Full of warmth, wit, and voluptuous romance, the Perfect Fit series embraces the holiday spirit with an exclusive new novella--Have Yourself a Curvy Little Christmas! On the first day of Christmas, former wild child Dina Gregory returns home to New York on a mission: To find the father of her young son. Making him take responsibility for the child he helped create is the only thing on Dina's wish list. Instead, she finds herself in an awkward run-in with his stuffy older brother, Ben. Ben has never liked Dina. But he can't help but admire her tenacity—and her bold beauty. Being trapped together during a holiday blizzard offers him a glimpse into what it would be like to have a family, and to fall truly in love. Could it be that Dina has reignited his Christmas spirit? The only thing Ben knows for sure is that her heart is a gift to behold...and he will never let go. Look for Dangerous Curves Ahead and Thrown for a Curve, both from St. Martin's Paperbacks. Praise for Sugar Jamison's Perfect Fit series: "Snarky, sexy, and so much fun. Sugar Jamison is sure to be a hit!"—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author "Laugh out loud funny and super sexy, with unique characters you can't help but love!"—Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author "Delightful!"—Susan Donovan, New York Times bestselling author

ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS KISS is a sexy, romantic holiday e-novella, set in the world of Manda Collins's bestselling Wicked Widows trilogy. When Sir Lucien Blakemore arrives at his cousin's estate for a week-long Christmas party, he's shocked to see Miss Winifred Nightingale among the other guests. Employed by his neighbor back in Yorkshire, the governess with the lovely eyes has always seemed off limits, but she's visiting here as a guest—and there's nothing like a little mistletoe to make the spirits bright... Miss Winifred Nightingale never dreamed a holiday visit with her sister would lead to both ladies spending Christmas as the local lord's guests. But the big surprise is when she finds the handsome Sir Lucien Blakemore staying there too. The attraction between them is undeniable, but will an old nemesis and a party guest bent on mischief make their first kiss under the mistletoe their last?

Wanderlust by Kitty French Ruby has been in love with Ford since their university days, but she hasn't seen her former best friend in years--not since the one unforgettable kiss they shared right before he went off globe-trotting and she stayed behind. When he returns to town unexpectedly for their friends' New Year's Eve wedding, the sparks between them ignite, but can her wanderer ever settle down? Ford has never forgotten Ruby, or the kiss that changed everything between them, despite the many women he has tried to erase her with. His return to England for the wedding means a second chance with Ruby--but will one passion-filled evening with her be enough, or has he finally found his home?

The Wish--never before released as a standalone novella! Previously published in the anthology Gettin' Merry. Be careful what you wish for. That's the lesson a fine brother with a wounded heart learns when an eccentric old woman grants him a wish for true love--if he's not too blind to see it. And don't miss the teaser chapter of A Seductive Kiss (on sale February 2012) at the end of the short story!

Midnight's Surrender is an exclusive e-novella by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant A new tale of The Dark Warriors—powerful Highlanders who are bound by the gods and have taken their battle from ancient Scotland to the modern world, where a woman's love is the most dangerous lure of all... Dale has been on the run—from himself and from the demons who haunt him. But when he comes across a stunningly beautiful woman he cannot resist, he knows that he must do whatever it takes to possess her. She is a Druid with secrets of her own, but he is drawn to her like no other. Even when danger closes in around them, Dale knows that the true threat is to his very soul, which he will sacrifice in order to save her... Praise for Donna Grant and her Dark Warrior novels: "Grant delivers plenty of dark doings and dangerous magic, all while providing memorable characters."—RT Book Reviews "These are some of the hottest brothers around in paranormal fiction."—Nocturne Romance Reads "A handsome stranger, laughter, mind-blowing sex...a steamy read."—Heroes and Heartbreakers on Midnight's Master

'Tis the season for death, taxes, and maybe even love under the mistletoe... Death, Taxes, and Mistletoe Mayhem is a brand-new holiday novella from award-winning author Diane Kelly! Christmas is fast approaching when IRS Special Agent Tara is assigned a new case involving a jewelry wholesaler who's repeatedly claimed large theft losses on her tax returns. Was Nadine Gramercy really robbed, or were the thefts a mere ruse to pocket tax-free profits? Tara believes Nadine belongs at the top of Santa's "naughty" list. Her investigation takes her to Chisholm Trail mall, where she meets Fort Worth Police Officer Megan Luz and her fluffy K-9 partner, Brigit. Though Megan believes Tara is barking up the wrong tree, she agrees to provide backup if a bust goes down. Moreover, they decide to team up as matchmakers to find love for Chris Rasmussen, a pediatric nurse who moonlights at the mall playing Santa Claus. Chris has a warm heart and a body that's hot enough to melt to the polar ice caps. This sexy-yet-sad shopping mall Santa was recently dumped by his fickle fiancée, leaving the not-so-old elf more jilted than jolly. Can Tara and Megan solve the crime...and lift Santa's spirits in time for Christmas? Praise for Diane Kelly's Tara Holloway novels: "Smart, sassy, and so much fun!"—New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday "Better than a refund check from the IRS!" —Reader to Reader Reviews "Tara Holloway [is] a kindred spirit to Stephanie Plum: feisty and tenacious...laughs and nonstop action."—RT Book Reviews

