The storm of the century is beginning, and Charlotte is ready to wait it out by herself. But once the snow starts falling, and the lights go out, she begins to realize she's not alone. Strange creatures are prowling around her house, and as the snow piles up, Charlotte must find a way out. Before they find a way in.There is a stranger among us. Journeying from a distant world as an emissary-explorer, has come to earth to access it's suitability for colonization. Able to assume any form, he quietly blends into unobtrusive George Town; a small mining community, and begins his survey. The working class inhabitants of the town are simple folk, easily fooled by his facades and disguises. Far from home, drunk on his own power, the stranger soon trades the mission's purpose, for the pursuit of his own twisted perversions. At first he takes pleasure in manipulating people for his own amusement. As his appetite for evil grows, so does the danger, as the malignant depth of his personality becomes fully manifest. Soon no one is safe from an unknown renegade terror unleashed within the world. The stranger is able to hide his identity, even from the police. No-one knows who he is-no-one except Liz. She alone stands up to him, while others die around her. Intrigued by her, the stranger doesn’t kill her, but rather sets out to toy with her, by killing those she loves and placing the blame on her. Tried and convicted for the murder of her parents, she is sent away to a home for the criminally insane. By shear force of will, and with the help of her confident Ditter, she struggles back from a catatonic state to full sanity. Her big chance comes when she's accepted as a candidate for a sleep study, aboard the starship “Golden Goose”, bound on a survey mission to a newly discovered world. Despite being hunted by his own kind for forsaking the mission, the stranger's obsession for Liz compels him to pursue her to the new world. Through time, from the depths of space, and against the back drop of an intergalactic war, the stranger is up to his old tricks again, chasing and tormenting a helpless quarry. What the stranger doesn't know is that Liz has learned a few tricks of her own. Find out what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted, and the weak learn that they can be strong.

Passion hot enough to melt the slopesand their hearts. Thanks to a devastating medical diagnosis, ski patroller Sean Trenton has endured two years of celibacy. Two long years that have chipped away at his confidence. Now, with the career opportunity of a lifetime on the line, hes ready to remedy the celibacy situation, and sexy snowbunny Robyn Montgomery is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately, the last thing reliable, intense radio station manager Robyn Montgomery wants in her suddenly turbulent professional and personal life is a thrill-seeking former Olympic skier-even if he is a total hottie. Shes had it with guys who hog the spotlight and leave her in the shadows. So why is it that even an icy blizzard cant temper the combustible heat between them? Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language.

A freak snowstorm isolates the Aldens in a mountain cabin where they discover a coded message.

FROM ROMANTIC NOVELIST ASSOCIATION AWARD FINALISTS CATHERINE CURZON AND ELEANOR HARKSTEADA Captivating Captains storyWill Reuben be unwrapping a captain this Christmas?Reuben's a makeup artist who's much in demand in the business, from making the beautiful even more gorgeous, to creating an alluring love-scene glow. All of his Christmas wishes come true at once when he's hired to work on the set of his favorite TV show. And not only that, but on the swoony Christopher Manners.Bunny is lusted after by millions as the brooding hero of television's Captain Firth adventures. His manly swash and handsome buckle have earned him a legion of fans and when he strides onto the screen and commands, "draw your sword, sir", it's time to get down to business.When Reuben and Bunny's first date turns into a disaster, it looks as though the show's over before it's begun, but a blizzard, a mysterious bearded man in a red coat and a hot...

Haley McKee is furious to find herself stuck in the tiny town of Starlight Bend so near Christmas, helped out by the handsome Maddox Campbell, a cowboy who’s not impressed with her fancy job title and parents’ money. In fact, no one has given her this much crap her entire life. But there’s a lot more to Maddox than at first seems–he’s a hard-working man who gives much of his time and patience to help those who have little. When a spark of Christmas magic promises Haley all she wants, will she make her wish with her head or her heart?

He's back in town to apologize...Not fall in love all over again. Rodeo star Sterling Ford broke Cassie Lafferty's heart when he chose a lifestyle of whiskey and women over her. Now the reformed party boy is back, walking the straight and narrow, determined to reconnect with the woman who got away. When he rescues Cassie and her dogs from a snowstorm, she learns her heart—and her desire—aren't immune to Sterling's smoldering presence. Maybe a canine Christmas miracle will make their holiday romance permanent!From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Texas Cowboys & K-9s Book 1: The Rancher's Forever FamilyBook 2: Their Rancher ProtectorBook 3: The Rancher's Baby SurpriseBook 4: The Rancher's Full HouseBook 5: A Snowbound Christmas Cowboy

“Brilliant!” —John Lescroart on *Abandon * For Will Innis and his daughter, Devlin, the loss was catastrophic. Will’s wife, Devlin’s mother, vanished one night during an electrical storm on a lonely desert highway and, suspected of her death, Will took his daughter and fled. Then one night, a hardedged FBI agent appears on their doorstep and says, “I know you’re innocent, because Rachael wasn’t the first…or the last.”

Will a surprising reunion...Warm their hearts?National Rodeo Champion Ty Darling is stunned when he runs into his ex, Sabrina MacGrath, in Violet Ridge, especially when he learns she's pregnant—with his baby! Now this commitment-wary rodeo cowboy has twelve days of Christmas to prove he's ready for a second chance at love. But being stranded together during a winter storm might just show them both the difference between being parents...and being a family.From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Rodeo Stars of Violet RidgeBook 1: Caught by the CowgirlBook 2: Snowbound with the Rodeo StarBook 3: Her Temporary Cowboy

Colonel Fitzwilliam should have been happy facing retirement. No more Napoleon, no more tromping the Continent, and his distant cousin had unexpectedly left him an estate. What was more, two of his favorite people, Darcy and Elizabeth, were travelling with him to visit his new home.But the colonel wasn’t happy, not when he was forced to watch Darcy exchanging enamored glances with his wife. No, he wanted to pitch his cousin out the window. It didn’t help when Darcy kept lecturing him on the joys of wedded life— as if women like Elizabeth Darcy grew on every tree.Then the snow started.Now they were stranded at the home of George and Emma Knightley, another intolerable, blissfully wedded couple who wanted nothing more than to see his bachelor days come to an end. Thank heavens they never thought of matching him with the proud spinster who had also been caught in the storm. That would have been utterly intolerable.Or would it?

