LIVE WELL. LAUGH OFTEN. LOVE MUCH. Although Mariah Mercer designs and sells plaques with her favorite motto, she's having a hard time following it herself. At least, the LOVE MUCH part. In fact, she's given up on loving; her quiet life at a local boarding school is enough for her. And her relationships with the children there give her all the emotional satisfaction she needs. No stranger to rejection, Cameron Trent has found a haven with the people and in the town of Maple Hill. He'd rather not take risks in the love department, either. So imagine his surprise - not to mention Mariah's - at what pops out of his mouth during the spring fair. A message that changes their lives forever. Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

SOMETIMES A GIRL NEEDS A MIRACLE. Beazie Deadham is alone and on the run, after witnessing the murder of her boss. Before he died he managed to give her a tape, which he told her to deliver to 'Evan' in Maple Hill, and now the criminals are after her as well as the tape. Evan Braga has moved to tranquil Maple Hill to escape his past as a big-city policeman. The last thing he's looking for this Christmas is the trouble that gorgeous Beazie brings when she lands on his doorstep. Especially once he discovers his brother played a part in it. But the thugs are on the trail, and Evan - and his family - find they will do whatever it takes to protect Beazie. Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

Paris O'Hara is trying to find herself. And her hometown of Maple Hill is where she's starting the search. Paris discovered her mother lied to her about who her father really is, and she needs to know the truth. Until Paris comes to terms with her past, she can't allow herself to get involved with anyone. Paris tries to keep Randy Sanford at a distance, but she can't resist turning to him when she finally discovers a shocking family secret. As she struggles to accept her newfound knowledge, Paris also has to learn that the past is not nearly as important as the future... Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

Coming to her rescue. Gideon and Prue Hale are still married - but try telling that to Prue. Even though no papers have been signed, as far as Prue's concerned it's over. She can never forgive Gideon's betrayal. When Gideon comes to Maple Hill with an offer to help her get her fledgling clothing design company some publicity, Prue has trouble turning him down. Especially when Gideon is being so nice. There's only one catch - she has to pretend they're still happily married, for his aunt's sake. But while playing her part, Prue realizes she misses Gideon. And might still love him... Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives.

The Man under the Mistletoe by Muriel Jensen released on Nov 24, 2004 is available now for purchase.