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Winning a luxury spa weekend away is every witch's dream. But when murder crashes the party, guess who's saving the day?Winning Witch Weekly's contest was the last thing I expected, but who'd say no to a weekend at the lavish Breawood Manor? With my boyfriend away, it was Jordi, my bestie, who scored the plus-one. We were ready for luxury, but not for the twist that awaited us.Our seemingly devoted maid? A secret agent from PAWS Police Academy for Witches and Shifters, there to recruit me to help uncover the owner's secrets and the manor's mysterious return to grace. Me, a murder-solving novice, now thrust into the heart of a mystery.The shocker? Jordi finding the manor's playboy gardener dead in the spa. Suddenly, our dream weekend turned into a high-stakes whodunit. With suspects galore and clues scarce, we were racing against the clock. Could we unmask the killer before our ruse unravelled? Or would our sleuthing land us in hot water?Maid for Murder is the prequel novella to the new paranormal cozy mystery series, PAWS - Police Agency for Witches and Shifters, a spinoff from the popular Melting Pot Café Mysteries. If you like witty witches, supernatural trickery sprinkled with pampered drama, you'll love Maid for Murder.

From bestselling and multi-award-winning paranormal romance author Polly Holmes comes the fifth book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, five-book series, The Well Watchers of Breckin River.For a woman determined to find her missing mother, the secrets of her past lead them both into dangerous territory.Diane Nolan thought she'd hit rock bottom when she was forced to move back home with her mother. She never imagines going home early will turn her world upside down, but the moment she steps into the tattered remnants of her family home, life as Diane knows it is about to change forever. They're looking for something-something worth killing for.With no sign of her mother, except for a strange phone call mentioning the Emerald Pearl and finding something called the Well Watchers, Diane is tasked with keeping the pearl safe and out of the hands of the Viridian Society.Lincoln Ryner has enough on his plate after the exam scandal threatens his position at university. When he finds beautiful, shivering Diane hiding in his old family treehouse during a storm, he knows he has to help her, no matter the cost.Torn between wanting to go after her mother and keeping her promise, Diane teams up with Lincoln to find the answers she needs. With danger lurking and the Viridian Society on the war path, can they find the truth in her family's secrets...without getting killed in the process?

Pumpkin Pies & Potions - Book 1 in The Melting Pot Café SeriesWitches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder!I'm Evelyn Grayson and if you'd told me by the time I was 23, I'd have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you'd be right. Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year's Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to use all my newfound witches' abilities to find out whodunit and clear her name before another spell is cast. Cupcakes and Cyanide - Book 1 in The Cupcake Capers SeriesWelcome to Ashton Point. One sweet taste could be her last! Charlotte McCorrson has spent her entire life building her business, CC's Simply Cupcakes. The town of Ashton Point is her home and she's garnered a reputation of stellar service and delightful pastries, one nibble at a time. After catering a large town-wide event, the morning newspaper fills Charlotte with an icy sense of dread. The headlines scream Cupcake Killer! and put the blame squarely on CC's Simply Cupcakes. When bodies begin to pile up behind her confectionary goodies, Charlotte must prove that while her cupcakes are delicious, they aren't literally to die for-before she ends up in jail for a crime she didn't commit. If you like sweet culinary delights, witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and fun murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted cozy mysteries.

Life takes a turn for the worst when a woman discovers her daughter's life is in danger and she is her only hope of survival.When a mysterious phone caller threatens Katie Garcina's and her precious daughter's lives, she's terrified. They demand she return a package belonging to her late husband, but how can she? She never knew it existed.Entrusted with the powers to protect and serve, Katie fears it's connected to her duties as a Well Watcher. When the threats increase, she calls on a good friend for help.For wolf shifter Zac Tanner, protection is his game, but when he failed to protect the one he loved, he closed his heart off to all women. Now he's determined to live out a life of penance alone.He's out of the protection game for good, but when his old mate, Detective Kayden Langford, calls on him to repay a debt, he can't say no, or risk going back on his word, and if nothing else, Zac is a man of his word.Entrusted with protecting Katie and her daughter, Zac is determined to keep them safe at all costs. Nothing prepared him for having Katie wrangle her way into his frozen heart and ignite a passion in him he thought he'd lost forever.With their lives in danger, Zac and Katie must work together to keep her daughter safe and make it out alive so they can have a second chance at love.¿From bestselling and multi-award-winning paranormal romance author Polly Holmes comes the fourth book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, five-book series, The Well Watchers of Breckin River.

