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DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR by LORI FOSTER
When Osbourne "Ozzie" Decker is asked by his friend and fellow SWAT officer, Lucius Ryder, to keep an eye on Marci Churchill, twin sister of Lucius's new wife, Bethany, he hesitates. His hesitation stems from the uncontrollable desire he has for her. Marci turns him inside out with just a look, who knows what spending several days in close contact with her will do to him. Someone seems to be following Marci, and Lucius and Bethany won't leave her alone to go on their honeymoon unless she is protected. Osbourne keeps Marci close by his side, and when it turns out that she is equally attracted to him, even the cold temps outside can't cool them off. Marci's ability to "hear" animals is a blessing and a curse. There is always someone who wants to talk to her or interview her; she just wants to be left alone. Osbourne always thought that Marci, despite being totally hot, was a bit of a kook, but once he witnesses first-hand her very special gift, he finds himself falling in love with her. Osbourne and Marci are a perfectly sweet couple. Both are written to be caring and tender, typical of Lori Foster, who is incredibly talented at writing characters that feel like someone you know and love, comfortably common and just a little bit flawed.
BAH HUMBUG, BABY by GEMMA BRUCE
Allison Newberry excitedly takes her sister up on her offer of the use of a mountain chalet in the Colorado Rockies town of Good Cheer for the holidays; she can't wait to spend some down time, all alone. No family, no work, no pressure, just her and maybe a ski hunk or two. Her plan is looking good until old flame Lee Simonson shows up at her door, when it suddenly becomes obvious that they have been duped into spending the week together by their meddlesome families. This is topped off by a huge snowstorm that has them completely snowed in. Despite a rocky start, these two take up where their relationship ended a year prior, but in the back of Allison's mind is Lee's dangerous job; how he could take off on a photo shoot to some drug-infested part of the world, not knowing if he would make it back. When the two walk into town a couple of days later and meet some very quirky townsfolk, reminiscent of days, no, make that years, gone by, they are filled with a loving warmth that comes with a sense of belonging. After they return to California, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in the town of Good Cheer. This is my first read by Gemma Bruce, but it certainly won't be my last. Allison and Grant are sensual, fun and well-written.
BY FIRELIGHT by JANICE MAYNARD
Madison Tierney finds herself stranded in the woods in the middle of a raging snowstorm. Sure, she wanted to avoid going home and needed some time away, but this is just too much. She sees a light in the woods and follows it, exhausting herself fighting the wind and blowing snow, and collapsing in a heap when she finally reaches the doorstep. When Grant Monroe finds a beautiful woman on the ground at his door, the first thing he does is make sure she's ok and begin to warm her up. After that he has to fight the strongest attraction he's ever had for a woman. He finds himself wanting Madison so badly that he can hardly stand it, but insists on getting to know her before acting on the attraction. Once these two finally do get together, they practically combust, but as the storm lets up and they return to civilization, Madison's attitude cools considerably, confusing Grant, who realizes that he has fallen madly in love with her. Janice Maynard never fails to write characters that are passionate, caring, and always respectful, and Madison and Grant are no exception.
This is a fun anthology by three very strong voices in women's fiction, you won't want to miss it.

Super sexy SWAT member, Osbourne Decker thinks that Marci Churchill, pet psychic, yea right' isn't that a little nutty? Has a couple of loose wires. The problem is he is also having the hardest time to keep his hands off of her! When a donkey disappears he can't help but wonder if Marci has anything to do with it, and that is when everything gets complicated. When they are in the same room the heat generated is enough to keep you warm on a cold winters night!

All that Lee Simonson and Allison Newberry have in common is that they broke up last Christmas. At least that what they both think, until they are tricked into going to a cabin in the middle of nowhere on a bad snowstorm. Turns out that they discover that their attraction is still there and pretty soon fate interferes with the magic of Christmas to give them a second chance.

When Madison Tierney makes plans with her friend to go hiking on Christmas she never though she will be spending her days with handsome, sexy Grant Monroe. When her friends leave and she decides to brave the weather, a bad storm lands her on his door. He takes one look at her and feel the magic of Christmas. This is a tender and lovely story that packs enough heat to light the fireplace!


