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Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge New Holiday Romances to Benefit St. Judes Hospital with stories by Sabrina York, Tamara Ferguson, Jen Talty, Natalie Ann, Pam Binder, Tammy L. Grace, Jacki Delecki, Joanne Jaytanie, Lauren Gayle

10 NEW HOLIDAY ROMANCES From NY Times, USA Today, & Award-Winning Romance Authors, To Warm Your Heart And Curl Your Toes!

Each Sweet and/or Steamy Story takes place at a unique magical Mistletoe Lodge. Curl up in your favorite chair and treat yourself to a Christmassy-Happily-Ever-After full of jingle bells, mistletoe and JOY, celebrating the spirit of the season.

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Sabrina York – Cooped Up For Christmas It was supposed to be an easy gig—working as a concierge at a luxury lodge for the super rich over Christmas—but then he had to show up. The boy who broke my heart all those years ago. But former Navy SEAL Cameron Cooper isn’t exactly a boy anymore. Tamara Ferguson – A Kiss Under A Blue Christmas Moon Blue Moon’s band leader, Noah’s been crazy about Mia since the moment they met at a magical beach concert, but Mia’s father sabotages their romance before Noah goes to war. Six years after escaping her controlling father, Mia’s returned to Crystal Rock to find Lieutenant Noah Erikson’s never stopped loving her. Jen Talty – Alaskan Christmas Flynn Wagner sets off to the frozen tundra and the Mistletoe Lodge, prepared for endless stories about her mother. However, nothing can prepare her for coming face to face with the one man she couldn’t get out from under her skin. At the lodge, Colton Granger never expected to find the woman who had changed his life forever in high-heeled boots, a winter coat that wouldn’t keep a person warm, and a killer smile that would soon melt his heart. Natalie Ann – Christmas Love Former model, Noelle Bennett has decided she wants to be behind the camera instead of in front of it. Just her and the woods around her little home, snapping pictures of the winter landscape and historic Inns. Then how did sexy veterinarian Dr. Chase Martin talk her into adopting a puppy and wondering if the peaceful life wasn’t what she wanted all along? Pam Binder – Christmas Makeover Mistaken as a wedding and events planner, the out-of-work dog walker, is hired to transform a rundown inn into a Medieval themed-wedding destination. But the owner’s handsome son, Owen, has other plans for the Inn. Tammy L. Grace – Christmas in Snow Valley Fifteen years ago, he broke her heart. She never moved on. Will a little Christmas magic bring them back together? Jacki Delecki – Mission: Impossible to Wed A wedding designer and a Special Ops soldier are thrown together for a country wedding that has them both thinking they’ll never get married. Joanne Jaytanie – Christmas Chemistry It’s nothing but an old tavern. But to the Jamersons and Brocks, it’s a treasured history, a precious legacy. Can Gina Jamerson and Owen Brock meet in the middle or will their families ruin any chance of compromise? Kim Hornsby – The Christmas Challenge A hermit blogger attends a destination wedding as part of a Christmas challenge and meets someone who gets her heart racing again only to discover he has a game-changing secret—about her. Lauren Gayle – A Southern Lights Christmas When a rare winter storm covers their Christmas getaway with bone-chilling snow and ice, two strangers are challenged with the reality of winter in a southern town. ***Only 99 cents!!***Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Kobo

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FUDGE CAKE, MAC & CHEESE, TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY & BACON WRAPPED MEATBALLS! Treat yourself and your family to amazing holiday treats this Christmas! A group of NY Times, USA Today & Bestselling Authors from the 10 Book Box Set – Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge – have compiled 50 favorite recipes to pass along to you, their readers! Make some cookies, then sit back to read Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge only .99 cents at this ebook etailier– a 10 book set of sweet to steamy holiday romances guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit! Easy Delicious Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, gooey Mac & Cheese, Vichy Carrots, Seafood Chowder, Wild Rice Stuffing, Meatballs, Crab Dip, Beef Skewers, Bean & Beef Dip, Chicken Poppers, Potatoes O’Brien, Popcorn, Praline Bacon, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Toffee, Thumbprints, Macaroons, Divinity, Tarts, Shortbread, Fudge Sauce, Creme Anglaise, Fudge Cake and More! Bonus Crafts – Napkin rings, Wreaths, Stockings and More. We have it all for you inside these pages! **Get it FREE!!** Add to Goodreads Amazon * Books2Read

