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A woman on a mission. A firefighter in her way. The instant clash that hides true feelings. The Haunted House is one of the biggest events at the community center every year. And this year, it’s my turn to make it the best one ever. Everything is going to plan until… Mr. October gets in the way when we’re forced to work together. Everyone else sees him as the smiling hunk from a firefighter calendar. I see him as the bane of my existence. He’s only making my life harder with his practical jokes. But while working together over long hours, it’s increasingly difficult to ignore the ...

She isn’t looking for love when she has a one-night stand with a star football player, but he has other ideas… Star tight end Chance Buchanan has a reputation on and off the field. That makes him a perfect fantasy date for the bachelor’s auction I’m organizing as a hospital fundraiser. It also makes him the ideal one-night stand for me. With all of the stress I’ve been under, I’m in serious need of blowing off some steam. And so one night, a week before the big event, that’s exactly what we do. Satisfied with our night of shared passion, I’m happy to leave it in the past. ...

A collection of short, sweet, and steamy Christmas instalove romances featuring a billionaire, a doctor, a firefighter, a prince, and a mountain man finding true love during the holiday season. Christmas Island Love A tech billionaire and a curvy curator’s status changes from “high school friends” to “it’s complicated” when they make an emergency landing on Christmas Island. Wanted Under the Mistletoe A new-guy-in-town doctor on a mission. A curvy nurse with a big secret. She holds the answer he’s looking for, but will she give it up easily? FELIX: Holidays with a Hometown ...

She hates him. He hates her. But they’re about to find there’s the thinnest of lines between hate and love. Hawthorn is a menace. Ever since we were thrown together at our best friends' wedding, he’s been a giant pain in my you know what. When we’re asked to co-host a baby shower for those same friends, neither of us is thrilled. After making a scene at said shower, the parents-to-be ask us to join them for their birthing class as a way to make us get along. We get more than we bargained for when we end up having to co-parent a fake baby for the weekend. The high-stress situation ...

She's hated him since high school. He’s secretly wanted her all along. Ten years later, can these former enemies become more when they end up stuck together overnight? Zack Strovers is the worst. The poor little rich boy was the worst in high school when he beat me in the presidential election. He was the worst when his dad called in favors to help him ace classes while I burned the midnight oil to graduate at the top of our class. And now he's really the worst when he shows up to our ten-year class reunion looking handsome as ever. I don't want to want him. But when we end up stuck in ...

She needs a hero. He wants peace. With love on their side, they may discover what they need in each other. I may have one of the most recognized faces in the world. But that won’t help me when I end up stranded in the Alaskan wilderness during a film shoot. Luckily for me, there’s a rugged firefighter/mountain man on hand to rescue me. It quickly becomes clear to me that if I’m going to survive this role—and this environment—I need some of his expertise. So we make a deal. Finnegan starts out as my rescuer, then my wilderness guide. He quickly becomes so much more as we’re swept...

A woman on the rebound. A firefighter ready to play. Only fear of heartbreak stands in their way. After my college boyfriend dumps me out of the blue, I’m ready to curl up on my couch with a carton of ice cream. And to swear off romance forever. Then my best friend reminds me that the best revenge is to live well. And I plan to live it up, starting by using that gym membership that’s growing dusty. Only, I have no idea what I’m doing until Mr. May offers to be my personal trainer. With the muscles he’s packing, it’s no wonder this firefighter is featured in a hot calendar. I just ...

When a curvy girl inherits a dilapidated inn, winning a date with a handyman seems like the answer to her woes. But could this grumpy guy be so much more? I just inherited a charming, quaint mountain inn with a lot of potential. Translation: I've inherited a dump that needs a lot of work. But I'm determined to restore my great aunt’s inn to its former glory. Just as soon as I figure out where to begin. In a show of solidarity my friends pick me up a present. Little do I know, said present is a fantasy date with a handsome handyman. Imagine my surprise when he arrives at the inn’s front ...

A runaway princess with amnesia. The firefighter who comes to her rescue. The spark between them that could lead to a real happily ever after. I don’t know what I’m doing in New York or what just happened to me. I don’t even remember my name. But the hot firefighter checking my vitals after an accident promises he’ll keep me safe until my memories return. To the rest of the world, he’s Mr. April, one of the hunky firefighters steaming up calendars. To me, he’s my only hope of recovery. While love and romance should be the last thing on either of our minds, there’s no denying ...

The new girl in town. The bad boy next door. Romance is off limits, but it’s too tempting to resist. Staying with my older brother is supposed to make my life easier. But when his home turns out to be full of fire traps, easy is the last word I’d use. Fortunately his best friend, who lives next door, is the newly-dubbed Mr. February in a firefighters calendar. Unfortunately my brother has specifically instructed me to stay away from this bad boy with a reputation. Which is a bummer because he is smoking hot. But staying away from the firefighter next door becomes increasingly impossible...

