The Ex-Wife
Megan McNeil is genuinely happy to escort her little girls to their father’s wedding in Kauai, Hawaii—even though she feels like a third wheel. One gorgeous groomsman definitely disagrees. But are they both carrying too much baggage to begin a new romance?
The Best Man
Devlin Marshall won’t let anything spoil his buddy’s big day—not even his own rocky marriage. Secrets and mistrust have divided him from his Amy, but the love in the air seems to be catching’
The Sister
Family comes first. Deep down, Gabi Foster knows it, but this holiday is hurting her career. Can a sweet, sexy surfing instructor convince her that love is worth more than a business deal?
Praise for
New York Times bestselling author
Shannon Stacey
“The perfect antidote for the winter doldrums.
Stacey’s family drama is equal parts steamy romance and coming-of-age story.”
—RT Book Reviews on All He Ever Dreamed
“Shannon Stacey is one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. Her…books are always full of fun, warm characters, great small towns
and really sexy relationships.”
—USA TODAY on All He Ever Desired
“A fun read with characters you latch on to
and don’t want to let go of.”
—USA TODAY on Slow Summer Kisses
Praise for USA TODAY bestselling author
Jennifer Greene
“Greene’s lowcountry romance is heavenly, filled with memorable characters [and] Southern charm.”
—RT Book Reviews on The Baby Bump
“Distinctive characters and witty dialogue…
make this one a sweet, delightful read.”
—RT Book Reviews on Little Matchmakers
Praise for USA TODAY bestselling author
Barbara Dunlop
“A charming, laugh-out-loud holiday story’
Dunlop’s characters are passionate,
multilayered, warm and funny.”
—RT Book Reviews on
The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas
“Fun, fiery and utterly delightful.”
—RT Book Reviews on An After-Hours Affair
SHANNON STACEY
New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey lives with her husband and two sons in New England, where her two favorite activities are writing stories of happily ever after and riding her four-wheeler. You can contact Shannon through her website, www.shannonstacey.com, or visit her on Twitter and Facebook. You can also email her at [email protected].
JENNIFER GREENE
USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Greene has sold over eighty books in the contemporary romance genre. Her first professional writing award came from RWA—a Silver Medallion in 1984—followed by over twenty national awards, including being honored in RWA’s Hall of Fame. In 2009, Jennifer was given the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. Jennifer is currently raising two Australian Shepherds, is married to her own personal hero and lives in orchard country near Lake Michigan. Visit her website at www.jennifergreene.com.
BARBARA DUNLOP
USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Dunlop has written more than thirty-five novels for Mills & Boon, including the acclaimed Colorado Cattle Barons series for the Mills & Boon Desire line. Her sexy, lighthearted stories regularly hit bestsellers lists. Barbara has twice been short-listed for Romance Writers of America’s RITA® Award. Visit her website, www.barbaradunlop.com.
Snow Day
Heart of the Storm
Shannon Stacey
Seeing Red
Jennifer Greene
Land’s End
Barbara Dunlop
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Heart of the Storm by Shannon Stacey
Seeing Red by Jennifer Greene
Land's End by Barbara Dunlop
Heart of the Storm
Shannon Stacey
Contents
CHAPTER ONE
NOTHING MADE DELANEY WESTCOTT happier than four o’clock coming around on the last business day of December.
Being the deputy municipal clerk in her hometown of Tucker’s Point, Maine, was usually a low-key job she enjoyed, but the stampede of people who’d realized it was the last day to register their vehicles would try the patience of a saint. And Delaney was no saint. Even after four years in the office, she had to brace herself for the panicked rush between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
“Highway robbery if you ask me,” Mrs. Keller muttered, slapping her checkbook down on the counter, just as she did every single year.
Delaney half expected the leather checkbook cover to creak and release a plume of dust and moths when the woman opened it. “How was your Christmas, Mrs. Keller?”
“I would have spent less on presents if I’d remembered you were going to rob me blind again.”
Every year, Delaney thought again. “Did your grandbabies enjoy the holiday?”
Mrs. Keller’s face, as worn and creased as her checkbook cover, softened. “They sure did.”
“I heard Courtney had the croup again. Is she feeling better?”
“That baby takes after her mother,” she said, shaking her head. “I swear my Becky spent half her childhood bent over a pan of hot water with a towel draped over her head. Now she has to do the same thing with Courtney.”
By the time Delaney finished processing Mrs. Keller’s registration renewal,