Author: Kate Blackadder Publisher: Black & White Publishing Ltd ISBN: 178530092X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 162
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Six days before Christmas, Stella must rush home to Scotland when her grandmother is taken to hospital. As she reconnects with her past, old flames are rekindled, and as Christmas fast approaches, Stella begins to wonder if her most heartfelt wish can come true? Uprooted from her life in London and back in her childhood home of the Scottish borders, Stella is soon faced with relationships which have lain dormant for years. New opportunities present themselves, but will Stella dare to take them... Fans of Christie Barlow, Jenny Hale, Holly Martin and the festive glow of Christmas lights will fall in love with this romantic Christmas treat. What readers have been saying about Stella's Christmas Wish: "A delightful, warm-hearted Christmas read which I thoroughly enjoyed." - Portobello Book Blog "This book feels like you should be snowed in somewhere, preferably in the country, with a nice armchair, warm blanket, hot chocolate and a sleeping cat ... a sweet story about family and friends." - Bookaholic Swede "Finally we discover what the Christmas Wish of the title is based on and sigh contentedly. Curl up and enjoy..." - Anne Stenhouse "A festive family drama with a liberal fairy-dust sprinkling of romance ... Kate Blackadder has created characters which are a delight to spend time with. Warm a glass of mulled wine, forget the Christmas to-do list... and enjoy!" - Rae Cowie
Author: Stella Quinn Publisher: HarperCollins Australia ISBN: 1867225603 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 294
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A hot vet. A rebellious teenager. And meddling but well-meaning townsfolk. Vera gets more than she bargains for when she runs off to a new life in the country ... A fresh and funny rural romance, perfect for readers of Alissa Callen and Rachael Johns. Vera De Rossi no longer believes in love ... And thanks to her ex-boyfriend she's also broke, jobless, and staring down the barrel of a court case that could land her in prison. Turning to her talent for baking, Vera opens a cafe in Hanrahan, a cosy tourist town in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Josh Cody, once Hanrahan's golden boy, escaped sixteen years ago with gossip hard on his heels and a pregnant girlfriend in tow. Now he's back: a qualified veterinarian - and a single dad with a lot to prove. A new start and a grumpy teenage daughter ... it's a lot to juggle, and there's no room in his life for further complications. But that's before he walks into The Billy Button Cafe and meets its prickly owner ... Reeling from the past, Vera has no intention of being sidetracked by the hot vet with a killer smile. But fate has a way of tripping up our best intentions and between a stray cat and a busybody with a heart of gold, this is a town - a family - unlike any other. And, whether Vera wants it or not, is there anything a family won't do to help one of its own? PRAISE: 'The perfect feel-good blend of warmth, wit and small-town charm. This debut will leave you smiling.' Alissa Callen bestselling author of Snowy Mountains Daughter
Author: Stella Gibbons Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101565578 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 219
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Available for the first time since its original publication more than fifty years ago, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm is a charming collection whose hilarious title story features Christmas dinner with the Starkadders before Flora's arrival. With Adam playing Santa while draped in Mrs. Starkadders's shawls, the family shares their traditional "Christmas pudding"-a mélange containing random objects of doom foretelling the coming year: a coffin nail for death, a bad sixpence for financial ruin, and a menthol cone to indicate that the lucky recipient will go "blind wi' headache." These lively tales will delight anyone who loves Stella Gibbons and her signature wit.
Author: McCall Hoyle Publisher: Shadow Mountain ISBN: 9781536475166 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Ever since Stella was a puppy, she was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out chemicals used in explosives and warn her human handler in order to keep people safe. But during a routine security inspection, Stella is distracted and misse
Author: Stella Starling Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781540302090 Category : Languages : en Pages : 356
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"All I want for Christmas is someone to love." Shy retail clerk Elliott Gaffney's Christmas wish isn't something Santa can grant him, but that doesn't stop it from being his favorite time of year. Especially since he gets to work at Chicago's prestigious Ashby's department store in "the North Pole," doing his part to make the magic of Christmas come alive for others. All Bennett "Ash" Ashby wants for Christmas is to forget about it. Unfortunately, his father is forcing him to pay penance for the media frenzy caused by his latest public sex scandal. The Ashby heir, working as a lowly department store Santa? Only the fact that no one will know it's really him can save Ash the embarrassment of being stuck in a fat suit instead of partying with his friends. But when Elliott catches Ash's eye, Christmas starts to look a whole lot brighter. And even though Elliott would never have the guts to say yes if he knew who Ash really was, falling for "Ben," the new Santa, is another story all together... All I Want is a standalone gay romance novel of approximately 80,000 words that contains everything good about Christmas, two men who deserve love, and a Happily Ever After ending with and no pesky cliffhangers. Enjoy!