With the help of a Christmas spirit, a sunny business exec and her grumpy new co-worker go from enemies to lovers when they're stuck together over the holidays. It's our first Christmas without Mom. But rather than spend it together, my sisters have gone to opposite sides of the country, leaving me alone. That's okay. I'll just skip Christmas and focus on my career. Which is great, because I'm expecting a promotion in my stocking this year. Or maybe not. Instead of giving me the job, my boss asks me to mentor his prodigal son for the role. We instantly clash, which makes throwing the office...

A curvy woman looking for excitement wins a date with an infamous bad boy but quickly discovers that underneath his gruff exterior beats a heart of gold. Fans of reality TV shows will agree that there's nothing like a good villain to spice up a TV show. Villains don't get much better than Monroe. He was a firefighter who scorched up our screens while appearing on a televised dating show. And his bad boy behavior throughout the show left viewers divided. You either hated him or loved to hate him. Stressed from my busy job as a billionaire's PA, I could use a little something to heat up my ...

She’s in over her head. He’s there for the rescue. Will he save more than her holiday? I’m hosting my first ever Friendsgiving. It’s my first time baking all of the pies and making the sides. And it’s my first time basting my own turkey. Only, I never get a chance, because I set my kitchen on fire. Thankfully, Mr. November is there to answer the call. The firefighter from this year’s charity calendar and his crew save my apartment. They also save our holiday when they invite my friends and I to join them in a Thanksgiving meal at the firehouse. The gorgeous turkey at the ...

A curvy woman wins a date with a single dad who became a local celebrity after capturing the hearts of America on a TV show. She may win his heart in return with a little help from his meddling son. America fell head over heals for Ford Baldwin, a sexy single father, when he was the runner up on a popular dating show. Devoted dad. Wounded widower. Soulful stud. It’s no wonder he stole so many hearts. Including mine. Which is why I bid on a date with him at a charity bachelor auction. On our date, I quickly discover Ford is even better in person. And a lot more complicated. Though sparks ...

A curvy baker and a Scotsman in town on business get more than either of them bargained for when they end up stranded together overnight. I've just won a fantasy date with a Highlander, and I'm... nervous. It's not so much about being nervous about spending an evening in the company of a man who wears plaid like it's a second skin. It's more about my reaction to him. You see, I have a tendency to... go a little overboard when I'm interested in a guy. I completely lose sight of who I am. And when the relationship is over, I'm not only nursing a broken heart but an identity crisis. Not this ...

A curvy teacher avoiding any sparks. A firefighter looking for love. One chance to see if they’re a match. It’s back to school for us teachers and our students. There’s so much to do, and the last thing I want is more disturbances to my class. Even if today’s disruption is a fire safety demonstration. I have so much to do to get ready for a new year of school that I don’t watch where I’m going, and I nearly fall off a ladder. Luckily, Mr. September is there to protect me. And it turns out Mr. September, the local firefighter heating up a charity calendar, isn’t just here to ...

A new teacher. A student’s single dad. They know they shouldn’t, but their hearts have other plans. Tonight is my first-ever Parent-Teacher Conference, and I want everything to be perfect. Disaster quickly strikes when I accidentally start a small fire while making gallons of coffee. Luckily, Mr. March is on the scene. The silver fox from a recent firefighters calendar saves the day and my night. Mr. March is hard to ignore. Not only is his daughter in my class, but he’s ridiculously handsome. And kind. And helpful. I don’t need any distractions or complications in my life right now...

A woman in need of love. A firefighter with much to give. A pup that brings them together. Between my job at a retirement center and my volunteer work at an animal shelter, I’m too busy for love. Then I meet a very special pup at the shelter, that changes. I know he’d be a perfect companion for me and for the people I care for at the center. But as I’m about to adopt him, I find out he’s been promised to someone else. Not just anyone: Mr. December. He’s a local hero getting an extra fifteen minutes of fame thanks to his appearance in a firefighter calendar. Mr. December gives me ...

She’s house-sitting for her friend. He’s her best friend’s brother. And his interest is more than neighborly. My best friend asks me to housesit while she’s on her honeymoon and I jump at the chance. She encourages me to reach out to her older brother, who happens to live next door, if I have an issues. Unfortunately, he turns out to be my biggest problem. To the rest of the world, he’s Mr. August, one of the heart-throbs appearing in a steaming firefighters calendar. But to me, he’s a nuisance. A really hot nuisance, who I can’t stop thinking about. And we’re going to need ...

A single lady on the prowl. Her childhood best friend all grown up. A chance reunion that can only be fate. I’ve always had a thing for firefighters. As the number one fan of this year’s charity firefighter calendar, imagine my delight when Mr. July appears at the front door as entertainment for the bachelorette party I’m hosting. Then, imagine how awkward it gets when I realize Mr. July isn’t here to entertain us. He’s here to rescue us. Extra awkward: He’s one of my childhood friends. Only he’s all-grown up now, and he's looking good. Really good. When fate keeps putting us ...