Merry Christmas from your favorite family from Port-Alexander Ranch. You've watched them grow up, fall in love, get married, and pop out a LOT of babies. Now it is time to check in and see how they're doing this Christmas season. This short novella is the perfect update that you didn't know you needed. The highlight of this Christmas is a short visit home from our favorite broody man's youngest daughter. Granger might be over the moon excited for his daughter coming home from college for Christmas, but he's hardly thrilled that she's bringing a guest of the male persuasion. Ella Turner may have had her fair share of boyfriends, but none that she dared to introduce to her dad. That was until she met Dustin Lawson. She's all country, but he was born and raised in the city. He's not above getting a little dirty if that means showing a bunch of hardass men that he's worthy of Ella. That task may be a bit more difficult than originally planned. If he succeeds, he'll find himself welcomed into a family in a way he has never imagined. If he fails, well let's just say that Granger still has plenty of farmland and nobody would ever suspect a thing. Regardless, Christmas at Port-Alexander Ranch this is year bound to be one for the memory books.

Hattie Morris just wanted to be loved. Maybe that sounded overdramatic. She grew up in a blended family with four older half-brothers who loved her. Her dad never let a day go by without letting her know she was his pride and joy and her step-mom never treated her as anything other than her own daughter. One by one, she saw her brothers fall in love and start their families, leaving Hattie to wonder if it would ever be her turn. Her life is complicated even more by a ghost from the past that has the power to bring her down completely. Hattie is finally getting her chance at love, but the whirlwind of family drama might be too much for their relationship to handle. Zoey Lesnar found her passion in writing at a young age as a way to escape the strict household that she grew up in. She knew at a young age that her religious family was never going to be accepting of her true self, but when she finally took the plunge to come out to them, she didn't expect the immediate cold shoulder. Navigating her adult life without her family was difficult, but she ended up finding solace in a new relationship and the supportive family that came with it. Hattie makes Zoey feel like she can conquer the world and that feeling is exactly what they'll need to have faith in.

Rosemary Roland was stuck between a rock and a hard place. As much as she wanted to live the lavish life that she was accustomed to, she wasn't too sure how much longer she could suffer under the strict rules put in place by her father before his death. The only way to protect her mom and her younger sister was to say yes to a man that she despised every more than all the rules dear old daddy put into place. One business dinner, one misplaced wallet, and one unforgettable night were all it took to begin questioning everything she thought she really wanted. Tate Wilkins knew he was in the wrong. His mama would kill him if she knew the truth about what he did that night, but she was irresistible in her deep red dress and the matching lipstick. He told himself that it would be one night and they would go their separate ways, but one taste and he knew he could never get her out of his head. She was untouchable and really bad for business. She could destroy everything for him and his family, but what if she didn't?

A player, a flirt, a man-whore. Jasper Wilkins would hardly disagree with any of these ways to describe him but did pride himself on never leaving a woman high and dry if you know what I mean. He didn't believe in relationships, except for the friends with benefits kind, but he always made sure that his hook-ups all knew the game before they agreed to play. If any broken hearts were left behind, it wasn't his fault. When he caught sight of the lavender-haired beauty, Landry Vogt, he was immediately attracted to her overall vibe but being his little sister's best friend, she was off-limits from the beginning. Until that one night, the night where his dreams came true, and then he immediately messed it all up. His punishment, watching her find somebody new and starting a future with him. Landry Vogt considered herself to be a pretty independent woman and saw nothing wrong with having a little fun with the guys here and there. If men could hook up with their flavor of the month, why couldn't she? Her plan worked fine until she met Jasper Wilkins and found herself crushing on her best friend's older brother. She thought her dream was coming true when she finally got the chance to have him, but instead of happiness, she had her heartbroken. Ever the independent woman, she left him behind and found somebody else to make her happy. That was until she found out she wasn't anymore in her new man's future plans. When push comes to shove, Landry finds out that maybe the forever manwhore doesn't give up on what he wants that easily.

Griffin "Gruff" Wilkins was a man of few words, a trait he learned at a young age. He was the oldest in his family and learned real quick that if he opened his mouth, it was often shut with a fist or a belt. Therefore, he became a quiet protector rather than the loud-mouth like some of his brothers. After a failed marriage, he decided to focus just on his shop and himself, even if that meant still dipping into his ex-wife from time to time when he needed to get his rocks off. He wasn't looking for anything else until he found himself face to face with a woman who needed his help, the silent protector was back in full force. The only problem was that this woman came with enough baggage to open an airport, including two children, one of whom reminded him a lot of his younger self. Camila Perez thought that she had found her chance at the high life when she met a man at sixteen who swore he'd take care of her. For many years, her life was almost magical, but when the charm wore off, she was left dealing with the devil himself. She dealt with the abuse of her husband for years, but once he began to take his anger out on her two children, she knew it was time to go. A flat tire and a friendly face would bring her into the home of a man who she should have been fearful of. His icy blue eyes were exactly the opposite of the black ones she had come to fear. Camila never thought she could feel safe and secure again, but Gruff Wilkins is about to show her what a real man could give her.

