Recommendations based on "Death of a Christmas Carol"

Originally appeared in the print anthology The Bite Before Christmas. 'Tis the season to join Cat and Bones for some holiday cheer in this Night Huntress novella by USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost. They were looking forward to a normal holiday—at least as "normal" as it gets for vampires Cat and Bones and their otherworldly friends and family. But their yuletide plans are shattered when a mysterious stranger shows up and reveals long-buried secrets that threaten to take a bite out of their holiday cheer … and lives.

Come and spend Christmas with the Williamson's and McKinley'sThe kids are grown and getting into all sorts of trouble!LilyChristmas has always been my favourite time of year.My family goes overboard, and the celebrations are week-long.This Christmas is different, however. We’re all spending the holiday at my Aunt Ella’s beach house.We’re not the only ones spending Christmas on this beach though.When my eyes spot the new neighbour, I can’t look away.I’m caught in a trance, in watching the show he’s putting on through the bedroom window.Even as his eyes meet mine, and he finishes, I still can’t seem to look away.If only I wasn’t currently in a house surrounded by my entire family.AlexThe girl from the window has been on my mind, night and day, for the past few days.I’ve stared out of that same window for hours, hoping to just catch a glimpse of her.I’ve seen at least a dozen different people come and go from the room, even one who looked just like her. But that girl wasn’t her.I’m tempted to just storm through the front door and search until I find her, except I know exactly whose house that is.As much as I want to take what’s mine, I currently have a multi-million dollar deal in the works with McKinley Industries—the very same people who own that property.When I meet one of the family members on the beach and get invited to dinner, I don’t hesitate to accept.This is my chance to see her again. Every fibre of my being wants to claim her as mine.But can I really entangle this innocent woman in my dark world?

For something that happens every year of our lives, we really don't know much about Christmas. We don't know that the date we celebrate was chosen by a madman, or that Christmas, etymologically speaking, means "Go away, Christ." Nor do we know that Christmas was first celebrated in 243 AD on March 28—and only moved to December 25 in 354 AD. We're oblivious to the fact that the advent calendar was actually invented by a Munich housewife to stop her children pestering her for a Christmas countdown. And we would never have guessed that the invention of Christmas crackers was merely a way of popularizing sweet wrappers. Luckily, Mark Forsyth is here to unwrap this fundamentally funny gallimaufry of traditions and oddities, making it all finally make sense—in his wonderfully entertaining wordy way.

From Usa Today Bestselling Author Of The Book Club Hotel, Sarah Morgan Returns With A Heartfelt Story Of Friendship, Finding Yourself, And The Surprising Ties That Bring Us Together. Perfect For Fans Of Rebecca Serle And Jennifer Weiner. To The Outside World, Imogen Is A Marketing Dynamo. Her Colleagues Don’t Know That While Her High-achieving Professional Image Is Real, The Happy Childhood Stories She Spins Are As Fake As Her Pretend Enthusiasm For Christmas. Working 24/7 Has Always Been Her Solution To Surviving The Festive Season—until Burnout Leads To A Catastrophic Blunder. Suddenly, Imogen Is Handed A Holiday Gift She Definitely Doesn’t Want: Enforced Time Off Work To Recuperate. Then An Invitation Arrives From Her Favorite Client, Dorothy, To Stay At Her Guest Cottage In The Cotswolds. From The Thatched Roof To The Cozy Open Fireplace, Holly Cottage Is A Picture-perfect Haven… Can It Provide The Fresh Start Imogen So Desperately Needs? For Dorothy, Helping Imogen Offers A Longed-for Chance To Make Reparations For Her Own Past. But As Her Daughter Sara Keeps Reminding Her, It Brings Risks, Too. Yet Dorothy Knows That Only A Leap Of Courage Will Allow Her Family To Grow And Heal. And Perhaps This Christmas, With Dorothy’s Help, The New Life That Imogen Is Slowly Piecing Together Could Be Better Than Anything Either Of Them Could Imagine… Get Lost In More Captivating Stories By Sarah Morgan: The Summer Swap The Book Club Hotel The Island Villa Snowed In For Christmas

Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights: The one book you must read this Christmas [Paperback] Carole Matthews

The Sullivan siblings have captivated the hearts of readers worldwide, and this Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre shares the love story that started it all… For Mary Sullivan Christmas is, and always has been, about family. And this year is no different. As she awaits the arrival of her eight children and their partners at the cottage in Lake Tahoe, she hangs the ornaments that they made for her over the years. Each decoration brings with it a tide of memories, all of which she holds dear to her heart. But when she comes across the oldest ornament, the one her beloved husband, Jack, gave her on their very first Christmas together, Mary is immediately swept back to the first days of their whirlwind romance, to the love that would be the foundation on which they built the family she is so proud to call her own. Join the Sullivans this Christmas for a story that explores the wonder of the holidays, the meaning of family and a love that transcends time.

