One Series, Seven Authors.
A collection of festive novellas filled with clean romance, chilly weather, and cozy adventure.
WHICH MEANS SEVEN COVER REVEALS!
The Hidden Gift
A Father Christmas Origin Story
by Annette K. Larsen
What if Father Christmas’s quest to help the downtrodden…started with his love for one girl?
In the quaint village of Tethurn, Annabelle has always been the steadfast pillar of her family, unafraid of hard work and sacrifice. But when her father falls gravely ill, her family’s already tenuous situation becomes dire. Annabelle knows she cannot afford to lose her position as a maid, but a spiteful butler threatens her livelihood. Amidst the chaos, she finds an unexpected ally in Nicolai Closs, a gentleman whose kindness offers her a glimmer of hope and a cherished friendship.
Despite the expectations and obstacles that stand in their way, Annabelle dreams not only of saving her family but also of winning Nicolai’s heart. But with food scarce and hope even scarcer, will Annabelle be expected to sacrifice more than she can bear so that her sisters don’t starve? And how can she be sure Nicolai’s attentions aren’t merely pity?
The Hidden Gift reimagines the origin of Father Christmas and St. Nick, where resilience, love, and the enduring strength of the human spirit light the path through the darkest of times, and the harsh realities of life are met with unwavering hope, kindness, and love.
The Enchanted Frost
A Little Match Girl, Jack Frost, and A Christmas Carol Retelling
by Camille Peters
It is his duty to claim her frozen soul—he never expected to instead obtain her heart.
After her fall from grace, Blanche’s life has been one of struggle and misery that eventually meets its expected end when she freezes to death in an abandoned alley. But before she fully succumbs, she is instead taken to the snowy realm of the winter king, ruled by a handsome yet enigmatic being whose duty is to claim her frozen soul, a responsibility he has performed since time began.
Frost has spent his eternal existence in his kingdom of ice, using his powers to maintain the delicate balance of the seasons, a forever that has remained unchanging…until his magic inexplicably fails to capture one of the souls his cold has claim to, trapping her between life and death. Despite her harsh past, Blanche is somehow different than the other mortals that he’s observed from a distance, and Frost finds himself drawn to her…especially when a mysterious connection from their past emerges.
As Frost and Blanche work together to help her move on, mortal and immortal being find their worlds shifting the closer they become as hearts previously frozen soften with the warmth of their deepening feelings for one another. Yet this forbidden relationship sets off a series of events as Frost’s power over winter inexplicably begins to diminish, jeopardizing the balance of the world and the fate of all in it. Will this connection threaten to dethrone the King of Winter as well as interrupt the delicate cycle of seasons that Earth requires, or is love a powerful enough force to reweave the fabric of existence?
The Silent Night
A Sleeping Beauty Retelling
by Sarah Beran
Twas the hour after midnight and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for the owls.
And Holly.
Holly is no stranger to the night. Her unique position means that the still hours in the darkest parts of the night are when most of her work gets done. It’s not completely silent—she has Parliament to thank for that—but it does get a bit lonely. Not even the letters from her faithful correspondent can completely fill the empty space, and it’s only a matter of time before she loses even those.
Dominic Klause has watched as, year after year, the winters in Weihnacht grow longer and colder. The nights are dark, food is scarce, and his fellow countrymen are desperate for a miracle, but too proud to accept charity, leaving Dominic no choice but to hide his attempts at helping them under the cover of darkness. But his resources are limited, and not even the brilliant suggestions of his friend Joy can change the fact that it will require the riches of a king to continue his charitable efforts.
As Deus Natus Eve approaches, Dominic turns his attention towards the one place that could solve all his problems—the abandoned castle of the former king. But all is not as it seems behind the towering holly hedges that surround the castle, and Dominic encounters more than he bargained for. When the unexpected gift of love is dropped into his lap, will Dominic find the treasure he seeks? Or will it be lost to the silence of the night?
The Snowy Footprints
An Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling
by Abigail Manning
Can miracles come true even without shoes?
Evalie Makera is starving, but with only two coins left, there isn’t much hope that she’ll survive to see the Day of Giving. After her mother’s sudden passing, their flower shop has withered, leaving Evalie with a roof over her head but nothing under it. In a world where everyone is born with a magical gift, Evalie’s ability to enhance an object’s beauty feels useless now that her life is void of her mother’s flower magic.
