Download or read book Mistletoe in Paradise written by Jill Shalvis and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem Number One – Getting There Old childhood friends each fly separately to join their families on what’s been an annual holiday themed yacht adventure. Secret ex-lovers, Hannah and James are determined to make the best of things… Problem Number Two – Getting Stuck. When everyone but Hannah and James gets held up in an airport snarl, it leaves them stuck together for four days, making Hannah’s already problematic trip a whole lot harder to face. Especially because she comes bearing more than just gifts… Problem Number Three -- Falling In Love (again) As the former lovers try to make the best of the Christmas snafu, they soon realize that the best things in life can’t be planned and sometimes love is sweeter the second time around.
Download or read book Holiday Ever After written by Jill Shalvis and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three fan-favorite Jill Shalvis novellas are together for the first time in this holiday anthology! One Snowy Night It’s Christmas Eve and Rory Andrews is desperate to get home to her family. Problem is, her only ride to Lake Tahoe comes in the form of the annoyingly handsome Max Stranton, her long-time crush, and his big, goofy, lovable dog. A long road trip in a massive blizzard might be just what they need to face their past…and one steamy, snowy night is all it takes to bring Max and Rory together at last. Holiday Wishes When Sean O’Riley shows up for his older brother’s bachelor weekend, the last person he expects to see is Lotti Hartford, the woman he lost his virginity to a decade ago. As the weekend continues, Sean realizes he wants to leave his hook-up life behind, but can he convince Lotti to open her heart to him again? Mistletoe in Paradise Years after their secret fling ended, Hannah isn’t eager to see James during their families’ annual joint holiday-themed yacht adventure. But when they’re the only people who show up, James and Hannah are stuck together on the high seas for days. As the former lovers try to make the best of the Christmas snafu, they soon realize the best things in life can’t be planned, and sometimes love is sweeter the second time around.
Download or read book Merry Mistletoe Wedding An Opposites Attract Contemporary Holiday Romance written by Hope August and published by Hope August Inc. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weddings are difficult…even without the maid of honor and best man being at odds. Ansley doesn’t believe in love. She believes in fun. Her best friend is heading down the aisle for a second time, and she hopes this union will go better than the first. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for Kate, including being her maid of honor. There’s only one problem: the best man couldn’t be more stuck up if he tried. Zane has a two-date rule, which makes his love life less complicated. People are fickle, and he’d rather not get attached to anyone who could eventually leave him. But then Ansley enters his life, and suddenly, he’s second-guessing his decision to keep his distance. Ansley’s wedding duties continue to mount, and she has no choice but to accept Zane’s help. As they join forces to give their best friends the perfect ceremony, they stumble upon a romantic connection that could change everything they thought they knew about love. Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a 30k-word novella, book two in the completed Sweet Paradise Resort Christmas series. This clean and wholesome romance is the perfect holiday escape. If you like Christmas ornaments, freshly fallen snow, and crackling fireplaces, then you'll love this kisses-only, happily ever after holiday romance from Hope August. Each book in the series stands alone, but each slow burn story is best enjoyed when read in the following order: Book 1 - Christmas Honeymoon (For One) Book 2 - Merry Mistletoe Wedding Book 3 – Christmas Cookies and Coworkers Book 4 - Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up Book 5 - A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion
Download or read book Maid for Mistletoe Mix up A Mistaken Identity Contemporary Holiday Romance written by Hope August and published by Hope August Inc. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A maid, a billionaire, a little girl, and a mistaken identity… What could go wrong? Mira is a maid, and she’s darn good at it. A few more years, and she might get a promotion that would help her pay for her brother’s college tuition. There’s no room for mix-ups, but they just keep coming. She loses an engagement ring that isn’t hers, breaks a vase, and gets mistaken for a wealthy guest at the resort by none other than Kane Jordan. What else could go wrong? Guilt over working too much finally gets to Kane, and he agrees to visit Sweet Paradise Resort with his parents and his daughter. If this single dad can spend a few extra hours with them, he can get back to work on an important acquisition. Then he bumps into a beautiful woman. What starts as a simple mistake quickly snowballs into a bigger lie. To tell him who she really is would jeopardize not only her job but their budding relationship. Mira battles with the decision until everything comes to a head. Will their new relationship survive when other forces threaten to tear them apart? Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up is a 30k-word novella, book four in the completed Sweet Paradise Resort Christmas series. This clean and wholesome romance is the perfect holiday escape. If you like Christmas ornaments, freshly fallen snow, and crackling fireplaces, then you'll love this kisses-only, happily ever after holiday romance from Hope August. Each book in the series stands alone, but each slow burn story is best enjoyed when read in the following order: Book 1 - Christmas Honeymoon (For One) Book 2 - Merry Mistletoe Wedding Book 3 – Christmas Cookies and Coworkers Book 4 - Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up Book 5 - A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion
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 Christmas Honeymoon For One A FREE Enemies to Lovers Contemporary Holiday Romance written by Hope August and published by Hope August Inc. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her ex-fiancé took everything except the honeymoon package. Kate had it all planned out. A beautiful wedding and a perfect honeymoon with the man of her dreams. But when her fiancé dumps her for someone else, he leaves behind nothing but the non-refundable honeymoon package. Left with a shattered heart and barely a cent to her name, Kate goes on the trip. Her best friend said it would be cathartic. Besides, it wasn’t like things could get any worse. Liam, burdened by his own loss, arrives at the idyllic, snow-kissed resort on a solemn quest—to honor a promise made to his late girlfriend. This was supposed to be a journey of final goodbyes and the closure of a love chapter, not the start of a new one. After a meet-cute fail, an unexpected couple's competition with the potential to solve Kate's dire financial struggles throws her and Liam together again. Can Kate navigate her growing feelings for Liam while pursuing the prize she desperately needs? Will Liam let the warmth of new love mend his broken heart before their Christmas retreat concludes? Christmas Honeymoon (For One) is a FREE 30k-word novella, book one in the completed Sweet Paradise Resort Christmas series. This clean and wholesome romance is the perfect holiday escape. If you like Christmas ornaments, freshly fallen snow, and crackling fireplaces, then you'll love this kisses-only, happily ever after holiday romance from Hope August. Each book in the series stands alone, but each slow burn story is best enjoyed when read in the following order: Book 1 - Christmas Honeymoon (For One) Book 2 - Merry Mistletoe Wedding Book 3 - Christmas Cookies and Coworkers Book 4 - Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up Book 5 - A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion
Download or read book Holiday Ever After written by Jill Shalvis and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holiday wishes: When Sean O'Riley shows up for his older brother's bachelor weekend, the last person he expects to see is Lotti Hartford, the woman he lost his virginity to a decade ago. As the weekend continues, Sean realizes he wants to leave his hook-up life behind, but can he convince Lotti to open her heart to him again?
