Christmas Holiday Extravaganza

Mistletoe Meadows is built around the magic of Christmas. As jingling sleighs cart rosy-cheeked lovers around the Mistletoe Mile, Charlene's holiday dream is more complicated than photo-edited perfection. She proposes a compassion ministry initiative called the Gingerbread House but struggles to convince the town that their need for a homeless shelter is real. Famous for his made for T.V holiday movies, Jonas longs for a happily-ever-after that isn't as neat and tidy as his scripted films. Partnering with Char to champion her ministry invigorates him with a new purpose and provides an excuse to spend time with the girl he never forgot. But when they embrace three young sisters fighting to stay together while living on the streets, their project becomes deeply personal. Together, they must prove to a town reluctant to see anything other than holiday perfection that the greatest gift of the season isn't found under a tree.

Lucas Spanning's long term widowhood leaves a hollowness inside him. As Christmas draws near, helping out at the local church's toy drive gives him something to do that has meaning. Shelby has experienced her own losses yet chooses to help with the toy drive even though her own daughter will likely get little this holiday season. But that's not important. They are together, and alive. For now. Running into Lucas stirs up embers long dead, but Shelby wonders if love could put her and her daughter at serious risk. Is it worth it? Will their lives unravel, or will there be a Christmas miracle for them all?

Novelist Olivia St. Madeleine is intrigued by a handsome and mysterious stranger she sees when she's Christmas shopping. Who exactly is he, and what is his story? Gabriel Winter definitely has a story. One he's been running from for years. He's renovating a house next door to a friendly and persuasive grandmother, who is, unbeknownst to him, Olivia's Nana. Through Nana's insistence, Liv helps Gabe wallpaper and paint, and in return Gabe fulfills one of Liv's secret childhood dreams. But past hurts and secrets threaten to drive them apart rather than draw them together. Will they find the courage to share their secrets with each other and with God, and allow Him to redeem Christmas?

This Christmas, Two Lost and Broken Families Need Restoration. Sam Jarrett was just starting to explore spiritual things when his world was shattered. Now, he's completely turned his back on God. Laura Preston is a devoted believer, leaning heavily on her faith to get her through each tortured day. Two Chance Meetings Spark a Friendship and a Glimmer of Hope. Sam battles God's prodding through Laura's gentle, caring spirit. When another tragedy strikes on Christmas Eve, Sam is sure that God has completely deserted him. Laura tries to show Sam that God loves him and has been there all the time, but how can Sam trust when he has no faith? A New Hope for Christmas is a story of restored faith in a God who never leaves us, even when we can't see or feel Him near.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR THIS CHRISTMAS When Mandy Brockman flies home from her friend's destination wedding, her heart is on empty at the thought of spending Christmas alone. It doesn't help that her ex is on the plane, seemingly unaffected by their breakup. But the kind-hearted man seated next to her seems to have it all together-and he's handsome to boot. She knows her emotional healing won't come in the form of another guy, but will the source of this man's peace and joy help Mandy find the Christmas she's looking for? CJ Hawkins is captivated by the beautiful, feisty woman he meets on his flight. The only thing is, she's fresh out of a relationship, and he has no interest in being anyone's rebound. But the more he learns about Mandy, the more he's drawn to her unique mixture of compassion and spunk. Can he figure out how to make their relationship take off before this First Class Christmas is grounded forever?

Savannah "Savvy" Dixon's entire life has been planned since she was in the womb. Go to college. Marry the boy next door. Have two children. And one day, sit on her front porch in a big hat yelling at her grandchildren to stop stomping on her flowers. Her life was all set, until the boy next door eloped with a beauty queen, right before Christmas. Merry Christmas, Savvy. She's prepared to draw on the strength of her southern heritage to withstand the "bless your heart's" she expects to receive at her former boyfriend's engagement celebration. But instead of enduring the demise of all her plans, Savvy has an unexpected encounter, and for the first time in her life, she is swept away by romance. Will this new man be the path to another heartbreak or the road to happily-ever-after?

It All Began With A Typo... While working from home, accountant Carlyle Stevenson is told to contact a client ASAP and berate her for not filing her accounts for several months. Since the request is urgent, Carlyle fires off the email and sits and waits for the client to answer the video conference. Too bad he sent the invite to the wrong person. Being stuck at home is nothing new for Kristen Lawson. She usually works out of her garage or kitchen. She's in the middle of making a new batch of candles for her online business when she receives the email marked urgent. Even though it's not her accountancy firm, she clicks the link and begins the call. What begins as an honest mistake blossoms into something more, but can a socially distanced relationship ever get real?