There's no escaping their chemistry when the Italian count and the violinist are stranded in this intense forced proximity romance from Kali Anthony!Outside a snowstorm is ragingInside the temperature is rising...Ousted from Italian high society, Count Stefano Moretti has locked himself behind his castle walls. He's determined to right the wrongs that ruined his family's name. The arrival of beautiful Lucy Jamieson at his door is a distraction he can't afford!Running from heartbreak, violinist Lucy is attempting to return a precious heirloom. Caught in a bitter snowstorm, she's forced to seek shelter in Stefano's castle, where she finds herself longing to unravel the truth behind his disgraced reputation...and to discover the searing heat promised in his bed!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Will they be able to put their past aside to find a future together? Find out in this electrifying debut by Justine Lewis for Harlequin Romance.Can they forgive the past......to claim a future? Bestselling author Lily doesn't expect to have to share her remote cabin getaway with anyone—let alone her ex-husband, billionaire Jack! She hasn't seen him since their fledgling marriage imploded a decade ago, but her response to him is as visceral as ever... Now snowbound together, they're forced to face the truths of what came between them. Rediscovering the connection that started it all, will they seize the second chance they never dared to dream of? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

When Stoneybrook is paralyzed by a massive blizzard, Dawn and her mother get stranded at the airport, Jessi is snowed in at her dance school, and Kristy's boyfriend gets stuck overnight at her house. Claudia, Mary Anne and Mallory are all baby-sitting, but no one has heard from Stacey--could she be trapped somewhere on the way back from the mall?

Keeping An Innocent Witness Close… Too Close.When Portia DiNapoli accidentally witnesses a deadly crime, she becomes the Russian mob’s most wanted. But she’s not running anywhere–she’s teaming up with undercover agent Kyle King to protect the small town she loves. But what blooms between them is an instant, lethal attraction that could be the love of a lifetime. Or One They Won’t Survive… 

There's no escape from temptation this Hanukkah in this forced-proximity workplace romance by Marcella Bell. Outside the snow is fallingInside the heat is definitely rising! On the first day of Hanukkah, new events director Miriam Howard is summoned to CEO Benjamin Silver's luxurious Aspen chalet. But while she's briefing him on plans for a dazzling gala, a blizzard leaves her stranded! All too soon, their chemistry becomes all too obvious. Yet no matter how surprised Miri is to see her own loneliness reflected in Benjamin's piercing blue eyes, she's determined to resist temptation. Which means until the storm passes, they must battle their scandalous and ever-intensifying attraction...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

What he wants for Christmas...His billions can't buy!Widower billionaire Aidan Phillips is determined to give his daughter the traditional country Christmas she wants. But his vibrant hostess Noelle McGregor is showing him that money can't buy happiness. As the snowstorm swirls outside, Aidan recognizes the pain in Noelle's mesmerizing eyes, and finds himself opening up about his past. Might he have found the perfect present for his little girl after all...a mommy for Christmas! "This is a sweet romance...and a slow build of a rekindled friendship that buds into a beautiful flower." Harlequin Junkie on Swept into the Tycoon's World"Colter's heartwarming story showcases two scarred individuals who slowly grow as a couple and learn from each other despite their downfalls." RT Book Reviews on The Wedding Planner's Big Day

As The Snow Falls, Her Touch Sets Him Aflame… 'I Don't Want You To Leave.'Texas billionaire Chase Ferguson has one regret: leaving Miriam Andrix to protect her from his public life. When a snowstorm strands her in his mountain mansion, their passion reignites, and it's too hot to resist! But reality–and scandal–arrives with the thaw. Chase turned his back on happiness once. Will he fight for what he truly wants this time? 

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer! Snowbound with the Billionaire was originally published in the anthology 'Tis the Season in 2009.Her unexpected Christmas guest!The last person journalist Caro Montgomery expects—or wants—to see at Christmas is her estranged, super-sexy husband, Jake! But this is no accidental meeting...billionaire Jake has returned for good and is determined to win back his wife and baby!But Caro can't forgive Jake's betrayal a year ago and resolves to refuse him in every way... Yet her plans soon change when a heavy blizzard leaves them snowed in together on Christmas Eve! This Christmas, will Caro get what she's always wanted?Originally published in 2009.

Keeping an innocent witness close...too closeSilver Valley P.D.'s most dangerous case yetWhen Portia DiNapoli accidentally witnesses a deadly crime, she becomes the Russian mob's most wanted. But she's not running anywhere—she's teaming up with undercover agent Kyle King to protect the small town she loves. But what blooms between them is an instant, lethal attraction that could be the love of a lifetime. Or one they won't survive...

A wealthy rancher's secrets will be revealed as passion takes over...from USA TODAY bestelling author Joanne Rock!His secrets are safe with no one,especially the woman who sets him on fire...Ranching tycoon Miles Rivera has always kept the secrets of Mesa Falls Ranch under wraps—until desire trumps good sense. Because when he catches social media star Chiara Campagna snooping during a charity gala, he doesn't kick her out—he sleeps with her! Can he trust the stunning influencer as the tangled web of desire and deception ensnares them both?From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.Dynasties: Mesa FallsBook 1: The RebelBook 2: The RivalBook 3: Rule BreakerBook 4: HeartbreakerBook 5: The RancherBook 6: The Heir

Driving home from a business trip, the author of this short story becomes stranded in a blizzard. He realizes that he's in this predicament due to his own bad decisions. But he also realizes that by making some good decisions, he can take what might have been a life-threatening ordeal, and turn it into a minor inconvenience.Set during the immediate aftermath of the Sandy Hook shootings, the father of a murdered girl retreats into his writing to escape the tragedy. As his story progresses, he realizes he may have a chance to create a better world for his daughter inside the pages of his fantasy novel.As a parent of a child the same age as those gunned down in Newtown, I wrote this as a way to explore my understanding of senseless violence and how our minds can cope with tragedy through art.

