Christmas in July

 Pelican Book Group has published 4 anthologies of wonderful Christmas stories.

Volume 1:  Blurb:

Compiled especially by editors to create an entertaining mix of contemporary, historical, and suspense stories, this Christmas Collection has something for every "Christmas Romance" reading enthusiast. Enjoy six individual novellas in this volume one extravaganza

•           Choosing Christmas by Carol James: 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. (contemporary romance)

 

•           The Christmas Child by Penny Musco: When their unmarried maid offers them her unborn baby, Hannah sees it as an answer to prayer, but Robert refuses. Will infertility and a wife's newfound faith crush Robert's and Hannah's marriage? How will God answer Hannah's desperate prayers? (historical romantic fiction)

 

•           The Christmas Mission by Karen Malley: When Nicole's and Michael's lives intertwine during the busy Christmas season through a surprising connection to a homeless mission, will they be able to shake the pain of their pasts and find happiness together? (contemporary romance)

 

•           A Christmas Stolen by Lillian Duncan: After her niece is abducted, Danica comes face to face with the two men who ruined her life. Is this Christmas ruined, or will Danica realize that God's love that can never be stolen—no matter the circumstances. (romantic suspense)

 

•           A Dream of Christmas by Erin Stevenson: When Charity discovers that her former father-in-law has found her and her children, they seek shelter with her old friend, Finn. Happy to help, Finn wants her to stay. His Christmas dream won't come true without Charity and her children. (contemporary romantic fiction)

 

•           Mistletoe Mix-up by Jody Day: College student, Evan is decorating a house in exchange for holiday room and board. Across the street, RisÉ is also home from school and becomes friends with Evan. As Christmas nears, Evan discovers he's been decorating the wrong house. Will this mix-up ruin Christmas and a budding romance? (contemporary romance)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C59R92N1

https://www.amazon.com/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C59R92N1

Volume 2: Blurb

Enjoy six individual novellas in this volume two extravaganza! Compiled especially by editors to create an entertaining mix of contemporary and historical stories, this Christmas Collection has something for every "Christmas Romance" reading enthusiast.

•           The Woodcarver's Snow-kissed Christmas by Izzy James : Reed is a man with a past, and Ann is a woman who wants to control her future. Can a risky proposition at Christmastide make them see each other in new light and bring a happily ever after for both of them? (historical romance)

 

•           Saved by a Christmas Angel by Karen Malley: 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? (contemporary romance)

 

•           A Love Valley Christmas by Mary L. Ball: All Ty wants is a fresh start and a new pair of cowboy boots until he meets Susie. As Christmas Eve rolls around, can he convince Susie that love after thirty-five is worth the risk? And will Susie lead Ty to see that the Lord can be trusted? (contemporary romance)

 

•           Silent Signals by Linda Carroll-Bradd: After losing half his cattle herd in the Great Blizzard of 1886, rancher Konrad Windsor needs a way to keep his cattle contained. Tomboy Anora Huxley trains the Australian Shepherds and Kelpies that run her family's herd. When these to clash, will Anora's heart be swayed by Konrad's grand gesture at the Christmas Eve church bazaar? (historical romance)

 

•           Joy Express by Jody Day: An unspeakable evil descends upon Bailey as she awaits her ride to the opening ceremony of Barkley House. Can Scott find his pregnant wife, and will the shocking revelations that accompany Bailey's ordeal allow her to ever find joy again? (contemporary romantic fiction)

 

•           Redeeming Christmas by Carol James: Olivia and Gabriel both have past hurts and secrets. Will they find the courage to share their secrets with each other and with God, and allow Him to redeem Christmas? (contemporary romance)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C5Y5CD2H

https://www.amazon.com/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C5Y5CD2H

 

Volume 3: Blurb

In this six-story compilation, editors have created an entertaining mix of contemporary and suspense romances. Volume Three of this Christmas Collection has something for every "Christmas Romance" enthusiast.

•           Christmas Hideaway by Wendy Davy: Security specialist Rylan Copeland follows Mandi, a material witness to a murder, into the mountains where she is hiding, but can Ryan convince her to testify in time or will a killer go free? (romantic suspense)

 

•           A Covert Cowboy Christmas by Carol James: When a storm destroys Rebekah's Christmas plans, she's forced to spend Christmas with her brother and a chatty ranch hand, Dirk. But Dirk isn't who he seems. This Christmas just got interesting. (contemporary romance)

 

•           Christmas Forever by Robin Bayne: Jason hasn't seen Cami in three years. Now she's back, with the son he'd wanted to claim as his own. Can he believe her newly found faith, or will she desert him, and God, again? (contemporary romance)

 

•           Step-on Bride by Mallary Mitchell: In this witty engagement-of-convenience, Wyatt didn't propose to Marley; she found the heirloom engagement ring. Marley agrees to be Wyatt's fiancÉe for Christmas because he doesn't want to break his grandmother's heart, but is he risking his own? (contemporary romance)

 

•           Mistletoe Misses by Jody Day: During a pandemic, concert pianist, Evan and RisÉ, a nurse, are forced into isolation. RisÉ is working with acutely ill patients and must keep her distance from Evan. Can their relationship hold when the world is falling apart? (contemporary romance)

 

•           Someone to Watch over Me by Lesa Henderson: After witnessing a violent crime, Kit just wants to hide. U.S. Marshal Cameron Grainger is intrigued by the woman who collapses in his aunt's bed and breakfast. But what is she hiding? (romantic suspense)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C5Y5CS4W

https://www.amazon.com/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C5Y5CS4W

 

Volume 4: Blurb:

Compiled especially by editors to create an entertaining mix of contemporary romantic fiction and suspense stories, this Christmas Collection has something for every "Christmas Romance" lover. Enjoy six individual novellas in this volume four extravaganza.

•           Christmas at Whispering Creek by Barbara M. Britton: Dumped for a country music star, Cole abandons Nashville for Whispering Creek. Cole doesn't expect to find a deceased friend, estate squabbles, and a Northern beauty. Can the chaos help create a bestselling song for Cole and possibly a life-long collaborator? (contemporary romantic fiction)

 

•           The Christmas List by Dixie Jarchow: This Christmas can Max learn that sometimes a little structure is a good thing? And can Mandy relax enough to enjoy the holidays and actually fall in love, or will she firmly stick to The Christmas List? (contemporary romance)

 

•           A Texas Christmas Mystery by Anne Greene: Amber needs to solve her first case, but the handsome Cajun suspect makes her heart beat faster. Derrick has worked all his life for his high-paying, adventurous job. When his past threatens his future, will he endanger the woman he loves? (romantic suspense)

 

•           Crazy Woman Christmas by Renee Blare: A prodigal daughter meets a grieving son...Devon's world is the ranch, and he labors day and night for it. But when he finds Bianca stranded on the side of the road, he whisks her to his ranch to ride out the Christmas blizzard. (contemporary romance)

 

•           Plundered Christmas by Susan Lyttek: Jeanine is intrigued to learn the island where her family is spending Christmas reportedly holds a pirate's buried horde. But after a treasure hunter dies and a storm strands them, Jeanine must find the killer before someone else dies trying to locate the plunder. (romantic suspense)

 

•           Merry Christmas, Savannah by CE Hilbert: Savannah's life was all set, until her boyfriend eloped with a beauty queen. Merry Christmas, Savvy. 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. (contemporary romance)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C5Y46M4L

https://www.amazon.com/Romantic-Fiction-Editors-Christmas-Collection-ebook/dp/B0C5Y46M4L