“Great book, loved the characters. I was able to relate with the characters and the story drew me in like no other. I would highly recommend this phenomenal Christmas tale.” ~ Author Neva Squires-Rodriguez
Believing in Santa
a Holiday Short Story
by Chelle Cordero
Dini didn’t want to think about her past. And, Seth wasn’t thinking about anything but his past. Thrown together as Santa and his Number One Elf at the homeless shelter, Dini and Seth seem to be on opposite sides… of everything. Her past is catching up to her, and Seth may risk his future to protect her.
“Paul Zunckel’s descriptive words take you on a harrowing ride as Piet battles to save the child he is responsible for. Readers can feel his desperation and his fears as he struggles to right a mistake. It’s an excellent read.” ~ Chelle Cordero
Piet and Peggy, along with their infant daughter, Heather, are about to have a guest at their safari camp home…Taking care of their friends’ daughter for a few days will be easy. Piet, the rough and tough safari owner, has been Uncle Piet to little Debi since the day he brought her safely from the wreckage of the plane that killed her parents. As thunder rolls across the African sky, sending out a warning to those who would care to take heed, the mighty Zambezi River moves forward like a bulldozer, with nothing to hold it back… Can Piet save the child from the raging waters of the Mighty Zambezi before she crashes over the falls and to the tumbled waters and wicked rocks below?
“The love between sisters can transcend even the seemingly impossible. This poignant story about a Christmas miracle teaches Evaliz a lesson and memories to last a lifetime.” ~ Chelle Cordero
The Holiday Secret
a Holiday Short Story
by Neva Squires-Rodriguez
When Evaliz’s parents send her to New York to visit her sister, Tatiana for the holidays, she has no idea what the weekend has in store for her. After a devastating conversation with her boyfriend she is doubtful that her visit with her sister, who she’s always been jealous of will be any better. After Tatiana reveals a shocking secret, Evaliz wonders how her life will ever be the same.
Will Evaliz finally realize that the most important thing she could have wanted for Christmas was something she had the entire time?
“This holiday tale is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood! Ms. Philip combines humor with real life predicaments to entertain and put a smile on the reader’s face.” ~ Chelle Cordero
Lenora Winslow absolutely despises holiday cheer. Logan Darling thrives in the festive season. When the two meet by chance on Christmas Eve, will love be in the air or will it be a case of the winter blues?
“This is a delightful love story within a love story, definitely cements the mood! Leave it to Lauren Shiro to craft two intense love stories in the same story. It’s heartwarming romance at its best.” ~ Chelle Cordero
First Christmas
a Holiday Short Story
by Lauren Shiro
A heartwarming holiday short story – Corrine and Darryl haven’t spent much time together, with Darryl away in the military. Now, Darryl is coming home. Corrine has changed… grown… become a woman he barely knows… a woman who amazes him at every turn. He’s coming home to their first home for their first Christmas… together, at last.
“The tale of the Costigan family that began with Reconstructing Charlie has come full-circle to a new beginning, one where the four siblings, torn apart by tragedy and greed, are once again re-united just in time for Christmas. Holiday warmth and love fills the home of the kindly aunt and uncle who took Charlie in so many years before.” ~ Chelle Cordero
Eight year old twin sisters were placed in a private religious school in Utah years ago. Ten years later, they reach out to the kind aunt and uncle who raised their older sister and brother. An escape plan is made and their truly wicked mother is forced to face what she did by throwing away her children in exchange for her own freedom.
“The undeniably humorous Jock Stewart, a sarcastically witty (fictional) journalist and the brain child of Malcolm R. Campbell, shares a few of his intriguing “news stories” and personal observations. There are enough amusing quips to put a smile on any reader’s face.” ~ Chelle Cordero
Jock Stewart, known for his wit and sarcasm, shares a few news stories he’s written about this holiday, including JOCK STEWART’S HOLIDAY BOOK BUYING GUIDE, NEW INTERSTATE BLOCKS ROAD TO GRANDMOTHER’S HOUSE, and A MILLION LITTLE LIES. He also shares a free preview of his comedic murder mystery, Jock Stewart and the Missing Sea of Fire.
“A heartwarming book with two fabulous short stories. Thank you so much for kicking off the Christmas season right girls! I have read these two writers before but they outdid themselves this time. I enjoyed the Love and the Faith this story brings to the table. I would even go so far as to suggest this as a fantabulous Christian read! These girls definitely know what holiday spirit is. Both stories would make great Christmas movies if any producers are listening????” ~ Gaby Tamayo
This Season…
Two Holiday Short Stories
by Tamara Philip & Neva Squires-Rodriguez
Two Holiday Short Stories in one volume, from Tamara Philip (The Cupid Series) and Neva Squires-Rodriguez (The Liliana Trilogy).
Have Love
by Tamara Philip
Bookstore owner, Danny Archer has always led a quiet unassuming life but when the mysterious Josephine, enters his shop, it’s love at first sight.
With Christmas right around the corner and a little help from his twin sister, it seems like a dream come true.
But will the secret that she’s harboring leave them heartbroken for the Holidays or will love find a way?
Have Faith
by Neva Squires-Rodriguez
Things couldn’t get any worse for Yasmin Vazquez this Christmas season. With her life falling apart around her, snatching the wreath off the apartment door that her cheating ex-boyfriend evicted her out of, was just the beginning of a nightmare of a day that led to her meeting handsome police officer, Emmanuel Colon.
Despite all of her misgivings, Yasmin allows him into her life as the magic of faith and hope helps mend her soul. But is he all that he claims to be or is there more to his story?
“A heartwarming story about life and love, hardships and joys. Sometimes the riches we yearn for come in the most unexpected ways. This story about a struggling couple encourages each of us to appreciate all that we have. It was romantic to read and really satisfying.” ~ F. Ramos
Holiday Happiness
a Holiday Short Story
by Chelle Cordero
A short story about finding holiday happiness when you didn’t realize it was right there with you all along.
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