Eleanor Daventry's inheritance promises an end to her problems, until she discovers that she must marry to keep it. Meanwhile, Stratford Tunstall learns that his uncle willed his lands to Miss Daventry. To Stratford, it's only logical that they should marry, but he botches the proposal, and badly. Disgusted, Eleanor is certain they could never love each other, but being thrown together for a season in London threatens to change both their minds.

The Alexander children are horrified that their normal holiday plans are altered when their parents are called to work, and the kids have to stay with their most feared relative, Groppy (Great Aunt Poppy). There is something strange and creepy about her house and the kids swear she is a witch. But the mood quickly changes from fear to intrigue when the siblings stumble upon Groppy's magic cauldron and wish-granting potion. Ava, Nolan, and Charlotte Alexander create instant chaos when spells get out of hand and only Groppy can save them. They might just survive this holiday visit after all, but something chilling hides deep in the woods and not even Groppy's magic can stop it. The three siblings must use quick-wit and bravery to help Groppy capture a terrifying werewolf and, preferably, not get eaten.

Grace Natalie Burke was named after her mother's two favorite Hollywood actresses, but the only thing they seem to have in common is the ability to put on a good show. Growing up under the iron thumb of her mother, she's never made a mistake or gone off script. But as her 30th birthday comes, the illusion shatters. Motivated by a need for more, Grace sheds her sheepish ways and buys a one-way airline ticket to Lavender Island, TX in order to fulfill a lifelong dream of hers to see the Halstead House mansion she's heard so much about. When Grace arrives on the island she's caught up on the swirl of it all, landing a temporary job as an assistant event planner, making new friends, and finding herself on the receiving end of some interestingly fun therapy sessions with the head housekeeper. Then there's John Lucas, the Halstead heir and aloof businessman. No one could have prepared her for the feelings he would stir in her, or the way he'll do anything to keep her at arms length. Follow along as Grace discovers who she really is, and where she truly belongs.

She has loved him for as long as she remembers. He is fast discovering his newfound attachment. And now they may never see each other again. Phoebe Tunstall has lived her entire life in the shadow of her outgoing twin sister and in service to her maiden aunt. When she suddenly finds herself alone and free of all responsibility to others, she decides to heed the challenge thrown out by the man she has long admired, her brother's best friend, Lord Ingram. Frederick Ingram is reeling from the shock of learning that his first love has married someone else upon mere weeks' acquaintance. Filled with frustration, he is unable to watch his friend's little sister, Phoebe, living meekly and waiting for happiness to come to her. He tells her to live more boldly. What he does not expect is for her to take it to heart and travel to Brussels as Napoleon begins his march northward. Frederick arrives in Brussels for his military duty and, contrary to his expectation, does not find Phoebe cowering in fear at the threat of the emperor's invasion. Instead, she appears to be the center of Society with every male eye in the city on her. Phoebe is eager to show Frederick exactly what he has been missing out on all these years, and he is finally ready to declare his love. Then war breaks out.

Fresh out of college and about to start her dream job as a photographer in New York, Aubrey is sure her life is picture perfect. From the moment she sets foot in the city, though, everything starts to crumble around her. With family problems back home, a complicated relationship, and an unforgiving city all around her, this Christmas, all Aubrey really wants is to find the real meaning of the holiday.

When his mother, the enchantress queen, commands Heppson to kill his own half brother, Conrad, Heppson escapes to the deadly dessert. In exchange for his life, Heppson takes the place of the dead guardian of the winter, in the form of a bear by day.

At Christmastime, love is just a wish away Join master romance writer Carla Kelly in this joyful celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. Set in regency England, these Christmas tales will take you from dangerous adventures on snowy roads to cozy little cottages, filled with holiday mischief. Five fun stories in one book

Beautiful Lily Branson learns that her wayward father has lost his Wyoming cattle ranch in a card game to handsome cowboy Jack Sinclair, no less When a series of deadly winter storms sets in, Lily and Jack must work together to save the cattle--as well as their hearts.

Small-town Sophia Spencer can'Äôt believe her luck when an unexpected inheritance allows her to experience London'Äôs social scene. But her happiness disappears when she is caught napping in a grumpy gentleman'Äôs room'Äîand forced into an engagement to protect her reputation! Personalities collide and love blooms in this stunning debut novel.

After a celebrated career in the war against Napoleon, Captain Douglas Bowden moves to a small fishing village to escape military life and put his medical skills to good use. Little does he know, it's his heart that needs the most loving care. This brand-new novel from master storyteller Carla Kelly will have new and longtime fans in raptures

In order to break an evil curse, Ian Quicksilver, heir to the Bankhirian throne, has two weeks to get Princess Arianna to fall for him. But first he must take care of a rampaging dragon and a maniacal magician before they destroy his home town He'll have to find the courage to save two worlds--and pass his classes--in this witty sci-fi adventure.