For a woman determined to solve a century-old mystery, unraveling its secret could lead to an untimely death.Breckin River Librarian, Lily Keegan discovers a dragon-shaped, jeweled pendant with a ruby center hidden in a 12th century book. Against her best friend's advice, she wears the pendant. It sets in motion a string of life-threatening near misses, convincing Lily it's the century-old Cursed Dragon.Fireman and Thor lookalike, Brayden Fletcher makes split-second decisions every day of his life. Traumatized by a death in a house fire he couldn't prevent, Brayden seeks solace with his mother's dear friend, Carmen, on the other side of the country.She shared her theory about the pendant, and it shocks Lily to discover there's more to her best friend than their age difference. Carmen is a Well Watcher. The future of the Well Watchers is in jeopardy when persons unknown kidnap Carmen. Lily receives a ransom note: the ruby for Carmen. Now Brayden is the only one she can trust.By using Lily's historical knowledge to their advantage, Lily and Brayden race against time to expose the truth and prevent a tragedy. Has Lily made too many mistakes and put their lives in the firing line?

For a woman determined to find her missing twin and their best friend, discovering the secret behind their disappearance could prove deadly.Ex museum curator, Lexi Raine, has had it with life, her job, and especially her cheating ex-husband. Broken-hearted, all she wants is to hide away and give her heart time to heal. She seeks counsel in the company of her twin sister Jamie, and her housemate and fellow curator, Jarret Mackenzie, in his hometown of Breckin River.Jarret and Jamie fail to appear, and Lexi fears for their safety. She soon learns she has every right to be. Her sister is the one of the magical Well Watchers of Breckin River, fated to protect and serve, but her powers are a sought-after commodity someone would kill to possess. The question is, have they already succeeded?Local policeman, Jace Kennedy, is driven and ambitious. Determined to make it to the top of the ranks of the Breckin River police force, his path is clear. No distractions, and that includes women.His self-imposed rule goes out the window when he receives a desperate plea from Lexi, insisting her loved ones are missing. The last thing he needs is an inexperienced, self-appointed detective trying to solve the case.When her sister's magical powers transfer to Lexi, she fears the worst. Upon learning Jarret has resigned, Lexi knows something's wrong and, fearing for his life, she calls on Jace and the other Well Watchers. They'll need to pool their resources to find them before it's too late.

From bestselling and multi-award-winning paranormal romance author Polly Holmes comes the first book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, five-book series, The Well Watchers of Breckin River.For a woman determined to wipe away her scandalous past, her future becomes a mind game of survival.All Tash Redman wants is to lead a normal life, but she's far from normal. Tash is a descendant of the magical kind fated to fulfill her destiny as one of the Well Watchers of Breckin River, entrusted to serve and protect. She just doesn't know it yet.When a tragic accident results in her husband's death, she learns about his mounting debt. Her only way to pay it back was to work it off at the hands of Chicago's most devious loan shark, Blake Simmonds. Now she's paid the debt, she wants out, but Blake has other ideas. He'd rather have Tash killed than let another man touch what belongs to him.The threat on her life ignites Tash's powers, leading her down a mysterious path to a past she didn't know existed.Detective Kayden Langford lives for the job and the next drug bust until he lets his guard down, and his partner pays the ultimate price for his mistake. Determined to right his wrong, a chance meeting with Tash interrupts his plans, setting the wheels in motion for an explosive encounter.Her life is in danger once again when her past catches up with her, Tash must embrace her new existence if she has any chance of surviving. With Kayden on the case, can she let her guard down long enough to trust him before time runs out?