Pixie Mackowiak is thrilled to help her mom plan the Christmas gathering at her parents' home. Due to her mom's recent surgery, Pixie is fully in charge as family gather in the North Woods of Wisconsin. The perfect Christmas is well on its way until her childhood crush comes knocking on the door with a crisis in the midst of a snowstorm. Pixie has grown up, older but not taller, and Klaus Kazcka finds he is entranced by the mature, pint-sized tornado who used to annoy him when they were younger. Unfortunately, his arrival with his sister on the Mackowiak doorstep throws the holiday into confusion. Can love grow in the midst of it all? And how will Pixie get her perfect Christmas in the midst of all the chaos?

When candy store owner Kaylea Breslin's goober of an ex-boyfriend jumps bail, she believes she's the last person he'll contact for help. After all, she found his stolen stash and handed it-and him-over to the cops. Fugitive Recovery Agent Jace Talan believes Kaylea is the first person that escapee Jonathan Snead will contact. After all, what con man wouldn't try to trick his sweet, beautiful ex-girlfriend into trusting him again? When Kaylea discovers Jace watching her, can he convince her he's not the abominable creature she suspects him to be and that he's there to protect her? This Christmas, they'll have to con a con to catch a thief, save the day...and uncover a lasting romance.

Job 42:2: "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted." Welcome to a funny and poignant holiday tale of mysterious calls and miscommunication as Shelly and Danny's first Christmas together approaches. In this holiday follow-up to Everything about Us, Shelly wants to continue to build her public relations firm and agrees to do a big favor for her godfather. Danny Winston, aka Winston Daniels of movie fame, is desperate to rebuild his burned dreams and help his family face down a medical crisis. They each overhear part of a conversation and jump to conclusions which challenge their marriage and fragile faith. It's a little "wonderful life" meets "gift of the magi" for these two special people and those who love them.

Violet Steele returns to her parents' home in small-town Nebraska to pay off school loans. But her first social activity is the celebration of life for a woman she'd dreamt would someday be her mother-in-law. Heath Banfield is haunted by memories of Violet leaving him in their youth. He ended up with a woman who never wanted motherhood, and he's become bitter and hard when it comes to love and trust. Now he's dealing with his mother's death. In her absence, he needs an after-school caregiver for his daughter. When Violet offers to tend for the eight-year-old, he's not sure he can handle her act of kindness. Violet is still in love with Heath, and helping him through his grief and caring for his delightful daughter is a welcome opportunity. But Heath is wary, and she'll have to muster every ounce of kindness she has. Will Violet's deliberate holiday deeds lead to romance, or will Heath's hurt deepen his bitterness?

When district nurse Octavia Berry arrives to start her new job on a remote Scottish island, the last person she expects to see is her estranged husband. With a population of seventy-two and at the mercy of the elements, the island offers the peace and fresh start she longs for- but considerably more complications than she anticipated. Pastor Ulysses Pine finds the island the perfect spot to assuage the sins of his youth. He spends his days tending many of the island sheep, as well as pastoring his human flock. The arrival of Octavia, the woman he abandoned on their wedding day, turns his ordered life upside down. As Christmas approaches, Octavia and Ulysses face a collision course with the past, whilst they try to navigate through the present.

After being betrayed and abandoned by everyone in her former high-class life, Nicole is left to find her way on her own. She finds God while living in a homeless mission and vows to separate herself from the " well-off" members of society. Michael has known nothing but love and acceptance all his life, but when a series of fortunate investments lands him in the upper class, he has trouble finding a woman who cares for him more than his money. As Nicole and Michael' s lives intertwine during the busy Christmas season and through a surprising connection to the mission, will they be able to shake the pain of their pasts and find happiness together?

Johnny Rocker believes he doesn't need anyone or anything-especially God. After all he is a rock & roll god. When the floor beneath his feet crumbles-literally-he hurtles toward a different truth. Since the death of Maddie's family she's run from life and love and become the best bodyguard she can be. But with God's help she's ready to step out of her comfort zone and into a different life. When her boss asks-no begs-her to take on one last job she finds it hard to refuse. Someone is trying to kill mega-star Johnny Rocker. It's Maddie Cotton's job to make sure that doesn't happen. Even under Maddie's protection the threats continue. As Christmas approaches the danger escalates-someone doesn't want Johnny Rocker to see the new year and they are willing to kill Maddie as well. Johnny and Maddie will have to set aside their differences and learn to lean on each other and God if they want to see Christmas day.