While her gift may be useless without flowers to enchant and sell, she’s still better off than the magicless shop boy down the street. Or, at least, she thinks so, until she spends her last coins on flower seeds instead of food. She’s going to waste away either way, so having one final flower to celebrate her mother’s life feels like a much more fulfilling end to her story. Until it’s not the end at all…
To Evalie’s surprise, the seed she plants before bed sprouts into a stunning bloom overnight. Is this her mother’s magic? Or is something else at play? It would be all too easy to sell the flower and run with the coins, but something about their sudden appearance doesn’t feel right… Maybe the shoeless new stranger in town knows something? What could possibly go wrong with such a beautiful miracle?
The Iced Path
A Hansel and Gretel Retelling
by Kayla Eshbaugh
He has the power to grant her freedom, or to keep her trapped forever.
At the first sign of glimmering lights above the highest Haleston peak, the unsealing of the Iced Path inside the haunted forest begins. Upon entering the haunted forest, brave men and women are tested to win admittance into the enchanted village on the other side. However, those who enter are never seen again including Gretel Carol’s own father and brother.
As Gretel enters the competition she is tested to see if she has what it takes to win. When she meets a mysterious man within the woods, she assumes that he is part of a test, given by the forest in order to prove her worth. But after the mysterious man keeps showing up and she begins to become accustomed to his odd behavior, she wonders if he is really who he claims to be: the Guardian of the Forest. Or if he’s not at all what he seems, like so many other things inside the woods.
Cole has haunted the forest at the edge of Haleston for as long as he can remember. When he begins to haunt and tease a small, feisty woman, competing in this season’s competition, he doesn’t want her to win. Cole wants to keep her in the forest, so that he can be with her forever. She is the only person who has ever made him feel warm and alive. When Gretel starts to make him question his existence, the Haunted Forest, and the value of the competition, he asks questions he has never asked before; Who is he? How did he become the Guardian of the Forest? And why, just like the competitors, can’t he leave?
This is a Hansel and Gretel retelling, filled with eerie, snowy, winter woods; forgotten identities; spelled peppermint hot cocoa, winter kisses, Christmassy villages, persuading challenges; and a teasing, mysterious man who will stop at nothing to keep Gretel with him.
The Midnight Blizzard
A Cinderella Retelling
by Mary Mecham
An ice slipper wasn’t the only thing left behind at midnight…
Noelle Frost only has one chance to reclaim the inheritance stolen from her after her father’s death. With her stepfamily plotting to win the prince’s heart during his bride competition to secure their own power, Noelle must infiltrate the royal ball to confront her stepmother and reclaim her birthright before time runs out. But in order to get close enough, she must compete for a crown she doesn’t want—and a prince she doesn’t love.
The real danger lies in her growing feelings for Jack, the prince’s enigmatic mage advisor. As their forbidden romance ignites, Jack becomes Noelle’s only ally in a world of treachery, with access to the records that could restore her to her rightful place as the heiress of the Frostwood estate. The closer Noelle gets to Jack, the more impossible their future seems.
As the competition heats up, and the prince’s attention turns to Noelle, her stepmother offers a risky bargain that Noelle can’t turn down if she wants to protect Jack, even if it means leaving the palace forever. After all, if Noelle and Jack can’t ever be together, does she have any reason to stay?
As midnight approaches, Noelle must decide if she can truly leave her heart behind.
This is a Cinderella retelling, filled with forbidden love, dog sleds, blackmail, and an illegal courtship set in a snowy kingdom. Perfect for a cozy Christmas read, fans of Melanie Cellier, Tara Grayce, and Deborah Grace White will love this no-spice romantic fantasy book.
The Lonely Eve
A Snow White and Rose Red Retelling
by Emily Deady
She will fight for her sister’s happiness, but is she strong enough to claim her own?
One snowy Christmas Eve, Jasmine creates a magical night for her disappointed younger sister. Unsupervised by their strict parents, their escapades lead them to an unlikely new friend. But, time is against them and the magic of childhood is soon overrun by societal duties and parental expectations.
Poppy, vivacious and headstrong, makes her own life decisions. But her heart aches as she watches her older sister wilt at home.
Can Jasmine fight through her own world of loneliness to recreate the community and warmth of that magical Christmas Eve all those years ago?
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