Author: marielandry
Julia is single and happy, thank you very much. Try telling that to her happily-coupled bestie, though. She’s so determined to pair Julia off, she brings an extra guy friend along on a weekend getaway, in what’s clearly a set-up attempt. Julia’s interest is immediately piqued by sweet, sexy, nerdy Zack. There’s just one problem: he’s still hung up on his ex. Big time.Despite knowing that – and … that – and despite her attraction to him – it doesn’t stop her friends from throwing them together every other second, insisting they’d make the perfect couple. But Julia is determined…
Meredith has rules. As a “professional cuddler” at Human Touch Companions, it’s a necessity. Her number one rule: Don’t get attached to clients and don’t let them get attached to her. She’s never had a problem with that until she meets Kieran.The adorable Irishman hires Meredith for emotional support in facing his estranged family, but he’s the one who ends up comforting her as she tries to come … tries to come to terms with her beloved mother’s slide into the heartbreaking abyss of Alzheimer’s. It’s only when Meredith sees how much she’s leaning on Kieran that she realizes she’s…
When Ivy reluctantly takes a new part-time job, it’s a means to an end. Doing this favor for her pain-in-the-neck roommate means Ivy can have her apartment to herself again much sooner. The last thing she expects is Hugh—the hot Scot who just happens to be her new boss—asking her out on a date. And then another. And another.Something about Hugh makes Ivy want to let her guard down and open up, … open up, which would be perfect if he wasn’t possibly returning to Scotland in a matter of weeks. But maybe that doesn’t matter. Maybe Ivy can learn…
Bridget used to believe in things like fairytales and the magic of Christmas. Since her dad’s death and the string of bad luck that followed, it’s been a struggle to stay positive, let alone get in the holiday spirit.The bright spots in her life are her mom, her best friend Ivy, and her job. Oh, and David. He doesn’t count, though, because he’s Bridget’s boss, and despite having a secret crush on … secret crush on him for the last three years, he’s off limits.But then a few weeks before Christmas, David calls Bridget into his office and asks her…
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? At least that’s what Ginny’s grandmother always told her, and Ginny believed it until Grama died. She managed to put on a brave face for the first few holiday seasons, carrying on their traditions, and decorating her house and café just like Grama did.But it’s been three years and Ginny can’t pretend any longer. After a series of mishaps at … mishaps at work, finding out she’s going to be alone for Christmas, and discovering her dreams of expanding her café may remain nothing more than dreams, she’s ready to…