In this sensational royal romance by Pippa Roscoe, can the roaring fire melt away their resistance?A winter storm...and a white-hot reunion!Princess Freya is dreading the dutiful task that will mean facing Kjell Bergqvist again. The hardened soldier he's become is nothing like the man who broke her heart eight years ago. But memories of what they once shared enflame new desires when a snowstorm leaves them stranded!Kjell can't forgive Freya for exiling him from his country—until they discover the truth of what really tore them apart. Without a royal title, he cannot offer Freya the future she deserves, but they have each other as long as the storm rages...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. This book is also part of The Royals of Svardia series. Read all the Jet-Set Billionaires books:Book 1: Penniless and Pregnant...

Will she go home when the snow stops falling? For social worker Grace Schweitzer, arriving at Ben Hochstetler's farm to pick up an abandoned baby feels like stepping into her past—especially after a blizzard forces her to stay. Helping on the farm reminds Grace of her Amish upbringing...and the reason she left. She's losing her heart to Ben and the faith she once held dear, but has she changed too much to return to this life?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Redemption's Amish Legacies Book 1: The Nanny's Amish FamilyBook 2: A Precious Christmas GiftBook 3: Wife on His DoorstepBook 4: Snowbound with the Amish BachelorBook 5: Blended Amish Blessings

A woman on the run, snowed in with her brother's best friend... What could go wrong? A Tattered and Torn Short Story

They have one more chance to get it right...She's here to stay. He plans to leave.Can a snowstorm bring them back together?Returning home to open a veterinary clinic, the last person Sara Branson expects to find in town is Tate Langford—the man she once loved. But the injured rodeo star has no intention of staying, and their families don't get along. So when a snowstorm strands Sara and Tate together, why can't she stop wishing their reunion could turn permanent?Rocky Mountain Ranch

What's worse than being trapped, alone, in the middle of a blizzard?Being trapped with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy!After Mr. Bingley's ball at Netherfield, Mrs. Bennet makes sure that she and her family are the last guests to leave. But when an early winter storm descends, the Bennets are trapped at Netherfield for the foreseeable future.Elizabeth is in despair. Not only will she be forced into close proximity with Caroline Bingley, the odious Mr. Collins, and her ridiculous mother and younger sisters…Now she'll has to contend with the proud Mr. Darcy, as well.But the weather is not the only unnatural occurrence, of late. Mr. Darcy is showing an interest in Elizabeth. Agreeing to be her partner. Revealing secrets about his history, only to her.If she didn't know better, she might think the taciturn man with the burning blue eyes and slow, secretive smile was beginning to like her.And even worse: she...

Their last night as husband and wife, or the beginning of something new? USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins delights with this passionate forced-proximity romance. Their New Year's Eve reunion......could make or break their marriage! Rebecca Matthews has one New Year's resolution: divorce Donovan Scott. So being snowbound with him at his mountain mansion is not part of the plan. Especially when it's clear the sizzling chemistry that led to their elopement is still very much alive! Van wants to know the real reason Becca left—it's clear there's more to tell. With only twenty-four hours before the snowstorm clears, it's time for them to gain some much-needed closure. That's if, of course, they can resist a final explosive encounter...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

    Two mysteries by Bill Pronzini with the introductions by Marcia Muller and Robert J. Randisi…          SNOWBOUND…          "A stinger and a beaut. Pronzini makes people and events so real that you're living those explosive days of terror."     -Robert Ludlum          "A shivery, spine-tingling, it-could-happen suspense story."     -Publishers Weekly          "Packed with adventure, fresh characterization and minute-by-minute suspense."     -Chicago Tribune          When the Sacramento heist turns sour, the three gunmen head for the Sierra Nevada mountains to the safe house they had set up for themselves in the small village of Hidden Valley. There is a storm approaching and the residents there are preparing for Christmas. None of them have any idea of the killers in their midst. Rebecca Hughes is too busy dealing with her faithless husband. John Tribucci and his wife Ann are getting ready for the birth of their first child. And all Zachary Cain wants to do is drink himself into forgetfulness over the death of his family. None of them are prepared for three desperate men who decide to pull the ultimate heist-and hold an entire town hostage!          GAMES…          "Pronzini is a kind of magician, only he builds his illusions, casts his spells and creates his magic with words…the people are real, the psychology is sound and the situation so inherently spellbinding that readers will be swept effortlessly along by the narrative."     -Seattle Post Intelligencer          "Full of terrifying, spine-tingling moments."     -Tallahassee Democrat          "Amoral; chilling."     -Cleveland Plain Dealer          Senator David Jackman needed to get away for the weekend, and he had just the spot in mind-the family island, a secluded spot off the coast of Maine. And he had just the person in mind to join him-his free-spirited mistress, Tracy. But once they arrive, nothing seems right. All the guns are missing from the house. They find a couple of dead animals, ritualistically slaughtered. Then their boat is stolen. Soon, suspicion turns to terror as David and Tracy are stalked by two deadly and possibly deranged adversaries. The Old Man had always told David that life is a game, but if that is the case, this could be the biggest game of all-and the final one!

