Tracey's back! Fresh from her success in helping her gay friend find the right guy in Finding Love On Black Friday, she's got a new mission. Helping her co-worker, Keith, find love during the holidays pushes her skills to the max... Keith Barone knows exactly what he wants – his best friend, Mike. There's just one little problem - Mike is straight. Keith fears pursuing his desires will crash and burn in heartache. However, Keith's been hiding his feelings for so long, he's ready to burst. Masculine jock Mike Evers has a reputation for dating women, but never brings them around to meet his friends. Mike has known for a long time that his best friend likes guys. So what? These days, having a gay friend just proves a guy is secure in his sexuality. Still, when Mike pictures his future, he wonders why Keith remains the one person who always figures in his plans. Will the truth - and Mike - both come out in time for the two best friends to have a merry Christmas together? Finding Love On Christmas Eve is a standalone gay romance with explicit scenes and an HEA ending.

On Black Friday, all's fair in love, war, and shopping... Twenty-seven year old Aiden Crawford's been single too long. He says he's choosy, his friends call it being too picky. Either way, he just can't find a good, trustworthy guy. Aiden's best friend drags him out on an overnight Black Friday shopping trip as part of her scheme to profit from the year's hottest Christmas toys. Waiting outside in the long line, Aiden notices an attractive stranger that makes him question his disbelief in love at first sight. Todd Valenti is tall, handsome, and too sexy for his own good. He says all the right things, but would the slick stud say or do anything just to get his hands on the last coveted toy on the shelf? When emotions run high and holiday stress takes its toll on bargain hunters searching for the best deals ever, practically anything can happen in a department store...maybe even a gay guy finding love on Black Friday! Finding Love On Black Friday is a standalone gay romance with an HEA ending.

Share the romantic journeys with these hot guys as they find true love with their best friends in this five story gay romance collection which proves that there's nothing in the world like friendship blossoming into love with your true soulmate. High school friends falling in love for the first time. College roommates who discover that opposites attract. Best friends finding love in a gay version of The Wizard of Oz... Best Friends Turn Into Lovers - Supposedly straight college student Chad fantasizes about his best friend. When the shirtless stud asks him to rub tanning oil on his back, things really heat up. Falling For His Roommate - Nerdy college freshman Dustin works in the campus library. He's never told anyone he's gay, but he secretly desires the guy who sleeps on top of him, in the upper bunk, that is! He has the hots for Jeff, his drop dead gorgeous roommate. Zach's Secret - Can a young man come out, find love, and survive senior year all at the same time? Small town high school student Zach vows to keep his true feelings for guys locked up inside. Confident and popular Key, the school's newly arrived attractive jock, gladly changes all that. The Wicked Hot Wizard of Oz - Farm boy Donny is in the closet and he's in love with his straight best friend! A tornado transports Donny and his little dog Toto to the magical Land of Oz where they encounter Lions and Tylers and Gay Bears - oh my! On his journey down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wicked Hot Wizard of Oz, Donny discovers there's no place like home, especially if it's with the man of his dreams. Finding Love On Christmas Eve - Keith knows exactly what he wants – his best friend, Mike. Just one little problem - Mike is straight. Keith fears pursuing his desires will crash and burn in heartache. However, Keith's been hiding his feelings for so long, he's ready to burst. Will the truth - and Mike - both come out in time for the two best friends to have a merry Christmas together?

""Finding Love the Hard Way"" is a three story collection of sweet romance where the road to love is a bit complicated. ""The Trouble with Fishing"" takes a city girl to the great outdoors where she discovers a sexy wilderness guide. But what about the man she came with? ""Christmas Tears"" is the poignant tale of a widow with two children who has no place left to go. Will a kind lawman make a difference in their lives? ""Lady Constance Yankee Spy"" is a historic tale of a southern woman who spies for the north and is called back to duty after the Civil War. When she runs into a former protector, will they still be on the same side?

Finding Love and Life make the world go round and provide meaning for everyone.

