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Return to Walnut Creek and the dancers at Nutcracker Sweets in this second set of Christmas romances. Books five through eight round out this collection of sweet stories. A Cowgirl for the Cavalier - Levi Sparrow has come to Walnut Creek with one purpose in mind: gain enough experience to get a job in a bigger, better city. But when his boss sends him to Dusty Vogel's rustic farm, suddenly everything he thought he wanted is thrown into question. Can he help the enchanting cowgirl save her farm, or will more than one dream be lost? A Date for Drosselmeyer - James Ainslie has never been one to participate in date auctions of any kind. But when the charitable organization he volunteers at suggests it for their annual fundraiser, who is he to say no? Especially when the date is with the mother of a former student whose smile he longs to see. The question is, will one date be enough? A Family for Fritz - After the sudden loss of her best friend, Violet Green finds herself the primary caregiver to a young boy whose heart is broken and dreams crushed. Wanting to help Aiden work through the grief he is experiencing, Violet puts all of her goals and dreams to the side, including her fledgling relationship with dancer Miles Billings. But putting her life on hold is harder than she thought, and Miles may just be the key to help Aiden and Violet heal. To Serve the Snow Queen - Autumn Raven came to Walnut Creek to escape the constant criticism and anger of her family. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow her in a boss who won't take no for an answer. When librarian Micah Jaeger offers to be a stand-in boyfriend to ward off her unwanted suitor, Autumn agrees. But it soon becomes clear that what started as fake is beginning to feel very real.

Gladys Rosenthal is nursing her wounds after a painful divorce and humiliating rejection. Deciding she doesn't need a man in her life after all, Gladys is determined to focus on starting her new business and enjoying the last couple years of her daughter, Stacie, being home. But Stacie wants to see her mother happy.Coach Shawn Winston may exude confidence on the football field, but the field of love is another story entirely. Shy and quiet, he's put off expressing his interest in Gladys as she works with the Romance Valley High PTO. But his football players want to see him settle down, and back off practice just a little.When Stacie teams up with the football team to set the couple up, they'll have to put out their best plays to get a touchdown in romance.

Katie Mackall broke up with high school sweetheart Mike Elders when he made a decision which deviated from their plans. Five years later he returns to Romance and she can't seem to shake him from her life, or her heart. When Mike rescues her from car troubles at Finding Forever's Fall Festival, Katie must decide if she's going to let go of her lingering doubts and give her heart the lead. Mike never forgot Katie, and when he accepts a teaching position in Romance he hopes to have a second chance with her. But their complicated past and a PTA mom who won't get out of his way, doesn't make it easy. An instant connection with Katie's new dog may not be enough to win her heart, but determination and patience, with just the right touch of romance, might.Previously published in the eBook Fall Into Romance boxed set, this edition features Mike's much asked for S'More Cherry Cake recipe.

All she wants is a normal life, but normal is hard to come by when you're a genie.Oriana Codona is enjoying a brief reprieve from the demands of an unreasonable wisher while staying with her brother. But her past isn't going to let her go that easily, and it's going to take more than wishes to become free. Perhaps with the help of a sweet, new friend, Oriana can be free not just from this wisher, but from all of them.Trent Moss finds himself caught between the world he's always known and one he never believed existed. But when Oriana is in danger, he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Even if it means losing his heart in the process.Fans of I Dream of Jeannie will enjoy this second novella in the Love From the Lamp series.

