Happy Publication Day – 6 October 2026

The Christmas Yes List By Melissa Ferguson

All she wants for Christmas is a rejection.

Chloe Hollis is done being a people-pleaser. After one too many bad decisions–including a job that asked her to cross a line she couldn’t–she’s determined to change. Her plan? Collect ten nos before Christmas by asking strangers for the most ridiculous favors she can think of.

It should be easy.

But then? Then she meets James.

Instead of shutting her down, the charming out-of-towner keeps saying yes–to Christmas karaoke, to small-town holiday traditions, to every spontaneous, hilarious, totally chaotic idea she throws his way. And the more he says yes, the harder it becomes for Chloe to stick to her plan . . . or protect her heart.

Because James has a reason for saying yes to everything, too–and it might cost them both more than they bargained for.

As their opposite missions collide in a swirl of festive mishaps, unexpected courage, and undeniable chemistry, Chloe starts to wonder if the biggest risk isn’t rejection after all . . . but saying yes to something real.

Not Home Alone By Kayley Loring

She just walked into her dream Christmas rental… and found her worst enemy already unpacked.

Eternal optimist Merrily Tucker is excited to spend Christmas in the most beautiful house in town; a twinkly, tinsel-lined rental that’s just hers for the holidays. But inside is one big problem… the man who once turned her down in front of the whole of Holly Grove, irritatingly handsome, certified Grinch Grant Moody. He says he’s the owner. And he’s planning to spend Christmas here too.

The town might think he’s a playboy, but Grant Moody is determined to spend his Christmas nights alone. Zero decorations, a ban on baked goods, and definitely no holiday spirit. A mix-up with the rental company isn’t going to get in his way. Even if the woman at his door is the irresistibly gorgeous one-who-got-away Merrily Tucker…

Merrily and Grant are both too stubborn to leave.

Battling for control over what music plays on the speakers and heaving Christmas trees in and out of the house, they find themselves all tangled in tinsel. But Merrily’s “when I think about you, I touch my elf” t-shirt has Grant’s candy cane tingling in a way that begs the question…

A Magical Scottish Christmas By Ellie Henderson

A snowbound village. A cosy inn worth fighting for. And a Christmas that could change everything.

Three years ago, Lily Thomas came to Rowan Bay looking for a fresh start. She found it at a cosy inn on the shores of Loch Lomond — and made it the heart of the village.

Now the owners are selling to a faceless hotel chain, and Lily has until New Year to save the place she finally calls home.

Luckily, she knows exactly who to ask.

Hamish Galbraith runs the village whisky distillery, volunteers with mountain rescue, and is currently dog-sitting a Labrador called Kevin. He’s also been Lily’s closest friend since the day she arrived.

Which is precisely why she’s tried so hard not to fall for him.

But as snow blankets Rowan Bay and Christmas markets, festive afternoon teas and a very special whisky launch bring Lily and Hamish closer, friendship starts to feel dangerously like love.

Then a face from Lily’s past walks through the inn door — threatening everything she’s built.

With Christmas approaching and the whole village behind her, can Lily fight for the home she’s built . . . and finally trust her heart?

Best Mistake Ever By Ashley Eden

I would do anything for my grumpy boss, even agree to be his fake fiancée for a weekend. 

Monty’s mother is expecting to finally meet the future Mrs. Crawford and begin planning a destination wedding in paradise. 

Rather than break her heart by telling her his actual engagement is off, Monty wants me to play the part of his bride. In fact, he says I’m the only one he actually trusts to pull this off. 

He tells me that the plan is simple. 

We’ll argue constantly, I’ll complain about everything, his mom will see that we’re completely wrong for each other, and we’ll fly home to stage our breakup. 

Easy.

Except his mother absolutely loves me and thinks Monty and I are perfect for each other. 

Suddenly, I’m starting to wonder if pretending to be in love with my boss might be the worst idea ever or the best mistake I’ve ever made.

Review Card & Book Review- A New Year In The Presidential Suite By Judith Keim

A New Year…A New Chance at Life

As a Christmas surprise, Lori Hamlin’s family sends her to The Beach House Hotel on the Gulf Coast of Florida to help her recover from the loss of her husband two years ago, hoping she will realize it’s time to change her life. There, she meets Griffin Sawyer, who’s on his own after his fiancée left him at the altar. Neither one is interested in anything but friendship, but Lori and Griff decide to spend the New Year’s holiday together.

Griff has to leave unexpectedly because his grandfather, the owner of the Adeline Hills Winery, has had a stroke. Having been told about wine and growing grapes by Griff, Lori decides to learn more. And when she signs up for a stay at the winery’s guest cottage, she meets Griff and his entire family. Then, they must decide if friendship is what they truly want or if the past will prevent them from moving forward.

A special spin-off book where characters have their own stories but end up at The Beach House Hotel in Florida with Ann and Rhonda. A chance to stay connected to the series in a different way.

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This book is about Lori Hamlin, a young widow finding her way back to life, and Griffin Sawyer, a man recovering from being left at the altar, who meet during a holiday stay at The Beach House Hotel. Both arrive seeking peace and emotional reset, but instead find unexpected companionship that slowly grows into something deeper. Lori, still carrying grief from her husband’s death, is encouraged by her family to take a Christmas getaway. Griffin, pressured by his family legacy and shaken by betrayal, hopes distance will clear his head. Their decision to spend time together as friends creates a safe space where healing begins. However, life pulls them apart when Griffin returns to his family vineyard after his grandfather suffers a heart attack, and Lori heads home where she reconnects with her past and is given an opportunity to work at the vineyard. Lori’s journey becomes one of rediscovering purpose while learning she can honor her late husband while still embracing new love, while Griffin must decide between duty and his own happiness. A heartfelt story of second chances

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