Donna Alward

A kiss under the mistletoe… Perfect for fans of: ??Festive romance ??Friends to lovers ??Fake dating – Includes 3 titles! Marry Me under the Mistletoe by Rebecca Winters After single dad Rick Jenner and his little daughter stumble upon Andrea Fleming’s toy shop, he can’t get Andrea's beautiful eyes out of his head. Andrea is no stranger to heartache and Rick has it written all over his face. Her head tells her to stay away, but she’s irresistibly drawn to this twosome in need of a miracle… This Christmas, anything could happen! Mistletoe Not Required by Anne Oliver This Christmas Olivia Wishart is determined to throw off the shackles of her past and have fun. And nothing says fun like a glamorous Christmas party! Olivia had thought that pre-party nerves would be the only thing to get her heart racing…until a spectacular view catches her eye. The drop-dead-gorgeous man is everything Olivia has ever wanted – and this Christmas, she’s not going to wait meekly under the mistletoe! Mistletoe Kiss with the Millionaire by Donna Alward Tycoon Christophe Germain and gemologist Sophie Waltham have always been attracted to one another, yet they’ve never gone beyond friendship. Sophie wants happy-ever-after and Christophe avoids it at all costs. But when Sophie finds herself in need of a fake fiancé, Christophe steps in. It’s meant to be an act, but they can’t escape their chemistry and now they’re wondering…could real love be waiting underneath the mistletoe?

Next in the Jewell Cove series... a story of secrets, summer flings, and two survivors who find solace in each other...Summer Arnold is the sweetheart of Jewell Cove. There isn't a job she hasn't worked or a life she hasn't touched. But Summer has a secret. No one in town knows the truth of her early childhood, nor the disgraceful ancestry that she hasn't acknowledged. Her shame is an emotional wall keeping the world from getting too close. Now, her latest job-working on a documentary about the history of Jewell Cove-is threatening to unearth her secrets.It's one disaster after another for Jax Brodie's documentary, until he hires Summer Arnold. His personal assistant's knowledge of Jewell Cove and insight into his production problems are invaluable. She works her way into her personal life too, teaching the chronic overachiever how to trust those around him and helping him to realize that the man he's become is... enough.While a relationship wasn't in either of their plans, Jax and Summer find themselves growing closer. Little by little, Summer's emotional walls begin to crumble, That is until Jax learns the secret of Summer's heritage. Now Summer must choose between running from the past and trusting the man she's come to love.

Three siblings. One ranch. And they all must agree to abide by the terms of their grandfather's will or Crooked Valley's future is at risk...Ex-soldier Duke Duggan isn't looking forward to returning to Crooked Valley Ranch...or being forced into taking control of the operation now that his grandfather's passed on. He's a soldier, not a cowboy, and he's feeling mighty out of place until he sees ranch foreman Carrie Coulter, a face from the past.Carrie's both relieved and annoyed to see Duke, but when he threatens to sell the ranch, she soon realizes that her livelihood is at stake. Still, nothing will be decided until after Christmas, which means there's ample time for them to find a solution and explore their sizzling chemistry. Until a fierce winter storm threatens everything...

Love to overcome all Former Hollywood star Deacon Santoro prefers the confines of his mansion since an accident left him scarred both inside and out. But he has promised to protect feisty beauty Gabrielle Dupré, his new PA. Can Gabrielle convince Deacon that love will give them the fairytale ending they deserve?•When Jessica Blundon’s boat crashes onto the shore of reclusive widower Branson Black’s private estate, the pair soon discover their mutual need for a hideaway…and attraction. But then their safe haven is threatened. Will they risk their fragile hearts for a future…together?•When innocent Angelina must marry enigmatic Benedetto Franceschi, she should be terrified. Benedetto’s previous six wives have vanished without a trace. But their electrifying chemistry forges an unspoken connection… For so long, Benedetto believed himself as monstrous as rumours suggest. But Angelina isn’t afraid. Can he match her courage to become the husband she deserves?

