196887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
His love will marry another at Christmas! Time for desperate measures… After six years nursing her late father, Margaret Johns looks forward to her long-awaited London Season. Instead, her elder brother claims he is too poor and she is too old to warrant the expense. To escape her unbearable home situation and her new sister-in-law’s spitefulness, Prudence accepts Squire Jenkins’ proposal of a marriage of convenience. When the charming and feckless Lord Alistair Dunridge visits her brother’s estate for Christmas, she’s reminded of her youthful dreams—of marriage to this dashing nobleman and a family of her own. Alistair, the unloved and unneeded third son of a marquess, is now the heir to his grandmother’s estate and finally in a position to propose to Margaret, the woman he loves. When Margaret refuses to withdraw from her engagement to the Squire, desperate measures are needed to save her from an unsuitable future, even if that means kidnapping her before her Christmas wedding! Can Alistair convince Margaret, before it’s too late, that he’s a changed man who can make all her dreams come true if she marries him?
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648196887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
His love will marry another at Christmas! Time for desperate measures… After six years nursing her late father, Margaret Johns looks forward to her long-awaited London Season. Instead, her elder brother claims he is too poor and she is too old to warrant the expense. To escape her unbearable home situation and her new sister-in-law’s spitefulness, Prudence accepts Squire Jenkins’ proposal of a marriage of convenience. When the charming and feckless Lord Alistair Dunridge visits her brother’s estate for Christmas, she’s reminded of her youthful dreams—of marriage to this dashing nobleman and a family of her own. Alistair, the unloved and unneeded third son of a marquess, is now the heir to his grandmother’s estate and finally in a position to propose to Margaret, the woman he loves. When Margaret refuses to withdraw from her engagement to the Squire, desperate measures are needed to save her from an unsuitable future, even if that means kidnapping her before her Christmas wedding! Can Alistair convince Margaret, before it’s too late, that he’s a changed man who can make all her dreams come true if she marries him?
The Wallflower’s Christmas Surprise
Author: Isabella Hargreaves
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648196860
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
A secret admirer, a Yuletide ball, and a desperate situation Violet Hambleton, parson’s daughter, botanical artist, and self-professed wallflower, wants a marriage based on love. A secret admirer who keeps sending her verse will reveal his identity this Christmas. It can’t be the man she loves. . . Sebastian, Viscount Stanworth—he’s heir to an Earl and seven years her junior. Sebastian is an heir without a spare. The pressure from his family to wed soon is intense. If he doesn’t act fast this Christmas, he’ll end up betrothed to a bride of his mother’s choosing, not to the woman he loves. . . Violet. Time is running out for Sebastian to disclose his secret. It must be revealed at the Yuletide Ball, but will Violet reject him? Is Sebastian destined to surrender to a loveless marriage? Or will verse deliver new hope this Christmas? This book was previously published in the multi-author anthology, Sweet Christmas Secrets.
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648196860
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
A secret admirer, a Yuletide ball, and a desperate situation Violet Hambleton, parson’s daughter, botanical artist, and self-professed wallflower, wants a marriage based on love. A secret admirer who keeps sending her verse will reveal his identity this Christmas. It can’t be the man she loves. . . Sebastian, Viscount Stanworth—he’s heir to an Earl and seven years her junior. Sebastian is an heir without a spare. The pressure from his family to wed soon is intense. If he doesn’t act fast this Christmas, he’ll end up betrothed to a bride of his mother’s choosing, not to the woman he loves. . . Violet. Time is running out for Sebastian to disclose his secret. It must be revealed at the Yuletide Ball, but will Violet reject him? Is Sebastian destined to surrender to a loveless marriage? Or will verse deliver new hope this Christmas? This book was previously published in the multi-author anthology, Sweet Christmas Secrets.
Christmas With You
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 1538732459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Welcome to the charming town of Friendship, Massachusetts, where the mistletoe is hung, holiday fires are lit, and where five couples find love at the most magical time of the year. Snowflake Lane Inn, by L. P. Dover The owner of a picturesque inn gets a holiday surprise when a well-known fashion designer comes to stay and redesigns his future. Runaway Christmas Bride, by Cindi Madsen Making a new life in Friendship certainly wasn't the plan, but the spirit of Christmas - along with the rugged local sheriff - leads to a change of heart for this runaway bride. Christmas Lights, by Amy Briggs A visitor to Friendship learns the true meaning of Christmas from a single dad and his young daughter. Christmas Encounter, by R. J. Prescott A famous Formula One driver finds all roads lead to Friendship -and love - this Christmas. It's a Wonderful Holiday, by Heidi McLaughlin A workaholic finds just the right Christmas magic to remind him about the most important thing in life: spending time with his wife and family. What readers are saying about Christmas with You... "Beautifully well-written." "A touching, funny Christmas anthology packed full of entertaining, likable characters and great Christmas romance short stories." "If you love Christmas romance...this is an anthology you won't want to miss." "The perfect collection for the most wonderful time of the year." "Beautiful, heartwarming Christmas stories...new couples, warm loving relationships...perfect for young adults and older."
