Download or read book Mistletoe Detour written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christmas, one California cowboy finds that love, like the perfect gift, can be even more wonderful when it’s unexpected… Called out to rescue a stranded driver on a snowy night, rancher Ted Baker is surprised to find his old high-school friend, Veronica Hernandez, at the wheel—with her pet pig, Bacon, riding shotgun. Ten years after leaving Morgantown, Veronica is as warm, lively, and lovely as ever. If she and Bacon need a place to stay over the holidays, Ted’s got a spare room that needs filling and, maybe, a heart that could use the same… Veronica has landed herself in a jam—and what better place to lie low than her sleepy hometown? But spending time with Ted is making her wonder why she ever left…and whether it’s too late to turn this Christmas pit stop into a new beginning…

Download or read book Mistletoe Detour written by M S Parker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mistletoe Detour," the latest entry in the Scottish Billionaire series by M. S. Parker, sends readers off on a hilarious, heartwarming holiday road trip. Blaze Gracen, a renowned Johns Hopkins professor, gears up for a festive family shindig in sunny San Ramon. However, Mother Nature has other ideas, and a surprise winter storm leaves his flight stranded in not-so-tropical Chicago. Enter Trisha Easton, a quick-witted New Yorker with a suitcase full of sass and a knack for turning lemons into spiked lemonade. Also stranded in Chicago, she opts for a daring, map-defying drive across the country to San Francisco - because who needs a flight when you've got audacity and a playlist of classic road trip tunes? Their paths cross at a car rental counter more crowded than a Black Friday sale, leading to a spontaneous decision to travel together. Vowing to keep their pasts as hidden as their luggage in the trunk, they embark on a road trip filled with gut-busting banter and an undeniable sizzle that would thaw even the frostiest winter road. But as they zigzag through snowy landscapes and quaint towns, Blaze and Trisha's laid-back "let's just be road trip buddies" agreement faces more challenges than a high school final. This latest installment in the Scottish Billionaire series isn't just a story of unexpected romance but a holiday escapade with the possibility of lasting love. Will their journey end with a simple 'thank you for the memories, ' or will the mistletoe work its festive magic? Buckle up for "Mistletoe Detour," where love, laughter, and a sprinkle of holiday magic are just around the next snow-covered bend.

Download or read book Christmas Kisses with My Cowboy written by Diana Palmer and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller Fans of Jill Shalvis, Linda Lael Miller, and Maisey Yates won’t want to miss these delightful Christmas love stories filled with humor and heart. Plenty of cowboy kisses under the mistletoe are the perfect escape this holiday season! MISTLETOE COWBOY * Diana Palmer Horse whisperer Parker doesn't drink, smoke, or gamble, and he doesn't have much to do with women, either. Until he meets winsome widow Katy, and her sweet child. Could Christmas kisses under the mistletoe bring the handsome wrangler the gift of his very own family? “No one beats this author for sensual anticipation.” —Rave Reviews BLAME IT ON THE MISTLETOE * Marina Adair To claim his slice of the family ranch, Texas Ranger Noah is forced back to Tucker’s Crossing. All he expects to find is a tractor load of painful memories—until a holiday storm, a power outage—and perhaps the magic of Christmas—deliver him to rescue an intriguing woman named Faith. But just who’s rescuing whom? “Marina Adair is a breath of fresh air.” —New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones MISTLETOE DETOUR * Kate Pearce When Morgan Valley rancher Ted Baker gets out his tow truck to pick up a snowbound driver, he doesn’t expect to find his old school friend Veronica on the lam with her pet pig—much less true love—just in time for Christmas . . . “Captures the spirit of the West.” —Booklist on The Maverick Cowboy