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer! Her Unexpected Christmas Guest!The last person journalist Caro Montgomery expects—or wants—to see at Christmas is her estranged, super-sexy husband, Jake! But this is no accidental meeting…billionaire Jake has returned for good and is determined to win back his wife and baby!But Caro can’t forgive Jake’s betrayal a year ago and resolves to refuse him in every way… Yet her plans soon change when a heavy blizzard leaves them snowed in together on Christmas Eve! This Christmas, will Caro get what she’s always wanted?Originally Published: Anthology '‘Tis The Season' 2009 w/ Alison Roberts, Natalie Anderson & Carole Mortimer

There was a vast amount of tramping up and down stairs, and little feet, well shod, are noisy. This padding up and down was by the two flights of back stairs from the entry off the kitchen porch to the big heated room that was called by the older folks who lived in the old Corner House, “the nursery.” “But it isn’t a nursery,” objected Dot Kenway, who really was not yet big enough to fit the name of “Dorothy.” “We never had a nurse, did we, Tess? Ruthie helped bring us up after our own truly mamma died. And, then, ‘nursery’ sounds so little.”

Amie All I want for Christmas this year is time to myself. I book a remote cabin, but when my car gets stuck in a snowdrift on a mountain, I have no one to turn to for help. My rescuer is the last person I ever expected to see. Liam Sawyer. The man I seduced - and got fired - last Christmas. Understandably, he ghosted me. Now I'm staying in his tiny cabin. We're in our own little world where nothing can hold us back. But we're from different worlds. It can't last. What will happen when our fragile bubble pops, come New Year's Day? Snowbound Secrets is a steamy contemporary novella full of holiday feels with a heartwarming HEA - grab your copy today!

Stranded in the wilderness,one of them could be a targetReturning to his remote mountain cabin, Jason Sheffield finds a beautiful woman with total amnesia...and wicked martial arts skills. A blizzard soon deepens their enforced closeness. Though hardened by his time in war zones, photojournalist Jason finds himself opening up to "Lucy." But before he can help Lucy figure out her identity, a would-be assassin strikes. Is he after Lucy? Or has Jason's latest assignment marked him for death?

An unexpected ChristmasWith a handsome stranger!The words merry and Christmas don't go together for Jess. Not since the tragic death of her sister. So, her trip to a luxury stately home is for business, not pleasure. Only Jess hadn't counted on spending Christmas snowbound with enigmatic Rufus, elusive owner of both the manor and the most delicious smile she's ever seen... To top it off, it's more difficult to ignore the sparks between them with each passing day!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Meg Adamson has been slaving away as a junior associate at a tiny Denver architecture firm since graduation, contributing to significant projects but not making any headway up the corporate ladder. So when she gets the chance to make a last minute bid to renovate an eccentric heiress's mansion in Vail, Colorado, she'll do almost anything to get the job—even risk driving into the high country before an impending snowstorm. If she's quick and careful, she can get the information she needs and be back in Denver before the first flakes fall. That is, until she's confronted by long-time rival—and college crush—Declan McKenzie, who has also been invited to bid on the project. Declan has been one step ahead their entire acquaintance, nabbing the top spot in their graduating class and a coveted job at a world-class architecture firm, barely edging her out every time. Meg has spent her entire career in his shadow, and she's determined that he's not going to...

A lost memory...Could mean a second chance! Mountain resort owner Angelina Cunningham has her hands full with a massive winter storm. Which is exactly when her ex-husband arrives, injured and suffering temporary amnesia. Ben King has always been her weakness. Though he doesn't remember her, he's still as charming and sweet as ever, and Angelina is falling for him all over again. But can their rekindled love outlast the storm and the return of their past mistakes?The Second Chance ClubBook 1: Their Mountain ReunionBook 2: Mountain Mistletoe ChristmasBook 3: Rocky Mountain BabyBook 4: Snowbound with Her Mountain Cowboy

Being snowed in with a guest, especially one who's an infuriating (and sexy) workaholic, puts this innkeeper to the test, in Reese Ryan's Valentine Vineyards novel.When #yoga, #meditation, and #serenity become #passion, #fantasies, and #seduction!Evelisse "Evvy" Jemison has the perfect plan to escape memories of her ex and infuse more positivity in her life: return home to Magnolia Lake and run her sister's country inn. With enough positive thinking, she might even heal her childhood wounds in the process. Contending with the inn's surly resident, Sebastian Valentine, isn't part of the plan. After suffering a health scare due to overwork, Sebastian has begrudgingly returned to Magnolia Lake and brought his glass-half-empty attitude with him. Yet when a snowstorm strands Evvie with the sexy CEO, neither can deny their explosive chemistry—nor the ticking clock that will bring their idyll to an end...Harlequin...

Watching the snowflakes fall and make everything look perfect, Cath Morgan knows she's made the right decision to spend Christmas alone, far away from the city and her husband, Jake. For six years Cath has dreamed of more from her marriage--a husband who isn't off globe-trotting around the world and a home ringing with children's laughter.Only Jake isn't about to let his wife go so easily. He has one Christmas to show how much he loves her--to share the secrets that have kept him away.They just need this one chance to make their marriage beautiful again....

Cozying up in a snowstorm......rekindles an old flame!Stranded together in a snowstorm, Tori Edwards and Jasper, Viscount Darlton, are reminded of their earth-shattering kiss five years ago. Back then, Tori almost risked her heart falling for Jasper, but she had to walk away. Now, despite their best efforts, their attraction is as strong as ever. Working through the secrets that pulled them apart, Jasper is determined to prove that this Christmas they deserve a second chance."Wow, what an amazing story! Sophie Pembroke made me fall in love with her characters in Pregnant on the Earl's Doorstep from the get go. This book was such a fun, sweet, romantic rendezvous! I got lost in the sway of emotions, the tantalizing grip of romance and got swept away by the visual detailing that is so well written."—Goodreads"Carrying Her Millionaire's Baby by Sophie Pembroke is witty, sexy and wholly satisfying. The fast-paced plot...