Download or read book Christmas Cookies and Coworkers A Workplace Contemporary Holiday Romance written by Hope August and published by Hope August Inc. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s loved her since the first day they met, but she’s more interested in helping others find their happily ever after. Eve has spent her young adult life playing matchmaker for the guests at Sweet Paradise Resort. Just because she hasn’t found love yet doesn’t mean she’s doomed to live alone, does it? Besides, she has different dreams that come first. One day, she’s going to be the head organizer for the events at the resort, and nothing is going to stop her. Gabriel can’t remember a day when he didn’t have feelings for Eve. She’s always been his bright light in an otherwise dim world. Eve doesn’t know about his feelings, but she will because he’s finally going to do it. He’s going to ask her out. Then everything gets tipped sideways when Eve insists on setting Gabriel up with someone who would be perfect for him. But, there’s a problem. Seeing him with someone does something strange to her heart. Is it possible she’s made the biggest mistake of her life? Can she get up the courage to admit there is no one else she’d rather be with? Christmas Cookies and Coworkers is a 30k-word novella, book three in the completed Sweet Paradise Resort Christmas series. This clean and wholesome romance is the perfect holiday escape. If you like Christmas ornaments, freshly fallen snow, and crackling fireplaces, then you'll love this kisses-only, happily ever after holiday romance from Hope August. Each book in the series stands alone, but each slow burn story is best enjoyed when read in the following order: Book 1 - Christmas Honeymoon (For One) Book 2 - Merry Mistletoe Wedding Book 3 – Christmas Cookies and Coworkers Book 4 - Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up Book 5 - A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion
Download or read book Christmas in New Orleans written by Laborde, Peggy Scott and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the festivities of yesteryear, revolving around religion and faith, to today's events, such as City Park's Celebration in the Oaks, New Orleanians observe Christmas with inimitable style. Late-night feasts, or réveillions, and rare occurrences of a winter-white Christmas are jsut a couple of nostalgic moments readers may stumble upon while perusing the pictures and warm recollections of notable locals, including Irma Thomas, Anne Rice, and Decon John Moore. In a celebration that has become as unique as the city itself, the images of a Christmas in New Orleans are classic and unforgettable. Descriptions of merriment, dating from the 1800s to post-Katrina, delicious recipes from Chef John Besh, bonfires along the levees, and the seasonal melodies of a city world renowned for its music are presented in this brilliant volume" -- inside cover.
Download or read book Kissing Under the Mistletoe written by Suzanne Enoch and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Scottish highlands, to the bustle and tussle of London, to a hotel on the outskirts of town, three unforgettable authors bring the joy of Christmas romance in Kissing Under the Mistletoe. Great Scot! by Suzanne Enoch Miss Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale moment. Well past the marriageable age, she’s taken a position as a companion and is now stuck in Scotland for Christmas, alone even in the middle of the boisterous MacTaggert family. But when Brennan Andrews, an architect and cousin to the MacTaggerts, arrives to draw up plans for a new family home, Jane must decide if she will take a chance at a happily-ever-after, or settle into her small, safe life for good. Christmas at Dewberry Hollow by Amelia Grey Miss Isabelle Reed has no plans to ever fall in love. She has a perfectly acceptable life with her mother at the Dewberry Hollow Inn, thank you very much. But when Gate, the Duke of Notsgrave’s grandson, appears at Dewberry Hollow searching for a carving on a tree, Isabelle cannot help but get involved. But Gate’s charm and their instant attraction makes Isabelle question if she’s willing to take her chance at love once again. My Mistletoe Beau by Anna Bennett Miss Eva Tiding is determined to cheer her widowed father with the perfect Christmas gift. Even if it means breaking into the home of the rakish Earl of Frostbough who swindled Papa out of his pocket watch. But when the earl, Jack Hardwick, catches her in the act, they strike a deal: she’ll pose as his fiancée in exchange for the watch. Falling in love is not part of the plan—but with a little Christmas magic, anything is possible...
Download or read book Mistletoe and Mireworth written by Tilly Wallace and published by Tilly Wallace. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Mireworth yield her secrets to her new mistress…? As the family gathers at Mireworth for their first Christmas, Hannah is determined to unravel the secrets within its walls. Why did Wycliff’s ancestor hide the tower from the world, and what grip did the long-ago shadow mage have upon his family? With Barnes as her assistant, Hannah sets out to discover the truth. This is an epilogue novella to the Manners and Monsters series.
Download or read book Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe written by Michael P. Foley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the famed author of international bestseller Drinking with the Saints, every Christmas tradition explained and celebrated, as well as a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Deepen your knowledge of and love for Christmas! The definitive guide to every question you’ve had about the Christmas holiday—and many more you’ve never thought to ask! In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side. Witty, imaginative, and wholly unique, Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe is the stocking stuffer that will be revisited every year.
