Kissing Kris Kringle (Secret Santas Holiday Collection #1) by Erin Quinn
Publication Date: November 3rd 2014
Genre: Adult Romance
~Summary~
In the spirit of giving and paying it forward, all of the author’s proceeds for Kissing Kris Kringle will be donated to The Animal Welfare League, an amazing organization dedicated to saving animals lives and working to improve the way they are treated and regarded by society.
Kris Kringle is just an average guy living in the tiny town of North Pole, Maine where Christmas isn’t just a holiday—it’s a way of life. But not for Kris. He might be named after the big guy in red, but Kris is more Scrooge than Santa.
Until he wakes up from a night of partying with his friends to find himself in possession of a Santa suit, a toy bag and a puppy. Kris soon discovers that he’s been relegated to Santa’s naughty list and there’s only one way to get his name removed….put on the suit and spread some cheer.
Lucky for Kris every cloud has a silver snowflake and his quest to get off that list lands him in the arms of the woman he’s been lusting after for years.
It takes a little magic, but Kris is about to get everything he didn’t even know he wanted for Christmas.
Naughty St. Nick (Secret Santas Holiday Collection #2) by Calista Fox
Publication Date: November 11th 2014
Genre: Adult Romance
~Summary~
‘Tis the season for Christmas miracles…
Having landed himself on Santa’s Naughty List, Nick Santos is given a chance at redemption. Granted, he’s tasked with some daunting challenges—pimping Santa’s ride and fixing the town’s holiday bling in the once year-round Christmas Capital of the World, North Pole, Maine. But playing Secret Santa comes with some unexpected perks, like finally catching the eye of the woman who sparks his deepest desires, Vixen White.
Vixen has no idea what’s come over Nick this holiday season, but his good deeds around town help her to remember the magic of Christmas, long forgotten. And his sexy grin and a searing, stolen kiss under mistletoe have her wishing her dream of being Naughty St. Nick’s one and only will finally come true.
All she has to do…is believe.
Romancing Rudy Raindear (Secret Santas Holiday Collection #3) by Mary Leo
Publication Date: November 15th 2011
Genre: Adult Romance
~Summary~
Rudy Raindear thought he’d left North Pole, Main in his rear-view mirror. Now, after several years, he’s returned to convince his beloved grandfather to retire and sell his struggling bakery, Sugar Plums – the linchpin in a potentially lucrative real estate deal – great for Rudy, devastating for the town.
But all is not what it seems in this magical Christmas town, especially after Rudy lands on Santa’s Naughty List. Suddenly Rudy’s nose is turning red for the tiniest of white lies and the one girl he wanted to impress, Jenny Bells, is on his case for trying to close Santa’s favorite bakery.
What’s a guy to do?
Start baking and just maybe Rudy can save the bakery, and convince Jenny that sometimes, being a little naughty, is oh-so nice.
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~Excerpt~
Vixen couldn’t
remember the last time she’d smiled so much that her cheeks actually hurt. Yet,
she couldn’t contain the grin, no matter what. That kiss Nick had given her was
more potent than moonshine, intoxicating her and making her so warm and fuzzy
inside that she’d had to change into a tank top and shorts when she’d returned
home. Despite the slight chill in the air, she’d been burning up most of the
night.
She’d left Nick
with a smile on his face, too. And the promise of something electric and unexpected
surrounding them both.
He hadn’t pushed
her further, and she was grateful, needing a little time to process the change
in the air, the shock of what had transpired between them. And the heat from
that kiss—good Lord!
She was still
giddy the next day as she wandered along Blitzen Street, noting that the storefront
windows were all alight and filled with holiday displays. That was new.
Whoever had taken
over as Santa was perched in the big, elaborate chair, listening to more wishes
from the kids. And if Vixen weren’t mistaken, those children didn’t appear to
be locals. In fact, the entire square was abuzz with activity and there were
many faces she didn’t recognize.
The tourists had
returned.
Her heart swelled.
Tears prickled her eyes. Even the weather had turned frigid—she’d had to put on
her jacket before leaving the house this morning. And the unbelievably
delicious scent wafting from Sugar Plums was magic unto itself.
Vixen stood in the
center of the square and absorbed the sights and sounds—including the perfectly
timed It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like
Christmas from the wandering group of carolers, all decked out in festive
garb.
Indeed, it truly
was looking a lot like Christmas. And Nick and his co-conspirators, whoever
they were, deserved the full credit.
“This is so
wonderful, isn’t it?”
Vixen turned at
Jenny’s voice and smiled. Around a lump of emotion, she said, “I’d actually
forgotten how sensational all of this was. Like I put it out of my mind as soon
as my grandfather died and everyone stopped celebrating.”
“I know,” Jenny
said, clearly feeling some strained emotions as well. “It’s been pretty painful
for all of us. Traditions die hard, you know? We cling to them, especially when
they’ve been such a huge part of our lives. Every day. With Mr. White and the
endless holiday spirit, it was all we knew. So when it went away... It really went away.”
Vixen glanced
around the square, then said, “What’s interesting, though, is that there are
still some similarities—the tree, for example. Although, the lights have never
blazed so bright. It’s stunning. And the new setup—putting Santa and his
village in the square instead of keeping it all contained to the department
store... I mean, he’s what this town is all about and for it to be showcased right
here... That’s incredible. It’s impossible not to be sucked into Christmas all
over again.”
“Yes,” Jenny said
with a knowing smile that made Vixen wonder what she knew about the Secret
Santas in town. “It’s sort of a new generation of North Pole, don’t you think?”
“That’s exactly
what I think. And it’s gorgeous.”
“And still so
perfect.” Jenny admired the festivities a moment longer, then said, “Oh! I
almost forgot.” She handed over a small gift bag. “This is for you.”
Vixen eyed her
curiously. “Our tradition is to exchange gifts with friends on Christmas Eve,
family on Christmas Day.”
“Well, this isn’t
from me, per se. And I think we’re seeing that traditions are meant to be
broken. Or, at least, brought along with the changing times.”
Vixen couldn’t dispute
that. She opened the bag and pulled out the box inside. Jenny took the bag to
hold for her so Vixen could lift the lid. She peeled back delicate, silvery
tissue paper and gasped.
“Those look
divine,” she said with a dreamy sigh.
“There’s a card.”
It was tucked into
the lid. Vixen extracted it.
For your sweet tooth. All you have to do is
believe, Vix.
Nick
Vixen’s heart
fluttered.
~About The Author~
Erin Quinn is an award winning author who writes haunting romance for the thinking reader. Her books have been called “riveting,” “brilliantly plotted” and “beautifully written” and have won, placed or showed in in number awards. Look for THE THREE FATES OF RYAN LOVE, coming in January from Pocket Books. Go to www.erinquinnbooks.com for more information.
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Calista Fox is a former PR professional, now writing fast-paced, steamy books to set your pulse racing--including the BURNED DEEP trilogy, coming in 2015 from St. Martin's Press! She is an Amazon bestseller and has won Reviewer’s and Reader’s Choice Awards, as well as a Best Book Award, and competitions with publication as the prize.
USA Today bestselling author Mary Leo writes contemporary romance, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and mystery. She loves to travel for research while she’s writing a book, or for that matter, even when she’s not writing a book . . . which always leads to yet another book.
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