Download or read book First Kiss at Christmas written by Lee Tobin McClain and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lee Tobin McClain's books make my heart sing."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author On the Chesapeake Bay, you don’t need mistletoe for the perfect Christmas kiss… Not many women still have “first kiss” on their Christmas list, but somehow Kayla Harris is permanently in the friend zone with men. So when veteran Tony DeNunzio shows up in her preschool classroom with his nephew, Jax, her focus is solely on helping the troubled little boy adjust. But as Tony takes on a volunteer role at the school, she can’t help noticing his softer side is as appealing as his rugged male presence. Tony will do anything to make Jax's first Christmas without his mom a happy one. And that includes spending more time than is typical with the teacher who’s drawn Jax out of his shell. Beautiful and kindhearted, Kayla makes Tony long for family and a happiness he doesn’t think he deserves. But with the magic of Christmas in the air, a first kiss might lead them both to a forever love. Don’t miss Forever on the Bay, the next book in The Off Season series by Lee Tobin McClain, where safe harbor and new beginnings await on the Chesapeake Bay. The Off Season Series Book 1 - Cottage at the Beach Book 2 - Reunion at the Shore Book 3 - Christmas on the Coast Book 4 - Home to the Harbor Book 5 - First Kiss at Christmas Book 6 - Forever on the Bay

Download or read book Froggy s First Kiss written by Jonathan London and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-12-27 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Froggy thinks the new girl in class, Frogilina, is the cutest frog he?s ever seen. He can?t even concentrate when she?s around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head -- bonk! A mere glance from her makes his insides all soft and wiggly, like he?s had caterpillars for breakfast. With Valentine?s Day just a week away Froggy really wants to know?could this be love??A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting,?flap,? ?bonk,? ?slam? of a rousing read-aloud.??School Library Journal for Let?s Go, Froggy!

Download or read book Kiss Me at Christmas written by Valerie Bowman and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Merry, intelligent, and wholly satisfying.”—USA Today "Sizzles with sensuality." - Publishers Weekly “Delicious and suspenseful.” —Kirkus Reviews A spirited lady facing spinsterhood. A common man with a noble mission. And a surprise that just might be waiting for them under the mistletoe in Kiss Me At Christmas by Valerie Bowman. Bow Street Runner Daffin Oakleaf abhors Christmas. Carol singing and holiday cheer only remind him of a dark time. When a close friend calls on him for help, Daffin is happy to capitalize on the distraction. But when he learns the lovely Lady Regina is the one in danger, he’s to become bodyguard to the captivating woman... Regina has one mission: to find a night of passion in the arms of a gentleman. Considered firmly on the shelf, Regina has given up on marriage—but that doesn’t mean she wants to be denied the pleasure married ladies experience. Daffin has long captured her attention...and when a threat calls him to her side, the sparks between them ignite. But how can a hired bodyguard find his way into Regina’s noble heart?

Download or read book The First Kiss of Spring written by Emily March and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful businesswoman returns to her hometown, where she pursues a sexy mechanic with a tragic past.

Download or read book Anna and the French Kiss written by Stephanie Perkins and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna had everything figured out – she was about to start senior year with her best friend, she had a great weekend job and her huge work crush looked as if it might finally be going somewhere... Until her dad decides to send her 4383 miles away to Paris. On her own. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna finds herself making new friends, including Étienne St. Clair, the smart, beautiful boy from the floor above. But he's taken – and Anna might be too. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with the French kiss she's been waiting for?

