Christmas at the Davenports has never been a relaxing affair, so when the opportunity for a little alone time with a beautiful, available woman comes Charlie Davenport’s way, she takes it, breaking several family traditions and risking the wrath of her siblings. But it’ll be worth it, right? And she can always make it up to them later…or next Christmas. * * * * * For readers of the Hiding Behind The Couch series, Not My Christmas comes several months after Reunions (Season Seven) and immediately after The Advent of Reason.

'Just trust me when I say that My Christmas Number One will be unlike any other Christmas read you have picked up.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There’s nothing quite like a Christmas love story, to get you in the mood for celebrating... Cara doesn’t do sexy and she only does ‘Happy Christmas’ under duress. She is, after all, a serious musician, and her stubborn streak is born from her struggle to recover from a serious injury. Javi lives for escapist fun - in his music, and in his life - especially since he’s always failed at life’s more serious challenges, including marriage and fatherhood. Javi and Cara are forced to record a Christmas single together, but neither of them have plans to spend any more time with each other than they absolutely have to. With Christmas traditions that couldn’t be more different, and outlooks on life that are worlds apart, the chemistry just shouldn’t work. But the magic of Christmas can bring even opposites together... From the snowy beauty of London at Christmas, to the candle-lit magic of Javi’s traditional family celebrations, let Leonie Mack whisk you away on a memorable festive adventure. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Mandy Baggot and Holly Martin. What readers are saying about My Christmas Number One: 'Just trust me when I say that My Christmas Number One will be unlike any other Christmas read you have picked up.' 'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we’re talking red hot!' 'A hot and sizzling read!' 'An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance' 'I can't stop thinking about this book!' 'A festive, feel-good book with great lightness and vast emotional depth' 'Beautifully written and with a gorgeously heartwarming Christmas romance this book is a tale of love overcoming adversity and self-doubt.' 'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.' 'Leonie Mack's debut is a joy from start to finish and My Christmas Number One is a surefire hit; I can't wait to read more!' 'A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way.'

As a rodeo star, Trent Riddell learned to expect the unexpected--like the injury that knocked him out of competition and back onto his father's Texas ranch. Trent's years on the road--building a reputation in and out of the arena--left little time for a serious relationship. So when Jolene Arnold shows up with an infant in tow, claiming the baby is his... Well, let's just say Trent's been thrown off a bull more times than he can count, but he never had the wind knocked out of him like the day he met his daughter Once childhood friends, Trent and Jolene discover that as adults, their connection goes beyond raw physical attraction--even if they're both too scared to admit it. Can they let go of the past mistakes holding them back in time to embrace this Christmas present?

Christmas is a time for family and forgiveness... Mabel Gray is no stranger to rebuilding her life. She ran away from her childhood sweetheart, ghosting him to create a life away from her controlling family in Conception Bay. Fifteen years later, she’s done it again. After walking away from her marriage and the hotel empire she built with her ex, she's broke and a single mom to a teen. But with a loan from her mother, she plans to rise again, this time back in her hometown. Her only concern? Running into Danny, the man she’s never forgotten. Danny Dorsey knows all about second chances. After recklessly crashing his car days after signing a professional hockey contract, he lost everything—including the girl he loved. Years later, he’s the wealthy creator of an illustrious social media and lifestyle brand. Finally feeling settled, Danny makes an unexpected detour to visit his family for Christmas…only to find himself sitting with Mabel at dinner. Falling in love has always been easy. But will the secrets of the past once again tear them apart?

