Both up for the editor-in-chief position at Veil magazine, Addison England and Carter Payne are fierce adversaries. But despite their bickering, the pair has to work together and prove themselves before the magazine’s Christmas deadline. Stepping in to pose as the bride and groom for a wedding shoot starts the unexpected change from rivalry to romance…until they discover the “fake” vow exchange was entirely legal. Now the newlyweds have to decide if power really is their ultimate endgame.
“Marry and Bright” is the third installment in Wilson’s Love, Unveiled series, following the success of “Her Man of Honor”. Although not quite reaching the heights of the first book, this installment captivates with Wilson’s trademark wit and charm. Set in the competitive world of bridal magazine editing, rivals Addison England and Carter Payne find themselves vying for the coveted position of editor-in-chief. Forced to work together on a bridal photoshoot, their animosity turns into unexpected romance when a fake vow exchange leads to a legally binding marriage. While Wilson’s prose and detailed narrative shine, some readers may find the romance lacking in depth, with the character of Carter feeling underdeveloped. Despite this, the novel delivers delightful banter, witty exchanges, and a charmingly schmaltzy Christmas movie vibe.
When widower Noah Lockhart offers veterinarian Tess Gardner a place to live until her reno is complete, she accepts. Tess falls hard for Noah, his three adorable daughters, their pregnant pet miniature donkey and life at the Welcome Ranch. Noah has sworn off love forever, yet Tess has him rethinking that vow—and considering another! Until a past trauma revisits, and Noah and Tess find themselves rethinking everything…
When veterinarian Tess Gardner arrives in Laramie, Texas, she finds her inherited house uninhabitable. Widower Noah Lockhart offers her a place to stay while her home is renovated, along with the opportunity to care for his pregnant pet miniature donkey. As Tess becomes part of Noah’s family life with his three daughters, she finds herself falling for him despite his vow to never love again. However, past traumas resurface, causing both Noah and Tess to reconsider their feelings and the future they envisioned together at the Welcome Ranch.
Haunted by the tragedies in her past, forensic investigator Cynthia Cornwall risks everything to keep Detective Adam Solberg informed about the explosion that led to his father’s death. Open, attentive and undeniably gorgeous, Adam seems too good to be true. But Cynthia will have to trust him if they’re both going to survive this case. And she’ll have to decide if the connection they’ve forged is real enough to last.
Forensic investigator Cynthia Cornwall and Detective Adam Silberg are drawn together by a deadly explosion that rocks Adam’s father’s Motorcycle Club. As they dig deeper into the arson investigation, their attraction grows amidst the dangers they face. Cynthia, haunted by past tragedies, shares information with Adam, forging a bond based on shared grief and determination. Adam, grieving the loss of his father and friends, is driven to uncover the truth, even as he’s taken off the case. Their relationship blossoms amidst witty banter, steamy encounters, and genuine connection, challenging Cynthia’s guarded nature and Adam’s resolve. Parris skillfully weaves suspense and romance, creating a thrilling novel with vivid characters and unexpected twists.
Surprise babies, fake fiancés, second chances… These six Christmas romances from USA Today bestseller Leslie North call for a frothy cup of eggnog, a crackling fire, and a long afternoon to while away the hours with six irresistible billionaires…
In Billionaire’s Christmas Fiancée, to score a promotion, Amelia MacTaggart has to pretend to be her hot billionaire boss’s fiancée for Christmas. But when their fake romance starts feeling all too real, Amelia realizes she may not be pretending after all…
In The Billionaire’s Sudden Christmas Baby, Jules Cardwell has her hands full planning the legendary Denton Hotel Christmas gala. But when she and her billionaire boss, Mitch Denton, discover a real baby in the hotel’s nativity manger they realize that all they want for Christmas…is each other.
In The Billionaire’s Second Chance Christmas, Mara Lancaster’s future depends on her winning a local gingerbread house competition. The only problem? Her chief rival is her ex, Chris Denton. It’s a recipe for disaster… But things are definitely heating up in the kitchen!
In The Billionaire Athlete’s Christmas Fling, bad boy billionaire Chase Elkins is heading downhill. Until struggling single mom Tana Birch applies to be the head ski instructor at his family’s resort. Chase needs to keep things professional. Even if she is impossible to resist…
Amelia has been Joshua’s assistant for two years, working closely with him on various tasks. When Josh plans a trip to Cedar Grove Hotel and Spa, a place from his childhood, he asks Amelia to accompany him and pretend to be his fiancée to impress the owners. Initially hesitant, Amelia agrees after negotiating a promotion. Despite her growing attraction to Josh, she prioritizes her career. However, as they spend more time together, Amelia realizes she’s in love with him. The book explores their relationship, with a mix of romance and family dynamics. The plot is engaging, and the characters are well-developed. Overall, it’s a captivating read with a satisfying conclusion.