Download or read book Analyzing Christmas in Film written by Lauren Rosewarne and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film plays a vital role in the celebration of Christmas. For decades, it has taught audiences about what the celebration of the season looks like – from the decorations to the costumes and to the expected snowy weather – as well as mirrors our own festivities back to us. Films like It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone have come to play key roles in real-life domestic celebrations: watching such titles has become, for many families, every bit as important as tree-trimming and leaving cookies out for Santa. These films have exported the American take on the holiday far and wide and helped us conjure an image of the perfect holiday. Rather than settling the ‘what is a Christmas film?’ debate – indeed, Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are discussed within – Analyzing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural focuses on the how Christmas is presented on the deluge of occasions when it appears. While most Christmas films are secular, religion makes many cameos, appearing through Nativity references, storylines involving spiritual rebirth, the framing of Santa as a Christ-like figure and the all-importance of family, be it the Holy family or just those gathered around the dining table. Also explored are popular narratives involving battles with stress and melancholy, single parents and Christmas martyrs, visits from ghosts and angels, big cities and small towns, break-ups and make-ups and the ticking clock of mortality. Nearly 1000 films are analyzed in this volume to determine what the portrayal of Christmas reveals about culture, society and faith as well as sex roles, consumerism, aesthetics and aspiration.

Download or read book The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th ed written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-12-22 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.

Download or read book Hopeless Romantic written by Marina Adair and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Adair just keeps getting better!” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author “Lighthearted and humorous…a sweet, satisfying romance.” —Publishers Weekly A Goodreads Most Anticipated Romance of January An Amazon Book Review Highly Anticipated Romantic Comedy & Best of the Month Selection An Apple Books Best of the Month Selection A funny and delightful story from the New York Times bestselling author of the St. Helena Vineyard series that fans of Avery Flynn, Kristan Higgins, and Helena Hunting will love. Set against the breezy backdrop of coastal Rhode Island, bestselling author Marina Adair’s latest novel asks whether two of a small town’s biggest hearts can learn to put themselves first—in the name of love. . . As caregiver for her autistic brother, Beckett Hayes knows how meaningful a little extra help can be when life happens. Which is why she runs Consider It Done, a personal concierge service in her small town. Her job also gives her the flexibility to follow her passion, being Rome, Rhode Island’s unofficial special needs advocate, training emotional support companions in her spare time. There’s not much of that, though, and certainly not enough for serious dating. It’s always been family first for Beck. But one unquestionably gorgeous, good-natured man is suddenly a temptation that’s getting tougher to resist . . . Sixteen years ago, Levi Rhodes was ready to sail off into the sunset—literally. But then his father’s death and his sister’s unexpected pregnancy postponed his sailing scholarship and the adventures he had planned. Running the family marina and bar was the least he could do for his grieving mother. Plus, his niece needed a father-figure. But now that she’s in high school and has her bio-dad in her life, Levi’s wondering if it’s time to get his sea legs under him again. Or he was wondering, until curvy, caring Beck showed up in his bar, and then in his dreams . . . “Charming…Sweet and sensitive, Hopeless Romantic is a funny romance that gently manages heavy issues.” – Shelf Awareness A portion of royalties to benefit The Organization for Autism Research. Praise for Marina Adair “Small town sweetness, endearing characters and a unique quirky flair." —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author “Marina Adair is a breath of fresh air. . . . Don't miss a word from this magnificent author!” —New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones

Download or read book An Unexpected Gift written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Previously appeared in the anthology A Season to Celebrate From New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce comes a tale of love and second chances that will warm your heart for the holidays . . . Widower Billy Morgan can’t help wishing his grown children still needed him. Good thing his longtime friend, Bella Williams, still does. She’s planning her son’s Christmas wedding and Billy is more than happy to help. Along the way they just might discover they have even more in common than they thought—and find their own occasion to celebrate . . .

Download or read book The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce knows how to navigate the rugged terrain of a cowboy’s heart in this witty, romantic story where everything goes spectacularly wrong—for a love that’s so right . . . Between a hen night that goes terribly awry and a missing wedding dress, a bride-to-be wonders if her plan to marry her longtime bad boy cowboy beau is doomed—and he wonders if his beloved fiancée is purposely avoiding the altar. Will love prevail? . . . “Captures the spirit of the West.” —Booklist on The Maverick Cowboy *Previously appeared in the anthology Marrying My Cowboy

Download or read book A Kiss Under the Mistletoe written by Jennifer Basye Sander and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of true stories of hope, faith, and joy that capture the spirit of the Christmas season.

