Religious Holidays

An unexpected phone call disrupted Wes Caldwell’s run. In a hurry and still on the phone, he collided with a woman and knocked her drink from her hand. Under normal circumstances, he’d apologize profusely and help clean up the mess—for the matter, he would have paid attention and not run into her to begin with—but the news he’d received had rattled his mind. Paige Hopkins can’t believe the rudeness of the man who’d run into her. She picked up her now-empty cup, threw it in the nearest trash can, and continued her walk until her annoyance evaporated into the cool autumn air. ...

In a short rom-com, the Devil finds Hell’s in jeopardy when unknown to him a man with a good heart sells his soul to him in exchange for lottery tickets, so he can go to Hell and do good deeds.

Come back to Mendon, Massey Falls, and Reedsville--with a quick Christmas destination wedding thrown in--and experience three flutter-inducing romances by USA Today bestselling clean romance author Jennifer Griffith. Read about— *A handsome surgeon who never forgot his first kiss with the girl of his dreams and his Christmastime second chance with her. *A professional musician who returns to her hometown after a career-ending injury, only to meet up again with her long-lost crush who is now painting the ceiling of her childhood home in his "Michelangelo Moment." *A pair of workplace ...

Sydney is coming from the city to spend the holidays with her family at the local B&B. Right off the bat, the B&B owner, Chuck, rubs Sydney the wrong way. The air around them is tense and uncomfortable for all. Sydney hates that but doesn’t know how to stop it. Chuck is trying to run his B&B business and he’s just getting the hang of it when he gets notice the city may take his business property and force him to move outside of town. That move would likely cause a hit to his bottom line. Trying to fight city hall is difficult business. When Sydney agrees to help out with her law degree,...

A forbidden romance. A secret child. Will deception crush their love…or will truth and faith prevail? A forbidden romance… Bryce Kinnerly was everything Tristyn could want in a husband. Attractive. Kind. Thoughtful. Attentive. Everything her husband isn’t. Rich abandoned her shortly after Maisie was born—seven years ago—but she never filed for divorce and remained faithful to her vow. Until Bryce. He makes her feel treasured and alive again, fills the lonely spaces in her heart. Every stolen moment buries the truth even deeper. Until the day she knows. That one more sweet kiss ...

Merry's Christmas: a love story & Merry's Christmas Wedding: a sequel - Two Books Under One Cover BOOK ONE: Merry's Christmas: a love story Will Merry get the Christmas gift she wants most of all? Desperate to make ends meet, winsome diner waitress Merry Hopper takes a temp job as a Christmas Coordinator for a handsome widower, promising to bring Christmas back for his three kids. As the "haves" collide with the "have nots" of this world, Merry finds herself head over heels for the family she's never had, most of all her new banker boss, never realizing that he's well on the way toward a ...

Two passionate bakers, one sweet rivalry, and a sprinkle of winter wonderland charm. Meet Michaela Branson, a determined baker chasing her dream of owning a bakery. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she returns to her hometown for the Lights by the Lake festival and bake off, where a fifty-thousand-dollar prize could make her dreams come true. Focused on the competition, Michaela has no interest in romance. But fate has other plans when she meets Michael Brandon, a fellow contestant with an infuriatingly handsome and arrogant demeanor. Sparks fly, but not the baking kind. As they clash...

A homebody. A lawyer stuck at home. Will God work a holiday miracle and bring them together on UNcommon ground? Raney Mayhall's career stalled before it ever started. Stuck back in her tiny hometown during the pandemic, she's forced to wait until her D.C. law firm reopens to begin her new life. So instead of decorating a fancy row house for Christmas, she's living in her childhood home with her mother and brother. With a looming six-digit tuition loan and no salary, what choice does she have? And how exactly can she protect her heart with her brother's best friend turning up everywhere like...

Julie and Nick were perfect for each other but, like all humans, blind to the obvious. Claude knew that was why he’d been heavenly sent to Desert Streams. He had his agenda neatly planned, right down to the artful mustard garnish on his chili dogs. What says togetherness like two young people planning the Easter breakfast menu? But how to get opinionated, well-meaning Geraldine, who sometimes reminded Claude of a conquering Viking Norsewoman—disguised in a purple pantsuit and Velcro sneakers—out of the picture long enough for Nick and Julie to say hi to each other. If only Julie would...

Small-town nurse Noelle Rochester seems to have a target on her back since her elderly neighbor confided her murder suspicions. After the neighbor is killed and somebody starts following Noelle, she flees to her uncle in Christmas Tyme, Colorado. Nearly run off the road, she turns to a former private investigator, Juan Rivera. But is he ready for or capable of a case like hers? After his fiancée's death, Juan closed himself off to the world. But he can't refuse help to a scared stranger, especially one who reminds him of the woman he's grieving. Two dead bodies, one drive-by shooting, and ...