Download or read book One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill written by Mandy Baggot and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feel-good festive romance to curl up with this Christmas 'Magical, heart-melting fiction at its best!' Samantha Tonge ***** Imagine the perfect Christmas Kiss... His strong arms around her waist, her hands on his face, the snow slowly starts to fall... It’s enough to make Isla Winters cringe! While her sister can’t get enough of this – increasingly common – sight on the streets of London, Isla’s too busy trying to stop Hannah’s wheelchair from slipping on the ice, and making sure she’s not too late to her dream job at Breekers International. But everything changes with the arrival of Chase Bryan, fresh from the New York office. He’s eager to learn everything about Isla’s beloved Notting Hill, but as the nights get colder, will cosying up to him come at a price? A fun, festive feel-good read perfect for fans of Heidi Swain's Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair and Erin Green's A Christmas Wish ***** Readers LOVE One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill 'I absolutely loved this book. The storyline and characters were wonderful. Chic lit at its finest' Emma 'A really really enjoyable Christmassy tale with lots of festive cheer' Stacey 'Mandy Baggot is the queen of the festive story' Steph 'Notting Hill at Christmas time is the perfect setting' Noemi 'A fabulous page turner' Avid Reader 'Christmas romance at its very best' Annie

Download or read book A Christmas Kiss written by Vicky Pattison and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the perfect season to fall in love. Amber Raey is working all the hours God sends as assistant to one of the country's top fashion designers, and her boss is a complete nightmare. But Amber has big plans for her future so, for the time being, she just has to grin and bear it. And then opportunity comes knocking and suddenly she's on the fast track to the top. Amber adores her new life, especially as she's falling in love for the first time too. But soon the glossy exterior starts to slip and Amber begins to wonder if she's made the right decision entering this world. Then a face from her past reappears and she finds herself in real trouble. With Christmas fast approaching, Amber is drifting further away from her loved ones. Can she get her life back on track before it's too late for a merry Christmas? Full of heart, warmth and humour, A Christmas Kiss is a romantic and festive read - it's the perfect book to curl up with this Christmas!

Download or read book Fame Fate and the First Kiss written by Kasie West and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fan favorite author Kasie West delivers an effervescent story about chasing your dreams and following your heart, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Huntley Fitzpatrick. Lacey Barnes has dreamed of being an actress for as long as she can remember. So when she gets the opportunity to star in a movie alongside one of Hollywood’s hottest actors, she doesn’t hesitate to accept the part. But Lacey quickly learns that life in the spotlight isn’t as picture perfect as she imagined. She’s having trouble bonding with her costars, her father has hired the definition of a choir boy, Donavan Lake, to tutor her, and somewhere along the way she’s lost her acting mojo. And just when it seems like things couldn’t get any worse, it looks like someone on set is deliberately trying to sabotage her. As Lacey’s world spins out of control, it feels like the only person she can count on—whether it’s helping her try to unravel the mystery of who is out to get her or snap her out of her acting funk—is Donavan. But what she doesn’t count on is this straight-laced boy becoming another distraction. With her entire future riding on this movie, Lacey knows she can’t afford to get sidetracked by a crush. But for the first time in her life Lacey wonders if it’s true that the best stories really do happen when you go off script.

Download or read book A Ration Book Christmas Kiss a Ration Book novella written by Jean Fullerton and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Ration Book series novella to warm the heart-strings on a cold winter's day. When the local girls' school gets bombed out in December of 1942, Michael Brogan and his friends are forced to share classes with the young ladies of Stepney Green. And when Michael meets Jane in one of those lessons, he knows it's the best thing that has ever happened to him. He may only be 12, but he'll love Jane forever. Unsure of Jane's feelings, Michael decides to ask her to his church Christmas dance. But Jane's father has other ideas, and so does the Luftwaffe. As the bombs rain down on London's East End, Michael starts to wonder if he will ever get the chance to prove his love. Will this be the year he gets a Christmas kiss? Jean Fullerton, the queen of the East End saga, returns with a wonderful new nostalgic novel.