Meet Mia Wilkinson. Mia Wilkinson doesn't feel very thankful right now, despite it being Thanksgiving. She's just found out her married boyfriend has no intention of leaving his wife. She heads north to her deceased grandmother's house in a small town in Vermont. But her plans for a solitary Christmas don't go as planned—especially when a gorgeous South African photographer shows up on her doorstep. And then there's Jake Groenewald... Jake's come to Hunters Grove to get over losing his best friend and colleague to the atrocities of war. The last thing he expects is to have his life turned upside down by Mia and her Rules of Cohabitation. And falling in love is definitely not on his agenda. Will a little snow help them along the way?

Trapped together by a holiday blizzard, a rancher and his rival give in to the heat...in this Gold Valley Vineyards novel by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates.All he wants for Christmas is the one woman he can't touch... Rancher Jericho Smith has known Honey Cooper since they were kids—and she's always been under his skin in ways he doesn't want to acknowledge. She's his best friends' sister...and there's the not-so-small matter of the inheritance he bought out from under her. Keeping his hands to himself is the smart thing to do. But then a snowstorm traps them in a rustic mountain retreat with nothing but a fire and each other to keep warm. Now the storm inside has only just begun!From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the Gold Valley Vineyards series: Book 1: Rancher's Wild...

Things are heating up in this sizzling snowbound romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie Milburne! His forbidden touch......is what the innocent wants! Drake Cawthorn is speechless when Aerin Drysdale begs him to accompany her to a glamorous event in Scotland. Aerin is his best friend's sister and looking for the type of love Drake doesn't believe exists, so she's strictly off-limits! But he doesn't want anybody else coming to her rescue! Aerin knows cynical playboy Drake can't be her Mr. Right. But she can't ignore how he sets her pulse racing. And when a snowstorm leaves them stranded, the balance is finally tipped. Aerin's next request? A sexual awakening for as long as the snow lasts...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Weddings Worth Billions books: Book 1: Cinderella's Invitation to GreeceBook 2: Nine Months After...

Three festive stories to make your dreams come true  HIS CHRISTMAS BELLE by Lynna Banning  Nursemaid to a spoiled Southern belle isn't how loner Brand Wyler imagined spending Christmas. But beautiful Suzannah's intrepid spirit makes him feel less empty inside…  THE COWBOY OF CHRISTMAS PAST by Kelly Boyce  Ada had left her dreams of cowboy Levi MacAllistair behind. Until one Christmas he arrives injured on her doorstep! Maybe it's time for Ada to reveal the truth about their son…  SNOWBOUND WITH THE COWBOY by Carol Arens  Mary Blair's Christmas wishes come true when Joe Landon seeks shelter from the snow. The handsome cowboy wants to adopt the orphans in her care. The catch: he needs a wife!**

It's the wedding of the year.But a serial killer is on the guest list.Bette Fuller has come to Eagle Mountain, Colorado, looking for a fresh start. So when she becomes the target of a serial killer terrorizing the small town, the wedding caterer refuses to be anyone's victim. Turning to groomsman and US marshal Cody Rankin for help becomes personal for Bette. Cody is attractive, protective—and more trustworthy than she wants to admit. But can they stay once step ahead of the Ice Cold Killer...?

Her Plan: A Christmas EscapeHer Unexpected Surprise: Him!Chalet chef Sophie Harris is in Italy for a fresh start, not a new romance. But her resolve starts to disappear when she meets a sexy stranger on the slopes—only to discover he's her new ski instructor, former ski-racing champion Josh Cavendish! But after they find themselves snowbound in a remote cottage, enigmatic Josh has Sophie daring to believe in love again. Until she learns he has a life-changing secret... "Oh, I really enjoyed this one. Kate Hardy is such a fabulous author. She created credible, likeable characters, a well-developed plot, and some emotional depth. It was a very satisfying read."-Goodreads on Surprise Heir for the Princess "I seldom give 5 star ratings, but this lovely tale certainly deserves it. I highly recommend this charming book. You will be uplifted...."-Harlequin Junkie on A Will, a Wish, a Wedding

Had she known 'doing the right thing' would land her jobless, homeless, and snowed in with a moody bear of a man guarding her, Bobbie Strada might've thought twice. Last thing US Marshal Dag Toland needed was to get stuck protecting a witness as tempting as this one. Especially when forced to share a small mountain cabin in the middle of a snowstorm.

A special Ponderosa Resort novella!Gable Judson needs a hideout. A safe place to escape the shambles of his Hollywood life. When college pal James Bracelyn offers a secret cabin an hour from Ponderosa Resort, Gable's got the car pointed toward Oregon faster than paparazzi pouncing on a nip slip.Gretchen Laslo needs a retreat. Not just to work on her PhD dissertation, but to flee the messy breakup that left her inner critic shouting "duh, girl." Meeting sexy, mysterious Gabe the night before she leaves is just another reminder to stay focused on her brain, because her heart's kind of a dumbass.When a Bracelyn family mix-up collides with the worst storm to hit Central Oregon in years, Gretchen and Gable end up accidental roommates. Roommates without internet or TV or—God forbid—an ice cream maker. With both hiding secrets they'd rather not reveal, whatever will they do to pass the long winter nights?

