Christmas in Willow Falls Series by Michelle Pennington

He's her biggest competition. She's his greatest temptation. Ruth Haynes is excited to start another Christmas season selling cookies from her store, Sugar Lips Cookie Company, on Old Main Street in Willow Falls. Everything is shaping up for her to have another successful year—that is until competition comes to town in the form of Mason Baker, the guy who broke her heart in high school. When he opens a chocolate store next door, her cookie business starts to crumble... moreHe's her biggest competition. She's his greatest temptation. Ruth Haynes is excited to start another Christmas season selling cookies from her store, Sugar Lips Cookie Company, on Old Main Street in Willow Falls. Everything is shaping up for her to have another successful year—that is until competition comes to town in the form of Mason Baker, the guy who broke her heart in high school. When he opens a chocolate store next door, her cookie business starts to crumble. Still, she can’t help but notice that he’s even more attractive and charming now, and no doubt he still gets everything he wants in life. Too bad he’s never wanted her. Mason has come back to his hometown to open his very own business selling chocolate after studying under world-class chocolatiers in Europe. He risked everything he has on this new venture so he can't afford any distractions, especially from Ruth, who is definitely all grown up. Totally distracted by her beauty and talent, he can’t help but try to break down her defenses. Just when she begins to open up, however, his decision to bid against her for the catering job her business depends on threatens to ruin everything. To find true success, Ruth and Mason must let go of everything they thought they wanted and create a life that’s truly sweet. less

Snowed in with the one woman he can't have.  Gavin's life was orderly and successful—until he fell for the same woman his boss wanted. When the owner of the company forbids employees from dating, Gavin knows it's just because he doesn't want any competition for Holly's affections. If it was just his job on the line, Gavin would have shrugged and gone for it, but Holly desperately needs to keep her job to help provide for her sister and niece. Especially with Christmas just around the corner... moreSnowed in with the one woman he can't have.  Gavin's life was orderly and successful—until he fell for the same woman his boss wanted. When the owner of the company forbids employees from dating, Gavin knows it's just because he doesn't want any competition for Holly's affections. If it was just his job on the line, Gavin would have shrugged and gone for it, but Holly desperately needs to keep her job to help provide for her sister and niece. Especially with Christmas just around the corner. For now, at least, they must keep their relationship in the friend zone. But when their boss makes a move to force himself on Holly's attention, Gavin will do anything to protect her.  He just hadn't counted on the snowstorm moving in early and stranding them together in a remote cabin two days before Christmas. And not just any cabin. Their boss's cabin.  Surely one kiss won't ruin everything.  A perfectly sweet Christmas romance that will make you laugh and swoon at the same time. Grab your copy today. less

He's back home for Christmas, but she doesn't dare let him back in her heart.Being a divorced, single mother at twenty-one makes it hard to believe in luxuries like hope and somedays.Can't life just give her a break? December should mean presents and decorated trees with cocoa by the fire...not a sick babysitter, studying for finals, and bills that have to be paid.The return of her first love to Willow falls is just the complication she doesn't need... moreHe's back home for Christmas, but she doesn't dare let him back in her heart.Being a divorced, single mother at twenty-one makes it hard to believe in luxuries like hope and somedays.Can't life just give her a break? December should mean presents and decorated trees with cocoa by the fire...not a sick babysitter, studying for finals, and bills that have to be paid.The return of her first love to Willow falls is just the complication she doesn't need. Matt left town to chase a career in country music, and now that he's finding fame, he's further away from her than ever before. But how can she resist the chance to see him again when he invites her to his concert? Or when he wants to see her again—even when she knows nothing but heartbreak will come of it?She knows all too well how much it hurts to chase a star that's out of reach.For the perfect Christmas romance with all the fluttery wonder of young love up against the world, buy your copy today! less

A single mom who can't afford Christmas—or losing her heart again. Grace plans to spend December moving into her new apartment and getting ready for Christmas with her three-year-old daughter, Bella. No matter how broke she is after her divorce, she’s determined to make the holiday magical for her little girl.She hadn’t counted on one thing, however—running into the man whose heart she broke years ago... moreA single mom who can't afford Christmas—or losing her heart again. Grace plans to spend December moving into her new apartment and getting ready for Christmas with her three-year-old daughter, Bella. No matter how broke she is after her divorce, she’s determined to make the holiday magical for her little girl.She hadn’t counted on one thing, however—running into the man whose heart she broke years ago. Out of all the apartments in Willow Falls, how did she choose the apartment across from Sam’s? Every time she opens her door, he’s there—a reminder of every bad decision she made and the life she could have had.Even when old feelings reignite, she can’t let herself give in. No matter what she longs for, the past is always there, tying her down with little pink shoestrings.This short novella is a sweet, heartfelt Christmas romance that will make you believe in forgiveness and second chances. Originally published as ASecond Chance for Christmas in the Love, Snow, And Mistletoe anthology. less