Winter Heat (A Christmas Romance)

Winter Heat (A Christmas Romance)
Author: Darlene Gardner
Publisher: Darlene Gardner
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2016-11-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Updated edition! Kate Marino refuses to let herself tumble into love with Riley Carter a second time. Even though Riley has moved next door to Kate in charming downtown Charleston. Even though the magic of the holiday season is in the air. Even though memories of spending last Christmas in his arms weaken her resolve. Kate is sure all Riley ever wanted from her was sex, and she has a plan to get him to admit it. But trying to tempt Riley into another red-hot affair might not be her best move. Especially when she can barely resist him.

Love in Winter Wonderland

Love in Winter Wonderland
Author: Abiola Bello
Publisher: Soho Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1641295082

The Sun Is Also a Star meets You’ve Got Mail in this YA Christmas love story set in a London Black-owned bookshop. Charming, handsome Trey Anderson balances the pressures of school popularity with a job at his family’s beloved local bookshop, Wonderland. Quirky, creative Ariel Spencer needs tuition for the prestigious art program of her dreams, and an opening at Wonderland is the answer. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of being shut down by a neighborhood gentrifier, they team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline—and embark on a hate-to-love journey that will change them forever. Heartwarming and romantic, this read is the gift that keeps on giving, no matter the season.

A Country Village Christmas

A Country Village Christmas
Author: Suzanne Snow
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1800325460

Can the magic of Christmas and the community of Thorndale bring two lost souls together in love? Olivia doesn’t have time for Christmas or for romance – she’s got a demanding career and has been burned before when it comes to love. This year, she’s spending the festive season in her dad’s old house, packing it up now that he’s moved out. Her dad failed to mention she wouldn’t be spending her time there alone... The last thing Olivia expects is for her surprise guest to be the very man who literally ran from her after an evening of mutual flirtation. But Tom has nowhere else to go and Olivia is determined to forget the disappointment she felt at his abandonment and instead help him find his way again. As heavy snow keeps them inside the cottage, will their enforced confinement spark romance once again – or will it push them further apart? The perfect festive romance to curl up with, for fans of Victoria Walters and Trisha Ashley. Praise for A Country Village Christmas'Warm and comforting and realistic and heartwarming and funny. It’s got everything a real family Christmas should have.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'The writing evokes a real sense of community, with friendship and family at the heart, and the main characters are well drawn. I could easily imagine this book being made into a "feel good" movie. Perfect if you're looking for an uplifting light read - a cosy novel with a seasonal and romantic theme.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'This was my first visit to Thorndale and after enjoying this peep into the village I can't wait to explore more books by this author. It's a book you will want to devour in one sitting, snuggled up with a hot chocolate.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I absolutely loved this beautiful, cosy, heartwarming read that was so much more than just a Christmas book. This was the perfect escapism read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Just Another Winter's Tale

Just Another Winter's Tale
Author: Fenella Ashworth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2020-10-08
Genre:
ISBN:

"Unashamedly romantic and feel good, this book is excellent! Hot, romantic and relentlessly joyous. Read it and you will not be disappointed!" Best enjoyed snuggled up under a blanket, in front of a roaring log fire, this is a happy, feel-good erotic romance, designed to put a smile on your face over the festive season. It's Christmas Eve and an unsuspecting Emily loses control of her car in a snowstorm. On the negative side, thanks to getting up close and personal with an Oak tree, Emily's car looks to be a write off. On the positive side, she discovers her situation isn't unique and quickly joins forces with Sam, accompanying him to a nearby village in search of food, comfort and shelter. As the freezing snow piles up around the window ledges outside, safe within their warm, snug accommodation, two strangers quickly discover how things can hot up when desire is allowed to run its natural course. The next day, following a night of intense passion, they continue their journey onwards together. But will they manage to see their respective families on Christmas Day, or might more pressing physical needs hamper their progress? This standalone book is the third in the Sugar and Spice Series. The previous books in the series are 'Educating Daisy' and 'Patients is a Virtue'. The latest news from Fenella Ashworth can be found at www.fenellaashworth.com. Fenella is a British author of contemporary erotic romance for 18+. All of her stories are available from Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Her most popular books are 'One Hot Wynter's Night', 'To Love, Honour and...Oh Pay' and the Daniel Lawson Series. She is a regular contributor to Literotica and is often found on the Erotic Couplings Hall of Fame.