Book 2
Mitch and Jules, both focused on their careers, find themselves drawn together after discovering an abandoned baby girl, Noelle, in the hotel’s nativity scene. They decide to care for Noelle together until after Christmas, leading to a deepening connection between them. As they navigate their growing attraction and feelings for each other, Jules struggles with insecurities about her status compared to Mitch’s billionaire background. Despite their differences, they both envision a future together with Noelle. However, misunderstandings and doubts threaten to derail their budding relationship. Will Mitch and Jules overcome their fears and find happiness as a family? This fast-paced romance explores themes of love, family, and personal growth, with realistic and relatable characters facing life-changing decisions.
Book3
“The Billionaire’s Second Chance Christmas” is the third book in The Denton Billionaire’s series, featuring standalone novels with themes of billionaire romance, holiday romance, and Christmas stories. The story follows Chris Denton, a celebrity chef known for his abrasive attitude, who gets roped into participating in a gingerbread contest in his hometown of Glenford. Unbeknownst to him, his high school ex-girlfriend, Maria Lancaster, is also participating, reigniting old feelings and unresolved issues between them. Despite initial animosity, they rekindle their relationship in secret, but their romance is complicated by secrets, jealousy, and conflicting ambitions. Ultimately, Chris wins the contest and decides to prioritize his relationship with Maria over his globetrotting career, leading to a happily-ever-after ending for the couple.
Book 4
“The Billionaire’s Athlete’s Christmas Fling” is the first book in the Elkin Brothers Christmas series, offering a standalone novel with a satisfying happily-ever-after. The story revolves around Chase Elkin, a professional skier facing a career-ending injury, who returns home to the family ski lodge at the request of his grandmother, Elin Elkin. There, he meets Tana, a single mother and ski instructor, with whom he develops a complicated relationship. As they navigate personal and professional challenges, including accusations against Tana, Chase must prove her innocence and win back her trust. With themes of family, love, forgiveness, and second chances, the novel explores the dynamics of relationships amidst secrets, misunderstandings, and personal growth, ultimately leading to a heartwarming conclusion.
Book 5
“The Billionaire’s Fake Christmas Engagement” is the second installment in the Elkin Brothers Christmas series, focusing on Gabe Elkin and Anna Waters. Gabe, summoned back to Elk Lodge by his grandmother Elin, concocts a plan to fake an engagement to please her during her battle with cancer. Anna, a hardworking and ambitious woman with a troubled past, agrees to play the role of Gabe’s fiancée in exchange for financial assistance to pursue her dreams. As they navigate the charade, their pretend relationship blossoms into genuine feelings and passion. However, when Anna’s past resurfaces, she flees, leaving Gabe to decide whether to chase after her and fight for their love. With well-developed characters and an engaging storyline, the book delivers a heartwarming tale of love, family, and second chances.
Book 6
“The Billionaire’s Christmas Son” continues the story of the Elkin brothers, focusing on Jonas, the oldest sibling. Dedicated to managing the family resort after their parents’ passing, Jonas has little time for personal relationships until he crosses paths with Rachel, a single mother and photographer. Their one-night stand results in a pregnancy, leading to unexpected challenges and confrontations within the Elkin family. Despite initial resistance, Rachel’s strength and determination ultimately lead to a resolution, highlighting themes of family, love, and forgiveness. While the reactions of the Elkin clan initially disappoint, the eventual coming together underscores the strength of familial bonds. Overall, the book and series offer engaging characters, realistic emotions, and dynamic storytelling, captivating readers with its depth and complexity.
When firefighter Trent Miles responds to a fire just weeks before Christmas, he can’t believe it’s his own house—and there’s a body inside. Detective Heather Bolton has a plan to smoke out the killer, but it’s risky. Not only does it put both Heather and Trent in the crosshairs of a murderer, but it means fanning the flames of an incendiary chemistry that threatens to consume them…
The story follows firefighter Trent Miles, who finds himself in a nightmare when he responds to a fire at his own house with a body inside. Detective Heather Bolton proposes a risky plan to smoke out the killer by fake dating Trent, putting them both in danger. Packed with action and twists, the plot keeps readers guessing. The chemistry between Trent and Heather adds excitement, especially with the looming danger of a murderer. Despite some confusion with changing points of view, the book delivers an engaging mix of romance and suspense, making it a compelling read.
Having recently left the army, Hope Everett is now learning to live with a physical disability and PTSD. As she does her best to accustom herself to the civilian world, she wonders what to do with the rest of her life.
When a florist job becomes available on the Moondreams House estate, Hope jumps at the chance to indulge her lifelong passion for flowers. Despite her limited experience, her enthusiasm wins her the job.
However, her excitement is dampened when Dante Troughton — the aloof son of the estate owner — insists on overseeing the financial side of Hope’s business.
Though Hope initially finds Dante arrogant and overbearing, their uneasy relationship gradually grows into a mutual respect. And as both begin to open up about their past, Hope questions whether she is ready to let someone get close to her…
Can Hope make her new business thrive? Will she find solace in her work and blossoming friendships?
Or will the tragedies of her previous life overwhelm her…?