All four stories from the Christmas at Nutcracker Sweets series in one volume. Join the dancers of Walnut Creek in discovering the magic of the holiday season, and the beauty of true love. A Christmas Wish for Clara - Clara Dreiers has dreamed only of dance since she was a little girl. But when a terrifying car accident leaves her dreams in tatters, Clara must not only relearn how to do the things which once came easily to her, but also learn how to live again. With a team of specialists, and the friendship of fellow amputee Beau Prince, Clara begins to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. She must choose which dreams to hold onto, and which ones to change. Neighbors with the Nutcracker - Jake Tipson has enough on his plate with family troubles, an aging dog, and the challenging new choreography to accommodate his dance partner, without dealing with neighbor issues as well. But as he gets to know the single mother who's moved into the other half of the duplex, he begins to wonder if maybe his goals aren't all he thought they were. A Second Chance for the Sugar Plum Fairy - Dawnique Harris knows the show must go on, no matter how broken her heart, or how challenging the roles. With the holiday season in full swing and the community of Walnut Creek ready for their annual Nutcracker productions, Dawnique sets aside the painful reality of her impending divorce and throws herself into her work. But when a cast member has to leave at the last minute, she is forced to bring in the one person she doesn't want to see. Her husband. Mistaken for the Mouse King - Trip Billings has never been one to turn down an opportunity to step in for his twin brother Miles. So when his brother calls in a lurch and needs a stand in, Trip agrees readily. Perhaps too readily. When he arrives in Walnut Creek he learns that Miles needs Trip to fill in for him at the ballet company while he nurses a twisted ankle. There's only one problem. Trip can't dance.

When a big city boy's scheming grandmother tries to set him up with her sassy, small town neighbor, sparks are bound to fly.Greyson Able desperately wants to bring his grandmother, Georgie, to Kansas City where she'll be closer to him and have better access to the things he's sure the quaint town of Blessings lacks. Sweet, determined Georgie has other ideas, like staying put and a scheme to set him up with her next door neighbor, Hope.Hope Fields has seen Georgie Able in action enough to recognize the matchmaking glint in her eye. She's determined to ignore her elderly neighbor's attempts to set her up with her grandson, especially when Greyson's disdain for Blessings is so obvious. Unfortunately, it's easier said than done, because Georgie shows up at her job, Healing Hoofbeats, with Greyson in tow.As the town's Thanksgiving festivities approach, Hope's determination wanes. Will her love be enough to bless Greyson's heart?

Can a Homecoming trip get this couple out of the Friend Zone?Tyler Tipson has been best friends with Shelby Winters since the eighth grade. Now they're both grown, and he's seeing Shelby in a new light. When she suggests a trip to their hometown for their school's 100th Homecoming, Tyler sees an opportunity to explore feelings he hadn't recognized before.Shelby has longed to be more than friends with Tyler for years. Going to Walnut Creek's Homecoming festivities seems like the perfect chance to break out of the friend zone she's been stuck in. But as Tyler continues to use the "friend" word, Shelby wonders if he'll ever recognize the woman she's become.Join Tyler and Shelby in discovering that friendship can blossom into more when given the chance.

Santa's got his work cut out for him to help a reluctant couple find love during the holidays.Marshall Duncan swore off women when his wife ran away, leaving him with an infant to raise alone. But a newcomer to Romance might just change his mind, with some help from a mysterious friend and his precocious daughter, Savannah.Latiesha Harris lost everything when her fiance left her in Denver. Hoping to escape her mother's judgment, Latiesha goes to Romance to stay with an old sorority sister. But when she meets Katie's childhood friend, there's no denying the sparks between them. When Nick Klauss gets a Santa letter by mistake, he can't help but try to make the little girl's wish come true. But how can a retired cowboy give Savannah a mommy by Christmas?

They say opposites attract. But can the life of the party and the wallflower really make it last? Life for Rosalie Hughes is stagnant. She spends her days working at the family nursery shop and her evenings at her parents' house, working in secret on a hidden talent. Her social life is all but nil until the day Sébastien Dufraine runs into her outside her parents' shop. Literally. Now the handsome newcomer to town wants her to be his personal guide to all things Mistletoe. As Rosalie becomes more enchanted by Sébastien, it gets harder to keep her dreams a secret. But revealing them could mean leaving everything familiar behind for a life she can scarcely imagine. Sébastien Dufraine has escaped the tabloids by coming to the tiny ski town of Mistletoe. Running into Rosalie leaves an indelible mark on his heart, and unfortunately the shop's front. When the owner offers to forgive the damage in exchange for Sébastien helping her daughter develop a social life, he knows he should walk away. It's crazy, right? But Sébastien feels drawn to the shy beauty working in the nursery shop. What harm could come from spending a little more time with her? As Christmas draws nearer, Rosalie and Sébastien's differences come to a head. She must decide if she's willing to take a chance on herself, and on the man who's filled a void in her life she didn't recognize she had.