The Calvettis of New York Series by Deborah Bladon

Calder Frost is everything I don’t want in a man.He’s rude, insensitive, and cold as ice.After he crashes into me on a snowy night, I vow that I’ll do everything in my power to avoid him for the rest of my life.That lasts a day.When I realize that I’ll be forced to spend more time with him, I try to make nice.Calder wants to get naughty.That will never happen.I don’t care that he’s gorgeous and could light up all of Manhattan with his brilliant smile... moreCalder Frost is everything I don’t want in a man.He’s rude, insensitive, and cold as ice.After he crashes into me on a snowy night, I vow that I’ll do everything in my power to avoid him for the rest of my life.That lasts a day.When I realize that I’ll be forced to spend more time with him, I try to make nice.Calder wants to get naughty.That will never happen.I don’t care that he’s gorgeous and could light up all of Manhattan with his brilliant smile. I haven’t thought twice about the way he looks at me.I promised myself that I wouldn’t fall for a man until I made every one of my dreams come true, but what if those dreams are already my reality?Author’s Note: This novella is as naughty as it is nice. If you’re looking for a holiday-themed read with a bit of heat, this book is for you. I hope it puts a smile on your face and sparks a little magic in your heart. less

My world exploded on my wedding day.A dark-haired, gorgeous stranger objected as I stood at the altar in my long, white gown.He told all of my friends, my family, and my fiancé that he was the man for me.I had no idea who he was, but he offered me an escape I was craving, so I left the church with him.He might have been a little drunk and horribly confused.Luke Jones stumbled into the wrong church. He was trying to stop the woman he loved from marrying another man... moreMy world exploded on my wedding day.A dark-haired, gorgeous stranger objected as I stood at the altar in my long, white gown.He told all of my friends, my family, and my fiancé that he was the man for me.I had no idea who he was, but he offered me an escape I was craving, so I left the church with him.He might have been a little drunk and horribly confused.Luke Jones stumbled into the wrong church. He was trying to stop the woman he loved from marrying another man.I took him to his apartment, got him into bed so he could sleep it off, and left a note.Two days later, he showed up on my doorstep.I should have sent him away, but I didn’t.I couldn’t.Luke was the hero I always needed. The calm, confident, sexy-as-sin fireman saved me from making the biggest mistake of my life.I saved him from the unending pain of a broken heart.But just when I start to think luck brought us together, fate’s bittersweet hand threatens to tear us apart forever. less

My older brother’s best friend has always been my archenemy. Now he’s my husband. Thanks a lot, Las Vegas. Daniel Lawton is the most annoying man on the planet.He’s also my husband after a weekend in Vegas celebrating my brother’s upcoming nuptials.After a string of bad relationships, I swore I would never get married, but here I am, legally tied to the jerk.Daniel is as arrogant as they come... moreMy older brother’s best friend has always been my archenemy. Now he’s my husband. Thanks a lot, Las Vegas. Daniel Lawton is the most annoying man on the planet.He’s also my husband after a weekend in Vegas celebrating my brother’s upcoming nuptials.After a string of bad relationships, I swore I would never get married, but here I am, legally tied to the jerk.Daniel is as arrogant as they come.With his big blue eyes, five hundred dollar haircut, and a body that would make any action hero sob in envy, he’s impossible to ignore.I should know. I tried avoiding him in Sin City, but that ended with a wedding ring on my finger.Now we’re at home in Manhattan and arguing at every turn.When I make plans to fly back to Las Vegas to get an annulment, Daniel asks me for one small favor before I leave.Unlike my husband, I have a heart, so I agree to help him out.I soon realize that walking away from my mistake of a marriage may not be that easy after all. less