Small-Town Sweethearts (Fish)

White Oak is a small town where everyone knows everyone, which can make finding someone to love tough. Everyone knows your business and no one minds their own. These three novellas bring you second chances, first loves, and family, all wrapped into sweet, kisses-only love stories. Christmas in White Oak Nick Randolph has avoided Christmas since the death of his wife, but his four-year-old daughter insists he stays with her at his parent's home for the holidays. He finally must confront his past and the woman he let get away. A tale of first love, self-forgiveness, and the importance of family and friendship. Cruising into Christmas How can a kiss that never happened lead to love with another guy?When Lauren Dibenadetto is caught on the kiss cam refusing a proposal, she doesn't realize life as she knows it is gone, at least for a little while. Who knew so many people watched hockey? Or posted on social media. Or made such instant judgements without knowing the details? At least she's going on a long cruise, so hopefully by the time she returns home, this will have all blown over.Ryan Frost doesn't recognize the girl on the kiss cam on TV, but his brother says she's the maid of honor in his upcoming wedding. Ryan can't wait to get the details on this proposal and refusal. He has no way of knowing that moment on TV will have him playing knight in shining armor, and the effect Lauren will have on his life. Is there love in his future? Almost Christmas in Connecticut Can a wounded warrior learn to trust her celebrity chef crush after discovering his secret?Horrified to learn that her young niece has arranged for her to visit a video blogger she's never heard of, Winnefred "Fred" Carmichael is guilted into agreeing to the trip. Seeing how handsome he is in his videos doesn't hurt in making her decision.Tanner Frost is a phony. He is only the front man for his aunt's cooking, so he's shocked to find out she invited some soldier to spend Christmas at the family farm. He's even more shocked to discover Fred is a woman. A beautiful, intriguing woman. Can he keep her from discovering the truth behind his cooking while he's falling too quickly for her charms?

How can a kiss that never happened lead to love with another guy?When Lauren Dibenadetto is caught on the kiss cam refusing a proposal, she doesn't realize life as she knows it is gone, at least for a little while. Who knew so many people watched hockey? Or posted on social media. Or made such instant judgments without knowing the details? At least she's going on a long cruise, so hopefully by the time she returns home, this will have all blown over.Ryan Frost doesn't recognize the girl on the kiss cam on TV, but his brother says she's the maid of honor in his upcoming wedding. Ryan can't wait to get the details on this proposal and refusal. He has no way of knowing that moment on TV will have him playing knight in shining armor, and the effect Lauren will have on his life. Is there love in his future?