A Kiss of Winter

A Kiss of Winter
Author: Michelle Love
Publisher: Blessings For All SC
Total Pages: 122
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Enjoy this second chance billionaire romance at a terrific discount. Once upon a time I was a complete idiot—too damn young and inexperienced and cocky to boot. And because of that, I messed up my chances with the woman I’ve always loved. Unrequited love is never easy, but it’s a whole hell of a lot harder when it includes a successful business and a lifelong friendship. Even years after I blew my chance, I just can’t let go of the feeling that Andi is the only one for me. I never want to see Andi hurt again, so when she comes down with a mysterious winter-related illness, all my protective instincts come creeping in. I’ve already lost this woman once, and I’ll be damned if it happens again. Now I just need to make her see that we’re worth a second chance—and if I need to let a little Christmas magic run its course to make that happen…well then, who am I to say that miracles don’t exist? Keywords: Second Chance romance, billionaire, bad boy, new adult, instalove, age gap romance, alpha male, new adult romance, steamy romance, age gap romance older man younger woman, sweet romance, romantic novels, love, action, adventure, sexually romantic books, hot, alpha hero, contemporary romance, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, sweet romance, love books, love stories.

So, This Is Christmas

So, This Is Christmas
Author: Tracy Andreen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0593353137

Let It Snow meets Dash and Lily's Book of Dares in this small-town Christmas romance. When Finley Brown returned to her hometown of Christmas, Oklahoma, from boarding school, she expected to find it just as she left it. Christmas hasn't changed much in her sixteen years. But instead she returns to find that her best friend is dating her ex-boyfriend, her parents have separated, and her archnemesis got a job working at her grandmother's inn. And she certainly didn't expect to find the boy she may or may not have tricked into believing that Christmas was an idyllic holiday paradise on her grandmother's doorstep. It's up to Finley to make sure he gets the Christmas he was promised. This is Finley's Christmas. It's about home and family and friends and finding her place, and along the way she also finds the best Christmas present of all: love.

Christmas at Frozen Falls

Christmas at Frozen Falls
Author: Kiley Dunbar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2024-10-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1667208608

This story of adventure and romance is the perfect cozy Christmas read to curl up with this winter. Sylvie Magnusson is going to be lonely this Christmas. Instead of jetting off with fiancé Cole for their honeymoon in paradise, she’s freezing at home while trying to ignore everyone’s pity for "that poor jilted Ms Magnusson." Guess that’s what happens when your fiancé calls off the wedding with one week to go. Enter Nari, Sylvie’s best friend, who plans a trip to Lapland to see the Northern Lights and get Sylvie’s mojo back. But as their Lapland getaway approaches, Sylvie realizes she’ll be holidaying in the hometown of Stellan Virtanen, her dreamy Finnish ex-boyfriend, the one that got away (or...ran away, and Sylvie never understood why). When Stellan and Sylvie are reunited in the town of Frozen Falls, she’s delighted to see that he’s just as hot as she remembers–and when he shows her the romantic delights of Lapland, he becomes the perfect medicine for her broken heart. But as she prepares to fly back to England, can she really leave Stellan behind? Or will she find that her heart belongs in the frozen North?

Christmas in Winter Hill

Christmas in Winter Hill
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493419544

Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages. As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day? Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.

A Warm Heart in Winter

A Warm Heart in Winter
Author: J.R. Ward
Publisher: Pocket Books
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1982159707

#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers. Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s most iconic couples, Blay and Qhuinn find themselves looking forward to their official mating ceremony. When tragedy strikes just before the happy event, all hope seems lost—and everyone in the Black Dagger Brotherhood rallies around the two of them. Will a freak winter storm bring the unthinkable, or will a warm heart in winter ensure that true love is not lost?

Winter's Heat

Winter's Heat
Author: Zoë Archer
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146684714X

It's Downton Abbey, Nemesis-style, in Winter's Heat, an exclusive new novella from award-winning author Zoë Archer An auxiliary Nemesis agent and a former client go undercover as servants at a country estate during the Christmas season to expose corruption among London society's powerful elite. Michael and Ada never thought they would again be working side by side in the pursuit of justice. Now that they're on a case together, the attraction they had once shared flares to life, making a dangerous assignment even more unpredictable. Can they take the heat? Look for the next novel in the Nemesis, Unlimited series, Dangerous Seduction, coming in December 2013 from St. Martin's Paperbacks. Praise for Zoë Archer's Nemesis, Unlimited series: "Unforgettable...romance [that] will leave readers craving more."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Creating heroes to die for and empowered women and bringing them together in powerful action/adventures with depth of emotion and sensuality is [Archer's] forte. To readers' pleasure, she brings an amazing cast of characters, a strong plot and romance to her Nemesis, Unlimited series."—Romantic Times BOOKreviews "Sexy, action-packed romance...that will make you swoon."—New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan ABOUT THE AUTHOR Zoë Archer is an award-winning romance author who thinks there's nothing sexier than a man in tall boots and a waistcoat. As a child, she never dreamed about being the rescued princess, but wanted to kick butt right beside the hero. She now applies her master's degrees in literature and fiction to creating butt-kicking heroines and heroes in tall boots. She is the author of the acclaimed Blades of the Rose series and the historical paranormal series The Hellraisers. Zoë and her husband, fellow romance author Nico Rosso, live in Los Angeles.