Download or read book A Joy Filled Christmas written by Rachel Anne Jones and published by Satin Romance. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is just around the corner, and nurse, Maria Marquez, faces her first holiday feeling lonely. She grieves the recent loss of her beloved sister, Liz. Burying herself in work and volunteering keeps her grief at bay while she seeks solace in familiar surroundings. When an unexpected bundle of Joy shows up on her doorstep, Maria’s secure little world tilts on its axis.. Maria’s search for Joy’s father leads her to the smoldering ex-soldier, Nick Laus, who’s very hands-on. It isn’t long and Maria and Nick discover sparks between them that won’t be ignored. While Maria’s main concern is establishing stability for Joy, Nick has other plans. Maria fights her attraction to the very persistent Nick, but how long can she resist his holiday cheer and feverish kisses? As Maria battles the elderly meddling match-maker Daisy, while struggling to resist delectable Nick and his ever-present touch, will her defense against heartache defeat her desire to be loved? When Nick relents; resigning himself to only friendship, will it be enough to satisfy Maria? As the Christmas season closes in on her, Maria discovers the value of community and selfless love, and that happiness and Joy are something to be shared.

Download or read book Missing Christmas written by Kate Clayborn and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE ANTHOLOGY A SNOWY LITTLE CHRISTMAS! From the acclaimed author of Love Lettering comes another unforgettable story of modern love, as Mother Nature steps in to help turn two friends into much more . . . It’s all work and no play for longtime friends-turned-business-partners Kristen and Jasper—until an unexpected kiss turns things personal. Will it mean the end of something, or the beginning? With a major contract in the balance, Christmas around the corner, and a lot of unspoken feelings, it may take an unpredictable blizzard in New England to seal the deal . . . PRAISE FOR KATE CLAYBORN “I can’t wait for the whole world to fall in love with Love Lettering!” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal “Love Lettering is . . . a novel of lush complexity, one bursting with humor, a tender melancholy, and meditations on love, friendship, and life any reader can find solace and inspiration in.” —A+, Entertainment Weekly

Download or read book The Nurse s Christmas Hero written by Karin Baine and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has the boy who broke her heart… Become the man to mend it? Widowed nurse Shona has returned to the safety and familiarity of her Scottish childhood home. Getting roped into playing Chief Elf to lifeboat crew leader Alasdair’s Santa wasn’t part of the plan, but his delicious smile has the power to tempt her out of her comfort zone… She still hasn’t forgiven the reformed bad boy for once breaking her heart—could he now be the one to rebuild it? “Reunion with His Surgeon Princess a sweet and exciting royal romance story. Author Karin Baine has a spell-binding way with her writing. I could visualize the story as it unfolded on the pages. She also did a marvelous job of bringing these two characters together for their happy ever after despite their emotional baggage. Highly recommended for all readers of medical romance.” -Goodreads “Their One-Night Twin Surprise is an absolutely adorable story with all the emotions and tensions. Author Karin Baine weaved this story of betrayal, friendship, loneliness, love and family amid the medical drama in a spell-binding way to the pages.” -Goodreads

Download or read book Damien s Christmas written by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christmas message—warning of the next big attack on US soil—needs the comfort of a pastrami on rye. “Top Pick of the Month” – Night Owl Reviews Cornelia Day, still overwhelmed by her first week as the new Presidential Chief of Staff, needs help and she needs it fast. Damien Feinman leads the Situation Room management team. He is definitely falling for the frosty Cornelia Day. And he absolutely needs a pastrami sandwich from Katz’s Deli to make it through the holidays. When a Christmas message from an unfriendly foreign power warns of destruction, only together can Damien and Cornelia unravel the message before it becomes lethal. [Can be read stand-alone or in series. A complete happy-ever-after with no cliffhangers. Originally published in “The Night Stalkers White House” series in 2016. Re-edited 2022 but still the same great story.] Buy now and celebrate the Christmas holidays.