Lori Foster, Gemma Bruce & Janice Maynard join their skills in an Anthology to give their readers a special gift. Three different stories, unique as their authors make this a fabulous Christmas Romance. There's a lot of ingredients that will make this stories the perfect companion during the holidays, they are funny sexy and so very hot! . This is another page turner you don't want to miss!

Who doesn't love a good sexy holiday story?

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR by Lori Foster
When Sgt. Ozzie Decker reluctantly agrees to watch over quirky animal psychic Marci Churchill, he's concerned about more than her belief that she can "talk" with animals; he's also worried about keeping his desire for her under control. These two couldn't be more opposite: Marci is exuberant about life, while Ozzie is more negative, due to some bad experiences. The sexual tension between these two, along with a stolen donkey thrown in the mix make for a funny, sexy story. The chemistry between these two is instant, and eventually smolders the pages!

I loved Marci when she appeared in Luscious' story in BAD BOYS of SUMMER, and was so excited when Ms Foster promised us Marci's story in this anthology. This story is everything Lori Foster fans have grown to expect from her: witty dialogue, loveable characters, and steamy satisfying romance.

BAH HUMBUG, BABY by Gemma Bruce
Allison couldn't wait to get away for the Christmas Holidays, until she learns she'll be spending time with her sexy ex, Lee Simonson. Thanks to their interfering families, the two of them are snowed in at the ski lodge, and neither is too happy about it. It doesn't take long for the old sexual sparks to flare up, though, and things heat up at the lodge quickly! This is a romantic, sensual read for the holidays.

This was the first story I've read from Gemma Bruce, but I'm definitely anxious to read more!

BY FIRELIGHT by Janice Maynard
When a half-frozen Madison Tierney winds up on the doorstep of Grant Monroe's cabin, he doesn't expect the instant attraction he feels for her. Grant wants to take things slow and get to know Madison, but the sexual heat between the two of them is intense. When these two come together, things get HOT! Janice Maynard always delivers wonderful sensual stories, and this one is no exception.

All three stories are wonderful, sexy, and romantic. DON'T miss this one...it'll get you in the mood for some holiday snuggling for sure!

Three warm and toasty love stories to get your blood pumping and your imagination going during those long cold nights. In Lori Foster's "Do You Hear What I Hear?", pet psychic Marci Churchill has had to deal with skeptics all her life, not to mention those who thought her talents might bring in big money. She's used to being alone, save for her twin sister, but now her sister is going off on her honeymoon and doesn't want to abandon Marci, especially during the holidays, so her new husband Lucius recruits his friend and colleague Osbourne Decker to keep an eye on her. Ozzie would love to do more than that with the sexy brunette, but he already knows Marci and thinks she's a little off-her-rocker, reading animals' thoughts and evaluating their feelings, and no matter how hot she is, he doesn't do crazy. But when the little do-gooder does something that might involve breaking the law, he has no choice but to get involved, and the more he gets to know Marci, the more he realizes what a special woman she is, and having her in his life is what Christmas is really all about. Foster pens another earthy and protective hero, one that perfectly matches the tender-hearted, passionate heroine. After all, who doesn't love a man who melts for his woman and her animals? Sweet and sexy, this quick story will bring happy tears to your eyes.

Lost love re-discovered is what Gemma Bruce's "Bah Humbug, Baby" is all about. Allison Newberry is rather happy with her sister, who has given her a generous Christmas present - a stay at a Rocky Mountain resort for the holidays. Just her and her laptop for 6 days. The perfect chance to get some work done. Only fate has other plans. After braving the elements, she walks inside the chalet only to find that her former lover Lee Simonson occupying her space. Realizing what both their families had done, Lee decides he'll just take off for his trip to Columbia earlier than planned. Only the weather is not cooperating, and he's stuck in closed quarters indefinitely with the woman he once loved. Will this charming town and its residents convince these two workaholics that there is more to life than deadlines and the next assignment? Get lost in this quaint yet sexy story about the true magic of the holidays.