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 1538732459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Welcome to the charming town of Friendship, Massachusetts, where the mistletoe is hung, holiday fires are lit, and where five couples find love at the most magical time of the year. Snowflake Lane Inn, by L. P. Dover The owner of a picturesque inn gets a holiday surprise when a well-known fashion designer comes to stay and redesigns his future. Runaway Christmas Bride, by Cindi Madsen Making a new life in Friendship certainly wasn't the plan, but the spirit of Christmas - along with the rugged local sheriff - leads to a change of heart for this runaway bride. Christmas Lights, by Amy Briggs A visitor to Friendship learns the true meaning of Christmas from a single dad and his young daughter. Christmas Encounter, by R. J. Prescott A famous Formula One driver finds all roads lead to Friendship -and love - this Christmas. It's a Wonderful Holiday, by Heidi McLaughlin A workaholic finds just the right Christmas magic to remind him about the most important thing in life: spending time with his wife and family. What readers are saying about Christmas with You... "Beautifully well-written." "A touching, funny Christmas anthology packed full of entertaining, likable characters and great Christmas romance short stories." "If you love Christmas romance...this is an anthology you won't want to miss." "The perfect collection for the most wonderful time of the year." "Beautiful, heartwarming Christmas stories...new couples, warm loving relationships...perfect for young adults and older."
Married by Christmas
Author: Isabella Hargreaves
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648196836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
This novella is a sweet Regency Christmas romance. Pressured to marry Mr Wrong, can she wed Mr Right by Christmas? Orphaned heiress and debutant, Lauren Edwards, yearns for a loving husband, a home, and a family, but she’s in love with her guardian, who acts like a fond uncle. When Lauren discovers the earl to whom she is engaged will never relinquish his mistress, it’s time to take her future into her own hands Sir Oliver Masterton, Lauren's guardian, wants to avoid the mistake his father made, of marrying a debutant, but he’s secretly in love with his ward. Time is running out. Can Lauren convince Oliver to set aside all his pre-conceptions about marriage, outrun her pursuing relatives, and be happily married by Christmas?
Publisher: Isabella Hargreaves
ISBN: 0648196836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
This novella is a sweet Regency Christmas romance. Pressured to marry Mr Wrong, can she wed Mr Right by Christmas? Orphaned heiress and debutant, Lauren Edwards, yearns for a loving husband, a home, and a family, but she’s in love with her guardian, who acts like a fond uncle. When Lauren discovers the earl to whom she is engaged will never relinquish his mistress, it’s time to take her future into her own hands Sir Oliver Masterton, Lauren's guardian, wants to avoid the mistake his father made, of marrying a debutant, but he’s secretly in love with his ward. Time is running out. Can Lauren convince Oliver to set aside all his pre-conceptions about marriage, outrun her pursuing relatives, and be happily married by Christmas?
The Christmas Contest
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1951190645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
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
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1951190645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
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
The Christmas Clues
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1958686018
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
What is Christmas without some healthy competition? When successful Chicago sports journalist Dawson McLeod and botanist Piper Davis receive a mysterious summons to an attorney’s office, they learn they are the potential benefactors to a famous and reclusive author's historic estate—including her mansion, famous gardens, greenhouses, and more. Neither of them has had any contact with the author of their favorite Christmas book since they were both scheduled to interview her as children. But only Piper, who arrived early, succeeded, much to Dawson’s envy. Both Piper and Dawson have ideas for how they plan to benefit the community with their potential winnings, but the legacy has strings. The author has left them a series of clues to be solved around the city starting twenty days before Christmas. Once childhood rivals and now strangers, Dawson and Piper must work together to uncover the clues by Christmas if they want either of their dreams to come true. Will working together during the most magical time of year open their hearts, or will their lingering feud get in the way? 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
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1958686018
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
What is Christmas without some healthy competition? When successful Chicago sports journalist Dawson McLeod and botanist Piper Davis receive a mysterious summons to an attorney’s office, they learn they are the potential benefactors to a famous and reclusive author's historic estate—including her mansion, famous gardens, greenhouses, and more. Neither of them has had any contact with the author of their favorite Christmas book since they were both scheduled to interview her as children. But only Piper, who arrived early, succeeded, much to Dawson’s envy. Both Piper and Dawson have ideas for how they plan to benefit the community with their potential winnings, but the legacy has strings. The author has left them a series of clues to be solved around the city starting twenty days before Christmas. Once childhood rivals and now strangers, Dawson and Piper must work together to uncover the clues by Christmas if they want either of their dreams to come true. Will working together during the most magical time of year open their hearts, or will their lingering feud get in the way? 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
Falling for Christmas
Author: Kate Hewitt
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1943963436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Welcome to Creighton Falls, New York… a town time forgot where miracles happen… Glamorous city girl Hannah Ford wasn’t thinking when she walked out of a Christmas party and drove three hundred miles into a snowstorm; she just needed to escape. Thankfully local carpenter Sam Taylor comes to her rescue, and the unlikely pair are forced to spend a snowed-in Christmas together. All Sam planned for Christmas was to get drunk alone. The holiday has always been something to be endured, until Hannah tumbles into his life, making it magical. Now Hannah and Sam have a chance to have a Christmas together… and make it the best one either of them have ever had. But can one night out of reality turn into something that’s lasting and real?
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1943963436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Welcome to Creighton Falls, New York… a town time forgot where miracles happen… Glamorous city girl Hannah Ford wasn’t thinking when she walked out of a Christmas party and drove three hundred miles into a snowstorm; she just needed to escape. Thankfully local carpenter Sam Taylor comes to her rescue, and the unlikely pair are forced to spend a snowed-in Christmas together. All Sam planned for Christmas was to get drunk alone. The holiday has always been something to be endured, until Hannah tumbles into his life, making it magical. Now Hannah and Sam have a chance to have a Christmas together… and make it the best one either of them have ever had. But can one night out of reality turn into something that’s lasting and real?