Download or read book Wedding at Mistletoe Chalet written by Dani Collins and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eager for a home-style Christmas while she considers a career shift, Kristen Benz leaps on the temporary job at Mistletoe Chalet. Soon she’s wrapping presents, trimming the tree, and helping her new boss’s tween daughter plan a Christmas Eve vow renewal for her parents. The holiday is imbued with a magical glow—especially when Kristen’s high school sweetheart appears on the doorstep. After years of medical school, Finn Garrett has promised his parents he’ll be home for the holidays. His detour to see his first love is supposed to provide closure, not rekindle their long-ago romance. Can a matchmaking tween and the magic of Mistletoe Chalet spark the happily ever after that eluded them in the past?

Download or read book Mistletoe and Mr Right written by Lyla Payne and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring...but lust refused to settle in for a long winter's nap. She might be all nestled, snug in her bed, by why, oh why, do visions of the wrong guy dance in her head? Jessica, (not Jessie), figures that nothing could be better than a trip to the Emerald Isle for Christmas break. So she takes a flying leap and follows her boyfriend home for the holidays, not only sure that he will finally agree they're destined for each other, but also that Ireland will provide the perfect backdrop to the beginning of their happily-ever-after. But it turns out his family--and his gorgeous ex-girlfriend--don't feel the same way, and even the family goat seems to be conspiring against her well-laid plans. The only person making the trip worthwhile is the very last one she should be thinking about, but Grady, the local farmhand, has a way of showing up when Jessica needs him most...and least. USA Today bestselling author Lyla Payne wraps up the perfect holiday novella, ties it with a ribbon of romance, and tops it with a light dusting of snow. Perfect to curl up with under the tree. Just add hot cocoa!

Download or read book Her Mistletoe Cowboy written by Marie Ferrarella and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Chance Ranch with First-Rate Cowboy Kimberly Lee isn't sure what she'll find when she comes to Forever, Texas, to do a story on a groundbreaking program that could put this small town on the map. It certainly isn't the warm, friendly community that makes the roving reporter feel instantly at home. Or the accident that lays her up at Garrett White Eagle's ranch, where the blue-eyed rancher awakens feelings she long ago gave up. Giving people hope again is the goal of the healing ranch Garrett started with his brother. And the lovely, hardworking writer is no exception. Doesn't Kim realize how much good they can do--together? Her future is here with him. If she's willing to trust in a love that could fulfill the promise of forever.

Download or read book Above the Mistletoe written by Michele Arris and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes, it takes more than mistletoe to find true love. Reyna Star, owner of North Star Private Car, is drawn to Hawk Swan’s rugged good looks when she picks him up for his holiday party weekend, but she knows his type, and she’s not interested. However, she does pocket more than a generous tip from her passenger—when one of Hawk’s companions mentions the Berkshires as the perfect place to go skiing, Reyna decides to spend Christmas there with her teenage daughter, Lily, and rebuild their bond. Custom woodcrafter, Julian “Hawk” Swan is tired of the single life and wants to settle down. When Reyna arrives in Haven Creek, he seizes the chance to fix her first impression of him. Attraction burns bright between them, but there are those not warming up to their relationship—Lily is acting out, Hawk’s cousin worries about potential hardships in their romance, and even Reyna’s ex is too close for comfort. Plus there’s Reyna’s business, firmly entrenched in Miami. This Christmas, can Reyna and Hawk rise above these holiday hurdles and build a lasting future?

Download or read book A Merry Mistletoe Wedding written by Judy Astley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read from much-loved and ever-popular author Judy Astley. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson. 'Elegant, witty writing, endearing characters and a wonderful romance. What more could you want?' -- Katie Fforde 'A light-hearted, romantic and escapist read' -- Good Housekeeping 'With dialogue that will have you laughing out loud, and well drawn characters to boot, this is an enjoyable light read' -- Sunday Mirror 'It was like putting on your favourite jumper - warm and cosy - and great to cuddle up with this winter' -- ***** Reader review 'Warm and witty' -- ***** Reader review 'Full of fun and charm' -- ***** Reader review 'Fantastic from start to finish!' -- ***** Reader review ***************************************************************************************** CHURCH BELLS RING...ARE YOU LISTENING? It is almost a year since Sean and Thea met and it's been a roller-coaster ride: they're getting married on Christmas Day! Neither Thea or Sean want a big fuss - a simple wedding, with Christmas lights and just a few sprigs of mistletoe for decoration is all they need. But before they know it, things begin to get complicated... Trying to manage a long-distance relationship in the build-up to their Christmas wedding is one thing, but as one challenge after another comes their way, the happy couple begin to wonder if they'll ever make it down the aisle . . . Thea and Sean's story begins in It Must Have Been The Mistletoe - have you read it?