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Stranded with her fairy-tale prince......but who is rescuing whom?Erin O'Rourke can't wait to celebrate her newfound singledom in her isolated cabin. Until Valentino de Oscaro skis toward her out of a snowstorm and her sensible, organized world is shaken to its core! They spend an intense night together as the storm rages. But when the snow ends and Valentino's true identity is revealed, Erin must decide if she has the strength to follow her heart and claim her prince... "Matchmaker and the Manhattan Millionaire is a heartfelt tale that is sure to engage you from the beginning."-Harlequin Junkie "Cinderella's New York Fling is a sparkling modern-day fairytale romance by Cara Colter.... It is a beautiful, magical romance story...I would so recommend it — especially for those with a love of sweet romance and lighter heat in their HEA stories."-Goodreads

"Lloyd's masterful scene setting and keen eye for Scottish history transform this novel into a stunning tapestry of love, loyalty, and family." Booklife at Publisher's Weekly Denny Campbell knows all about disappointment. Denny's parents recently died and her bookstore is failing. Her cooking-show diva sister, Maureen, invites her to the Scottish Isle of Skye, along with Maureen's rebellious daughter, Amanda, and her Amish nanny, Lydia, who harbors a tangle of secrets and regrets. Denny accepts despite a lifetime rivalry with Maureen.Denny is attracted to their Scottish driver, Alec, from an enemy clan, and so is Lydia. A snowstorm barrels in knocking out the hotel's electricity. As snow accumulates and temperatures plummet, most of the hotel's patrons flee. Denny gives up dreams of finding happiness with Alec when she sees a local lass pursuing him. And how can she compete with lovely Lydia? Anyway, Alec...

PREFACE Dear Boys:— Once more it is my privilege to offer you a new volume wherein I have endeavored to relate further interesting adventures in which the members of Stanhope Troop of Boy Scouts take part. Most of my readers, I feel sure, remember Paul, Jud, Bobolink, Jack and many of the other characters, and will gladly greet them as old friends. To such of you who may be making the acquaintance of these manly young chaps for the first time I can only say this. I trust your interest in their various doings along the line of scoutcraft will be strong enough to induce you to secure the previous volumes in this series in order to learn at first hand of the numerous achievements they have placed to their credit. The boys comprising the original Red Fox Patrol won the beautiful banner they own in open competition with other rival organizations. From that day, now far in the past, Stanhope Troop has been known as the Banner Boy Scouts. Its possession .gn +1 has always served as an inspiration to Paul and his many staunch comrades. Every time they see its silken folds unfurled at the head of their growing marching line they feel like renewing the vows to which they so willingly subscribed on first joining the organization. Many of their number, too, are this day proudly wearing on their chests the medals they have won through study, observation, service, thrift, or acts of heroism, such as saving human life at the risk of their own. I trust that all my many young readers will enjoy the present volume fully as much as they did those that have appeared before now. Hoping, then, to meet you all again before a great while in the pages of another book; and with best wishes for every lad who aspires to climb the ladder of leadership in his home troop, believe me, Cordially yours,George A. Warren. THE BANNER BOY SCOUTS SNOWBOUND CHAPTER I ON THE FROZEN BUSHKILL “Watch Jack cut his name in the ice, fellows!” “I wish I could do the fancy stunts on skates he manages to pull off. It makes me green with envy to watch Jack Stormways do that trick.” “Oh, shucks! what’s the use of saying that, Wallace Carberry, when everybody knows your strong suit is long-distance skating? The fact is both the Carberry twins are as much at home on the ice as I am when I get my knees under the supper table.” “That’s kind of you to throw bouquets my way, Bobolink. But, boys, stop and think. Here it is—only four days now to Christmas, and the scouts haven’t made up their minds yet where to spend the glorious holidays.” “Y-y-yes, and b-b-by the same token, this year we’re g-g-going to g-g-get a full three-weeks’ vacation in the b-b-bargain, b-b-because they have t-t-to overhaul the f-f-furnaces.” “Hold on there, Bluff Shipley! If you keep on falling all over yourself like that you’ll have to take a whole week to rest up.” “All the same,” remarked the boy who answered to the odd name of Bobolink, “it’s high time we scouts settled that important matter for good.” “The assistant scout-master, Paul Morrison, has called a meeting at headquarters for to-night, you understand, boys,” said the fancy skater, who had just cut the name of Paul Morrison in the smooth, new ice of the Bushkill river....

She returned home to heal her heartBut will her first love break it again?Humiliated after being outed as a whistleblower at work, Stella Reid returns home to Sutter Creek. She's been gone long enough and is determined to mend fences...and immediately comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart: Sheriff Ryan Rafferty. Reluctant to trust again, Stella learns that Ryan's no longer a careless bad boy when a blizzard traps them together. But as she opens herself up bit by bit, can Stella find the happily-ever-after she was denied years ago—in his arms?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Book 1: From Exes to ExpectingBook 2: A Father for Her ChildBook 3: Holiday by CandlelightBook 4: Their Nine-Month SurpriseBook 5: In Service of LoveBook 6: Snowbound with the Sheriff

Stranded In The Wilderness, One 0f Them Could Be A Target.Returning to his remote mountain cabin, Jason Sheffield finds a beautiful woman with total amnesia…and wicked martial arts skills. A blizzard soon deepens their enforced closeness. Though hardened by his time in war zones, photojournalist Jason finds himself opening up to 'Lucy.' But before he can help Lucy figure out her identity, a would-be assassin strikes. Is he after Lucy? Or has Jason's latest assignment marked him for death?

Stay snowed in this Christmas......with these three Regency short stories!After he broke her heart when he left for war, dare Lucy give Jack Gascoyne a second chance? Find out in Their Mistletoe Reunion by Christine Merrill. In Louise Allen's novella, exiled into the countryside following scandal, Julia Chancellor finds herself Snowed in with the Rake! And in Christmas with the Major by Laura Martin, Lady Cecilia is hiding from her controlling guardian when she encounters Major Joseph Crawley...

Maybe this Christmas...? It has been seven long years since Kara Jameson last saw Jason Greene. Returning home as a wounded war hero, Jason looks a shell of the man she once knew. Yet her heart still skips a beat as if it was yesterday.... Stepping back into civilian life, Jason looks to Kara for help. But there's too much water under the bridge--not to mention too much lingering attraction. But it seems that the mountain weather has other ideas, and when Kara and Jason end up snowbound together they are forced to confront the ghosts of Christmas past.