Janice Maynard's "By Firelight" brings two lonely yet loving souls together for the holidays. Originally intending to spend Christmas with friends, Madison Tierney instead ends up at the cabin of mountain man Grant Monroe while walking through treacherous conditions. Once she thaws out and they get a good look at each other, their attraction is instantaneous, but both have been burned before and don't have much experience with real love, and Grant doesn't want to take advantage of her, especially after her recent ordeal, so they wait. However before long they give into their passion, which is every bit as explosive as they knew it would be. That part is easy, it's the emotional stuff that gets complicated and messy. Will their fears of commitment tear them apart, or bring them the love of a lifetime? This Christmas they learn all about the spirit of giving, and that includes ther hearts. Maynard fans will once again sigh with happiness as Maddy and Grant fall in love and realize it's more than worth the risk when it's the person you're meant to be with.

I've read just about every contemporary romance anthology out and this has got to be one of the best. If your a fan of Foster, this one is a must!(its Bethany Churchill's twin, Marcies story) The other two are excellent as well. Three well written short steamy stories!

I also recommend these anthologies:
The Night Before Christmas
When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys
Bad Boys in Black Tie
Bad Boys Online

A Very Merry Christmas has three tantalizing tales to steam up your holidays.

Lori Foster's Do You Hear What I Hear has macho SWAT team member Osbourne Decker asked to keep an eye on his friend's sister in law Marci Churchill. Normally that would be no problem but Marci is a little quirky and she gets under Osbourne skin like no other woman. Marci and Osbourne though they are different types of people enjoy and embrace those differences. It was a joy to watch these two fall in love, they have a chemistry that burns up each page.. It takes a special man to except Marci and her talents. Marci has the biggest heart to show Osbourne what true love is all about.

Bah Humbug Baby by Gemma Bruce has former lovers Allison Newberry and Lee Simonson tricked into spending the holidays together. At first they can't leave cause of a storm but once they decide to stay they go exploring the village. This place works magic on them and they realize that a love like theirs is rare. Though they fight their passion at first, its explosive when they give in.

Janice Maynard's story By Firelight tells the tale of strangers meeting during a winter storm. Grant Monroe and Maddy Tierney are majorly attracted to each other from the start. Watching them trying not to give in until they know each other better is as sweet as it is hot. Once they go give in you will need the ac back on to cool down.

A Very Merry Christmas is a perfect treat for the holiday season. Each story in this anthology will just move you and will get your blood pumping as well. I would highly recommend it.

This anthology has stories written by Lori Foster, Gemma Bruce and Janice Maynard. I found this book to be entertaining, all three stories a great read and unique in their own way, but never forgetting the Christmas spirit.

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR by Lori Foster - We finally get the long awaited story of Marci Churchill, who is the twin sister of Bethany from Luscious in the Bad Boys of Summer. She is a pet psychic having the ability to converse with animals. Osbourne (Ozzie) Decker is a member of the SWAT team and thinks that Marci is hot but also she does things not based on reality. The chemistry between them is hot enough to start flash fires and the sexual lure is strong. Osbourne infuriates Marci in one way with his beliefs but also makes her frenzied with need and she figures he uses sarcasm and negativity to hide his true feelings from her. Osbourne has had a bad experience with a woman in the past and now keeps everyone at bay, the mention of the "M" word strikes terror in his heart. Even though Marci has kept her gift a secret from most people, lived with ridicule and disbelief all her life, she is always the optimistic one. Where as Osbourne is a pessimist who has had a hard time to adjust to his grandmother's death feelings which he has never divulged to anyone. Being around Marci with her openness and trust towards him, and seeing her interact with his dog soon has him rethinking his beliefs. Lori has penned an witty, fun read with just the right amount of tensions and steamy parts to make you want to keep turning the pages to the end......Oh how the mighty can fall........

BAH HUMBUG, BABY by Gemma Bruce - Allison Newberry is executive for Newberry Advertising while Lee Simonson is a photographer of Pulitzer Prize winning photos. Both are getting away to a ski chalet for the Christmas holidays, but unbeknown to them they have been set up by their respective meddling siblings. Allison and Lee had bad break-up the previous year, and although they are soul mates, and love one another, they just cannot commit. Sexual satisfaction had never been a problem for them, but it seemed in the long run that is all they had. Being snowed in and unable to run from each other they have no alternative but to share the chalet situated in a quaint little town. There are surprising turns of events that show them what is really important in life. But be prepared to have ice around when you read this story as they scorch the pages. This is a hot, steamy read that will have surprises in store for you.

