Wedding bells are ringing in the charming town of Christmas, but
not for Vivian Westfield. She’s just had her heart trampled under the
cowboy boots of Chance McBride and lost her dream job at a big-city
newspaper. But when she returns
for a wedding, she stumbles on a story that could resurrect her career.
First, though, she’ll have to deal with the handsome man standing in
her way . . . and a still-burning flame that’s too hot to ignore.
Chance recognizes trouble when he sees it. He just didn’t expect
to find it in the first-class cabin on the flight home for his father’s
wedding. Yet there she is, as gorgeous as ever. Vivi dared Chance to
want things he knew he could
never have. It’s why he left her. But Christmas’s meddling matchmakers
have them firmly in their sights. So if they want to survive the next
week, they’ll have to play the part of an adoring couple-an irresistible
charade that may give them a second chance
at the real thing . . .
Debbie Mason is the bestsellingauthor of the Christmas, Colorado series. Her books have been praised
for their “likable characters, clever dialogue and juicy plots” (RT Book
Reviews). She also writes historical paranormals as Debbie
Mazzuca. Her MacLeod series has received several nominations for best
paranormal as well as a Holt Medallion Award of Merit. When she isn’t
writing or reading, Debbie enjoys
spending time with her very own real-life hero, their four wonderful
children, an adorable grandbaby, and a yappy Yorkie named Bella.
If you want to be a matchmaker, spend some time with Nell McBride.
5. Nell’s been setting up couples for
decades and has a 95% success rate. So when the single residents of
Christmas, Colorado are looking for their one-and-only, they go to Nell
for help. And for
those who don’t want to be set-up, they try to stay off her radar. Not
that it does them much good.
4. Since she’s watched most of the
citizens of Christmas grow up, Nell knows their likes and dislikes and
what they’re interested in. It makes it easier for her to find their
perfect match. Whether
they want her to or not.
3. Nell knows everyone. She’s a people
person and thinks of herself as a part-time therapist. Traits that come
in handy for a matchmaker.
2. Being savvy on social media is another
skill that comes in handy for a matchmaker. And Nell’s very savvy. Much
to the chagrin of the citizens of Christmas.
1. But what makes Nell the perfect matchmaker is that she truly loves the residents of her hometown and wants to see them happy.
wrapped around the neck of the bottle, he moved it between them. “You and me,
we’re together now.”
me to—”
set his beer bottle on the dock, and got to his feet.
here.”
them off. “In the water. Now.” Without waiting for her response, which she was
having trouble forming due
to the delectable view he provided, he turned around, giving her a brief look at his muscled back, tight backside, and powerful legs before diving into
the water.
reappeared moments later, looking like he belonged on a movie set or in a
magazine as he smoothed his hair back from his gorgeous face with his hands.
“Come to me.”
was something beneath the command in his deep voice that had her rising to her
feet. Her eyes locked to his as she walked to the edge of the dock. The dancing
moonlight shimmered across the water, illuminating his serious, almost pained
expression. For some reason this was important to him. Maybe he needed to know
she trusted him to take care of her, to protect her.
looked into the dark depths. Oh God, she really didn’t want to get in the
water. But from day one this man had pushed her out of her comfort zone. Why did
she expect him to change now? Taking a deep breath, she loosened her towel,
letting it drop to her feet.
God,” Chance said, his voice gruff, his eyes drinking her in.
seen every inch of her body, kissed and caressed it, too, but the way he looked
at her now felt strangely more intimate. She lifted her hands, about to cover
herself, but dropped them to her sides when he said, “Don’t ever hide yourself
from me. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, Vivi Westfield. I .
. .” He had that pained look on his face again, then he smiled and held up
hands. “I’ll catch you.”
didn’t let herself think; she just closed her eyes and jumped.