Carrington’s Department Store – where life is sweeter... ‘Adorable, comical and magical, this is a festive delight’ Closer ‘We love it!’ Now

The brand new romantic Christmas read from Alex Brown –the Queen of Feel Good Fiction and #1 bestseller!

Carrington’s Department Store – where life is sweeter... ‘Cupcakes and ice cream vans aplenty ... the perfect, feel-good summer read’ Women’s Weekly

Subject: Marine Reservist Jackson Savage Current Status: Security expert, ready for his first assignment. Mission: Playing Santa at a local bar. Obstacle: A woman who tempts him to be very, very naughty. Jackson Savage is all ready to start an exciting new career at a local security agency. But for tonight, his job is to play Santa...until his good friend and co-marine Maxine "Max" McGuire sits on his lap, ready to tell him exactly what--or rather, who--she wants for Christmas Before long, Jackson has Max in his bed, exploring all manner of things naughty and nice. But soon, they'll have to join forces on a critical, incredibly dangerous mission. Will they be able to objectively watch each other's backs...or will memories of their naughty bedroom antics put both of their lives at risk?

Escape to Mulberry-on-Sea...

'Tis the Season for Scandal... Years ago Lady Louisa Windham acted rashly on a dare from her brother, and that indiscretion is about to come to light. She knows her reputation will never survive exposure. Just as she's nearly overwhelmed by her dilemma, Sir Joseph Carrington offers himself to her as a solution... But Sir Joseph has secrets as well, and as he and Louisa become entangled with each other, their deceptions begin to close in on them both... Windham series: The Heir (Book 1) The Soldier (Book 2) The Virtuoso (Book 3) Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish (Book 4) Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal (Book 5) Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight (Book 6) Lady Eve's Indiscretion (Book 7) Lady Jenny's Christmas Portrait (Book 8) Praise for RITA-nominated Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish: "An extraordinary, precious, unforgettable holiday story."—RT Book Reviews, 41⁄2 stars, Top Pick of the Month, Best Historical Romance, RT Book Reviews 2011 Reviewers' Choice Awards "My Christmas wish for you is that Santa brings you this book...a joyful sensual read."—USA Today Happy Ever After "Supremely sexy, emotionally involving, and graced with well-written dialogue...a fascinating, enjoyable read."—Library Journal "Burrowes continues to write outside the usual Regency box with strong characters and humor similar to Amanda Quick's."—Booklist

For the past twelve years, Pastor Robert Morgan has written only one short fiction story each year - an original work he shares with his church on Christmas Eve. Six of the stories were originally published in 2010 under the title The Nativity collection; now with a new cover and six new stories, the entire collection of twelve is available. You'll meet a shy, bookish boy who finds himself center stage in a Christmas pageant, a family whose car full of presents and groceries disappears, and a mountain man trapped in a blizzard with his twelve year old grandson. You'll meet characters you feel you've known your whole life who'll make you laugh one minute and cry the next.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Windham series comes "a wonderfully funny, moving romance," (Eloisa James) perfect for fans of "sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, [and] enchanting love stories" (Mary Balogh). THEY CALL HIM THE DUKE OF MURDER... The gossips whisper that the new Duke of Murdoch is a brute, a murderer, and even worse--a Scot. They say he should never be trusted alone with a woman. But Megan Windham sees in Hamish something different, someone different. No one was fiercer at war than Hamish MacHugh, though now the soldier faces a whole new battlefield: a London Season. To make his sisters happy, he'll take on any challenge--even letting their friend Miss Windham teach him to waltz. Megan isn't the least bit intimidated by his dark reputation, but Hamish senses that she's fighting battles of her own. For her, he'll become the warrior once more, and for her, he might just lose his heart./DIV

True love . . . delayed When Josefina accidentally texts a handsome man from her past, she's embarrassed. When he shows up at the dance hall, she's shocked.After a few weeks of dating Josefina, Mateo wants more than companionship. But navigating a relationship isn't easy when there are adult children with differing opinions about whether their mama should date.Will his patience win him a happily ever after?

Can wacky Christmas jumpers really mend a broken heart? ‘As warm and cosy as a pair of Christmas mittens’ Lucy Diamond ‘A romantic, fun, festive joy’ HEAT