Have yourself a scrumptious, small-town Christmas with this special Cupcake Lovers holiday novella, Some Kind of Wonderful! Growing up in Sugar Creek, Maya Templeton and Zachary Cole were best friends. After high school, each went out into the world in search of adventure. Maya moved to Florida to explore her passion for baking and pastry-making, eventually establishing her own business: Cupcakes & Dreamscapes. Zach joined the military and became a Marine Scout Sniper. Now, after years apart, they're both going home for the holidays. They don't seem to have much in common anymore. In fact, Zach seems to have the hots for Maya's business partner. But when the two get stranded together during a blizzard, they are forced to reexamine their connection. Are Maya and Zach better off "just friends"-just as they were when they were young? Or could it be that true love was there all along? Look for Anything But Love-available now!-from St. Martin's Paperbacks. Praise for Beth Ciotta's Cupcake Lovers series: "An absolute treat."-Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author "Ciotta is a master of the fun-to-read romance, and this [series] is no exception."-RT BOOKreviews "Will keep readers waiting eagerly for [more]." -Publishers Weekly ABOUT THE AUTHOR Beth Ciotta is an award-winning author who specializes in romantic comedy with a twist. Her work includes contemporary, historical, and paranormal romantic fiction. "I can't think of anything more fulfilling than writing stories where everyone (except the villain, of course) gets a happy ending!" Beth lives in New Jersey with her husband, two zany dogs, and a crazy cat. A retired professional performer, Beth now pours her artistic passion into her writing.

Close to You: A Downside Ghosts Story by Stacia Kane THE HOLIDAYS ARE HELL Churchwitch Chess Putnam has seen, and banished, her share of ghosts, but not of the Christmas Past variety--the holiday has been illegal since the Church of Real Truth defeated the undead and took control of the world in 1997. Yet when she and her boyfriend, Terrible, make a trip to an abandoned auto junkyard, they find more than the rusted auto parts and spare tires they'd bargained for. They also run across a creepy Miss Havisham-type hell-bent on reuniting with her long-dead husband just in time for Christmas--even if it means taking Chess and Terrible down with her into the City of Eternity... If Chess and Terrible don't manage to keep these ghosts in the past, they won't have a future...

First in an exclusive Can happily ever after begin with one Christmas kiss? It Happened Under the Mistletoe is a brand-new holiday novella from award-winning author Valerie Bowman! When Oliver Townsende escapes to his friend's house for a Christmas party, he intends to avoid the hordes of marriage-minded misses who have been dogging his steps in London ever since he inherited a dukedom. He soon learns a bit of Yuletide peace and quiet is too much to ask for. When he encounters Miss Cerian Blake, who's dodging her own unwanted set of admirers, the two decide to join forces and fake an infatuation to keep their suitors at bay. But when a bough of mistletoe becomes involved, will their Christmastime prank turn into a love to last all seasons? Look for Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage—available now!—from St. Martin's Paperbacks. Praise for Valerie Bowman's Secret Brides novels: "This engaging and sweetly romantic [series] is just too delightful to miss."—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas "This sparkling [series] marks Bowman for stardom." —RT Book Reviews "Everything romance should be—sexy, quirky, fun." —Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author

On the Naughty List is a collection of holiday stories from some of today's brightest stars. Love. Sex. And all the best gifts worth giving... Lori Foster Christmas Bonus The workplace is heating up for the holidays when two colleagues who are planning a Christmas party side-by-side end up making love their main order of business. Carly Phillips Naughty Under the Mistletoe A no-nonsense lawyer intent on seducing her boss ends up having a scandalous-and utterly magical-moment with his twin instead. Beth Ciotta Some Kind of Wonderful Two old friends-who seem to have little left in common-are home for the holidays. But when they end up stranded together during a blizzard, they know just how to keep each other warm. . . Sugar Jamison Have Yourself a Curvy Little Christmas Dina Gregory returns to New York for the holidays. Her mission: To locate her young son's father. Her surprise: His HOT brother.