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Can Fire Mountain's grumpiest mountain man handle the heat of falling in love? Peyton: I never thought a simple hike could change my entire life. I was just trying to impress a cocky contractor so we could work smoothly on my interior design project. Turned out he was full of hot air—and he panicked the moment I got hurt on that mountain trail. I would’ve been stranded if it wasn’t for "Grizzly" - aka Grant McAllister. He appeared out of nowhere, tended my wound like it was second nature, and then vanished with a gruff warning about staying safe. I couldn’t stop thinking about him ...

1890. Destiny Snow works in the sewing room of the Cleveland orphanage where she lives but longs for a better life. Even though she knows she’ll never be able to bear children and has never celebrated a real Christmas of her own, she is plagued by a recurring dream of sitting in a rocking chair next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, singing an infant to sleep. Desperate to escape her dreary and monotonous life, Destiny answers an ad for a mail-order bride out west. But when she meets Stuart “Stormy” Holling, a former logger turned woodworker with a peg leg, is she prepared to...

Trusting him is her biggest risk. Falling for him might be her only chance… STARLA: I don't have time for distractions. Every moment of my life is choreographed for perfection on the ice, every jump and spin calculated to bring me closer to the Olympic gold. So when I'm paired with Gunnar “Blaze” Hayes for a charity skating routine, I'm furious. A reckless speed skater with no regard for rules? Hard pass. Except I can't ignore the fire he brings to the rink—or the way it sparks something in me I haven’t felt in years. But then the threats begin. At first, I think it's just nerves ...

Where embers of forbidden magic meet the healing tide of destiny, one courageous love may be the spark that saves a kingdom from falling into eternal night. In the enchanted kingdom of Elaria, destiny dances on the edge of magic and power. Cynthia Everwood—known as Cinders to those who whisper her name—is a humble servant with a hidden, ancient fire magic coursing through her veins. When she unearths her late mother’s spellbook and summons a tiny, wise phoenix named Flame, Cinders is thrust into a realm of mystical training and perilous secrets. Meanwhile, Prince Marius Rivenborn, ...

When Juniper returns home for Christmas, will the magic of the season turn what starts as a fling into something more? Coming home for Christmas wasn’t part of my plan, especially not after my ex, Troy, dumped me like a hot potato for another woman. But my mom’s guilt trips are as relentless as ever, and with no flights available, I find myself on a twelve-hour drive back to the small town I left behind. Just as I’m about to reach town, my car gives up the ghost, leaving me stranded with a snowstorm approaching and no cell service. That’s when he shows up. Mason Knight. The high ...

She’s wanted dead or alive…. a desperate plan to keep her safe…. will answering an ad for a proxy bride be the answer? Or will Ophelia Price get more than she bargained for when she finally meets her new husband, Tombstone Marshal Edward “Big Ed” Lawson? 1875, Baltimore. Ophelia Price has a secret. That may not even be her real name. But what she does know for sure is there are people looking for her, bad people who want her and her family dead. After her parents receive a mysterious missive, Ophelia learns she’s not who she thinks she is – just a daughter of poor immigrant ...

I must have missed the "Santa Clause"… When I won an all-inclusive vacation to a luxury mountain resort over the holidays after entering a sweepstakes on the back of my cereal box, I assumed it was Fate announcing it was finally Merri Bianchi’s time to relax and have a little fun. But you know what they say about assumptions.... As it turns out I neglected to read the fine print, aka the "Santa Clause," and now I’m dressed as an Elf working my red-and-white striped stockings off at Santa’s Toyshop to make sure every parent finds the perfect gift for their precious little snowflake ...

One spirited stationer. One stubborn cowboy. A vintage mailbox that might deliver the sweetest surprise of all… PAIGE: I came to Sweetwater for a fresh start and a little peace, not to slip on cow pies or squabble over heart-shaped cookies with the most maddening cowboy in Texas. Somehow, Grayson Tate pushes all my buttons in the worst way—yet also makes my pulse race far more than I’d ever admit. When I drop a candid, sassy letter into the town’s vintage mailbox, I never expect to kick off a playful, soul-baring exchange with a mysterious stranger whose every word makes me believe ...

Will Bridget have the courage to seize the opportunity of a lifetime? And can she find the sweetest prize of all, a love that will never end? As a food server at a TV network, Bridget Palmer’s used to catering to demanding reality stars during their televised wedding ceremonies, but when it comes to planning the menu for her own nuptials – well, there’s slim chance of that happening anytime soon since there’s no groom in sight. The only man on her radar is her little brother, who she’s raising after the death of their parents. She’s too busy to date, especially since she’s ...

A broken heart, a new beginning, and a secret that could change everything... Aurora "Rory": After my world came crashing down—my ex-fiancé, my business partner, the man I thought I knew—betrayed me in every possible way, I needed an escape. When my best friend mentioned a rundown Victorian mansion in Wintervale, Montana, something inside me said it was time for a fresh start. So I bought it, sight unseen, hoping to turn it into a quant Airbnb and rebuild my life in this quiet, snowy town. What I didn’t expect? The charmingly gruff contractor, Cass Whitlock, whose touch sends sparks ...