Spending Christmas alone was their plan…but things didn’t quite work out according to plan…all the better because no one should spend Christmas alone…The last thing Mac would ever have believed that he’d be doing a few days before Christmas was to find himself driving through a couple feet of water…but he was. His RV was filled with neighbors and friends and a couple of kids they picked up along the way after their car flooded out. Emily wasn’t expecting guests when she woke up that morning but that’s exactly what she’s getting ready for… And Christmas is just around the...

On the first night of Hanukkah, a weary traveler named Hershel of Ostropol eagerly approaches a village where plenty of latkes and merriment should warm him. But when he arrives, not a single candle is lit. A band of frightful goblins has taken over the synagogue, and the villagers cannot celebrate at all! Hershel vows to help them. But can one man alone stand up to the goblins, save Hanukkah, and live to tell the tale?

Holly devotes all of her spare time volunteering, and the last thing she was looking for was romance, but God seems to have a different plan for her. When a mysterious envelope appears with an invitation for a free weekend stay at Elf’s Cottage, Holly isn’t sure if she should accept it. Rumor has it that these cottages are magical, somehow, and some have claimed their deepest wishes have been granted. Going means that she might have to face her own hidden secrets and wishes. It is possible they might come true with the magic of Christmas? And if so, can she ever open her heart again?

Scrap quilts, bridal gowns, and a hidden family heirloom. What more could you want in a Minnesota winter romance? Penny Anderson has a dream. She's going to be an exclusive bridal gown designer, and she won't be held back by her dyslexia, a rural location, or the doubts of others. Brian Michaels has waited seven years for Penny to see him as a man instead of just a childhood friend. Can he work up the courage to speak before the tall, dark and handsome business consultant sweeps her off her feet? Great-aunt Violet chronicles the family history in a series of patchwork quilts. When an ...

One moment changed everything. One journey will redefine her future. Rising political star Susan Langston has spent her life chasing success, shaping policies, and making powerful allies. With an unshakable belief in progress, she has fought for the causes she believes in—until a sudden accident pulls her into an unexpected and otherworldly journey. Led by the enigmatic David, Susan finds herself traveling through time—from the warm, bustling Christmas streets of 1950s New York to the cold, disconnected present day. But the final destination is unlike anything she could have imagined. A...

Sally never imagined she'd spend Christmas in the snowy woods of Hollyberry Harbor, helping her aunt pull off the biggest event the town has ever seen. Far from the glitz of New York, she’s determined to prove she’s more than just a city girl—she’s capable of making this rustic Christmas celebration unforgettable. But when she runs into Brady Nicholas, a rugged forest ranger with a grumpy exterior and a heart as big as the mountains he protects, her plans take a different turn. Brady loves the peace of the wilderness and avoids tourists like Sally, especially ones with high-end ...

Sarah Winters has a love of baking that can only be handled by actually baking. When she realized that she could make a business doing what she loved, she jumped in to make it work. And she was thriving with a shop near the harbor. James Stetson left Hollyberry Harbor as soon as he could after high school. He always knew he was meant for more. But now that he was older – and wiser - he was headed home. His plan was to revitalize the harbor storefronts. When she runs into him again, Sarah is livid. She views James as a traitor for leaving town. And now she views him as a wealthy ...

Six-year-old Angela looks at the naked baby Jesus in her local church in Limerick, Ireland, circa 1912, and thinks he looks cold. She wonders why his mother, or one of the shepherds, doesn't put a blanket over him. She decides to take him to her bedroom and wrap him in her own blanket. The journey home is a bit difficult and when the disappearance is discovered, the whole parish is very, very upset. But Angela does carry the baby back to church, and all turns out well.

When Melody Bell starts caring for a young boy who lost his mom, she falls in love with him immediately. His sweet spirit lights up her life. She’s disappointed in how little he sees of his father, though, and tries to make up for it where she can. With the holidays in full swing, she finds ways to bring joy into the little boy’s world. Blake Metcalf loves his son dearly, but every time he looks into the blue eyes he inherited from his mother his heart breaks. Life as a widower and a single dad was hard for him and the only way he knew to ease the pain was work more. When Melody brings ...

The men in Noel Kendrick's life have always lied to her. When she accepts her pastor's plea to head the Christmas nativity scene project, she doesn't realize the job requires her to work with Carson Shumate, the handsome youth pastor with midnight blue eyes. Despite her efforts to keep her emotional distance, she falls hard after a kiss under the mistletoe. But Carson has a secret of his own. If he reveals the truth about his identical twin to his church, he fears they will fire him, and he could lose Noel. A Kiss Under the Mistletoe is the sequel to An Unexpected Family.