St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it's always cocktail hour somewhere... Escape to Cornwall with this uplifting and feel good standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea There's nothing more magical than a winter wonderland wedding but when photographer Holly North returns to the cosy village of St Aidan she's determined to avoid romance and the festive season full stop. She's doing one small favour for a friend's wedding and then her plans involve diving under her duvet and avoiding any sign of Christmas cheer - and gorgeous but insufferable Rory Sanderson - for the rest of December! That is until Christmas arrives at Brides by the Sea, Cornwall's enchanting and most adorable little wedding shop. The champagne is on ice while mistletoe hangs from every nook and Holly's friends at the shop are determined she'll live up to her festive name. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and romance is most definitely in the crisp winter air with promises, proposals and Christmas kisses aplenty... What readers are saying about this cosy Christmas romance: 'You can almost smell the Christmas trees and taste those mince pie muffins...the perfect book to cuddle up with' My Chestnut Reading Tree 'A real cracker' Annie Cooper's Book Corner 'An absolute delight' Bookworms and Shutterbugs 'A really warm and cosy read...it has got me so excited for Christmas!' Jessica's Book Biz 'This book has it all, romance, entertainment, charm, cheerfulness, friendship, small miracles, Christmas magic and lots of warmth...I absolutely loved this fantastic book' With Love for Books

Eden will do anything to protect her son, even flee to a small-town Christmas tree farm in Maine. Beau will go to the ends of the earth to keep Eden safe. But who's going to protect his heart from a woman who can't seem to trust again? Perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and Debbie Macomber. Speeding north through rural Maine, Eden Martelli wonders how her life came to this--on the run with her mute five-year-old son dozing fitfully in the passenger seat. When a breakdown leaves them stranded in Summer Harbor, Eden has no choice but to stay put through Christmas . . . even though they have no place to lay their heads. Beau Callahan is a habitual problem solver--for other people anyway. He left the sheriff's department to take over his family's Christmas tree farm, but he's still haunted by the loss of his parents and struggling to handle his first Christmas alone. When Eden shows up looking for work just as Beau's feisty aunt gets out of the hospital, Beau thinks he's finally caught a break. Eden is competent and dedicated--if a little guarded--and a knockout to boot. But, as he soon finds out, she also comes with a boatload of secrets. Eden has been through too much to trust her heart to another man, but Beau is impossible to resist, and the feeling seems to be mutual. As Christmas Eve approaches, Eden's past catches up to her. Beau will go to the ends of the earth to keep her safe. But who's going to protect his heart from a woman who can't seem to trust again? If you long for a love that conquers all fear, for a heroine who never gives up on hope even when the night is darkest, Falling Like Snowflakes is the story that will warm your heart this holiday season. Start the Summer Harbor series with Eden and Beau, and let their journey of secrets, trust, and second chances remind you that home and love may be found in the most unexpected snowfall.

In Shelley Shepard Gray’s fourth book in her Charmed Amish Life series, an unlikely Amish romance reveals that Christmas is a time for family, miracles—and love.  Ever since his father died in a tragic fire, Levi Kinsinger has felt adrift. Newly returned to Charm, Ohio, Levi is trying to fit into his old life, only to discover he seems to have outgrown it. But when Julia, his young widowed neighbor, asks for his help with a Christmas project, Levi finds a sense of purpose for the first time in months. She and her daughter are new to Charm and could use a friend, a job Levi takes personally. Soon enough, friendship grows into attraction, but Levi can’t help having doubts. There’s something about Julia that doesn’t ring quite true… Like Levi, Julia Kemps has survived her fair share of hardships—but only by hiding the truth of her past. Being an unmarried mother in an Amish community was unthinkable. Feeling hopeless, Julia did the only thing she could do: she moved to a new town and pretended to be a widow. But meeting Levi, she’s hopeful for the first time. Little by little, she begins to imagine telling him her darkest secret, and eventually…perhaps even sharing her life with him. Christmas is a time for family, and as the holiday draws closer, Julia and Levi will have to face their pasts together…in order to find the healing, support and love they so desperately desire.

Will she go home when the snow stops falling? For social worker Grace Schweitzer, arriving at Ben Hochstetler’s farm to pick up an abandoned baby feels like stepping into her past—especially after a blizzard forces her to stay. Helping on the farm reminds Grace of her Amish upbringing…and the reason she left. She’s losing her heart to Ben and the faith she once held dear, but has she changed too much to return to this life? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Redemption's Amish Legacies Book 1: The Nanny's Amish Family Book 2: A Precious Christmas Gift Book 3: Wife on His Doorstep Book 4: Snowbound with the Amish Bachelor Book 5: Blended Amish Blessings