Download or read book Mistletoe Daddy and The Cowboy s Christmas Baby written by Deb Kastner and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family for Christmas Mistletoe Daddy by Deb Kastner After Vivian Grainger buys him at the town’s charity bachelor auction, Nick McKenna feels obligated to help her construct her dream spa and beauty shop in time for Christmas—but the cowboy won’t be sticking around. When he realizes Vivian is pregnant, though, everything changes. Seeing the joy she brings to everyone around her, it’s clear to Nick that Vivian and her child are what’s missing from his life… The Cowboy's Christmas Baby by Carolyne Aarsen No one expected Erin McCauley to arrive in Saddlebank, Montana, with a baby…and no wedding ring. Especially not Dean Moore, who cared for Erin but knew she would never go for a hard-living cowboy like him. While helping renovate Erin's new home, Dean realizes he's still in love with her—and with her beautiful daughter. But can Erin see that Dean is offering exactly what she's longing for?

Download or read book Mayhem Mistletoe written by Lashell Collins and published by Lashell Collins. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Isaac Taylor is about to celebrate his first Christmas season with his new wife. But a string of shocking and puzzling murders puts a serious crimp on his holiday cheer. Sidney Taylor is looking forward to going all out for the coming holiday. But when an unexpected family visit and a badly beaten woman both show up on her doorstep 24 hours apart, things get complicated. With a confidence in his abilities that he’s never known before, Ike is determined not to let any of it spoil the wedded bliss he and Sidney have found. But will they be able to hang onto that warm fuzzy feeling, or will his over-confidence ruin Christmas for everyone?

Download or read book Christmas in Mistletoe Square written by Cara Putman and published by Whisper Valley Press LLC (Cara Putman). This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is in the air in Kedgewick Creek, North Carolina, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Will romance find four couples in the month of December or will the pressure to keep the festivities Mistletoe Square is known for keep these couples apart? Find out in this collection of four novellas from inspirational authors Pepper Basham, Cara Putman, Janine Rosche, and Teresa Tysinger. The Christmas Clue to Loving You by Pepper Basham After five years away, Piper Dawson returns home to Kedgewick Creek and is pulled into a Christmas Scavenger Hunt that resurrects a heartbreak from Christmas past she’s not quite ready to mend. Will a matchmaking granny, a little Christmas magic, and a cute guy in a kilt make all the difference to her Christmas yet-to-come? Silver Bell Secrets by Cara Putman Growing up with dyslexia, Avery Blair didn’t love books, but the family-owned bookshop held her heart. She never expected her little business on the backside of nowhere to garner a New York City publishing house’s attention. Hunter Chase has lived an “always winter, never Christmas” existence, and spending the holidays in Christmas Town U.S.A. wasn’t exactly on his Christmas wish list, but he had no choice when his boss gave him an ultimatum. Can small town and big city discover a Christmas future that will last far beyond the page? An Unscripted Christmas by Teresa Tysinger Ellie and Oliver Larson face a Christmas full of uncertainty rather than festive cheer. Ellie is tired of playing a supporting role to Oliver’s passion of running the Kedgewick Creek Playhouse. Oliver can’t imagine his life without her. When things go off script, will their love story find its second act? Dreams in Toyland by Janine Rosche Toy shop owner Peyton Hammond knows a secret that could take down online giant Kiljoy Toyz and its owner, Joey Kiljoy. After the two adversaries spend Christmas Eve delivering gifts for charity, will the sun rise on newfound love, or will prejudice and lost dreams keep hope in the dark?