Amy Wilson is sick and tired of the gossip in Cadence Creek-particularly when she's the subject of it. When her good intentions to play matchmaker backfire, CEO and rancher Jack Shepard comes to her rescue...and with one dance and a soul-shattering kiss, Amy realizes her life will never be the same. She's determined to step out of her comfort zone to build a life she wants-and the sexy former athlete-turned-millionaire makes her an offer she can't refuse. She wants out of her small town, and he needs some temp help at the ranch during a corporate retreat. There doesn't have to be more to it than that.But as the snowy mountain lodge weaves its magic, Jack and Amy find themselves battling a sizzling attraction that threatens everything they've been working toward...

No one wants to take a risk on The Girl Most Likely to Have Fun...except the one person in the world she'd rather not ask.Katie Buick dreams of opening her own restaurant, but finding a financial backer is proving impossible. Until she makes a final, desperate plea to businessman Ric Emerson-the boy whose heart she broke in their senior year.Ric's worked hard to shed his high school image and become a success, and when Katie's business proposal crosses his desk, he's on board. What happened before is water under the bridge, right? But as they build the business, chemistry simmers between them, blurring the lines between personal and professional.Can Ric trust Katie with his heart again, and give them a second chance at happiness?

Going...going... sold to the highest bidder There's nothing Ella won't do to make her ex finally sign the divorce papers-even buy him off the bachelor auction block. Two thousand dollars is a small price to pay to have him out of her life forever. But Devin's insisting she get what she paid for: forty-eight hours of beck-and-call service.While their chemistry is still off the charts, one weekend doesn't erase the distance between them, or the secrets that led to their split. Perhaps this reunion is simply the goodbye they never really had...Until one night changes everything. Now they must decide if they can take the biggest gamble of all...a second chance at happiness.

You can't escape your past forever...Anna Morelli's picture-perfect life is in shambles, and her escape leads her to Two Willows Winery, home of her former best friend and ex-lover, Jace. Jace's father had worked for the Morellis, but Anna never cared that he was the help. To her, Jace was everything. Until things got too real, and Jace disappeared from her life. Still, she knows he won't turn her away. Especially now.Jace never could say no to Anna. When she arrives seeking a safe harbor, it only takes one look at her shattered expression for him to offer shelter to her and her children. But Jace's wounds run deep. He hasn't forgotten that fateful summer and what drove them apart.As the truth about what really happened is finally revealed, their love is rekindled. But is it enough to move past the pain and insecurities and into a future together...forever?

What do you do when the boy next door is the only man you've ever loved?Six years ago Jason had life all mapped out. He and Molly would get married, start a family, and he'd open a veterinary practice. But Molly bolted, leaving him with a broken heart and an unwanted engagement ring.Six years have passed since Molly made the difficult choice to follow her dreams. Now, thanks to a family emergency, she's come home only to discover her college sweetheart living next door. And he's as irresistible as ever.Old sparks reignite, and it isn't long before the two are lovers again. He still holds her heart, but Molly has a life to return to and commitments to honor. Can Jason convince her to give them another chance? Or will she break his heart a second time?

He needs a helping hand. She needs to rebuild her life after her divorce...Emily's not above cleaning and cooking to put a roof over her son's head, but she doesn't expect the rancher who hires her to be so young...or so alluring. Emily's not interested in romance, though. Her failed marriage has left its scars. She's determined to support herself and her son, with no personal complications.Love and a family are just not in the cards for Luke. Raising his sisters after mother's death and his father's illness was hard enough, but what if the gene is passed on to him? Better to just go it alone... Except he needs help and places an ad for a housekeeper. When Emily and Sam arrive on his doorstep, he soon discovers that the one thing he wants the most is the one thing he can't have...A Family for the Rugged Rancher is part of the Cowboy Collection. If you like broody cowboys with a soft heart, strong heroines, and a heartwarming happy ever after, this series is sure to please.

Rancher Brody Hamilton is determined to build a world-class horse breeding program. But from the moment Lucy Farnsworth walks onto his property, he finds himself feeling things he thought he buried after his divorce. It's not long before the red-haired beauty gets under his skin...and into his heart.Lucy never wanted to be a princess, so when her father, King Alexander, needs a royal liaison to visit a Canadian breeding stable, she leaps at the chance to pretend she's someone else. For a few weeks she can forget royal protocol and simply be herself. The last thing she expects is to fall into the arms of a sexy rancher... or fall in love.But Brody knows nothing about her true identity. Can a relationship built on a lie survive when the truth is revealed?