Download or read book Sleigh Ride Three sexy stories to warm your Christmas nights written by Olivia Harvey and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three gorgeously sexy, romantic Christmas stories to spice up your winter nights! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS - by Olivia Harvey Sometimes the best presents just can't wait to be unwrapped .... Ella is dreading Christmas. She vowed to change her life this year, and although breaking up with her boring boyfriend was the first step, she's been too scared to take the next. But then, when working at a Christmas party, Ella meets Joe. The attraction is instant. And, as the snow piles up - and Ella and Joe's clothes come off - Ella realises that maybe all she wants for Christmas is Joe after all... LAST CHRISTMAS - by Harriet Reuter Hapgood It's the sexiest time of the year ... Incurable romantic Candy is determined to ace her big end-of-term Cambridge essay, but with a classful of emos and a professor keen to see her darker side, she is going to need a crash course in misanthropy. Cue the posting of an ad looking for a professional pessimist who can help; and cue the appearance of gorgeous Scottish Jamie one snowy Cambridge night, who is surely the one to give her lessons in being cynical - and maybe lessons in something else too ... UNDER THE MISTLETOE - by Kate Kingsley Kissing is just the beginning... New Yorker Ness is decidely not thrilled at the prospect of spending time with her dad in the English countryside over Christmas. Spending the festive period with a bunch of sheep and cows is not Ness's idea of a good time. Until, a major distraction presents itself in the form of Dominic Dumont. There's something about him that Ness just finds irresistible ... the only problem is, he's arrogant, selfish and reckless. Or is there more to Dominic than meets the eye?

Download or read book Snowbound Christmas with the Italian Doc written by Annie O'Neil and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escape to the Italian Alps with the latest story from Harlequin Medical Romance author Annie O'Neil…and discover what happens when two doctors unexpectedly find themselves spending a snowy Christmas together! A snowy Christmas… with her gorgeous boss! Spending Christmas working in the Italian Alps following another(!) breakup, Dr. Natalie is focused on keeping herself busy—with work only! What she hadn’t factored in was sexy, charismatic and caring GP Gio. Gio really is the complete package, but Natalie’s on her guard this time. Until an infant abandoned in a Nativity manger temporarily needs their care, giving them a reason to embrace the spirit of the season…together! From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Download or read book Love Letters written by Sandra Leigh Savage and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When author Sandra Leigh Savages husband committed suicide in 1997, she went into isolation for a year. In this memoir, she shares her journey from the grief she experienced to her vision of a great new life. Love Letters, a collection of letters begun in September 2010, provides a snapshot of Savages sorrows, joys, and reflections. Through these vignettes, she says her good-byes, notes her thanks, and provides advice for those who may have experienced the death of a spouse. This collection provides insight into how she survived the death of her husband, came to know and believe in the saving grace of God, and made the decision to stay on this earth to fulfill Gods wishes. Emotional and self-disclosing, Love Letters shares Savages personal message of living each day with no regrets. Through her life events, she expresses how placing your trust in the Lord can guide you through lifes bad moments and help you to full appreciate lifes good moments.

Download or read book Merry Cherry Christmas written by Keira Andrews and published by Keira Andrews. This book was released on 2024-02-03 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nice boy gets naughty... Redheaded freshman Jeremy "Cherry" Rourke is certainly living up to his childhood nickname, although still being inexperienced is the least of his concerns. After coming out, his parents barely talk to him. He hasn't made any friends at university. Worst of all, he's about to spend Christmas completely alone in an empty dorm. Jeremy clearly needs a fairy godfather, so football captain Max Pimenta takes him under his wing to help him find his dating groove. But Jeremy's wound way too tight. He's too vulnerable. Max can't trust some random guy with him. He needs to take care of Jeremy himself and introduce him to no-pressure exploration. It's not about romance or feelings—he's just doing the kid a favor. Max is definitely not falling for this lonely, beautiful boy. No way. And it's not like he can leave Jeremy all alone for the holidays. He'll bring him home to his family's maple syrup farm—strictly as friends since his parents have rules. No more fooling around. No more eager, breathless fun. No more making Jeremy shiver and blush with suggestive whispers in his ear. No more sweeter-than-sugar kisses. All nice. No more naughty. But Jeremy's sleeping right across the hall, and Max wants him for himself. The twelve days of Christmas will last an eternity if they don't break the rules. Shhh. No one has to know... Merry Cherry Christmas is a feel-good holiday MM romance from Keira Andrews featuring a nervous nerd and protective jock, opposites attracting, first times, and of course a happy ending.