Mary: Starting over hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s been downright hard! Leaving that no-count cheating husband of mine was the best decision I ever made. By the time our divorce was final, I’d moved to a new town and started my own business. My art has always been my passion, and I’m thrilled to put my talents to good use. Running a business is harder than I thought it would be, especially dealing with the competition. Someone is stealing my designs, and there’s little I can do to stop it. Lawyers are expensive! A new man in my life, Joshua, makes me think all can be right with the world again. I almost believe he’s the direct opposite of my ex, until I discover something that changes everything. Now that I know what true love is, can I let it slip away because of a lie? Joe: Mary is everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman. She’s smart, beautiful, talented, and oh-so- sexy! I fall for her the minute I see her. When we first meet, she’s upset about something I don’t understand. Once I do, I know she will hate me before it’s over. Before I can stop myself, I’ve fallen head over heels for her, but there’s a dark cloud hanging over our blossoming relationship. I can’t tell her the truth until I figure out how to prove my love for her. And now I’ve lied to her… I’ve given her a fake name. What will she do when she finds out who I really am? A Country Christmas is full of heartwarming holiday fun but that doesn't mean it's missing the heat! Even in the dead of winter, our couples burn with love and the instant attraction of steamy romance! This holiday, 12 of your favorite instalove writers heat up your holidays with A Country Christmas!