Material witness Mandi Foster is running. And, for good reason- if she testifies her family will pay the ultimate price. With no choice but to hide until the trial is over, she finds an isolated cabin to ride out Christmas alone-except she isn't alone. A mysterious stranger follows her through a treacherous winter storm into the Blue Ridge Mountains, and then saves her from a potentially fatal accident. But, as coincidences pile up, Mandi suspects her handsome rescuer is harboring dangerous secrets. Security Specialist Rylan Copeland is hunting. And for good reason-he has witnessed murderers walk away unpunished. He isn't about to let that happen again-not when he can do something to stop it. But, as he catches up to Mandi, danger comes in ways he hadn't anticipated. Will he convince her to testify in time? Or will another killer get away with murder?

Concert pianist Evan finally receives his big break. He's on tour playing his passion and getting paid well to do it, he's in love with a beautiful woman, who just finished her own degree in nursing, and he's about to propose in extravagant style. Even though their relationship has been long distance, he plans to go home and start his new life with her. But then, the virus lockdown skews all his plans. Risé is working and living at a hospital with acutely ill patients. The precautions in place preclude any interaction with her family, with her friends, and with the man she is hoping will be her husband. How can he be, when no one knows how long this pandemic will last? Health protocols, full personal protection regalia, social distancing, and video-chatting aren't enough. How can their relationship hold when the world is falling apart? With wise words from those who love them, Evan and Risé find that being apart is hard, but with God, all things are possible.

Mia Donovan isn't interested in a relationship, she's too busy opening her cat shelter and rescuing floofy balls of fur. Being a bridesmaid is just a blip on her horizon. Bryce Murphy has no plans to change his bachelor lifestyle, but is willing to stand up as the best man for a good friend. In the chaos of plans gone awry, it's up to the bridesmaid and the best man to come up with a strategy to get it all back on track. In the midst of disaster, love strikes two hearts. Can eight cats, a feline allergy, and a photo shoot gone wrong bring Mia and Bryce together forever?

Sam "Slam-Dunk" Cherio is wounded on his last mission for the Army, so he heads to his friend's Montana ranch to recuperate through the Christmas season. The bliss of family life is hard to swallow, but when he meets Mika Slovinika, she intrigues him, and he wants to know more about her. Mika is struggling in this strange new place in America. Her boss is mean. She has nothing to call her own, and she might be sent home. Running into Slam-Dunk at the grocery store gives her hope. Slam-Dunk might be in love, but is Mika free to reciprocate? Something is holding her back. His military training might be needed again to fight a different battle. Maybe Christmas will involve the best gift of all-freedom.

Ho Ho Humbug. So, much for holiday joy... The important talk Marley Paige's long-distance boyfriend wanted to have wasn't to propose. Nope. He did want to share that he'd found his perfect match, it just wasn't her. Granted, she didn't want to marry the guy, but she had kind of oversold the fact she had a serious boyfriend to her grandmother. The word "love" may even have escaped her lips. Now, she has to own up to her oversell and ruin her family's Christmas... or does she? When Wyatt Porter took his grandmother's engagement ring to propose, he thought his girlfriend would say yes, which she did-before she moved on to someone else and lost the ring. So, when his old classmate and nemesis steps onto his tour trolley wearing that heirloom ring, and his family assumes he and Marley are engaged, he does what any guy in his situation would do, he doesn't correct them. And, for some unknown reason Marley plays along. Sure, he can't stand her, and she despises him, and no one would ever believe the two of them would ever get together, but that's so totally why Marley is Wyatt's perfect step-on bride.

After losing her job and breaking up with her boyfriend, Lauren escapes to her family's mountain cabin to spend a simple Christmas alone with God. When a stranger crashes into a tree on her property, her quiet time is shattered. All Justin wants is a weekend in the mountains with his friend, but an unexpected accident leaves him in Lauren's care. He's not interested in Christmas or God, but will he change his tune after meeting Lauren?