The Christmas season is fast approaching. Snow is falling, the stockings are prepared, and the mistletoe is hung, but in a quaint town in Scotland, festivities could prove more challenging for some.Community crisis co-ordinator Emerald Bloom has had it tough, but she hopes this Christmas season will be jolly. She's invited several investors to stay in her ancestral home, Emerald Isle, the week of Christmas, in hopes of restoring the 'near castle' back to its glory days. Emerald's keen to show them her dream of supporting others to navigate life after grief, during seasonal celebrations, where often being with family and friends after the death of a loved one is more difficult.Hunter O'Connell has fought his demons. He's built solid walls around his bruised heart to protect himself from further heartbreak. He's intrigued by the woman who's passionate about opening her home to complete strangers, providing a service of support and assistance in times of emotional need. The instant he lays eyes on Emerald Bloom, she chips away at his dark secrets and slowly melts his ice-cold heart.Emerald hopes by healing others, she'll ease her emotional pain, and Hunter seems the perfect challenge. Can she break through his hard shell and rebuild her shattered soul? And will he succumb to her healing ways, or will his heart stay locked away forever?

Careful what you wish for!Graduating to a fully-fledged witch on my upcoming birthday should be a momentous occasion, but when a local hairdresser turns up dead, I know it's going to be one hell of a week.Saltwater Cove's resident infuriating fae looks like a good suspect for the murder, but insists she's innocent and reveals a huge secret too amazing to be a lie. But if she didn't do it... then who did?The murder triggers the return of a dark force... dark enough to send even the most experienced witches into panic mode. Harriet, Jordi and Tyler join me as I try to find the culprit, putting my magical abilities to the ultimate test.When the killer strikes even closer to home, I need to up my game if I'm going to keep evil at bay....or have I finally met my supernatural match?¿If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.

Nothing spoils an Easter Bonnet Parade like a cold-blooded murder!I'm Evelyn Grayson, and I'm a witch, but today I'm just plain old Evelyn. At least that's what I'd hoped when Tyler and I agreed to attend the Noble Crest Assisted Living Easter Family Fun Day in nearby Hallows Creek. But the invitation said nothing about jealous lovers, a cover-up, a talking cat statue, and murder!The festivities are in full swing, the sweet treats freely flowing, and Tyler was about to whip the pants off the competition in the Chess tournament when a bone-tingling scream sent my witch radar off the charts.Elderly resident Madge Bromfield is dead, and all evidence points to foul play.Besides magic, there's nothing I love more than a good mystery, so with my trusty feline familiar in tow, I don my investigator hat, determined to unmask the killer before they strike again.If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then step into the fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery world of the Melting Pot Café series where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is sure to leave you craving more.

Solving the disappearance of my best friends' parents was NOT one of my New Year's Resolutions...A trip to sunny Australia in the scorching summer wasn't in my holiday plans, but when Jordi rings in a state of utter panic revealing her parents failed to turn up at the annual Shapeshifters Conference held in country Western Australia, what's a girl to do?Despite having solved a murder or two in my time, I am completely out of my comfort zone in the harsh Aussie outback where not only the sun, insects, and snakes bite, but the locals do too.The search is interrupted when the body of Harridan Reef local and chairman of the Shapeshifters Executive Council, Shayla Ramos, turns up dead in a sheep paddock at the local country show. I'm convinced her murder is linked to Jordi's missing parents. But what if I'm wrong?Forbidden to use magical powers in a town where the supernatural is concealed from view, it becomes apparent the locals have their own secrets. Secrets someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.Together with Aunt Edie, Detective Huxton Harriet, Jordi, Tyler and my trusty furry familiar, Miss Saffron, we must all work together to uncover the truth. With a blazing bush fire threatening to destroy all in its path we must race the clock to unlock the secrets before Jordi's parents pay the ultimate price.If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then step into the fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery world of the Melting Pot Café series where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is sure to leave you craving more.

