One fake romance. One Christmas miracle. And one chance to turn make-believe into forever.Jack’s desperate to prove he’s moved on after being dumped by his boyfriend, and he’s telling anybody who’ll listen about his hot new man. But there’s a catch: Jack’s hot new man doesn’t exist.With a prestigious social event looming where he’ll come face to face with his ex, Jack’s staring at total humiliation unless he can turn fantasy into reality, and fast.Rory’s terrified another night on London’s freezing streets will be his last. But maybe Christmas wishes really can come true, because when Rory’s offered respite from the wintery weather, he grabs it with both hands.As the city’s grime is washed away, a stunningly beautiful young man emerges — and so does a plan, one which will give Rory a warm, safe home for Christmas, and Jack a sure fire way to avoid ending up a laughing stock.As they rehearse their roles as the season's hottest couple, the line between what’s real and what’s make believe begins to blur like frost on a windowpane. Can their carefully constructed fake romance blossom into something real, or will the clock strike midnight on their Christmas miracle, leaving them both broken hearted?This heartwarming romance contains a camp Christmas tree, a drag queen Christmas fairy called Doris, way too many jugs of eggnog, a closet posh boy, and the sweetest Kiss Before Christmas ever.#fakeboyfriend, #makeover, #loveacrossthetracks***Note: this book was previously published under the name of A E Ryecart. The cover and description may (or may not) have changed, but the book title and contents remain the same as before.***

"Appealing protagonists, good neighbors, small-town Christmas traditions, and Neggers's own recipes make for a fine romance." —Publishers WeeklyClare Morgan is ready for a fresh start when she moves to the small Massachusetts town of Knights Bridge with her young son, Owen. Widowed for six years, Clare settles into her new job as the town librarian. She appreciates the welcome she and Owen receive and enjoys getting the library ready for the annual holiday open house.Clare expects to take it slow with her new life. Then she meets Logan Farrell, a Boston ER doctor in town to help his elderly grandmother settle into assisted living. Slow isn't a word Logan seems to understand. Accustomed to his fast-paced life, he doesn't plan to stay for long. But Daisy Farrell enlists her grandson to decorate her house on the village green one last time. Logan looks to Clare for help. She can go through Daisy's book collection and help him decorate while she's at it.As Clare and Logan get his grandmother's house ready for the holidays, what neither of them expects to find is an attraction to each other. Better than most, they know all the crazy things that can happen in life, but everything about Knights Bridge and this magical season invites them to open themselves to new possibilities . . . and new love."Filled with the joys (and difficulties) a New England winter can bring, along with pleasing references to A Christmas Carol, this quick romance lays on the charm." —Harlequin Junkie"An enchanting holiday tale." —RT Book Reviews

A festive reunion with an unexpected gift! A holiday like no other awaits a down-on-her-luck baker and her pet store tycoon one-night stand.When Pepper Kane's home and bakery are burned down in the weeks before Christmas, billionaire CEO Simon Ross—the man she spent one unforgettable night with—comes to the rescue! Pepper knows this playboy doesn't do relationships, but while staying with him in his penthouse and caring for an abandoned puppy, their spark is rekindled. And then comes a festive surprise that shocks them both: she's carrying his baby!

When Penny’s best friend from college shows up heartbroken on her doorstep, she has no idea how much her summer is about to be upended. The practical plans Penny made to get her life on track are suddenly derailed when Irish born Bonnie insists they jet off to Ireland; the only place she could possibly heal. What’s a best friend to do?Scarred by love herself, reluctant Penny is even more surprised when a hunky bartender starts flirting with her. Then there’s Finn, with the sea-green eyes, who she can’t get out of her head, even though Bonnie insists he’s not right for her. Balancing helping her friend with getting her own life figured out is no easy task. But in a setting that feels more storybook than reality, anything seems possible, even giving love another shot.

He’s fighting to save the ranch. She’s guarding her heart.Ellis Stark has spent his life carrying the weight of Stark Family Ranch on his shoulders. With debt mounting and developers circling, he can’t afford distractions—least of all the woman who broke his heart. But when Hannah Whitmore returns to Three Pines with her young daughter, old feelings ignite in ways Ellis can’t ignore.Hannah never planned on coming back. The small Montana town holds memories she swore she’d left behind—memories of Ellis, and the love that once promised forever. All she wants now is stability for her daughter, not a second chance with the cowboy who still haunts her dreams.As the fight to save the ranch intensifies, Ellis and Hannah are pulled together by duty, loyalty, and a spark that refuses to die. But will Ellis’s devotion to the land cost him the only woman he’s ever loved? Or will this time, love prove stronger than the reckoning ahead?

She needs a fake boyfriend. He’s been waiting years to make it real.Savannah Hollingsworth doesn’t need complications. After a life-changing diagnosis left her future uncertain, she’s sworn off dating—and definitely sworn off love. But when a pushy admirer just won’t take a hint, she turns to the one guy who’s always had her back: Noah Barrett.Noah’s been in love with Savannah since high school. Now a local cop with a past he’s proud to have outgrown, he jumps at the chance to play her boyfriend—even if it’s only pretend. He just hopes living next door and spending time as her “fake” boyfriend will finally show her that he’s the real deal.But the closer they get, the harder it is for Savannah to keep pretending her heart’s not involved. And Noah? He’s done pretending anything.Tropes: Fake Relationship, Second Chance, Bad Boy Turned Good, Next Door Neighbors, Protective Hero, Slow Burn, He Falls First.