Includes all three Mistletoe Meadows novellas: Mistletoe Melody, Mistletoe Mission, and Mistletoe Movie Star. Mistletoe Melody: Former musician, Melody Staff, spends Christmas at a bed and breakfast in the village of Mistletoe Meadows. While everyone sings familiar carols of Christ drawing near, Melody stumbles over misplaced notes. Her recent diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis has scared off her fiancé and thrust her life into a grand pause. She's not sure her heart will ever sing again. Quentin Oxford has endured a devastating year. His preteen daughter suffered a stroke, and they've grieved his wife's sudden death, but the Lord coaxes a surprising refrain from Quentin's heart as God rewrites his and Melody's score into a holiday love song that will last for Christmases to come. Mistletoe Mission: While her own relationships always end up doomed, Emily Colt is still determined to create happily-ever-afters through her wedding and event planning business. In hopes of expanding, she enters her latest project-staging the Christmas wedding of the year-into a town-wide contest. But, between crossing paths with the first man to break her heart and dodging a saboteur, she doubts success is within her grasp. Jilted pastor, Luca Wilson, fled to the mission field to escape a broken heart. All the hurt rushes back when he returns home to officiate his cousin's wedding, and he finds Emily- the girl to whom he once promised forever- organizing the celebration. Despite Luca's lost faith in love, their unforeseen reunion rekindles a spark, and Luca vows to help Emily save her struggling business. But to succeed, they will have to learn what it means to trust each other and believe in the God of Christmas miracles. Mistletoe Movie Star: Mistletoe Meadows is built around the magic of Christmas. As jingling sleighs cart rosy-cheeked lovers around the Mistletoe Mile, Charlene's holiday dream is more complicated than photo-edited perfection. She proposes a compassion ministry initiative called the Gingerbread House, but struggles to convince the town that their need for a homeless shelter is real. Famous for his made for T.V holiday movies, Jonas longs for a happily-ever-after that isn't as neat and tidy as his scripted films. Partnering with Char to champion her ministry invigorates him with a new purpose and provides an excuse to spend time with the girl he never forgot. But when they embrace three young sisters fighting to stay together while living on the streets, their project becomes deeply personal. Together, they must prove to a town reluctant to see anything other than holiday perfection that the greatest gift of the season isn't found under a tree.

What if the sweetest dreams are the ones you' re too afraid to chase? Hannah Parker has spent her life putting others first- whether it' s rescuing her sister Abby' s wedding veil or staying in a soul-crushing job to keep the peace. But when Drew Johnston, a passionate ice cream maker with big dreams, saves her from disaster, everything changes. His unshakable faith and encouragement ignite a spark in Hannah, making her wonder: What if God' s plan for her is bigger than she' s dared to imagine? As Christmas nears, Drew' s kindness and vision challenge Hannah to step out of the shadows. For the first time, she lets herself sing freely, write music, and dream of a future beyond her predictable routine. But when misunderstandings and old fears threaten to pull them apart, Hannah must decide: Will she keep playing it safe or trust God' s timing, and her own heart, to embrace the life she was meant to live? A heartwarming Christian romance about faith, courage, and the dreams God plants in our hearts. Perfect for fans of: uplifting love stories, small-town charm, and second chances at Christmas.

Simon Jenkins is a lost soul. Struggling to process a deep loss, he survives one day at a time on the freezing streets. So when a beautiful woman with ruby-red lips thrusts a blessing bag into his arms and shares a message of faith, Simon is dubious. But her eyes twinkle with the promise of hope and love. Sandra Williams leads a life of faith. She has a great job and a cozy apartment, but her life hasn' t always been this way. And, to be honest, she' s lonely. So when she' s called by God to take a blessing bag to Dickensfield Park, she' s taken aback by the handsome man she meets, but is also excited about God' s plans. Brought together by nothing less than divine intervention and a cup of joe, can Sandra convince Simon that he' s worthy of giving God' s love, and their budding relationship, a chance?

When the Infectious Disease Center diagnoses Wendy's airline seat partner with a rare virus, her doctor prescribes two weeks of precautionary home quarantine. The unfortunate timing prevents Wendy from participating in Mistletoe Meadows's much anticipated Christmas-in-July festivities. But when the cute man in the neighbouring apartment discovers her quandary, he transforms her holiday isolation into twelve days of Christmas that she will never forget. Get a glimpse into the characters and world of Mistletoe Meadows in this complimentary micro-read

What if the best marriage starts with no love at all? Liam Page has lost too much: two wives, his faith, and nearly himself. Now, as a single father to baby Olive, he's determined to stay sober, stay steady, and never marry again, especially not for love. But when Lynsi Torres, a fellow teacher and friend, faces losing custody of her orphaned niece, Stella, she makes Liam an offer he can't refuse: a marriage in name only to secure Stella's future. Lynsi needs a British husband to adopt Stella before their Christmas Eve court date. Liam needs help with Olive...and maybe, just maybe, a reason to believe in second chances. It's a practical solution, nothing more. Love isn't required. But as they navigate family skepticism, legal hurdles, and their own fragile hearts, Liam and Lynsi discover that God's plans don't always follow the rules. When Stella falls ill and Olive's laughter fills their home, the lines between convenience and care begin to blur. Can two people who swore off love find healing, trust, and a family they never expected? A tender Christian romance about faith, redemption, and the unexpected gifts of marriage. Perfect for fans of: - uplifting stories, - found family, and - love that grows where you didn't think it would.

Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus' birth, but for Hannah and Robert Jessup, there is no joy, only the crushing sorrow of a childless marriage. Despite Hannah's newfound faith--another source of tension with her husband--she feels the pain of infertility keenly. When their unmarried maid offers them her unborn baby, Hannah sees it as an answer to prayer, but Robert refuses and banishes Rosa from their home. Will infertility and a wife's newfound faith crush Robert and Hannah's marriage? How will God answer Hannah's desperate prayers for a child and her husband's salvation?

Can love rewrite fate when duty binds their hands? Lady Alisoun faces a future she never chose: marriage to an elderly lord to save her bankrupt family' s estate. Resigned to sacrifice, she finds solace only in Christmas Eve prayers, until a mysterious stranger appears in her chapel. Their stolen moment, sealed with a sprig of rosemary, ignites a dream for which she dares not hope. Kitt, raised as a monastery oblate, has just discovered his true identity: heir to Whitsell. Bound by duty to marry Alisoun (yet unaware of her noble status), he' s torn between honor and the heart he' s already given to a woman he thinks is a commoner. But when their secret identities collide, joy is short-lived. King John' s wrath threatens to destroy everything...unless a king who loves games more than justice decides to play matchmaker. A lush medieval Christian romance of divine providence, sacrificial love, and faith triumphing over deception. Perfect for readers who adore: historical depth, star-crossed love, and Christmas miracles wrapped in tradition.

Can love find a way home when the past keeps you trapped? Sara Quinn lives in paradise-Oahu, Hawaii-but her heart is thousands of miles away in New England, where her life once was. Six years after a tragic plane crash stole her family and her mobility, she's stuck, physically injured, emotionally broken, and yearning for purpose. Then she meets Beck Sutherland, a pilot with a heart as wounded as her own. Beck carries his own guilt from that same fateful flight...the one he was responsible for. Divorced and tied to Hawaii for his sons, he finds in Sara an unexpected thread of hope. Their shared faith becomes a lifeline, pulling them closer as they navigate grief, secrets, and the fear of moving forward. But when Beck's past collides with Sara's dreams, they face an impossible choice: trust God's path or stay trapped in the pain they know. Can Sara confront the fear that's kept her stranded? And will Beck risk revealing the truth that could push her away forever? Fly Me Home for Christmas is a tender Christian romance about second chances, divine timing, and the courage to let love lead you home. Perfect for fans of: - faith-filled stories of healing, - redemption, and - love that defies the odds.

Can love bloom where grief has taken root? After tragically losing his wife, Matthew Dawson is barely holding it together, let alone ready for Christmas. His greatest concern is his three-year-old daughter, Emma, who's quietly grieving, too. Desperate for help, he hires Hannah Collins, a British-trained nanny with a heart for healing, and a secret tie to Emma's school. Hannah brings warmth to their home, but as Matt retreats to the oak tree he planted in Natalie's memory, Hannah senses his pain. A Thanksgiving trip to the Texas Hill Country sparks joy in Emma...and something deeper between Hannah and Matt. Yet when their bond crosses the line, Hannah steps back, leaving Matt angrier and lonelier than ever. Then, beneath the oak tree, purple crocuses bloom impossibly early-a sign of rebirth, hope, and new beginnings. This Christmas, God is writing a story of healing, love, and second chances neither of them saw coming. A tender Christian romance about love after loss, the courage to heal, and the miracles of Christmas; perfect for fans of uplifting holiday stories and emotional redemption.

Can love and faith overcome the shadows of the past? Pink Rainwater has spent her life running-from her childhood in a storage unit, from the stalker who won't let go, and now from the doubt that she'll ever be enough. Moving back to Nebraska to be near her mother and sister should feel like safety. Instead, it feels like one more place she doesn't belong, especially when everyone around her talks about a God she's not sure she trusts. Bowie Miller is a man of strong faith and stronger convictions, always fighting for the underdog. When his best friend's future sister-in-law arrives in Lincoln, he offers to help, partly as a favor, partly to quiet the guilt of a past failure he can't outrun. But the more he learns about Pink's fragile strength and stubborn independence, the harder it is to keep his distance. She's an unbeliever. He's vowed to protect her. And the line between duty and desire is blurring fast. When threatening notes and a stalker's shadow force them closer, Bowie's determination to shield Pink clashes with her resistance to faith...and to love. As Christmas nears, Pink must decide: Is she willing to trust the God Bowie believes in, or will fear keep her running forever? A gripping Christian romance about redemption, trust, and the love that meets you in the dark. Perfect for fans of: - faith-filled suspense, - enemies-to-lovers, and - stories where grace changes everything.