This book is about Hope Everett, a former army member grappling with physical disability and PTSD, seizes an opportunity to pursue her passion for flowers by taking a job as a florist at Moondreams House estate. Initially met with resistance from Dante Troughton, the son of the estate owner, their relationship evolves from tension to mutual respect as they both confront their pasts. Hope’s journey to finding her place in the civilian world, coupled with blossoming friendships and her determination to make her new business thrive, makes for an emotional yet ultimately enjoyable read.
It’s the quintessential question asked to every couple, and the answer is usually some bubbly, lovey-dovey tale of being struck in the bum by Cupid’s arrow. But Lottie Gardner’s meet-cute was a little different. She was trolling a wealthy neighborhood in Beverly Hills, searching for someone to take her as his bride—you know, to make the arch nemesis who just fired her jealous. And billionaire Huxley Cane was conveniently stomping around the block like some sort of gorgeous ogre, mumbling about a business deal gone wrong.
That’s when they bump into each other.
No sparks. No fireworks. Not even the first seed of blossoming love.
But the next thing Lottie knows, she’s scarfing down chips and guac, listening to Huxley lay out his problems, and then he tells her: He lied to a crucial client, and he needs a huge favor. A fake fiancée. He’s talking living in his mansion together, going on intimate double-dates, and pretending they’re head-over-heels in love…and engaged.
It’s ridiculous, but people do ridiculous things when they’re desperate. And Lottie and Huxley both reek of desperation. So, she strikes up the deal.
Except her one mistake might be accidentally falling for the incomparable, insufferable Huxley Cane.
In this hilarious romcom, Lottie, recently fired and facing financial struggles, concocts a plan to pose as a fake pregnant fiancée for wealthy Huxley, who needs to seal a business deal. Their fake engagement leads to uproarious situations, including awkward Lamaze classes and comical breast pump fittings. Despite Huxley’s initial grumpiness and trust issues, he finds himself drawn to Lottie’s sass, while she discovers his hidden qualities. Their chemistry ignites steamy encounters, culminating in passionate moments throughout the book. The witty banter and intense attraction between Lottie and Huxley make for a delightful read, leaving readers eagerly anticipating possible future stories involving Huxley’s brothers.
During a conference, Ruby’s devastated she’s passed over for a promotion. Confiding in fellow hotel guest Luis turns her pity party into a wild night she’ll never forget… Especially when she wakes up married! Her new (billionaire!) husband proposes a deal: he’ll help her with work if she’ll spend Christmas with his meddling parents. But can Ruby pretend to be in love with a stranger when she’s in danger of actually falling for him?
Ruby, a lawyer from Sydney, Australia, finds herself in Vegas for a conference where she confides in Luis after being passed over for a promotion. A night of fun and laughter leads to shock when Ruby wakes up married to Luis. They strike a deal to help each other: Ruby gains confidence at work while Luis investigates his sudden pressure to marry. The catch? They must pretend to be in love but not fall for each other during their Christmas trip to Switzerland. Despite their agreement, their romance blossoms with emotion, wit, and romance against the backdrop of a gorgeous setting. Michelle Douglas crafts a captivating story with fabulous characters, leaving readers eagerly turning pages and reluctant for the journey to end.
Fleeing an arranged marriage to a king is easy for Princess Laia—remaining hidden is harder! When his brother, Crown Prince Dax, tracks her down, she strands them on a private island. But Laia isn’t prepared for the overwhelming attraction she feels, especially once she realizes Dax protects his heart as fiercely as she does…
Legendary playboy Dax has always remained loyal to the Crown. Until the alluring Laia’s fiery temperament and kindness tests his duty. And with ten days alone in paradise, it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid temptation…
This book concludes with Laia Saint Roman’s determined effort to break off her engagement with King Aristides de Valle y Montero of Santanger. Unwilling to go through with the arranged marriage, Laia takes drastic measures by fleeing to her private Malaysian island and “kidnapping” Crown Prince Dax, Aristides’ brother. Over the course of ten days, Laia and Dax find themselves drawn to each other despite their initial intentions. Laia’s strength and Dax’s intriguing character make for a captivating read, with a credible plot filled with sassy and profound moments. While the ending may have some flaws, the book offers a fantastic closing to the series, complete with a lovely epilogue.
Arriving on reclusive billionaire Grant Laningham’s private island, Lola’s hired to write the memoir of the allegedly grumpy workaholic. Yet Grant is nothing like she expects. The “genius with a hot temper” is charming—and good-looking! Their attraction is undeniable, but a fling with her boss is dangerous to her already-shattered heart. Especially as Grant’s recently discovered he has a son! Losing her family devastated Lola—dare she take a chance on another?
In Susan Meier’s “Fling with the Reclusive Billionaire,” Lola is hired to write the autobiography of the reclusive billionaire, Grant Laningham. However, Grant proves to be charming and attractive, leading to undeniable chemistry between them. Despite Lola’s shattered heart and Grant’s recent discovery of having a son, they find themselves drawn to each other. As they navigate their past disappointments and grief, they must decide if they can build a future together. This heartwarming romance is perfect for starting the year with a smile. Grant is sure to capture readers’ hearts from the very beginning, making it difficult to put the book down.