"Charlie's Christmas Miracle" is a sweet story that takes place in a small village surrounded by snowy hills. Charlie is the main character. He is a happy, kind young man who loves Christmas. The holiday season makes him happy, from the bright lights to the smell of freshly baked cookies to the joy of giving and getting gifts. But things are different for Charlie and his family this year. They are having money problems and can't buy a Christmas tree or any ornaments for it. With a heavy heart, Charlie watches as his friends and neighbors get their homes ready for the holidays. One cold evening, Charlie had an idea. He makes up his mind to go into the woods and get a Christmas tree to decorate. Charlie packs warm clothes and is ready to go on his adventure. While Charlie sings his favorite Christmas song, the tree he picked starts to shine and glow. It was a magical moment for him in the forest. It's like the tree reacts to his happy music by getting brighter with each note. Charlie is so happy that he decorates the tree by hand with bells, bright ribbons, and pinecones made from twigs and leaves. The tree changes into a beautiful sight that casts a warm, welcoming glow throughout the forest. Charlie's happiness grows when a group of birds joins in and makes a beautiful song. After hearing about Charlie's Christmas surprise, people come from all over the world to see the magical tree in the forest. They bring their own trinkets and decorations to add to the beauty of the forest. The forest becomes a joyful and magical place where everyone can enjoy the real spirit of Christmas. On Christmas Eve, Charlie asks his family to come see the miracle tree. Their lips light up with wonder and excitement as they give him a tight hug, showing how proud they are of their smart and kind child. For a special event, everyone in town gathers around the magical tree to sing Christmas songs, give and receive gifts, and tell stories of love and kindness. The glow from the tree gets brighter, making everyone happy. As the clock hits midnight, Charlie makes a wish for his family, friends, and everyone else gathered around the magical tree to be happy, loved, and successful. A shooting star flashes across the sky, letting him know that what he wanted has come true. Charlie's family spends Christmas with a tree that is decorated with love and memories that are very important to them. They tell Charlie how much they appreciate him teaching them the real meaning of Christmas. The people in the area go back to see the miracle tree one more time and give food and blankets to the birds and animals that have made it their home. Even though the tree's light goes out, its magic lives on in the minds of everyone who saw it. From that day on, Charlie's town is known for its kindness, safety, and sense of community. A lot of people get together in the forest every year to enjoy Christmas and remember the miracle that brought them all together. Charlie's Christmas miracle becomes a beloved story that is told from one generation to the next. It reminds everyone that the real magic of Christmas is love, kindness, and joy shared with others. It shows that Christmas is a feeling that can be found in the smallest acts of kindness and in the strangest places. Charlie's Christmas miracle will always be a source of hope, inspiring people to enjoy the spirit of Christmas in their everyday lives. The Story's Start: A little boy named Charlie used to live in a town surrounded by snowy hills. He was a happy, kind young man who loved Christmas more than anything else. It warmed his heart to see all the bright lights, smell the fresh cookies, and give and receive gifts. The small town was turned into a snow wonderland every December. Snowflakes would fall from the sky and cover the land in a beautiful, shiny blanket. The streets were full of the laughter of kids building snowmen and having snowball fights, and the homes were lit up with bright lights. But Charlie's Christmas was really amazing because of how much his family loved and cared for him. The house where Charlie's family lived was nice and on the edge of town. The smell of fresh cookies and the sound of laughter could always be heard in their house. They loved their child very much, and they loved Christmas as much as he did. They would make wonderful Christmas memories together. Charlie loved the event where everyone decorated the Christmas tree every year. In their cozy living room, they would gather around a beautiful evergreen tree that reached almost to the roof. The tree was placed by Charlie's grandfather a long time ago. It has grown tall and strong, just like their love for each other. It would take the Thompsons hours to find the perfect ornaments to put on the tree. Each ornament held a special memory for the person who owned it, like the bright construction paper and glitter ornament Charlie made in kindergarten or the beautiful glass ornament that has been passed down from generation to generation. As they put up the tree, they sang their favorite Christmas songs, which made their hearts full of love and joy. When Charlie's family was decorating the tree one cold December night, Charlie's dad saw a sad look on his son's face. He got down on his knees and asked Charlie, "What's wrong, buddy?" Mr. Thompson knew that his son wanted to see the magic of the Christmas lights show, but they hadn't been able to buy any lights lately because money was tight. He looked at his wife, and the two of them shared a knowing look. Mrs. Thompson smiled and said, "Charlie, you know that the true magic of Christmas isn't in the lights or the decorations. It's in the love we share with each other. Let's make this Christmas special in our own way." Charlie tried to smile as he nodded, but he couldn't help but feel a little let down. That night, Charlie thought about what his mom had said as he lay in his warm bed. But even though he knew she was right, he still had to see the amazing light show that everyone was talking about. As he fell asleep, he wished on a sparkling star that there was a way for him to feel the magic of the lights. The next morning, Charlie woke up to find that there was new snow on everything outside. Getting out of bed and running to the window made his heartbeat fast with excitement. Everything looks and feels more beautiful when it snows, and it did today. After breakfast, Charlie chose to take a walk around town. As he walked through the snowy streets, he couldn't help but notice that everyone was busy getting ready for Christmas. Shop owners put flowers in their windows, families got warm to go ice skating, and friends gave each other gifts. Charlie couldn't help but feel left out. He wished he could be a part of all the holiday activities and share the joy of the season with his friends. He saw a sign in the town center that said, "Christmas Lights Display Tonight!" as he walked across town. Charlie's heartbeat faster. The show was tonight, but he didn't have any lights to add to it. There was magic around him, but he didn't know how to join in. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a voice he knew calling his name. Emily was his best friend. She ran up to him quickly and smiled big. It was "Charlie!" she yelled. "Guess what? Our family has some extra Christmas lights, and we don't know what to do with them. Would you like to help us decorate our house for the display tonight?" Charlie's eyes sparkled with joy. "Oh, Emily, that would be great! Thanks so much!" Charlie put up Christmas lights on Emily's family's house in the afternoon. They put them around the windows and hung them over the bushes. Charles couldn't believe how lucky he was. He was going to be a part of the beautiful light show, after all. As night fell, Charlie, Emily, and her family joined the other people in the town square. It looked like something from a fairy tale because the whole square was lit up with bright lights. It looked like the stars, clouds, and even a huge Christmas tree was lit up with hundreds of lights. Charlie's family would put up their Christmas tree together every year. They would sing Christmas songs and hang colored ornaments and gold tinsel for hours on end. But this year was different. Charlie's family was having money problems, so they couldn't buy a Christmas tree or any other decorations. As Charlie looked on, his friends and neighbors were decorating their houses for the holidays. It broke his heart. For as long as Charlie could remember, the best part of the holiday season was always decorating the Christmas tree. It was a beloved tradition that brought his family closer together and made memories that would last a lifetime. Every year, they would plan to start this great project on a weekend in early December.