Love and trouble are brewing at TrueSpark Trucking… Tali Shadowgrace just wants a fresh start. After escaping an abusive ex, she's moved to a new state, landed a job at TrueSpark Trucking, and is almost convinced she's safe. But trust? That's another story. Especially when it comes to men. Enter Puck Bellpepper-yes, Puck-a man with three non-negotiables for a relationship: she must be shorter than he is, willing to tolerate his twin sister Quincia, and, most importantly, share his faith. When he meets Tali and discovers she works with Quincia, he starts to think his prayers might've been answered. (Even if her name does sound like a cartoon villain.) But when strange "accidents" start plaguing TrueSpark, Puck's determined to get to the bottom of it...and spend more time with Tali. Is her ex back for revenge? Or is someone else stirring up chaos? With sabotaged trucks, a meddling twin, and a Christmas party that reveals all, Puck and Tali must figure out: Can love bloom when danger's lurking? And will Tali ever believe that a man like Puck, a gnomebody as sweet as he is quirky, is exactly who she needs? A whimsical Christian rom-com with a dash of suspense, faith, and holiday ma

Holy Grounds runs on two things: the nutty, caramel scent of coffee and Sebastien Davenport' s beloved cranberry-gingerbread muffins. When the pastry chef collapses days before Christmas, owner Bridgette Calloway faces an impossible morning rush and an even harder truth: the beloved chef she' s leaned on may need her more than ever. When a frightening diagnosis upends Seb' s independence and he' s at his lowest, it' s his boss he finds himself calling. Perhaps she' s more than a boss after all… Bridgette shows up with a Bible, Chinese takeout, and the solid courage he didn' t know he needed. In the hush of winter and a kitchen dusted with flour and light, their friendship warms into something deeper. But fear, pride, and new limitations could cost them more than a holiday menu. As carols ring and candlelight glows, Bridgette and Seb are thrust into uncharted territory and must make a choice. Will they retreat into safety, or put their trust in the God who writes love stories in unexpected places like a coffee sleeve, a baker' s bench, and prayer whispered over racks of cooling pastries? Perfect for fans of closed-door, inspirational romance, cozy bakery vibes, community warmth and a HEA

What if the journey home changes everything? Noel Donner has three days to save his family' s toymaking business- or face laying off twenty-seven employees before Christmas. When a critical investment meeting collapses, he boards a train out of London, desperate for a miracle. The last thing he needs is nine hours trapped beside Yari Ephron, the advertising executive he blames for his failure. Yari Ephron just quit her job after her boss sabotaged Noel' s deal- and now she' s racing home to her injured father, thanks to her mother' s dramatic phone call. Stuck on a crowded train with the one man who thinks she ruined his future, Yari expects an awkward silence. Instead, they find unexpected common ground: faith, family, and a shared frustration with meddling parents. But when floods strand them overnight, their forced proximity turns into something neither planned. As they share stories, laughter, and even a kiss under the mistletoe, Noel and Yari begin to wonder: Could this train delay be the best detour of their lives? A heartwarming Christian romance about trust, divine timing, and love finding you in the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of holiday train journeys, enemies-

A handsome prince spending Christmas incognito at her family' s ranch? Addie Metcalf' s royal-watching heart is thrilled! She recognizes " Brodie" right away, but scars from a childhood accident assure her he' ll only be a friend. Besides, he' s not interested in trusting God, and that' s a deal-breaker for Addie. Life at Hearts Crossing Ranch is as much about faith as it is about love. Recently graduated from college, Prince Anders longs to work in underdeveloped countries helping with sustainable agriculture programs. When he meets Addie, and discovers she' s studying health sciences with the goal of helping out communities after major disasters, he' s enamored. He never thought he' d meet someone with such similar goals... but Addie' s a Christian, and Brodie left that behind when his best friend died. Will the Lord work a miracle and bring these two together before the last Christmas snow melts at Hearts Crossing Ranch?

Reed Archer is a man with a past. His new-found faith in God will not be believed by those who know his history. Ann Wright is a woman who wants to control her future. Her skill as an artist drives her need to be independent in a time when women usually must rely on the men in their lives to make decisions for them. Can a risky proposition at Christmastide make them see each other in new light and bring a happily-ever-after for both of them?

Christmas Blevins is ready for happiness, but with her fortieth birthday approaching fast, Chris must face the reality that she' ll never marry. She gave up that dream when she walked away from the only man she' s ever loved. As she reminisces about the life-changing whirlwind that was her relationship with Elijah, she hopes for a second chance. Elijah Thompson' s heart was crushed when Chris pushed him away. Although he' s lived a satisfactory life since then, he' s never forgotten Chris, and he' s never loved another woman the way he loved- loves- her. Now, after discovering that Chris has just beaten a life-threatening illness, he' s ready for a second chance. Twenty-five years have passed. Is it too late for happily-ever-after, or is this December twenty-fifth a new beginning for Elijah and a girl named Christmas?

