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Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses anthology
Anything can happen during the holidays…
Check out these stories and more in the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses limited edition anthology!
“The One That I Miss” by J. Keely Thrall. ‘Tis the season for making merry… and keeping secrets. For Celia and David, Christmas is usually a time for festive traditions and romantic role play that depends their connection–especially now that they’re hoping to make a baby. Their relationship thrives on trust, fun, and a little big of spice, and this holiday season is no exception. But when perfectionist Celia starts keeping a secret, it not only threatens her work but casts a shadow over their once-unshakable bond. Hurt by her silence and worried about her struggles, David engineers a seductive intervention to remind his wife that no matter how much their lives will change by becoming parents, the future they’re building together will be filled with love and joy.
“A Holiday Miracle with Someone Like Him” by Susanna Eastman. Becca is ready to break free from her smothering family and start a new life on her own terms. Nothing will stop her–until Noah, her former best friend and recent one-night fling, walks back into her life. Noah has loved Becca for years, but a mistake from the past drove them apart. Now he’s determined to make things right. When a snowstorm traps them together, long buried feelings resurface. Becca is drawn to Noah, but fears that being wish him might cost her the independence she craves. Can she have both the freedom she’s fought for and the man she’s never forgotten?
“His Christmas Runaway Bride” by Sharon Wray. Can Ivy stop running long enough to find the love she’s always dreamed of? Ivy Lane, a woman with a history of running away, is determined to rebuild her life in Kingmill, VA with veterinarian Trent Mosby, the man with whom she’d had a brief fling. But this time, they’re determined to take their time getting to know each other. Just as Ivy embraces a future filled with love, and recovers from a lifetime of abandonment and loneliness, a town-wide power outage threatens to ruin their first Christmas together. When she discovers someone from her past has stolen the crucial relays needed to restore power, Ivy sets off to confront him, to prove to everyone that she can be trusted. But when a blizzard leaves her stranded, Trent fears she has run away again. As Ivy fights to return to Trent, she must confront the trust she sacrificed. In the heart of the storm, can Ivy stop running long enough to find the love she’s always dreamed of this Christmas?
Light My Fire: A Mental Health Charity Romance Collection
Bonfire Night, Homecoming, Harvest Festivals, whatever the reason – ’tis the season to sparkle!
This smokin’ hot collection of stories from USA Today best-selling and award-winning romance authors curated by The New Romance Café is sure to warm your heart…and maybe other places. All proceeds go to Wounded Warrior and the International Mental Health Association.
“The One That I Miss” by J. Keely Thrall. Haunted by a tragedy in his past, new dad David worries he won’t be enough to protect his infant daughter. Determined to ease his fears, his wife Celia cooks up a Thanksgiving holiday chockfull of hope, love, and heartwarming family support–and some spicy alone time guaranteed to reignite their intimate connection.
Though most of the week goes according to plan, a series of interruptions foils Celia’s attempts to turn up the heat on their love life and her seduction becomes a comedy of errors. Still, Celia won’t give up–not until the two rediscover the flame of their love.
Paranormal Romance
A Really Big Dawn
She’s a vision walker determined to go through life alone rather than risk loss again after the deaths of her parents and sister. He’s the distracting, overprotective, really big werewolf sneaking into her dreams. Together they’ll catch an arsonist — if they don’t combust from the heat of their attraction first.
The Love at Dawn anthology is available on all platforms. All proceeds will go to support the work of the World Central Kitchen.
A Really Big Danger
Elyria and Declan travel to Detroit, determined to rescue her sister who is in really big danger.
I’ll be working on this follow up to A Really Big Dawn in 2024!
Contemporary Romance
The One That I Want
What do you do when your no-strings-attached, spicy fling stops being fun, and begins to turn serious?
I learned early on not to trust emotional attachments. So when Connor Mack, the nice guy I’m hooking up with, asks me out on an actual date, cutting him loose is a no brainer.
It’s a flawless strategy–until we’re asked to plan our best friends’ engagement party. Together.
Working–and playing–with Connor during a long, hot summer in New York City is more fun than I’ve had in forever, but scarier, too. Because each luscious kiss and every scene we negotiate cracks me open just a little bit more, making me feel way too vulnerable for comfort.
Now my estranged parents have restarted their old, manipulative games, forcing me into a life-changing choice. Do I retreat and stay safe–or risk my heart going after Connor, the one that I want?
** The One That I Want is a funny, hot contemporary romance with 1) a sunny hero who insists on coordinating safe words, 2) a grumpy heroine whose emotional support animal is a stuffed camel, 3) chocolate chip cookie cravings, and 4) quite a variety of silk ties. **
That One That I Love
David and Celia Mack are at a crossroads in their marriage. While Celia winds herself into knots as she prepares to land the biggest client of her career, David intervenes to show her that no matter the outcome, she’s the one that he loves.
The One That I Love is a novella with dirty talk, role playing, a little light discipline, and chocolate. (That restroom from The One That I Want? Makes its kinky debut here.)
The One That I Crave
Grumpy lawyer Felix Mack has no idea what to do about ray of sunshine Romy Nightengale’s return to New York City. Can an unexpected road trip to the Adirondacks give her the opening she needs to show him that she’s the one that he craves?
This book is still in the works. Will report back when it’s ready to share!
The One That I Cherish
Widower Johnny Mack has dated (a lot) since the death of his childhood sweetheart four years ago. Compensating for loneliness? Yeah, probably. But he’s not looking for another forever kind of love. Been there, broke the mold.
When Johnny begins seeing Isobella, he figures they’ll have some fun for a while before going their separate ways. She’s on board with that. After two dud marriages, all Issy wants is a good time, not a commitment. Cupid has other ideas and soon Johnny finds he needs to convince Isobella she deserves to be that one that he’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.
This story is also more plan than reality at this point. Will keep you posted once I have this one on deck!