Author: CB Samet Publisher: Novels by CB Samet ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 91
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A magic star guides the way to safety and love for those with the courage to embrace it. Stella Maddox wakes in a remote cabin surrounded by strangers. And worse, she has no memory of who she is or how she arrived here—aside from following a mystery light in the shape of a star. When Warner Orion takes his family on a winter getaway, he never imagined a woman would crash Christmas morning. But with the snowfall the day prior, the mystery woman isn’t leaving anytime soon. As they make the most of the Christmas holiday and work to recover Stella’s memories, danger lurks on the mountain, and the clock’s ticking. Can Stella remember who she is in time to save the Orion family? From award-winning author CB Samet comes a delightful series of stand-alone novellas rich with romantic suspense, a touch of the supernatural, and a heart-warming happily-ever-afters. The Romancing the Spirit Series are clean romance tales that can be enjoyed in any order. *** “This novella has an interesting concept as well as developed and like-able characters. I did see some things coming but didn't mind as I enjoyed seeing how it would all play out. I liked the hope, support, connection, chemistry, family, belief, trust, honesty and love in this.” —Booksprout Reviewer "This was mysterious and sweet but also intriguing as I was sucked into what happened to Stella right along with the characters. Loved the location as I felt I was actually there.” --Mari (Mari Loves Books Blog) “This is a beautifully written, and entertaining story! I liked the mystery, the romance, and the family bond. The storyline is captivating, filled with action, and some paranormal twists. I enjoyed it. CB Samet never disappoints.” —Bookbub Reviewer
Author: Felicitas Bariello Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 3711533787 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 82
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Noelle is determined to make Christmas magical for her daughter, Stella. She creates a holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, homemade cookies, and cozy traditions. But when she meets Nick, a charming and mysterious man who seems to embody the season's spirit, Christmas takes on a whole new enchantment. Nick is unlike anyone Noelle has ever met. With his warm smile and twinkle in his eye, he sweeps her off her feet and into a whirlwind romance. As their relationship blossoms, Noelle begins to wonder if there's more to Nick than meets the eye. Could he really be Santa Claus? Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with romance, holiday cheer, and the magic of believing. Join Noelle and Nick as they discover that sometimes the most extraordinary love stories begin with a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
Author: Sheila Roberts Publisher: MIRA ISBN: 0369701704 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 316
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A delightful tale of three friends, three wishes, and one Christmas when anything can happen, by a USA Today–bestselling author. When three friends visit a shopping-mall Santa on a lark, the jolly old elf is full of mysterious predictions about the thing they’re all wishing for: the perfect man. Or at least men who are perfect for them. Riley Erickson’s fiancé turned out to be a dud, dumping her for her bridesmaid three weeks before the wedding. But Santa says that she’s soon going to meet her ideal man in a memorable way. And he predicts that a new man is about to come into Jo’s life. What on earth does that mean? She’s pregnant and already has her hands full with the perfectly stubborn husband she’s got. Noel has given up completely on ever finding her perfect match. But apparently Noel is going to get a good man to go with that house she’s trying desperately to buy. These friends are about to discover that Christmas wishes can come true, because in spite of romantic setbacks and derailed dreams, this truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Previously published Praise for Three Christmas Wishes “[Three Christmas Wishes]is filled with Roberts’s trademark humor along with a generous serving of family, friends, and holiday cheer plus three sweet romances.” —The Romance Dish “This is small-town living at its best. Right down to the newspaper reporter. I laughed and ooh and awed with the rest of the characters, all of which are top notch in their roles. I would recommend this book to anyone. It would even make a good movie. I need to go brush up on Ms. Roberts’ other holiday reads.” —The Good, the Bad, and the Unread
Author: Candy Wellins Publisher: Page Street Kids ISBN: 9781624149214 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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George loves Saturdays. That’s because Saturdays mean time with Grandma Stella. The two of them love going on adventures downtown to visit the dinosaur museum and ride on the carousel! Even when they stay in, George and Stella have fun together, making cinnamon rolls without popping open a tube and sharing the biggest, best hugs. Then one day Stella is gone, and George is ready to cancel Saturdays. But when a new addition to the family arrives, George finds a way to celebrate the priceless memories he made with his grandma—while making new ones too.
Author: Clare Connelly Publisher: Tule Publishing ISBN: 1951190173 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 185
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Christmas is a time for family… A mystery brings Ally Monroe to the idyllic seaside town of Cape Hope, North Carolina. On the quest to find out more about the father who abandoned her, Ally has no intention of getting too involved in the community. Only Cape Hope has a way of drawing people in and, before Ally knows it, she’s falling hard and fast in love with the whole town and its old-fashioned, charming ways – and particularly local single-dad Luke Miller and his adorable daughter Stella. Volunteer firefighter Luke has been single since his wife died in childbirth six years earlier, making Stella his sole priority. But there’s something compelling about the beautiful out-of-towner and, before long, both Luke and his daughter are welcoming Ally into their home. She came to Cape Hope looking for family and instead Ally found her way to Luke and Stella – but will they still want her when they realize she’s been lying to them about who she really is and what she’s doing in town? First published as Christmas with the Firefighter
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