Heartbroken over the unfair loss of a position in the school where she teaches, Angela Taylor is determined to find an AP position. Adam Thornton has struggled for years to overcome the physical and emotional effects of a devastating accident that occurred when he was a teenager. A successful real estate attorney and part-time handyman, Adam uses his gifts and talents to serve others. When Angela is hired as an AP at the school where Adam' s mother is the principal, Angela and Adam find they share a past... an unexpected connection. And they must choose whether to surrender to the pain of that past or find hope for the future in the spirit of Christmas.

What are the chances that accidentally knocking over someone' s trash cans on a dark street would lead to a new lease on life? Moving to Chestnut Crossings is Lucy Carrington‘ s only chance to live her Christian beliefs free from ridicule. But when she runs over the church trash cans, her new beginning gets off to a rocky start. Thankfully, the pastor is as forgiving as he is handsome. Pastor Jim Sullivan is impressed by Lucy. She's a woman of her word and doesn't seem to take the easy way out. But when he offers her a job, he soon discovers her quirks---she's always late, embraces as a blessing something he views as a curse, and is hiding something about her past...not that Jim should judge. He has issues of his own he'd like to keep hidden. When Pastor Jim asks Lucy to sing at the Christmas pageant, she's faced with a difficult and emotional decision. Will singing free her heart from painful family memories... and inspire Jim to forgive himself, too? In Light a Christmas Candle, discover a holiday season filled with challenges, forgiveness, love and restoration.

Freshly out of mourning for her stepfather, Miss Adelia Donovan' s mother decides that it is time for her daughter to have a season. Addy resists the notion, but her stepfather' s heir, Lord Oliver Westcott, encourages the endeavor. Little does Addy expect to feel excitement at the prospect of gaining a husband---and disappointment when the one man she wants to court her shows more interest in setting her up with others than pursuing her himself. Addy was a thorn in Oliver's side when they were growing up, but she has blossomed into a lovely young woman who deserves to be happy. Oliver vows to do all he can to make Adelia's season a success, even enlisting the help of a friend to get her established among the Ton. Oliver thinks he's doing right by Addy, but little does he expect his own reaction to seeing her courted by other eligible bachelors. The season does not go as planned, and any dream of finding a husband for Christmas must be dashed unless both Addy and Oliver have the courage to admit the truth of their feelings for each other.

Ivy Eston is dreading Christmas. The eldest of six, she' s the only one of her siblings not married with children. She' s also tired of being asked if she has a boyfriend. She' s tempted to run away and spend Christmas abroad, but her grandmother' s ill health, and current travel restrictions, means Ivy' s staying home instead. Firefighter Rhett Butler is perfectly content saving lives all day long and coming home to his cat who never needs more than he' s prepared to give. After all, if God wanted him married, He' d throw the right woman at him. However, Rhett isn' t sure he can face another round of Christmas parties alone, and he can' t exactly take the cat. A chance encounter with Ivy offers a solution to both their dilemmas, especially if they can keep things strictly business. But things are never that straightforward when Christmas comes to town.

When Finn Donovan answers a late-night knock at the door, there stands Charity Sullivan, the only woman he' s ever loved. He hasn' t seen her since the night nearly seventeen years ago when they shared a magical kiss after a months-long friendship. But Charity isn' t alone, and her last name is no longer Sullivan. Her four children are with her, and she' s looking for a place to hide. Her marriage just ended, and her former father-in-law, a powerful, dangerous underworld boss, will stop at nothing to keep her from leaving with his grandchildren. As Finn and Charity' s friendship rekindles, Finn' s protective instincts go on high alert. He' s never stopped loving her, but as an upright, God-fearing man, doesn' t want to take advantage of her vulnerability. Charity is drawn to Finn. She dreams of a future for them, but unanswered questions from the past stand between them. When Charity receives a phone call telling her that her former father-in-law has discovered her whereabouts, she decides to go on the run again. But Finn isn' t having any of it. He has a Christmas dream of his own, and it won' t come true without Charity and her children.

After her grandparents as forced to live apart through assisted living and then die within nine days of each other intrepid entrepreneur Calissa Ladd is devastated. She's always wanted to experience the same lifelong love modeled by her grandparents but her heart isn't where it needs to be as she clings to the past for answers and then starts having vivid dreams of a long-ago time period. Deferential banker Monte McQueen has loved Calissa since they were children but he procrastinates making a commitment to her. He stands by as Calissa gets stuck in the past. Calissa clings to the decrepit homestead that belonged to her family searching and seeing visions into the past. Will she overcome her skewed beliefs and reclaim her relationship with the Lord as Monte pushes his love of Christmas on her? Or will she forfeit her happily-ever-after?