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Once Upon a Christmas Past A Historical Romance Holiday Collection with stories by: Regan Walker, Paula Quinn, Catherine Kean & Brenda Jernigan Christmas in Scotland or Christmas in England – it is the best time of the year. NY Times & USA Today & Bestselling Authors present – Once Upon a Christmas Past – 4 full books of Christmas and Love. A Secret Scottish Christmas by Regan Walker Spies, Scots, and Shipmasters celebrate a very secret Christmas in Scotland as identical twins, Robbie and Nash Powell, spies for the Crown, compete for the love of the daughter of an Aberdeen shipbuilder. A Highlander for Christmas by Paula Quinn As the bard of the MacGregor clan, Finlay Grant is a natural-born charmer. He can easily win the heart of any lass . . . but somehow, the right words to express his love for stunning Leslie Harrison have eluded him. Yet as Christmastide approaches, Finn knows he must find a way to propose to the raven-haired beauty who has stolen his heart. A Knight’s Redemption by Catherine Kean Six Christmases ago, after refusing his kiss, Lady Mary Westbrook was locked in the dungeon by Lord Holden Kendall, a squire at Branton Keep. When an attempted child abduction days before Christmas brings Holden back to the castle, Mary must confront again what happened between them. Holden is a grown warrior now, and he resolves to not only make matters right with Mary but finally win her kiss. Yet, as peril ensues, Mary must risk far more than a chance at true love. Christmas in Camelot by Brenda Jernigan Sir Nicholas the Dragon’s orders are clear. He is to fend off the enemy besieging Noelle’s castle and bring the lady safely back to Camelot for her wedding day to Sir Gavin. But spending time with the proud beauty awakens an irresistible hunger in Nicholas. Now, as desire does battle with duty, Nicholas has only two choices — to surrender the woman he loves to another man or fight to the end to make her his own. **Only .99 cents!!**Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple

Regan Walker is an award-winning, #1 Amazon bestselling author of Regency, Georgian and Medieval romances. She writes historically authentic novels with real historical figures along with her fictional characters. Among the awards she has won are the International Book Award for Romance Fiction, the San Diego Book Award for Best Historical Romance, the RONE Award for her medievals and the Gold Medal Illumination Award. www.reganwalkerauthor.com

Paula Quinn is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of medieval, Scottish historical, and paranormal romance. To date, four of her books have garnered a starred review from Publishers Weekly. She has been nominated for Storyteller of the year by RT Book Reviews and every one of her books from the Children of the Mist series have garnered Top Picks from RT Book Reviews. She also writes fantasy romance under the pen name of Genevra Thorne. Check out her newest series, Hearts of the Highlands on Amazon now! https://pa0854.wixsite.com/paulaquinn

Catherine Kean is an award-winning, Kindle Unlimited All-Star author of medieval romances whose creative muse has coaxed her to also write in other romance genres. She wrote her first medieval romance, A Knight’s Vengeance, while her baby daughter was napping, and now has a backlist of over 20 published books. Catherine’s novels were originally published in paperback and several were released in Czech, German, and Thai foreign editions. She’s won numerous awards for her stories, including the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her novels also finaled in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the National Readers’ Choice Awards, and the International Digital Awards. In 2019, she co-founded CPC Publishing with author Wynter Daniels and is busy writing books for the Cat’s Paw Cove Romance series. When not working on her next book, Catherine enjoys cooking, baking, browsing antique shops, shopping with her daughter, and gardening. She lives in Central Florida with two spoiled rescue cats www.catherinekean.com

Brenda Jernigan is a bestselling author. Her books have been nominated for many awards – Book Seller’s Best Award, The Maggie Award, and The Holt Medallion Award. Publisher’s Weekly said, “Brenda Jernigan writes Romance, Adventure and Magic” She grew up living the life of a tomboy – climbing trees, playing ball, and excluding starry-eyed romance from her daily repertoire. Brenda discovered the love of books while taking her son to Story Hour at the local library — she was hooked. She set an ambitious goal and began work on her first novel. She continued to write six more novels in rapid succession. She figured having the same birthday as Ernest Hemingway couldn’t hurt. http://www.brendajbooks.com

