This book bundle includes three sweet contemporary small town holiday romance novels. Experience the holiday magic of Christmas Mountain where warm homecomings, small town charm, and true love await. FAKE HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS (Macy's story) When workaholic Macy Wilcox and fun-loving Cal Bradley pair up to be Santa and Mrs. Claus for the holidays, a little magic just might inspire this fake couple to fall in love. THE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION (Ruby's story) When Ruby Curtis enters a holiday competition with her best friend’s older brother Connor Reed, undeniable sparks fly between them but she can’t act on her feelings without risking their friendship. A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS (Nina's story) Nina secretly bakes a gingerbread house for comfort, but when her new boss Grayson displays her creation for all to see her heart is exposed in more ways than one. From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this chance to spend time with small town friends who find forever love in the CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN ROMANCE COLLECTION (MACY, RUBY, NINA). ★★★★★ “Great characters, set in a charming Christmas town. It's such an enjoyable read you don't want to miss out!!” — Doni, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “This is the perfect Christmas romance book! I already told my husband that we are moving to Christmas Mountain so I can experience that magic every day!” — Nikki, Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “Christmas Mountain stories always lift me up. There's a story behind every person who comes to the mountain and the love of their lives they meet there.” — Wac Veteran, Amazon Review This collection includes books from the Home to Christmas Mountain Series and the Mistletoe Book Club Series.

When Macy Wilcox agrees to play Mrs. Claus this holiday season, she has a firm idea of what her Mr. Claus should be like: ambitious (how could he not be with a whole world to cover in one night?), logistically-minded, and organized. But when Cal Bradley shows up as Santa, he’s the opposite of what she expects. First, he’s late. Second, he comes from straight off the mountain so his fake beard looks windswept and he’s wearing ski boots instead of polished black boots. And third, Santa is not supposed to have abs like that. There’s trouble from the start as realistic, business owner Macy, and optimistic, fun-loving kids’ ski instructor Cal, disagree on everything from the Naughty and Nice List to the ingredients for sugar cookies. Every time Cal agrees to deliver an extravagant gift to a child, Macy tries to pull him down to earth. Macy believes Cal can’t follow through on his word, but the more he spreads his holiday cheer, the more she wants to believe in him. With a little Christmas magic, maybe Cal can teach Macy the best gift of all is love.

Until the age of twelve, Georgia Lee Kay-Stern believed she was Jewish — the story of her Cree birth family had been kept secret. Now she’s living on her own and attending first year university, and with her adoptive parents on sabbatical in Costa Rica, the old questions are back. What does it mean to be Native? How could her life have been different? As Winnipeg is threatened by the flood of the century, Georgia Lee’s brutal murder sparks a tense cultural clash. Two families wish to claim her for burial. But Georgia Lee never figured out where she belonged, and now other people have to decide for her.

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This USA TODAY bestseller book bundle includes three contemporary romance novels from the Christmas Mountain Clean Romance series. Experience the holiday magic of Christmas Mountain where warm homecomings, small town charm, and true love await. THE CHRISTMAS COMPROMISE (Morgan’s story) Morgan Reed is excited to open her beauty salon, but her goal gets complicated when she discovers her rented space is already occupied by hot furniture maker, Dallas Parker. ‘TWAS THE KISS BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Faith’s story) To keep her job, outdoorsy Faith Sterling must convince city-boy Adam Kline not to sell the luxury excursion business he inherited, but what she doesn’t count on is falling in love. A SUGAR PLUM CHRISTMAS (Lacey’s story) City girl Lacey Lane scopes out Christmas Mountain for a potential reality dating show location and gets more than she bargains for when feelings spark with small town guy Jacob Curtis who doesn’t want his hometown exploited for ratings.

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