Holiday Hearts
de Linda Bleser, Leta Nolan Childers, Elizabeth Delisi, Kathleen Culligan Techler
Four heart-warming stories of Christmas love from four of the pre-eminent authors of e-books: Linda Bleser, Leta Nolan Childers, Elizabeth Delisi and Kathleen Culligan Techler! Linda Bleser's Home for Christmas Holly Bright hates Christmas. She tells herself that she can't miss what she's never experienced - a white Christmas, festive holiday traditions, and a loving family gathered together in celebration. For the sake of her employer at Copperfield Square, Holly reluctantly agrees to take part in the week-long holiday celebration. Little does she know that her "Secret Santa" will trigger wistful yearnings, and show her that everything she's dreamed of is right within her reach. All she has to do is open her heart to the magic of Christmas. Leta Nolan Childers' Mistletoe in the Mountains When two old coots decide to surprise their partner with a most unusual Christmas present, they have no idea that their present will change all of their lives. Amelia was in Deadwood to save her sister. She wasn't looking for a husband nor was she expecting to be abducted by mistake by two interfering old men. She's a woman on a mission and nothing will deter her from it. Patrick loved Christmas presents, but he wasn't prepared for the one offered him by Harry and Amos. Now, his only thought is to return it to Deadwood just as fast as he can. But, it's a long and cold winter in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory, and only a fool would turn away good food, good company and the chance for love. Elizabeth Delisi's A Carol of Love Mara Parker's heart is bleak as Christmas approaches. Her husband, Stephen, was killed in an automobile accident and now will never see his unborn child, due any day. Mara has retreated into her shell in the cabin in the mountains she and Stephen shared, living only for her child. Then Doug Swanson, a camper in need of a roof over his head during a snowstorm, shows up at her door. He brings joy into her life, makes her smile, gives her a feeling of security. As the days go by, Mara finds herself daring to fall in love again. But is Doug who he seems–or is he after something more than shelter from the storm? Kathleen Culligan Techler's A Christmas for Carol Fatigued by her teaching job, disillusioned by her boyfriend, and tired of ice and snow, Carol looks forward to spending a balmy Christmas vacation alone at her Aunt Minnie's Florida condo, relaxing by the pool, until she discovers Aunt Minnie has left her some work to do. She gradually relearns the real meaning of Christmas, but when she finds herself falling in love with Joe, a terrible mistake involving his cherished, fragile grandmother seems to dash all of Carol's hopes.