An unexpected encounter...A Christmas promise...The chance to risk everything for the greatest gift of all.Isabelle Lawrence wants her family's acceptance, but she knows this Christmas the same pressure to marry and produce grandchildren will be there. But if she can produce a fake husband for the weekend, she might be able to pause the inquisition long enough to enjoy the holiday.Harley Mitchell wants nothing more than to forget his failed marriage, but with Christmas approaching and his impending divorce, he knows his heart will be shattered all over again.When a promise forces him to spend the weekend with the stunning Isabelle and her family, can he keep her at arms length long enough to make it back home or will the blonde beauty wrangle her way into his heart forever?A Husband for the Holidays is part of the Whittaker Springs Holiday Romance Series.¿

With his integrity questioned, and her heart on the line, can two officers prove love and duty can co-exist? After a devastating experience, former professional ballroom dancer turned K9 officer, Senior Constable Ashlee (Ash) Rogers traded glamour and promenades for guns and patrols. Now she maintains a tough exterior and keeps everyone at a safe distance. A task which proves difficult when a fellow officer at her new posting tempts her suppressed femininity.First Constable Dermott McClane's brutal injury in the line of duty has left him with a growing dependency on painkillers he's desperate to shake. When the attractive new police officer who's been assigned to his police station arrives, she sparks another craving. She's more challenging than his determination to return to full duties. But Dermott is hiding a secret. One with devastating consequences should it be revealed.With a suspected overdose victim in the hospital morgue, and potential sellers looking to score their next hit, sparks fly as Ash and Dermott work together to solve the case. An anonymous tip off about missing drugs leads Ash, with the help of her patrol dog, to believe someone's messing with the evidence. The clues aren't adding up, and her instincts tell her to keep investigating, even if it leads to her fellow officer, the one man who has her heart dancing and her desire soaring. Can Ash discover McClane's secret and solve the case? Or is he about to tango with her heart?A Twist in the Tail is book three in a contemporary romantic suspense novella set in the fictional town of Trinket Bay in South Western Australia.

He's violated her past and haunts her present. Now he's threatening her future.Ruby Davenport heard all the horror stories about online dating, but she never thought it would happen to her. One impulsive decision attracts a dangerous secret admirer-turned-stalker. Now she can't seem to evade his endless advances.Staying one step ahead in a dangerous game of cat and mouse is proving harder than Ruby expected. When her stalker tracks her down and threatens her family's existence. What could she do? Leave before it's too late or risk her family's blood on her hands.Scarred from a terrible mistake, Officer Finn Martinez leaves behind the violence of the city and horrors of the drug squad and seeks refuge in the sleepy town of Burrum Ridge. A fresh start with his focus solely on his job. Until he meets Ruby, a woman with a dark secret. His protective police instincts won't let up, and he becomes determined to uncover the truth.Even when the truth could be deadly...

When murder and love collide, does duty trump one's heart?Lilah Michaels remembers little of her mother's suicide following a violent assault during a robbery at their home over twenty years ago. But it's the only home she's ever known. Now they're in danger of losing the family property, and she's pinned her hopes on hosting weddings at the winery to appease the bank and buy them some time. Until a shocking discovery changes everything.Sergeant Finn Kelly desperately needs a break after a tough assignment. All he wants is to catch up with his friends in Trinket Bay as they prepare for their wedding. At Hidden Gem Winery, he finds a yearned-for sense of peace. Then he meets the charming woman who's hosting the nuptials, and his thoughts turn toward romance.Finn puts those amorous notions on hold when he and his service dog find human remains on the property. Painful memories and an unsolved mystery come to light. It's clear someone wants to keep the past a secret, and they'll do anything to make sure the truth stays buried.Is Lilah as innocent as she seems? Or is she part of the conspiracy? And will Finn lose more than his heart in his quest to discover the truth? Book Two in the Trinket Bay Series

Never in my lifetime did I think I'd spend New Year's Eve knee-deep in mischief, magic, and murder!When my high-school nemesis, Prudence McAvoy, chooses The Melting Pot Café to host her New Year's party, I know I'm courting trouble by accepting her booking. The trouble begins with Prudence turning up dead, face down in a pond, and the finger for her murder is pointed directly at my shape-shifting best friend, Jordi.Determined to clear Jordi's name and bring the real killer to justice, I pool resources with Harriet, Tyler, and my cheeky familiar, Miss Saffron, to find out what happened to Prudence. As the clock counts down to midnight, time is running out in more ways than one.Can we find the killer before another body drops? Or will Jordi's new year begin in the pokey?If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.