Her Christmastide wish didn't turn out how she'd hoped… Lady Adeline Carwyn has one wish for Christmastide: to experience love. Her yearning is answered in the form of Devon Hayes, the Earl of Winchester. He's handsome as sin, and as roguish as they come. Their encounter is magical and she's happy to spend Christmas Eve in his arms. She has doubts that come morning he will still profess to love her, and considers his words of endearment nothing but empty promises, even when she wants to believe him. When her father, the Duke of Whitewood, finds them in a compromising situation everything changes. Lady Adeline is in an untenable situation she should have prevented. While she doesn't regret her night with Devon, she does wish in the morning light his love could be real. Devon never expected to discover an enchanting lady at the Christmas house party he'd been invited to, but at first glance he's completely smitten. He pursues her ruthlessly, without any idea what he intends if he should catch her. When she falls willingly into his arms, he thanks providence for bringing her to him, but things change when his freedom is at stake. He is forced to question everything about himself, and has to make a decision that should not be difficult for a man in love. Will Devon propose marriage, or more importantly, love Adeline at all if they are forced to wed?

In the midst of a major Washington, D.C. snowstorm, Dr. Dell Forsythe is blind-sided. Neither he nor anyone he knows has ever witnessed anything like it. Just before Christmas, a terminally ill cancer patient under his care has a miraculous recovery. Without any medical explanation, relatives and staff are convinced that a heaven-sent angel is responsible. It's not that Forsythe doesn't want to believe in miracles, it's just that after years of professional disappointments and personal regrets, he's well past skeptical. That is, until he meets the angel.

FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELIZA WATSON! What do you do when your Christmas goes from white to blue? Despite a few setbacks, Caity Shaw’s future no longer looks as emotionally and financially bleak as it did a few months ago. Rather than working as an elf this holiday season, she is the head photographer for a group event in Dublin. Not only is Caity mending family ties, she’s learning to trust men again, thanks to her hot Irish coworker, Declan. That is, until Declan and Caity visit rural Ireland and their relationship comes to a crossroads. Declan’s family welcomes Caity into their home with open arms, but they are tight-lipped when it comes to sharing memories that could send Declan running from his past—just when Caity is learning to face hers. However, facing her grandmother’s mysterious past is a different story. With the help of her quirky Irish rellies and a local historian, Caity uncovers secrets about her grandmother that may cause her family ties to unravel once again. When Caity experiences her biggest mishap to date, everyone is forced to face their pasts and nobody’s life will be the same. Customers also read: Jenny Colgan, Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella, Cecelia Ahern, Jill Mansell, Jane Green, Emily Giffin, Jennifer Weiner, Lindsey Kelk, Meg Cabot, Paige Toon, Melissa Hill, Lauren Weisberger, Helen Fielding, Milly Johnson, Sinead Moriarty, Sheila O'Flanagan, Jane Porter, Adele Parks, Katie Fforde Topics: Fiction Set in Ireland, Sisterhood Fiction, Family History, Ancestry, Event Planner, Self-Discovery Women's Fiction, Women's Travel Adventures, International Women's Fiction, Women's Travel Fiction, Single Women's Fiction, Empowered Women's Fiction, Chick Lit, Beach Read, Heartwarming Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Funny Beach Read, Christmas Fiction, Holiday Fiction, Christmas in Ireland Fiction, Fiction Set in Europe, Christmas in Europe Fiction, Humorous Beach Read

Em needs a horrible fake boyfriend. For Em Davis, planner extraordinaire, life should run as smoothly as her economic forecasts. She’s got a checklist for the perfect boyfriend, and now she’s met Thomas, who ticks off all the boxes. The only problem is her parents keep rejecting her new men. But she has a solution: she’ll bring home someone so offensive that Thomas will shine in comparison. Ian Reid is the perfect man for this role. He’s a foul-mouthed jerk who insults her each time they meet. How hard could it be to spend a few days over Christmas with a sexist lunkhead to teach her picky parents to quit interfering with her love life? The only thing that Em hasn’t calculated is that there’s a whole other side to this sexy ex-pro hockey player. And a lot can happen in three days.

"My Christmas Story" is the author's perspective of the real-life views and experiences of some of the participants in the first Christmas, including beautiful poignant illustrations. Written for his grandchildren, it is a great read for all ages as we imagine that time that is so well known but can seem not of our world today. This book illustrates the "humanness" of Christmas and of those who we think we know so well, but really only fleetingly. It brings a historical story into today's setting.