It's beginning to look like Christmas in a rollicking holiday romance by beloved author Carolyn Brown. Footloose Liz Hanson has finally come home to Ringgold, Texas, with a hankering to settle down. All she wants for Christmas is a house of her own—and the man of her dreams. The house was easy. Now she's asking Santa to help her win over her extremely attractive neighbor Raylen O'Donnell, her teen crush all grown up, to make her Christmas dreams come true... New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Texas twang and inimitable sass shine through in this romantic holiday story. Previously published as Darn Good Cowboy Christmas.

Anything can happen during the holidays! Get ready to be swept off your feet by the flames of desire in the Winter Wishes and Holiday Kisses anthology. This exclusive anthology celebrates the winter holidays with contemporary romance that will thaw even the coldest of hearts. From snowy landscapes to festive celebrations, these stories capture the essence of the season in all its splendor. From friends-to-lovers, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, and more, these authors invite you to experience the magic and steaminess of the holidays. Don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate holiday romance. Order your copy today and melt away the winter chill. Including stories by: Stephanie Morris - USA Today bestselling author Megyn Ward - USA Today bestselling author Rose Bak - USA Today bestselling author Sharon Wray - USA Today bestselling author Bella Emy - USA Today bestselling author A.M. Roark - USA Today bestselling author Cindy Redding - USA Today bestselling author Charmaine Louise Shelton Laura Baird Victoria J. Hyla Carla Krae Ella Braeme LizAnne Axtel Britt Jones A. Rivers Audrey Bell Cara Marsi Amanda Zook Euryia Larsen Haley Rhoades Sarah L. Roth Susanna Eastman Ali Rivers Leigh Adams Dawn Baca Tizahmi Anne Lange Anika Lynn Lilly Avalon J. Keely Thrall

Britain's most widely read author of the late twentieth century, Catherine Cookson published more than 100 books, including The Fifteen Streets, The Black Velvet Gown, and Katie Mulhollond. Set in England's industrial northeast, her novels depict the social, economic, and emotional hardships of that area. In the first essay collection devoted to Cookson, the contributors examine what Cookson's memoirs and historical fiction mean to readers, including how her fans contribute to her position in the cultural imaginary; constructions of gender, class, and English and Irish identity in her work; the importance of place in her novels; Cookson's place in the heritage industry; and television adaptations of Cookson's works. Cookson's work tackled topics that were still taboo in the early post-World War II era, such as domestic abuse, rape, and incest. This collection places Cookson in historical context and shows how skillful she was at pushing generic boundaries.

Hannah Shah is an Imam's daughter. She lived the life of a Muslim but, for many years, her father abused her in the cellar of their home. At 16 she discovered a plan to send her to Pakistan for an arranged marriage, and she ran away. Hunted by her angry father and brothers, who were determined to make her an honour killing, she had to keep moving house to escape them. Then, worst of all, in her family's eyes, she became a Christian. Some Muslims say converting from Islam is punishable by death...One day a mob of forty men came after her, armed with hammers, sticks and knives...with her father at the front... The Imam's Daughter is Hannah's gripping - but ultimately inspiring - true story. How, through her courage and determination, she broke free from her background and found a new life beyond its confines - a new life of freedom and love.