When an important case goes horribly wrong, a canine unit officer learns love and heartbreak are all in the line of duty.Betrayed by her lover and left for dead, Senior Constable Ellie Marsden and her canine patrol dog leave Perth and move to the small coastal town of Trinket Bay. Time heals Ellie's wounds, but not her heart.When thieves break in and steal drugs from the local doctor's surgery, she realises it's similar to her last case back in the city. If her ex-lover is in her town; can she close the case and arrest the man who almost destroyed her?Brennan Cole has been on the run for almost three years, leaving behind everything he's ever known and everyone he's ever loved. He's never forgiven himself for betraying Ellie, but he's in too deep to stop now.Trinket Bay is another perfect target. The police force isn't as prominent here, the drugs they need are easy to acquire, and its tourists provide a ready market. It's a simple in and out before they move on to the next town. But then he glimpses the woman he still loves.Can he escape detection before it's too late? Or will they learn cases of the heart never grow cold?A Nose for Trouble is a contemporary romantic suspense novella set in the fictional town of Trinket Bay in South Western Australia.Book one in the Trinket Bay Series.

Witches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder! I'm Evelyn Grayson and if you'd told me by the time I was 23, I'd have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you'd be right. Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year's Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to find out whodunit and clear her name. Amongst the pumpkin carving, abandoned houses, and apple bobbing, it soon becomes apparent dark magic is at play and I must use all my newfound witches' abilities to find the killer before another spell is cast. Step into Evelyn Grayson's magical world in the first book of the Melting Pot Café series, a fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is just beginning. If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.

A warm-hearted, fun filled rom-com novella laden with love, music...and cats. When his ringing doorbell wakes Devlin Jones from a post birthday party hangover, he finds a beautiful singing telegram dressed as a kitten on the other side. She leaves him intrigued and confused in equal measures. His mysterious songstress has the voice of an angel and the devil's own temper to match. Katherine 'Kat' Grant has one dream, and that's singing. To achieve it, she needs admission to the exclusive Perdies College of Music. Kat's adolescent years were difficult, being dependant on the charity of others left her with a fierce independent streak and a loathing of special treatment. She'll succeed on her own merits without anyone's help, especially the cheeky, alluring Devlin who seems to have squeezed himself into every aspect of her life. Devlin knows he has the power to make all of Kat's dreams come true. But wielding that power means he could lose her forever. Can a charismatic cat loving hero and his sassy stubborn singer find their own love song?

A cozy mystery prequel about family ties, friendship and juicy town gossip. Who will attempt murder to protect their idyllic way of life?Armed with an over-zealous love for her town and unlimited tenacity, Betty Brookson takes no prisoners when she openly challenges a construction tycoon at an emergency town meeting. No-one wants to see the nursing home turned into high-rise apartments in the name of progress, least of all Betty.The arrival of her broken-hearted granddaughter peps her up. Charlotte McCorrson, an award-winning master baker and passionate soul was just like her grandmother. But she arrives amid the cops questioning her grandmother. And she doesn't like what they were saying.When Derek Pantell is found floating unconscious in the nursing home pool with a horrific head injury, all evidence points to Betty. She soon becomes the number one suspect.Betty's stellar reputation is on the line and with the help of her trustworthy granddaughter, they set out to uncover the truth. Will they find the person responsible, or will they become the next victims in their master plan?Cupcakes and Conspiracy is the exciting prequel to The Cupcake Capers Series by Polly Holmes.

A stab at the competition.Since arriving in Ashton Point, Master Chef Margarete Becker has managed to turn the dilapidated, old Tea 4 Two Café into a thriving meeting place. She draws both locals and tourists with her mouth-watering treats. Her childhood dream is to own her own 5-star restaurant and with the success of the Tea 4 Two Café, that dream could become a reality sooner than she imagined.Margarete's chance to show she has what it takes to run not just a café, but a thriving restaurant arrives when she secures the contract to cater the McCorrson's 30th Wedding Anniversary dinner. With dessert taken care of, Margarete's has only the entrée and main course to perfect. A piece of cake….or so she thought. It proves a slice more difficult than expected when the body of a local chef, Margarete's competition, is found murdered.Evidence against Margarete is mounting and it's obvious someone is trying to frame her. She only has one option; enlist the help of the McCorrson sisters to help clear her name and find the real killer before time runs out and her dreams are shattered forever.This is Book 5 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.