Do their matchmaking daughters have the right idea?A Matrimony Valley novelSnowed in with the best man at a wedding weekend, florist Kelly Nelson can't help but notice that the handsome widower seems overwhelmed raising his young daughter. So Kelly is delighted when her own daughter befriends the girl. But when the little matchmakers target Kelly and Bruce with an adorable Valentine's Day plot, will the reluctant single parents give love a second chance?

"Christmas, Colorado, will get you in the spirit for love all year long." —- Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling authorSurviving the holidays will be a miracle . . . Ex-cop Cat O'Connor is bored working for her sister, Chloe, as a personal assistant on the set of her soap opera. Until Chloe gets an opportunity to audition for the role of a lifetime and asks her identical twin to substitute for her on the soap with no one the wiser. It's a perfect switch-until Cat attracts the attention of the mysterious Mr. Tall, Dark, and Way-too-handsome leading man. Grayson Alexander never thought being snowbound in the charming town of Christmas, Colorado, for the holiday would get so hot. But between working with sexy, tough Cat on set and keeping his real reason for being there under wraps, he's definitely feeling the heat . And if there's one thing they'll learn as they bring out the mistletoe, it's that in this town, true love is always in season . . .

From festive fling… When heartbroken Becky Shaw retreats to the Cotswolds for Christmas, she expects to be warming herself in front of a fire, not in the arms of gorgeous Italian billionaire Theo Rushing. As a snowstorm rages outside, indoors the temperature starts to rise… …to fake fiancée! It was meant to be a holiday fling, until Theo reveals he needs a fake fiancée and sweeps Becky away to Italy and his luxurious world. To protect her heart, she agrees to a "relationship" in name only, but as the chemistry between them crackles, how long before Theo and Becky pass the point of no return?

Two strangers caught in a treacherous blizzard.Stella Pereira has never seen snow like this before. But she has to get the turkeys back for Christmas dinner at Stargazer Ranch, or her new boss will never forgive her, so she drives on into the growing blizzard. Suddenly, her truck starts to skid, teetering on the very edge of the road.It's pure dumb luck Wyatt Wilson sees the disappearing taillights of a car as it leaves the road in front of him. Should he stop? The last thing he needs is more trouble, he has enough problems of his own. He never intended on rescuing a clueless French girl who shouldn't be on the road in this weather.When the biggest storm Montana has seen in decades traps them deep in the mountains on Christmas Eve, the only safe place to shelter is Wyatt's truck. Things heat up, as they spend the night huddled in each other's arms, riding out the storm.Will they have to spend Christmas Day snowbound in a truck in a...

Flatiron Five has a new tattoo shop—run by the enigmatic and legendary tattoo artist Chynna. When the moon is full, Chynna creates one tattoo to set two hearts afire and gives it away, with the goal of making romantic dreams come true. Who will be next?Olivia trusts here-and-now...Olivia doesn't believe in magic or everlasting love—she's a scientist, after all—but winning a tattoo from Chynna convinces her to take a chance. She's always admired her best friend Lexi's big brother Spencer, maybe because opposites attract. What would it be like to seduce him? Would it end her fascination with him? With a little help from her friends and a blindfold, Liv decides to find out. The bonus is that Spencer will never know his secret lover was her...Spencer believes in forever...But Spencer guesses the truth almost right away. He's good with having Olivia want him—having her alone in his cabin is the perfect chance to teach her to trust sensation and him. A...

To rescue a witness... this K-9 team must face a killer and a storm. After months tracking a colleague falsely accused of a double homicide, officer Tanner Ford and his K-9 partner finally locate crime tech Mara Gilmore—but the real murderer is closing in. Now they must run into a frozen wilderness to survive. Evading the killer is the only way for Mara to clear her name. But will the harsh winter conditions cover their tracks...or bury them forever?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 1: Shielding the Baby by Laura Scott Book 2: Scent of Truth by Valerie Hansen Book 3: Explosive Trail by Terri Reed Book 4: Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie Bailey Book 5: Threat Detection by Sharon Dunn Book 6: Cold Case Revenge by Jessica R. Patch Book 7: Undercover Operation by Maggie K. Black Book 8: Snowbound Escape by Dana Mentink

It's the day before Christmas Eve and the second big snowstorm of the year is rolling into Detroit. Huge fluffy flakes are already falling as Jo runs to the supermarket to grab some much needed supplies--eggnog, cookies, ice cream--emergency rations for the holiday season. The only thing she's lacking is someone to enjoy them with. Then she sees A.J., the hot guy who almost picked her up at a party last Halloween. He's a tall, muscular, blue-eyed blond, with a smile that warmed Jo right down to her toes and he's just as determined as she is to snag that last bottle of eggnog off the shelves. Should Jo be selfish and keep the drink all to herself, or let A.J. convince her to share some Snowbound Christmas Cheer?

When two strangers find themselves stranded in a mountain cabin, even the blizzard howling outside can't cool their heat.

Enjoy this fan-favorite by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, originally published as Intimate Surrender in 2010 After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to bedroom vixen. But she wasn't about to let a single night of ohsosultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more. Of course, she didn't count on seeing their liplock featured in the local paper! Finally able to track the mysterious beauty down to a remote cabin, Peter learns the truth about her identity—and that she is going to have his baby. Unable to stop thinking about Kate since the moment she walked into his life and now snowed in together at her family's cabin, Peter needs to convince her that their onenight stand should become a forlife stand, before the plows reach the isolated mountain hideaway and Kate leaves for good.

Treat yourself this winter and rediscover this Christmas novella by Sandra Marton, originally published in 1999 as A Miracle on Christmas Eve. This Christmas, Nick Brennan is determined to say goodbye to the memories of his ex-wife Holly for good. Even if that means taking once last trip to the snowy mountain cabin where they spent their honeymoon entwined in each other's arms... But when Nick arrives it seems that Holly has had the same idea! And suddenly, snowbound together, they are confronted with the sensual heat and fiery passion of their past. Neither will back down, but as they keep each other warm on a frozen Christmas Eve they find themselves pushed to the very limits of temptation...and towards a pleasurable surrender!

