Carla Kelly

Christmas Eve Proposal — Carla Kelly

Christmas suddenly gets interesting when dashing sailing master Ben Muir takes lodgings with Mandy Mathison. Because when her scandalous past is revealed, only  man can save her future...

The Viscount's Christmas Kiss — Georgie Lee

Lily Rutherford is shocked to learn the man who snubbed her years before will be staying for Christmas. Can she forgive the viscount in time for a stolen kiss under the mistletoe?

Wallflower, Widow...Wife! — Ann Lethbridge

Penniless widow Cassandra Norton faces Christmas on the run with her two stepdaughters, until Adam Royston sweeps her off her feet and into his country estate!

From riches to rags, Grace has had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker. But everything changes when she's the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance… Her benefactor's deal comes with a catch: give up her life of toil and live in luxury only if she marries his illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. It's an offer she can't afford to refuse.

But her husband-to-be is dying, and he begs her to take one of his men instead…to marry purely out of mercy… A marriage of convenience with a complete stranger… Could this arrangement ever work?

'Kelly has the rare ability to create realistic yet sympathetic characters that linger in the mind.' – Library Journal

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling. So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal.

Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished Lieutenant Colonel of Marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting – and something more that she's afraid to give a name to.

Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes – that she's turned from ugly duckling to beautiful, desirable swan?

The Surgeon's Lady

As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past.

Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness...

Marrying The Royal Marine

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling – she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal.

Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished lieutenant colonel of marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting – and something more that she's afraid to give a name to. Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes – has she turned from an ugly duckling into a beautiful, desirable swan?

Marriage Of Mercy

From riches to rags, Grace has had to swallow her pride and get a job as a baker. But everything changes when she's the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance. Her benefactor's deal comes with a catch: give up her life of toil and live in luxury only if she marries his illegitimate son, a prisoner of war. It's an offer she can't afford to refuse. But her husband–to–be is dying, and he begs her to take one of his men instead – to marry purely out of mercy…

A marriage of convenience with a complete stranger… could this arrangement ever work?

Marrying The Captain 

Ever since her father tried to sell her as a mistress to the highest bidder, Eleanor Massie has chosen to live in poverty. Her world changes overnight when Captain Oliver Worthy shows up at her struggling inn. Despite herself, Nana is drawn to her handsome guest....

Oliver planned to stay in Plymouth only long enough to report back to Lord Ratliffe – about Nana. But he soon senses that Lord Ratliffe is up to something, and Oliver will do anything to keep this courageous, beautiful woman safe – even marry her!

Western Christmas Proposals (3 stories)

Christmas Dance With The Rancher – Carla Kelly

Stranded, Katie becomes chore–girl on Ned Avery's ranch. He shows her unexpected kindness...and in exchange she teaches him how to dance!

Christmas At Salvation Falls – Kelly Boyce

Willa Stanford moved to Salvation Falls to start afresh, but then the past – in the shape of her former sweetheart – arrives at her door.

The Sheriff's Christmas Proposal –Carol Arens

When widower Roy Garner falls for lovely Belle Key he's hoping for a very happy Christmas. Until he discovers Belle's dark secret…