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Home is where the heart is this holiday season! Cozy up and unwrap the gift of romance with beloved bestselling authors. In these unforgettable short stories, second chances sparkle brighter than Christmas lights, and finding that special someone under the mistletoe feels like coming home at last. Snow Place Like Home by Laura Pavlov After a devastating breakup, a sunny veterinarian goes home to the mountains to lick her wounds—and savor a holiday snack—in this heartfelt story from Laura Pavlov, author of the Blushing series. At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right, how can they ever let each other go? Merry and Bright by Ali Rosen What starts as a Hail Mary fake romance scheme turns into the real deal in this delightful story of holiday deception from Ali Rosen, author of Alternate Endings and Recipe for Second Chances. Miriam Brody is dreading Hanukkah with her overbearing family in Charleston. Ditto for dreamy pro football player Cal Durand and Christmas. After sharing a few flirty drinks on the flight there, the strangers conspire to tackle the holidays together, posing as a couple. But as shenanigans unfold, Miriam realizes her feelings are anything but fake. Uh-oh. Are they headed for a holiday miracle—or a holiday disaster? You Better Not Pout by Mia Sosa A freshly broken-up couple agrees to grin and bear it for their family’s sake in a story about the healing power of the holidays from Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man. Juliana and Eric called off their engagement—but Christmas with the family is just around the corner, so things are going to get awkward, fast. Unless, of course, they pretend the wedding is still on. But the holidays are gonna holiday. And the only thing harder than pretending they’re still in love is trying not to fall for each other all over again. All Wrapped Up in You by Rosie Danan Holiday magic helps two oblivious neighbors discover just how close they are in bestselling author Rosie Danan’s cheerful short story about big comedy, small tragedies, and the gifts found in between. When stand-up comedian Piper has a panic attack outside the club, it’s not funny. But Scott, a handsome ER doctor from the crowd, gives her something to smile about as he calms her down. Turns out they’re neighbors—they just don’t know it yet. When Christmas Eve presents an opportunity for them to get even closer, Scott and Piper realize they share much more than just a wall.
Authors
Mia Sosa is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her books have received praise from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library Journal, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, NPR, and more. Booklist recently called her “the new go-to author for fans of sassy and sexy contemporary romances,” and Entertainment Weekly described her trade paperback debut, The Worst Best Man, as "rom-com perfection." A former First Amendment and media lawyer, Mia practiced for more than a decade before trading her suits for loungewear (read: sweatpants). Now she writes fun, flirty, and moderately dirty stories about imperfect characters finding their perfect match. Mia lives in Maryland with her husband, their two daughters, and one dog that rules them all. For more information about Mia and her books, visit www.miasosa.com.
Rosie Danan is the award-winning, bestselling author of The Roommate, The Intimacy Experiment, and the upcoming Do Your Worst. Her work has been optioned for film as well as translated into 9 different languages and counting. The New York Times describes her writing as "warmly funny and gorgeously sexy." When not working on her next book, Rosie enjoys jogging slowly to fast music, petting other people’s dogs, and competing against herself in rounds of Chopped using the miscellaneous ingredients occupying her fridge. To receive first look updates on Rosie's books as well as bimonthly musings on savoring the good stuff, looking respectfully 👀, and building a creative practice that embraces unapologetic striving, subscribe to her newsletter: https://rosiedanan.substack.com
Laura Pavlov is a USA Today and Amazon top 10 Bestselling author. She writes sweet and sexy small town romance that will make you both laugh and cry. Laura is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome kids who are currently adulting, one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. She's living her own happily ever after in Las Vegas. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves hearing from readers! Instagram➡️https://bit.ly/2TKf5Zs Pav-Loves Readers ➡️ https://bit.ly/2OKU6T5 Newsletter ➡️ https://bit.ly/2M3MzRv Facebook➡️http://bit.ly/3eSvEdp Goodreads ➡️ https://bit.ly/31sh2Oz BookBub➡️http://bit.ly/3ii8Vdp Amazon➡️http://amzn.to/3c1xKZX Website➡️https://www.laurapavlov.com/
Ali Rosen is the Emmy and James Beard Award nominated host of Potluck with Ali Rosen on NYC Life as well as the author of cookbooks and a romcom. Her 3 cookbooks are the bestselling Amazon Editor's Pick Modern Freezer Meals, Bring It! and the upcoming 15 Minute Meals. Her debut novel, Recipe for Second Chances, is coming November 2023. She has been featured on The Today Show, the New York Times and NPR's All Things Considered, and has written for publications including The Washington Post, Bon Appetit and New York Magazine. She was a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Thrillist said Ali had one of the coolest jobs in food (she agrees). She is originally from Charleston, SC but now lives in New York City with her husband and three kids and can usually be found at the Union Square Greenmarket if she is not in her kitchen. When it comes to the books she loves to read, you might notice from Ali's Goodreads reading list that she pretty much only reads RomComs because they make the world a happier place.