Bellamy Buckley has dedicated her life to one thing: dance. When the twenty-five-year-old learned that there was coming back from her latest injury, she was left broken, confused, and without a path in life. Looking to clear her mind, she decided to spend some time with her father, taking the break to reimagine her way and figure out what she was going to do with her life. Little did she know that a suicidal coyote and a busted-up car would lead her into the life of the man that would show her the way. Maverick Wilkins wasn't just built like a stone wall, he had the personality of one too. The only exception was his mama, who always had a place in his heart. There wasn't much else that meant anything to the man. He was on a self-destructive path of quick highs, cheap thrills, and even cheaper women until she danced into his life. Now he has a choice to make, break down those walls and be the man that she needs or let her go and lose her forever.

Clementine Alexander gave her heart away at the young age of sixteen to a boy, turned man, that she knew was going to leave her. She thought she was mature enough to give him everything that she had, but what she didn't expect was the keepsake from that night that he would leave her with. After dealing with abandonment, a teenage pregnancy, and single motherhood, she's come out on the other side stronger than she could have ever imagined. She'll do anything to give her daughter, Vivienne, the life that she deserves. When the subject of her greatest heartache, but greatest joy comes back to town, how will she protect her daughter and her heart? Robbie Styles had one goal in mind, become a Navy SEAL like his dad. It was all he thought he wanted until he realized in order to do so he'd have to leave behind a part of his heart with his very first love. An unfortunate incident brings him back to his old stomping grounds, but the homecoming isn't as expected. Unknown to him, the girl he left behind all those years ago had turned into a woman, one that came with a secret that will change his entire life. He can't move forward with his future until he addresses his past though, including earning back the trust of the woman who sees him as the devil.

"Do you ever get scared of being happy?" He asked softly, also pretty tired. I kept my eyes closed as I answered, my fingers softly drawing circles on his chest. "All the time. I used to a lot more, but, the downfalls seem a lot less daunting now that I have someone to free-fall with," I replied, and I looked up to see him smile a little at that, "We're just dancing in the rain these days.. there's no need to be afraid of the inevitable clouds that are gonna pop up." • • • College. Officially a new start. Crystal can already feel the clean slate and new opportunities like a breath of fresh air. She's finally ready to move in towards a brighter future. She knows hard times will inevitably come throughout her life, but that no longer scares her. However, life does have a way of throwing the most unexpected of curveballs at you... Especially when you least are prepared for it. [BOOK TWO OF 'HOPELESSLY DEVOTED' SERIES] • • • !!! [ TRIGGER WARNING ] !!! • suicide, suicidal concepts • domestic abuse, sexual assault • substance abuse, alcoholism, addiction • anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks • strong language and mature scenes • • •

Jonah Lewis Chambers, a multi-billion dollar CEO, has only one objective on his mind - REVENGE. Mindy Ivory Young, your average hardworking, innocent and feisty woman falls prey to his revenge. When a mistake causes Jonah to seek revenge against Mindy and her family to the point of even kidnapping her, he never expected the plan to backfire on him causing him to create even more mistakes. He doesn't know when it happen but he has fallen hard for the girl. Will he ever be able to see past all the hate and revenge? And will she ever be able to forgive him? *Excerpt* Jonah wasn't going to stop. He was enjoying himself too much. Mindy shuts her eyes tightly and her body tense readying herself for his kiss. He smiled at her actions before ever so lightly placing a kiss on her soft cheek closing his eyes as well. A less than appropriate sigh escape from Mindy's mouth. Jonah's eyes snaps open. He lets go of her and shoves her aside. "Hurry and come out!" Then he storms out of the room not looking back. Mindy clutches her towel to her chest breathing heavily. She was so confused as to what just happen. She slowly takes her left hand and touch her cheek where he had kiss so gently. The feeling was still there. That kiss was not of an ogre, but of a prince to his princess. Why would he had kiss her like that? Still confuse she tries her best to forget the thought as she dresses. **Book 1 in Kidnapped Series** FYI: Mild laugange and sexual contents throughout.

Hate at first sight, revenge at next and then comes total chaos! ∆∆∆ "The ones you love the most have the power to hurt you the most." Vanessa Catherine Hudson at twenty-four is more familiar with this statement than she'd like to be. The tabloids would say that she has it all, until someone looks at her from her own looking glass. With bitter memories of an incident that changed her life for the worse, she returns back home to New York, after three long years, with just one goal: She has to become the next CEO of Hudson Enterprises...then things get complicated. This complication's name is Adrian Greys, CEO of Greys & Co. by day and playboy by night. He is ambitious, arrogant and has quite the temper. He is certainly not the type one should mess with. He looks like just another rich brat who inherited his father's legacy but is there more to those moody blue eyes? So what happens when Vanessa decides to put the haughty 'playboy billionaire' in his place? Afterall, what can go wrong... ...except everything? |#1 in Love| |#2 in Romance| |#1 in Billionaire| |#1 in Chicklit| |#1 in Drama| |#1 in CEO|