Mistletoe magic or the kiss of death?Alexandra Cohen is determined to show her boss she has what it takes to be manager of The Springs Café on the outskirts of Ashton Point. She's smart and with the addition of CC's Simply Cupcakes, sales have sky-rocketed. The town is in full holiday spirit and with the Christmas Fair fast approaching, Alex has to work twice as hard to keep her interfering ex-boyfriend, out of the picture before he destroys her life forever.After reluctantly agreeing to run the kissing booth at the fair, Alex has to deal with a continuous line of male customers, as well as an ex who has ignored her requests to leave her alone. But the day is really tarnished when Alex stumbles across a body on the ground of her kissing booth dressed as Santa.The evidence is gathering against her and Alex must decide if she should let the police do their job and pray they do it well or if she should take matters into her own hands. With the help of the McCorrson sisters, Alex must investigate so she doesn't become the town scapegoat and forced to spend Christmas behind bars.This is Book 4 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.

Every picture tells a story, but this family secret could be deadly.For Melody Maddison, life hasn't been the same since her mother's passing. When she discovers a photo of her mother and a mysterious child, she'll stop at nothing to find the truth, even if the search makes her question everything she's ever known about the beloved woman.Noah St. Reeve has a soft spot for women in trouble. When he rescues Melody from an attempt on her life, he can't turn his back on the fierce and beautiful woman in front of him. Torn between duty and passion, it will be up to Noah to keep his charge safe from harm, no matter the cost.Melody's quest for answers leads her from one dangerous path to the next. When the first shot is fired, the handsome and steady Noah is there to keep her safe. She knows she should back down, but Melody owes it to her mother to get to the bottom of a history that will rock her family forever. Except, the photo isn't only a link to her mother's past. It's proof of a dangerous secret-a secret that someone is willing to kill to keep.

Two is good. Sometimes three is better.Returning home for Christmas and a new start, Eloise Waters settles on a small country cottage in a sleepy English village, despite the fact its previous owner was a recluse, the original owner was supposedly a witch, and it's now rumoured to be haunted!On the first night in her new home, sensual erotic dreams surprise and delight her. Only these aren't dreams. The rumours are true. Two handsome Regency ghosts inhabit the cottage, becoming corporeal at night, trapped by a curse, compelled to satisfy every desire of the new owner. Elly begins to fall in love with Anton and Phillipe, her charming ghostly lovers.But is there more? Can the curse be broken? Or does Elly risk her own soul? As Christmas approaches, and memories surface, how will Elly choose? How can she possibly leave behind the Ghosts of Grace Cottage?

In Whittaker Springs, Christmas is a magical time—and love is in the air. The tiny Vermont town is gearing up for the festive season ahead, but everything is not as perfect as it appears to be.After failing to make it big in London’s West End, Tessa Quinn returns to small-town life to care for her ailing mother. If only she could avoid Blake Bryant, the one who got away.It’s been six long years of failed romances and missed Christmases, but Tessa and Blake can’t deny the attraction between them. The past weaves into the present as hurt, betrayal, and lust sears through their minds and bodies. Will the secrets and lies that kept them apart triumph, or will they finally get the antidote for this Christmas Fever?

Ava Jenkins never imagined landing the dream role of Juliet in the Shakespearean classic Romeo and Juliet would turn her world upside down. She sacrificed everything to pursue her love of the stage, and she always thought she would return home, but that was before her career soared. Now she has a choice to make: return to Australia to help look after her ailing father, or play out the season with a new Romeo that makes her blood boil with desire.Callen Carwright has returned home to Portland to mend his broken heart. He's done with acting, but when he accidentally runs into Ava at the stage door, he knows she is no ordinary leading lady.A whirlwind attraction pulls them together, and coupled with Shakespeare's words, Ava and Callen can't deny the passion that rages between them, on or off the stage. Ava's heart skips a beat each time her lips lock with Callen's. His kisses, slow, sensual and hot as hell. Will she return home as promised, or take a chance on the one man that promises to fulfil her every desire?