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The Pirates of Moonlit Bay The Paladin Princess Book 1 by Samaire Provost Genre: Epic Fantasy

They took her freedom: now it’s personal. They assaulted her best friend. They stole her dignity and enslaved her, stripped her of everything she loved, and ground her into the dirt. Now it’s sweet payback time. Jack Ryan meets The Princess Bride in this epic fantasy thriller. They think they know her; they think they can best her. They have no idea what they’ve unleashed. She’s going to teach them a lesson they will never forget. The first in the addictive, action-packed Paladin Princess series, The Pirates of Moonlit Bay features never-see-it-coming twists and razor-sharp dialogue. Charlotte has never been one to play by the rules. When kidnapped by pirates on a ship pulled by giant manta rays, she is fearless in facing her deadly adversaries. She must fight for her life against ruthless enemies and fantastic beasts, while being thrust into a world of supernatural alchemy. Move over Hunger Games and Game of Thrones, there’s a new epic fantasy thriller in town and it’s non-stop, pulse-pounding action! “The amazing, can’t-put-it-down fantasy thriller readers have been raving about.Gripping & action-packed, it will swallow you whole.”“If you love to root for the underdog and have a craving for high paced action, then this book is for you!!” Don’t miss this electrifying supernatural fantasy thriller! GET IT NOW! Goodreads * Amazon

The Pirate Queen The Paladin Princess Book 2

The Book of Mysteries.According to legend, it holds the lost knowledge of all mankind.Charlotte wants it. Badly. She has her trusty troupe, a treasure map, and a worthy ship. But will that be enough? The map can’t even begin to hint at what awaits them as they descend a rocky staircase into the heart of a volcano … Friendships will be tested. Lives will be on the line. They will face challenges even more deadly than the dreaded kraken. And they will face questions. Questions that go to the heart of their mission – and the core of their souls … What do you believe?Who do you care about most?Are you worthy? Worthy to obtain the Book of Mysteries. Within its pages lie the secrets to navigating the stars and curing deadly diseases. But can they retrieve it before they wind up dead themselves? Find out in the exciting sequel to The Pirates of Moonlit Bay, Book 2 of The Paladin Princess series. Goodreads * Amazon

The Lost Treasure The Paladin Princess Book 3

Decaying corpses of powerful sirens float in the sea, forming a grisly trail toward the horror that killed them. Mermaids whisper about a new threat in the ocean, a menace that imperils all the denizens of the waters, from Swerighe, to Alkebulan, to all the undiscovered seas. Charlotte and her troupe, searching for clues, hear whispers of a secret treasure that might be connected to the siren deaths. An aged merman who has traveled farther than any other, reveals to them the tale of a strange, strange land: “There is a faraway land, full of steep mountains, and dangerous creatures. The forest surrounding the tallest mountain is home to a multitude of dread monsters, each more terrifying than the last, who hunger for the flesh of unsuspecting travelers foolish enough to venture into their realm. At the apex of this tall peak, which rises twenty thousand feet, past deadly glaciers and a river of fire, is a sanctuary watched over by a forgotten order of mystics skilled in the art of battle and devastation. In the rear of the sanctuary is a passage that leads into the mountain, and deep into the heart of the Earth. At its end are catacombs guarded by a beast so dreadful that minds will go mad at the sight of it. The door to the catacombs can only be accessed by defeating the beast that guards it. Inside, concealed by a hideous shroud and an ancient poison, lies the lost treasure of El Dorado.” Goodreads * Amazon

The Pirate Prince The Paladin Princess Book 4

The land is dying. Great swaths of the northlands are growing warmer at an alarming rate. Wildlife is suffering. Monsters from the realm of fable and legend are being released from the glaciers, attacking villages. And something – SOMETHING has caused this. A great evil has emerged from the ice and lain this curse upon the land. Charlotte’s parents – the queen and prince consort of Swerighe – have been abducted, and the land is in an uproar. Only Charlotte and her troupe can save the day. But this evil is desperate to survive. It will stop at nothing to take what it wants. And it wants her baby. Goodreads * Amazon