The Billionaire's Christmas Gift by Carole MortimerNick Steele's heart is closed to everyone but his daughter. He'll do anything to make this Christmas special, though sharing the holidays with her attractive teacher wasn't what he planned. But Beth Morgan soon has him rethinking his wish list.One Christmas Night in Venice by Jane PorterFive years ago an accident killed her husband and unborn child—or so Diane Mayer thought. Then she sees Dominic Coducci alive and well, looking as shocked as she! Dom is determined to put his family back together. But Diane needs to be sure about his feelings before she can share his bed again.Snowbound with the Millionaire by Catherine GeorgeGeorgia had no intention of spending Christmas marooned with a sexy millionaire. She wanted to be alone, to nurse her broken heart. But Chance was making it difficult to concentrate on her misery! Though a storm raged outside the mansion, inside things were heating up...

Product DescriptionChristmas Eve is the first anniversary of the day Ron and Kara met—snowed in at an airport in Newark, New Jersey. It should be a day of sweet romance and intimate discoveries recapturing the excitement which launched their relationship.Instead they are dealing with the almost in-laws. Ron’s family is crazy. His father hates women in general and his mother hates Kara. To make matters worse, Kara’s mother isn’t much better. She’s invited Kara’s old boyfriend to join them for Christmas dinner in the hope that she can convince her daughter to leave Ron and go back to him.Can Kara and Ron’s love survive the stress of their dysfunctional relatives? Or will Another Snowbound Christmas be their last?

NO PLACE LIKE HOME For Glory Parsons, "home for the holidays" wasn't exactly the stuff of sing-a-longs and sleigh rides. In fact, she dreaded it. Dreaded having to face the things she'd lost--her brother, a casualty of war; and Jesse Bainbridge, a casualty of her own weakness. She'd never been able to tell Jesse the reason she'd left him abruptly ten years ago, after she'd promised to love him forever. And he certainly didn't seem open to talking about it now. Jesse had too much on his plate to get involved with Glory Parsons. He was the sheriff of Pearl Lake and responsible for his orphaned niece. So why couldn't he stay away from the woman? She drew him, just as she always had. But there would be no kisses under the mistletoe for them until he knew the truth. If he was strong enough to face it.

This novel is pure science fiction. However, if one is to believe in hope for the future of mankind, then I highly recommend you take the time and effort to read this story.

Is it possible to fall for one man while carrying another man's baby? Pregnant by a loser. Stranded in a snowstorm. Rescued by a tall, dark, and handsome man already snagged by another girl. Due to her pregnancy, Darcy Rhodes' is forced to remain in Garret Tulane's hometown and their growing friendship brings nothing but scandal. Is it possible to fall for one man while carrying another man's baby? The answer is yes.But what will Garret choose with everything he holds dear at risk?

When Chayston Williams agreed to act as sheriff of Spring Valley, Montana, he never dreamed his duties would include delivering his father's pretty young mail-order bride to the family ranch in time for a Christmas wedding!

SUMMARY: A heart-stoppingly handsome man with a baby in tow isn't on hotel owner Emma White's Christmas list. She's too busy making Christmas perfect for others.Emma's hotel is Ryder Richardson's only port in a storm. Otherwise he wouldn't be caught dead amongst all the baubles and bells that bring back the season's painful memories.Yet, snowbound with adorable baby Tess and Emma in her surprisingly sexy Santa hat, a glimmer of a smile reaches Ryder's lips.

As the snow falls, her touch sets him aflame..."I don't want you to leave."Texas billionaire Chase Ferguson has one regret: leaving Miriam Andrix to protect her from his public life. When a snowstorm strands her in his mountain mansion, their passion reignites, and it's too hot to resist! But reality—and scandal—arrives with the thaw. Chase turned his back on happiness once. Will he fight for what he truly wants this time?

When a snowstorm pummels the western half of the country, three couples find once off-limits love just in time for Christmas. An unforgettable holiday anthology from bestselling authors Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, and Lia Riley.Close to Perfect: A Montana Men Novella by Jennifer RyanAt sixteen, Abigail gave Dex the gift of a lifetime, but the cost of it was more than he ever knew. Now she's back in town with a secret that has been ten years in the making and this time it's Dex's turn to make the ultimate sacrifice or risk losing her forever. Snowed in at Copper Ridge: A Copper Ridge Novella by Maisey YatesMia Landry has always had it bad for brooding cowboy Devlin Grayson. Too bad he's her best friend's older brother. But when they find themselves snowed in at Copper Ridge Lodge, Mia finally has the chance to tell the man of her dreams exactly what she wants... him. Hot Winter's Night: A Brightwater Novella by Lia RileyWhile...

JINGLE BELLS—OR WEDDING BELLS? Some people would have thought getting stranded at the Silver Bells guest ranch in Saddle Ridge, Montana, for Christmas—with the dreamy Dylan Slade, no less—was idyllic. But for real estate acquisitions expert Emma Sheridan, it's a disaster! Because Dylan is standing in the way of the takeover deal that could secure her promotion and her daughter's future. Dylan has no intention of selling. So why does he suddenly care so much about what happens to Emma...and her unborn baby girl? Now, with a preterm labor scare and a serious storm conspiring to keep them snowbound for Christmas, Dylan has two weeks to change her mind about her company's takeover. And maybe even about him!

Phil has always made Christina's life hell. His remarks about her curvy body have always hurt. The worst thing is he is her brother's best friend. However when the two of them end up stranded together in a cabin high in the mountains, they realise their animosity is based on a lie. When the air is cleared Christina is forced to acknowledge her crush on Phil. Soon the heat rises between them as they learn they are made for each other. Will their relationship last though once they leave the sanctuary of the cabin? This 15,000 word short story is for adults only.