A Maverick For The Holidays by Leanne Banks

Next time you pass Major Forrest Traub on the street, make sure you give him a real Thunder Canyon–style welcome! The handsome soldier hasn't smiled much since moving here from Rust Creek Falls, but this hasn't deterred our favorite do–gooder, Angie Anderson. She's convinced she's met the man she's going to marry.

Forrest sees Angie as a rosy–eyed optimist. Yet her irresistible warmth may actually be thawing his hardened heart. Can Angie's unwavering faith rescue Forrest from himself? Give thanks, loyal readers, for your many blessings – and hope that Angie and Forrest can find theirs!

The Wedding Plan by Abby Gaines

Merry Wyatt would do almost anything to fulfill her father's dying wish. But marrying Lucas Calder is not an option. Sure, they have occasionally pretended to be in a relationship when it was convenient, but a real marriage is definitely out of the question!

However, a fake marriage might work. Lucas may not be too keen, but Merry knows he won't let her down. But when her father makes an unexpected recovery, Merry's simple plan goes into a tailspin. Now family expectations aren't the only problem. A spark has ignited and playing house with Lucas is becoming a little too real.