Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of year. For some, it might be true, but for others, it's a whole different story. From spending the holidays with their love ones to having a lonely night at the club, each person celebrates Christmas in their own special way. "Christmas is more than just a day of stuffing your face and getting those over-expensive gifts, it's about realizing something you never thought of for the past year." Twelve people with their twelve stories - all happening on the twelve days of Christmas.

Violet Maverick had always harbored a crush for her best friend Finn Orland. But she knew better to keep it a secret when it came to Finn simply because they always worked so much better as friends. By now she’s forced herself to believe that Finn would never view the girl he used to see in diapers as girlfriend material. That is, until Finn decides he has a secret of his own that he’s dying to spill on the busiest night of the year for Violet: Christmas Eve. Working as one of Santa’s elves in the city’s largest mall during the holidays meant that Violet didn’t have time to go somewhere to “talk” like Finn wanted. Little does she know, Finn’s got a few tricks up his sleeves to make her ditch her post at the artificially snow covered house with Santa’s other helpers. Will Violet end up tangled beneath the Christmas lights with Finn by the end of the night? Or will she end up stuck beneath children’s grabby hands and broken tree ornaments before she gives Finn the chance to spill his secret?

Believing she's unlikely to ever have any man offer her marriage, unconventional Lady Chloe Albright impetuously seizes the chance of a pretend engagement with Lord Christopher Fellingham, Earl of Twyford. Having loved Kit for years, she's learnt to carefully hide the pain of knowing that she is no more to him than his friend's studious little sister. But should she now put her research skills to good use and try some experiments in love? At turns kissed, flirted and argued with, Kit doesn't know whether he is more amused, annoyed or —dare he admit it?—aroused by Chloe's unexpected attention. Suddenly he's wishing that their pretend engagement could become the real thing!

My to-do list for planning this society wedding was supposed to be simple: 1. Arrange some tastefully naughty pre-wedding activities for the bridal party. 
2. Get the bride and groom down the aisle so they can get started on their happily ever after. But now the groomsmen—aka five of the world's most outrageous playboys—are running wild, the groom is running scared and the bride is running me ragged! That's bad enough but with Tate Langfield (yes, that Tate Langfield; he of The Kiss That Cannot Be Forgotten) distracting me at every turn, if I don't take drastic action this wedding—not to mention my career – will end in disaster! Clearly I need to relax so maybe the only way to regain my focus is to do the one thing I've never dared? And what could be more…tension-relieving…than a night of unbridled passion with the gorgeous Tate? It could be our little secret, dear diary…

DOES NOT DATE LAWYERS…NO EXCEPTIONS! From the moment the sexy stranger in the designer suit walked into her small-town café, Francesca Sacchetti felt the instant pull of undeniable attraction. Past heartbreak taught her that Gabe Palermo could never be the soul mate she was searching for. Then why did she just steal a kiss from the charismatic corporate attorney, initiating an affair that can only end in disaster? Gabe lost Francesca once, but the woman who got away isn't getting away again…even if he has to pursue the elusive Tuscan beauty halfway across the world! But Gabe will have to convince Francesca—and her opinionated Italian family—that the proposal in his back pocket is only the beginning. Because this bachelor has his heart set on a forever kind of love… And don't miss the next installment of THOSE ENGAGING GARRETTS by award-winning author Brenda Harlen! Garrett Furniture heiress Jordyn Garrett doesn't believe in happily-ever-after—no matter what her love-struck relatives tell her! Can sexy restaurateur Marco Palermo convince her that some people are destined to be together—and that forever is the right path for them? Look for THE BACHELOR TAKES A BRIDE, on sale September 2015, wherever Harlequin books and ebooks are sold.

These are my own collection of short stories. :) Enjoy!

It's not that Sean hates Valentine's Day, he just hates how most people think this is the only day to show love. Miranda, his best friend, could maybe change that. one of my fave covers done by @justonebite

WARNING: Very short story. It's meant for entertainment purposes only that will induce at least one snort-laugh. *** Dumped, on Valentine's Day no less, Samantha doesn't see how this day can get any better. Until she runs into Evan the IT Geek at the local pub. He's the last person she wants to see. Ever. But when he buys her a drink and settles in next to her at the bar, suddenly, there seems to be more to him than a pocket protector.