Samaire Provost grew up in a lot of different places, and now happily resides on the East Coast of America, laboring away at writing stories every day. She is an animal lover with far too many pets, yet she still muses how she’d like to add even more. A lover of all things night and gothic, she also loves to read and reread her favorite books. Owned by a cat named Tyrion, she can be found haunting the shadows and mists that hang low over the hills of southern Virginia. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Amazon * Goodreads

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P.I. I Love You Miss Demeanor P.I. Book 1 by Joanne Jaytanie Genre: Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Adventure

Rivers don’t let rocks hold them back. River Nightingale has decided to blow past the rocky men in her life. She’s played by the rules for too long—especially when it came to her career as a cop. She was the top closer of cases for years, but promotions in her small town cop shop went to her less productive male counterparts. River decides it’s time to change careers. She leaves her small town to purchase a Seattle private detective agency and become her own boss. Homicide Detective Gage Hamlin takes pride in his job; he closes cases and fosters justice. All that changed the day River Nightingale sauntered into his office. River has him questioning his pride, his cases, and his aversion to private detectives, especially beautiful private detectives. River’s client thinks Gage got it wrong, and River is forced to prove Gage missed a murder. Will River and Gage find a way to play nice, or will River be forced to leave Gage behind? Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Kobo

Twice As Bad Miss Demeanor, P.I. Book 2

For private investigator River Nightingale, the stakes are high, and her losses are twice as bad. River has already lost a partner to a better job, and now a truck has mowed down another partner and a key informant. Her surviving crew is reeling and dead set on finding the killer. Working with them is a Seattle PD homicide detective, Gage Hamlin. Gage and River have been a volatile combination since day one, but now it’s twice as tense, as they both seek the killer and Gage struggles to keep River alive. On the waterfront, Seattle is known for slinging fish, but River’s stakeout of a seafood plant reveals that fish aren’t the only thing being sold on the docks. And if River isn’t careful, fish aren’t the only thing that will end up dead on the docks. Looming dangers lurk closer with every clue River uncovers. River’s business, her relationship, her friends, and her life are all in jeopardy. And the cost of solving the case is at least twice as bad as usual. Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Kobo

Joanne was born and raised in Sherburne, New York, a quaint village surrounded by dairy farms and rolling hills. From the moment she could read she wanted to explore the world. During her college years, she slowly crept across the country, stopping along the way in Oklahoma, California, and finally Washington State, which she now proudly calls home. She lives with her husband and Dobermans, in their home located on the Olympic Peninsula with a panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains. Joanne writes romantic suspense, paranormal, mystery-thriller, supernatural suspense, and contemporary romance. She loves to submerge herself in the world of her characters, to live and breathe their lives and marvel at their decisions and predicaments. She enjoys a wide variety of books including paranormal, suspense, thriller, and of course romance. Joanne is a PAN member of Romance Writers of America, (RWA), Kiss of Death, (KOD), Greater Seattle Romance Writers Chapter, (GSRWA), Sisters In Crime (SIC), and Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal, (FFPRWA). She served as President of Peninsula Romance Writers, which was Debbie Macomber’s home chapter. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram Pinterest * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads

River walked into the precinct on Fourth Street. The building buzzed with activity. She
wondered why people weren’t falling over one another, given how fast they moved. Yes, she
knew cop shops—she’d spent her last ten years living in one, but the little cop shop in Bear
Creek, Montana was only slightly larger than this lunchroom she peeked into as she passed by.
When she asked for directions to the detectives’ bullpen, the sergeant at the front desk looked her
up and down, rolled his eyes, then pointed behind him and went back to a pile of paperwork.
She walked slowly by each door, reading the nameplates as she passed, until she came to
the door of Homicide Detective Gage Hamlin. The office walls were glass giving her a clear
view of the man sitting at his desk studying his computer. His disheveled coffee-colored hair
brushed the collar of his button-down royal blue shirt. When he looked over the top of his
computer screen, his sapphire-colored eyes locked on hers. River smiled and gave a cursory
knock on the half-opened door.
“Detective Hamlin?” River asked.
“Yeah, last time I checked. Do we have an appointment?” Detective Hamlin asked as he
grabbed his phone, and scrolled through, looking for an answer.
“No. No appointment. However, if you’re not too busy, I wonder if we could chat for a
few minutes?”
Detective Hamlin smiled, rose to his feet, walked around his desk, and pulled the door
open wider. He gestured for her to enter.
“Sure, I have a few minutes. How can I help you, Miss—?” He grabbed the pile of files
and loose papers out of the closest chair and dumped them into the next one over.
“My name is River Nightingale. I’m a private investigator, and I’ve been hired by the
Baxter family to check into their parents’ deaths.”
River watched as his sparkling eyes and dazzling smile faded from his chiseled features.
This reaction would take her a while to get used to. Cops respected other cops, but they had no
regard for private detectives. She had firsthand knowledge. Even the cops in her little shop in
Bear Creek used to treat them like they were week-old gum stuck to the bottom of their shoes. It
irritated her then and it pissed her off now. Although she wasn’t going to give Detective Hamlin
the satisfaction of knowing how she felt.
“I see,” Detective Hamlin said, tight-lipped. “I’ve no idea why they would hire you. I
worked the case and closed it.”
“That’s the point, Detective Hamlin. The Baxters don’t agree with your conclusion and
asked me to review your findings.”
“Now wait one damn minute. Despite how many open cases are assigned to me, I’m a
professional. My work is careful and thorough. On what grounds do they find my work
inadequate? And you—you don’t even know what kind of hoops I have to jump through. You’re
just another ambulance chaser, a clueless private dick.”
“Sorry to disappoint you, nevertheless I do know what kind of hoops you jump through. I
recently left my position as an officer.”
“What? Couldn’t handle the hard work?” He scoffed.
“I thrive on hard work. I worked hard for ten years and closed more cases than all my
colleagues combined. What I do have a problem with is being passed over for promotions while
some yahoo, with half the closed cases and experience, gets the job. And why? Merely because
he has a dick and I don’t.”

He made a grunting sound, leaned back in his chair, and crossed his arms over his chest.
River stared at him, daring him to make his next nasty comment.
“The case is officially mine, meaning anything you do, anything you discover, you tell
me.” He popped forward in his chair and started to punch the keys on his keyboard. “Do you
want a paper copy, or should I email it to you?” he asked.
She’d let his statement slide for now. They both knew it wasn’t true. She didn’t need to
keep him informed. Even so, no sense ruffling his overly irritated ego.
“My client supplied a paper copy. I would appreciate an electronic one, please.” She
pulled a business card from her purse and handed it to him.
“Miss Demeanor Private Investigators.” Hamlin read out loud. “So, you purchased the
old agency.”
“That’s correct. Along with three friends, who are all experienced policewomen.”
“I’ve never heard your name, and I know most of the cops in the city by face, if not
name.”
“I’m not from here.”
“Huh.” He grunted as he studied her.
River quietly withstood his scrutiny. She knew exactly what this jerk was trying to do. He
wanted to make her uncomfortable, test her, try to make her fidget or feel insecure. She wouldn’t
give him the satisfaction.
“I’m heading over to impound right now. Nothing against your report, it’s thorough
enough. All the same, I’m a hands-on type of person. I find I work better when I’m able to
investigate things firsthand and reach my own conclusions. I’ll get out of your hair now. I just
wanted to stop by, introduce myself, and give you a heads-up about the Baxters hiring me to
work their case.”
Hamlin simply stared at her. The look on his face—priceless. She couldn’t help herself.
Forget not wanting to push his buttons. This man needed a little ruffling. River wanted to
smile or stick out her tongue at him. She held her composure. The last thing she needed was to
piss him off more. Like he said, the case was technically still his, closed or open, and if she
wanted any chance of solving it successfully, it would be easier to have him on her side. She
needed to win him over. No better time to start than the present. Her insides cringed and she bit
her bottom lip to keep from groaning.
“However, if you’re free for a bit, I’d appreciate your insight,” she said as she rose from
the chair.
“I can’t spare you much, but I’ll take you over to impound,” he grumbled.

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