Come home for Christmas in Darling, VT DECK THE HALLS Veteran George Riley has just started to get his life together when he finds himself face to face with Amy Merck, his best friend's sister, who has come to get the truth about her brother's death. George would rather do anything than talk about that trauma - or how he'd once kissed Amy and thought he might come back to her, too. Amy doesn't give up easily and is determined to both discover the truth and help George celebrate his first holiday in years. And for that to happen, Amy knows it takes a village... Will this Christmas be the closure they never had, or the beginning of something wonderful? MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING Hockey great Cam Collier is Darling's favorite son, but a series of concussions has left him sidelined for the holidays. He decides to come home for Christmas to spend it with family, and finds himself butting heads with the gorgeous Hannah Gallagher, who ropes him into assisting with a charity function. Hannah's smart and strong, just the kind of woman he needs, but she's built a good life for herself in Darling and his life is determined by his team's location. Can two stubborn hearts find a way to compromise and be together, before Christmas is over and Cam must return to the game he loves?

When Jonas Kirkpatrick left for the Special Forces six years ago, he left Shannyn with more than a broken heart. Pregnant and alone, Shannyn built a life for herself and their daughter. The last thing she wanted was for Jonas to come back out of obligation or worse, have to tell her daughter that her father was never coming back at all. But now Jonas has returned to the local base, no longer on active duty, and Shannyn's secret is out. And even if Jonas could possibly forgive her, he's not the same man who said goodbye all those years ago...An injury pulled Jonas from active duty as a special forces sniper, but adjusting to a new training position isn't the worst thing he has to deal with. He still isn't over the incident that nearly cost him his life, and now he discovers he's a father. He's angry with Shannyn and still having flashbacks, but the one bright spot is his sweet daughter Emma. His life might be a mess, but he wants to be a good dad. And that means seeing Shannyn and remembering how amazing it was between them that long-ago summer.Visitation means Shannyn and Jonas are spending more time together, and it's soon clear that their earlier chemistry is still off the charts. But Shannyn knows when Jonas is fully healed he's likely to leave again, and Jonas doesn't believe he deserves happiness. Can they find their way to a second chance, or are some wounds too deep to truly heal?

Find the magic in a Jewell Cove Christmas CHRISTMAS AT SEASHELL COTTAGEA great first date is cut short when family doctor Charlie Yang discovers an actual baby abandoned in the church manger. She offers to foster the adorable little boy while family services investigates, but trying to work and be a full-time parent doesn't leave much time for romance - or Christmas. Ex-soldier Dave Ricker isn't about to give up on the beautiful and animated good doctor, however. He's determined to show her the magic of the season-and that love is worth waiting for.CHRISTMAS AT EVERGREEN INNWhen a powerful Nor'easter blows up the east coast, Officer Todd Smith finds himself stranded at Jewell Cove's Evergreen Inn. There are no available rooms, however, and he finds himself sleeping on the owner's sofa. Lainey Price is a former classmate and the one girl he always liked but was afraid to date. Now that they're grown up, all bets are off. But Lainey isn't doing Christmas, not since her ex broke off their engagement last year at the holidays. Can Todd find a way to show Lainey the spirit of Christmas...and his love?

Past mistakes and old wounds need forgiveness and healing in this emotional story by bestselling author, Donna Alward.Grace Lundquist knows how to take care of herself. She's had to be. Married young and divorced not long after, the town sweetheart has gotten good at being self-reliant. No one knows the pain she holds deep inside, though, and if she has her way, no one ever will. Not even sexy Mike Gardner, the man who is not only a good friend but the first to steal her heart. He still watches out for her...only these days his protectiveness feels an awful lot like trying to run her life. And she's not having it.Mike knows he hurt Grace when they were just kids, but he's put his wandering days behind him and he's ready to settle down and start a family - with her. But the damned woman is so stubborn He sees how hard she works and how tired she is, and he's frustrated she refuses any help. He doesn't mean to overstep, yet every time he tries to ease her burdens, he finds himself in trouble with her. But he's not giving up...As Grace and Mike's feelings deepen, she knows she must tell him her secret. It isn't fair to keep him in the dark about all the reasons why they can't be together. Can they find a way to move past what can never be changed? Or is their relationship really over forever?