Martha Hedricks

Lily isn’t exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined: Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning. As she explores the many corners of the Afterlife, Lily finds herself surprisingly drawn to a place most people would avoid at all costs: Hell. Armed with years of customer service experience and pent-up sarcasm, Lily carves a job out for herself amongst Hell’s demons, sending souls to their rightful circles with more than a hint of sass.

Scarlet Peacock was a bastard child, stripped from her birth mother, and unwanted by the father’s wife, Queen Petra Peacock. When shame was brought upon the Peacock Kingdom, Scarlet was sent with two of King Gunther Peacock’s servants for protection. She grew up only knowing one name, Lucia Faust, and had no idea of her birthright until she was bought by the highest bidder at the Fair Maiden Proffer.

Dr. Lauryne Michel had everything going for her. After years of hard work, she landed her first job as an OB/Gyn doctor at a medical center in Seattle. When driving home to celebrate with her fiancé Trey Benton, the roads leading home were icy, and the visibility hindered by thick fog.

Twas the night (okay, more like the week) before Christmas, and all through Pine Cove, California, people are busy buying, wrapping, packing, and generally getting into the holiday spirit.

Stefani Palmieri is a woman on a mission. A long-hidden technology, the Bridge, consumes her every waking moment, a compulsion that seems to come from outside her. All she knows is she has to get it working as fast as possible, while ignoring the sense that she is not herself.

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Fauna Young owns a small computer repair shop. She lives in a townhouse downtown. She loves to dance with her two best friends in city clubs. From the outside, Fauna’s life looks like any other young professional’s in bustling Houston. On the inside, Fauna hides a secret. She can read people’s emotions as well as intense memories impressed on everyday objects.

Shane has spent the last five years pining for his cousin’s best friend, Megan. Then he finds a diary behind a brick in his family home and discovers a newfound ability to see things that are hidden and his life gets complicated. When asked to lead the annual Yule celebration, he must juggle his newfound abilities with his desire to finally gain the attention of the woman he loves while fending of the help of the ghost of his great, great, great-grandmother. Ghosts, galas, and a healthy dose of passion are served up in a festive Yule basket to help him chase his heart’s desire.

Lila Weston is a pro at keeping secrets, but this time, she can’t wait to share with her friends and *ahem* boyfriend. She has been counting down the days until Gavin is home for the holidays. Beth Ann is skilled in avoiding her issues, but she’s never had to face someone just as stubborn. All year, she’s brushed off Dylan’s flirting. Yet, the extra attention he seems to save just for her warms her from head to toe. It was easy to ignore while in New York, but now she’s home for three weeks. And there’s no way she’ll be able to stay away.

Every detail of Lila's life has been meticulously planned out since she was a child. To the point where she forgot one vital thing: to live. When she receives news that drastically alters the path of her future, she realizes she has one last chance to create memories and make the most of her summer. Gavin, on the other hand, is known for his carefree attitude. He has lived a charmed life for almost 18 years. He's never short on friends or a good time, he has a supportive family, and he's all set to go off to college and follow his dreams. The one thing he doesn't have is the girl.