Download or read book Blame It On The Mistletoe written by Joyce Magnin and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is There Really a Fountain of Youth in Paradise? Welcome back to Bright’s Pond, where strange happenings are afoot at the Greenbrier Nursing Home. The folks have suddenly grown younger, happier, and even a bit friskier thanks to Leon Fontaine, the newest Paradise Trailer Park resident. But Mildred Blessing is suspicious and sets out to investigate while the wedding to end all weddings is being planned. Only, in Bright’s Pond, nothing ever really goes as planned . . . "What's better than Bright's Pond? Bright's Pond at Christmas time. Magnin hasn't just created characters--she's created friends you'll love spending time with. You'll love every page of this quirky delight, and when that last chapter is read, you'll be ready for more of Griselda and the rest of the Bright's Pond residents." - Jenny B. Jones, Award-winning author of romantic comedies such as" Save the Date" and A Charmed Life series "The queen of quirk does it again. With her signature wit and charm and penchant for surprise, Joyce Magnin takes us on a leisurely read through Bright's Pond, where uncannily loveable chaeracters reside -- God in the midst of them. I want to move there." - Nancy Rue, author of The Reluctant Prophet "Creative and fun, a visit to Bright 's Pond for the Holidays is just what the doctor ordered. Who can resist spry octogenarians in hot pursuit of the Fountain of Youth or romance in trouble But it is the endearing thread of love and sympathy that runs through the characters that makes readers return." - Cathy Gohlke, Christy Award winning author of William Henry is a Fine Name and I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires
Download or read book Christmas Honeymoon For One A FREE Enemies to Lovers Contemporary Holiday Romance written by Hope August and published by Hope August Inc. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her ex-fiancé took everything except the honeymoon package. Kate had it all planned out. A beautiful wedding and a perfect honeymoon with the man of her dreams. But when her fiancé dumps her for someone else, he leaves behind nothing but the non-refundable honeymoon package. Left with a shattered heart and barely a cent to her name, Kate goes on the trip. Her best friend said it would be cathartic. Besides, it wasn’t like things could get any worse. Liam, burdened by his own loss, arrives at the idyllic, snow-kissed resort on a solemn quest—to honor a promise made to his late girlfriend. This was supposed to be a journey of final goodbyes and the closure of a love chapter, not the start of a new one. After a meet-cute fail, an unexpected couple's competition with the potential to solve Kate's dire financial struggles throws her and Liam together again. Can Kate navigate her growing feelings for Liam while pursuing the prize she desperately needs? Will Liam let the warmth of new love mend his broken heart before their Christmas retreat concludes? Christmas Honeymoon (For One) is a FREE 30k-word novella, book one in the completed Sweet Paradise Resort Christmas series. This clean and wholesome romance is the perfect holiday escape. If you like Christmas ornaments, freshly fallen snow, and crackling fireplaces, then you'll love this kisses-only, happily ever after holiday romance from Hope August. Each book in the series stands alone, but each slow burn story is best enjoyed when read in the following order: Book 1 - Christmas Honeymoon (For One) Book 2 - Merry Mistletoe Wedding Book 3 - Christmas Cookies and Coworkers Book 4 - Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up Book 5 - A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion
Download or read book Mistletoe Christmas written by Eloisa James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From four beloved writers—Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley—come four original stories that tell a hilarious tale of a Christmas house party that serves up love and scandal in equal measure! The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti. But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid. Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid. A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!
Download or read book Christmas Customs and Traditions Their History and Significance written by Clement A. Miles and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprints the 1912 study of the origins, evolution, and meaning of Christmas rituals and practices of many nations, including caroling, Christmas drama, the manger, the Christmas tree, the Yule log, and the twelve days.
Download or read book Christmas in Ritual and Tradition Christian and Pagan written by Clement A. Miles and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
