he loves christmas and she, well, doesn't. (a long title for a short story) lovely cover by @cloudland

So what do you do when a deliciously handsome guy breaks into your apartment on Christmas Eve wearing a Santa hat? Some might call the police or maybe scream. Or you could do what Evangeline does, which include the following: 1, point a water gun at him. 2, agree about the ugliness of small, pink tree with kitten ornaments from your stepfather's ex-wife. 3, go to a playground and bury said ugly tree. 4, begin to like the tree burying, Santa hat wearing intruder. So, if you ever find yourself in Evangeline's spot, just call the police.

"What about Christmas," I ask curiously. "Have you ever been kissed under mistletoe?" "I prefer to stay home and have a bottle of wine," he answers with a smirk. "Me too...honestly..." The look he gives me is heated and I feel my entire body begin to cook under his eyes. "Would you like to be kissed under mistletoe?" The question startles me. I've been dreaming about kissing him for a year now. I swallow hard and scoot closer to him. "Only if it's with you."

This Christmas was definitely NOT what Estelle had in mind. Working hard to earn money and fly back home to her family for the holidays, she goes through many not-so-jolly things this year. At the brink of flying back, a huge snow storm arrives canceling her wishes leading her to lose herself beyond the streets of New York. She stumbles across a small apartment for rent owned by a boy who took her in. After, they realize they are both trapped in the building together due to the harsh weather forcing them to build a VERY awkward and nutty relationship between each other. This fun short romantic comedy will surely put a smile on your face this holiday season!

Sarah and Ryan were once inseparable until one night changed everything. With no word, Ryan fled town, leaving Sarah heartbroken. Eight years later, Ryan is back and wants Sarah. But Sarah has her own secret she's been keeping from Ryan. For almost eight years. Can she give Ryan another chance or will she push him away to protect her heart and her secret?

Lizzie Daniels is dreading Christmas at home because everyone around her is happily married or happily in love. Unlike them, she's never been in love. All she can think of is a certain gorgeous guy she once saw at the mall. So when her sister invites guests to stay with them, Lizzie must be hospitable and friendly, and she realizes she just might have her first chance of love. For Lizzie Daniels, love just might be under the Christmas tree this year, or under the mistletoe.

Payton's not the type of girl who spends her time falling in love. Her focus is mainly on getting through college. This holiday season, Payton's alone in New York, busy with college and her job. What will happen when Payton meets Justin? Will she find herself unexpectedly falling for a guy she just met? But with Justin's ex still trying to win him back, Payton is unsure if anything will ever happen between them. Then again, you never know what may happen underneath the mistletoe<3

*Shortstory Christmas special* Hailey Mikealson, a 17 years old girl, doesn't really have good memories about Christmas. Both her parents died in a car accident like 3 years ago, she survived together with her 16 years old brother, Jake Mikealson. And if that's not enough, she gets bullied every single day, by the same guy. Or how he calls himself: the worst badass you've ever met. She doesn't celebrate Christmas, she's letting everyone believe that she's at her uncle's, while she is home, all by herself. When the most populair guy at school finds out, he's shocked and he's really sorry for every thing he did to her... He decides to suprise her. At Christmas eve...

Seventeen-year-old Valerie Greene has never celebrated Christmas and if it was up to her this year would be no different, but Parker North has other ideas. Parker is traveling through town when he encounters a rather cynical Valerie and takes it upon himself to show her what the month of December has to offer. He's adamant in his mission to open Valerie's eyes to the beauty of Christmas and will stop at nothing to succeed. Each day brings a new adventure in this twenty-four part story. Follow Valerie and Parker as they embark on a romantic journey together through the days leading up to Christmas, and discover a little bit of magic along the way.

"You had no right to do that," I snap, trying my best to out walk him. His chuckle was loud behind me and his hand griped on my forearm, stopping me. Something about his warmth gave me chills all over my body. Something I don't think I ever wanted in the first place. Especially from him and especially now. "Yes I did, and I still do." His hard grip around my arm loosened, and snaked up to lock his fingers through my hair. Oh Momma, what is happening? Being this close to him has been happening way too often for normal. Still, I couldn't break away from this close contact, I was frozen, shocked. "What makes you think that?" My question hit him with humor, and instead of fully responding, he leans his face closer to mine. The smirk on his face stayed once he noticed the affect he had on me. "Because," he whispers out pressing our bodies together. "I'm your Secret Santa," he licks his lips as if he's hungry, then continues, "I can give you anything I want to give you." His free arm wraps around my waist, and he lifts me up during the action before pressing our lips together. The main character is Kimberly. She's an accident prone person who wants nothing but to enjoy her winter. Her friends want the best for her after a terrible break up they witnessed. Every year they all hold the traditional Secret Santa. Somebody from the group believes that they are what Kimberly needs. This is about Kimberly and her crazy winter story about her not so Secret Santa.