Gigget Wicket is finding life tough since her husband died, leaving her with two little kids. Her marriage wasn' t the best, so she isn' t seeking a man to rescue her even though many days she feels like a damsel in distress. Twice betrayed, Bing Twinkle still longs for what he believes he can never have- a happy family. Between factory work and serving in the Army National Guard, he keeps himself so busy that usually he doesn' t have time to experience the loneliness. When the two meet, sparks fly even while past hurts make them both cautious. But Gigget' s children are praying for a dad who' ll make them and their mother happy. With the holidays approaching, could a Christmas miracle be in the works?

As the holiday season approaches, Lillian holds a secret that will change the lives of her four closest friends forever. She invites them to spend Christmas with her, seeking strength in their unwavering bond of three decades. United by laughter, tears, faith, and an unbreakable friendship, each woman brings her unique spirit to the table. Determined to make this season the most memorable yet, they rally around Lillian, and their differences melt away. Lillian' s quiet plea echoes in their hearts- to cherish every moment, to savor every laugh, and to hold onto their shared memories. Little do they know, this holiday season carries with it a bittersweet farewell, as Lillian yearns for one last week in their company. In this story of faith, loss, and the enduring power of friendship, will Lillian' s final wish be granted, guiding them all toward a heavenly reunion?

Bethany Kringle is planning to skip Christmas, like she has both years since her mom died. She thinks it' s the perfect plan... until her brother, Matt, tells her he' s taking leave from the Navy to come home for Christmas. And he' s bringing his friend, Jay, with him. Now, Bethany must fight through her grief to give them the best Christmas possible. Jay MacDonald is afraid that God wants him to leave the Navy, the only place he has ever belonged. He' s also nervous about spending Christmas with his friend' s family, until he meets Matt' s sister who helps put him at ease. Jay immediately notices the grief Bethany is trying to hide and resolves to help her in any way he can. As Jay supports Bethany, the two can' t help being drawn to each other. Could God use this Christmas to bring them both peace and possibly bring them together as well?

Christmas in the Village is the highlight of the year for the town of Charlee Falls, but this year Alexis Crossman is anything but inspired. Devastated by her father' s death, she can barely summon the energy to decorate the window of the furniture store she' s inherited, let alone officiate the store' s annual Christmas contest. Jessie Wainright is struggling to navigate parenthood alone. Especially when it comes to his daughter' s first date. He attends the annual festival hoping to lighten his mood, and inadvertently wins a key to the contest. But can he find the key that will unlock lovely Alexis' s heart? After a disastrous date Alexis has written Jessie off as cold. But when he invites her to join him for lattes, she discovers his pain goes as deep as hers. And his faith in God goes deeper. Can the wonder of Christmas help them discover the key to living and loving again?

Jemima' s plans for Christmas involve a road trip to Wisconsin and resuscitation of a defunct romance. The ancient alligator suitcase she' s delivering for her grandmother requires only a minor detour. But then Jemima hits a patch of black ice on an unfamiliar Wisconsin road and collides with a telephone pole. She wakes up in the hospital, to discover her overnight stay includes handcuffs and suspicion of smuggling illegal contraband...all because of the pesky antique alligator case. But that isn't the end of Jemima's Christmas detour. When the arresting officer' s police station almost burns down, and then her elderly friend is attacked, and then thieves break in, the wretched suitcase is at the root of all chaos. Her reputation, her winter coat and her romantic hopes are in tatters. Now even her life is threatened. It' s all the alligator case' s fault...Or is it?

When your heart is shattered, sometimes all you can do is go home. Six years ago, Jillian and Tanner Holt met at the Lodge at Christmas Lake. They fell in love, married quickly, and have just moved into a sprawling, upscale home- the perfect place to start a family. But when Tanner' s brother dies in an accident, things unravel. Guilt ravages Tanner, and he pulls away from Jillian. When he comes home unexpectedly to find her in the kitchen talking with their handsome neighbor, he makes ugly accusations. Things come to a head, and they each reveal a secret that could end their marriage. Completely broken, Jillian returns to the place that has always brought healing to her soul. Surrounded by its peaceful, natural beauty, she sorts out her thoughts and listens for God' s voice. Tanner does come to her side, but it may be too late. Can the Lodge at Christmas Lake help Tanner and Jillian find healing for their marriage?