One stubborn lumberjack, one snarky reporter, and a Wishing Tree with its own agenda... Cassie: Coming to Springfield was supposed to be an easy gig: get the “real story” behind the town’s legendary Wishing Tree and head back to the city with a quick holiday fluff piece. I didn’t expect to hit a wall in the form of Wyatt Lawson—rugged, infuriatingly stubborn, and dead set on keeping his tree farm’s precious traditions intact. From the moment we met, we butted heads like it was our job. But one unexpected kiss under the stars has scrambled everything. Suddenly, the man I ...

Snow, romance, and Northern Lights—this Christmas cruise is about to get steamy… MIRA: I never expected an Alaskan cruise to shake up my holiday plans, but that’s exactly what happened when I spilled hot buttered rum all over an ice sculpture display in front of Colt Shepperd, the ship’s infuriatingly charming cruise director. Colt’s steamy smile and naughty grin are making it impossible to keep my distance, and now my resolve to stay single is melting faster than a winter snowflake… COLT: Mira was the best holiday surprise I could have asked for. Her fiery spirit and sexy ...

Can Aspen and Joey get their parents to fall in love in time for Christmas? Holly White doesn’t have enough time. She’s working three jobs trying to make ends meet while taking care of her seven-year-old daughter, Aspen, following a nasty divorce. She feels like she’s constantly racing against the clock – and the clock is winning. Not to mention, she’s worried her bad habit of being late is beginning to have an effect on Aspen. Her teacher complains that Aspen is getting into regular fights at school with one boy in particular named Joey. Holly needs to get a handle on this ...

This Halloween is more trick than treat for Clarissa at the Cat Café. Could the rumors about Jinx the cat be true? Or are they simply cases of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Everyone is abuzz this Halloween season, but no one is more excited than Clarissa about her new job as manager at the Cat Café, especially just in time for the Halloween fundraiser, The Black Cat Ball. Customers are already lining up at the door to get a glimpse of Jinx, their newest foster cat who is reputed to be cursed. Clarissa isn’t convinced there is such a thing as a cursed cat, but bad luck ...

When the best-laid plans go awry on the university campus…could it be Fate? Bonnie: I’m getting married. Jonathan finally proposed, and in six months’ time we’ll be husband and wife. Meanwhile, I’ve decided to go back to school to get my MBA. To help save money for the wedding I signed up to do a work study as a part-time admin assistant. But when I meet my new boss, astrophysics professor Dr. Ford Kingston, who has a reputation for his fiery temper, suddenly my world is turned upside down. Will I be able to resist the passionate professor when all I want to do is give in to his ...

Can forbidden fruit lead to sweet romance? After standing up to the wrath of the owner of a private apple orchard where her daughter picked some of the tantalizing, but off-limits, fruit, will Skye Palmer allow the handsome cowboy to atone for making her little girl cry? New owner of Humble Tree Orchards Troy Sutton feels terrible - he shouldn't have come down so hard on the child for taking some of his ripe produce - even if the farm's profit margin is in the red zone. Can he find a way to make it up to her and her gorgeous angry mother? And can they come up with a plan to save the apple ...

When I get caught under the mistletoe with local tech wizard Ethan Greene, my world is suddenly turned upside-down.. My name is Krissy Partridge and I’ve just moved to Christmas Cove to start my new job as Granny Cookie’s assistant pastry chef at Christmas Cookie’s Bakery. Between preparing our booth for the upcoming holiday market plus my apartment building’s Secret Santa party, I’ve got a lot going on. When I get caught under the mistletoe with local tech wizard Ethan Greene, I think nothing of giving him a quick festive kiss. But now I can’t stop wondering what he’d look ...

When a holiday storm traps these sizzling adversaries together, will the magic of Christmas mend their broken pasts and ignite a new romance? Bailey: I never imagined I’d be spending Christmas in Wintervale, especially not battling my ex, Jacob Wilder, over an old Victorian mansion. But this case is my chance to make partner, even if it means representing Miss Edna Twinkleberry— an eccentric older woman who insists she’s the rightful heir. Now I’m tasked with seeing her dream of transforming it into a year-round holiday-themed cat sanctuary come true. Just when I think things ...

When she goes on the run with a man she just met to rescue eight cats, six dogs and a tortoise, what could possibly go wrong? Or perhaps...just right? Monica Wilkins loves nothing more than her job caring for homeless pets at the local animal shelter. However, when she’s told the shelter is closing and all the animals will be sent over the rainbow bridge, she knows she has to do whatever it takes to prevent that from happening. Even if it means taking desperate measures that might get her in a little trouble. Or a whole lot of trouble. Especially since they involve a dangerously handsome ...

Sometimes it takes a second time around… It’s Thanksgiving at the Sweet household, and Grandma Nettie’s on her last nerve trying to wrangle both the turkey and her family members what with all the whining and bickering going on. So what’s she to do but have herself a nip of eggnog and promise to tell an exciting tale of romance and suspense if everyone settle downs and behaves? Little does Grandpa Duncan know, Grandma Nettie’s about to recount the story of another Thanksgiving from not-so-long ago… one that involved a runaway bride and an old flame she never thought she’d lay ...