BY FIRELIGHT by Janice Maynard - Grant Monroe and his dog Van Gogh were secluded in his cabin on a mountain during a blizzard. When a noise was heard at the door, thinking it might be an animal Grant was surprised when a snow covered, half frozen body fell through the door at his feet. Madison (Maddie) Tierney thought she was going to die out there in the blizzard, but she had kept going toward the light until she had arrived at the cabin. The sexual tension is evident from the time Maddie becomes aware of her rescuer. The heat that flairs up between them keeps getting in the way of Grant's best intentions. But he does the gentlemanly thing and tries not to take advantage of her. She finds men are so judgemental, while he finds women to be overly impulsive with no regard to their well being. Maddie as an writer and can always make her characters do as she wants, but Grant is an frustrating, infuriating person who does not react the way she would like. How these two sort through everything is an adventure of its own and gives the reader an entertaining, enjoyable, hot read.

All three writers have penned hot reads, and I recommend this anthology.

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR By Lori Foster. Sergeant Osbourne Decker has had it bad for kooky pet psychic Marci Churchill for quite a while. Then her brother- in-law asks him to watch out for her..she is being stalked! He agrees but doesn't know how he will keep his hands to himself as he promised...well so much for the promise! Now throw a kidnapped donkey into the mix and what is a guy to do? Love her that's what and she can now be herself finally and let out her wild side that she shows only to Ozzie. When I got this I had been anticipating a funny, sexy and downright excellent story..I was NOT disappointed. It had me laughing throughout the book along with alot of sighing. Lori Foster has done it again with this great story! BAH HUMBUG, BABY by Gemma Bruce The last thing Allison Newberry wants or needs is to spend the Christmas holiday with ex-flame Lee Simonson. They broke up a year ago due to miscommunication on both sides but the heat and love is still there. Being pushed together by her sister and his brother at first infuriates these two but soon they are seeing just how right they are for each other. The surprise ending tickled me to no end. This was a wonderfully romantic and sexy story and I will definetly be reading more of Ms. Bruce's stories. BY FIRELIGHT by Janice Maynard Grant Monroe is a big, hunky, talented man. Seeking solitude in his mountain cabin around Christmas, when who should literally drop into his life but the almost frozen Madison Tierney. She has been walking for hours in a terrible snow storm being lead only by the light she see in Grants' window. The story that follows is full of teasing, humor and a very wicked game of scrabble. These two characters draw you into their story and make you fall in love with them as they do with each other. This was a great story. Again a new author for me to read!

I enjoyed this book. It was my first romance book I have ever purchased simply because romance isn't really my type but I gave it a shot. Wasn't disappointed and will probably purchase another. Good read.

Right off the bat, things heat up with Lori Foster's story, Do You Hear What I Hear, when Sergeant Osbourne (Ozzie) Decker is asked to watch over the slightly cracked, pet psychic Marci Churchill. A task that Ozzie isn't sure he can handle. He can deal just fine with hostage situations and even crazed lunatic reporters, but Marci turns him into a drooling wild man every time she's near. All she does is smile, and he's thinking of long nights of hot and steamy sex. But when a donkey goes missing from a local nativity scene, Ozzie knows just who's door to knock on. Somehow, she talks him into returning the animal to the rightful owners, and before he can think better of it, Ozzie finds himself inviting Marci to stay with him through the holidays. The problem isn't having Marci in his home, that part he rather enjoys, but the real problem is that she's talking to his dog! Stranger still, the dog seems to be communicating with her right back. It's enough to make a sane man feel like he's gone `round the bend. *** Oh, I love it! A passionate story, without taking the reader down the road of erotica. This story is chock-full of sexual tension, and the thrilling tug and pull between these characters never stops. Also, the gentle way Ozzie treats Marci had me wishing he were real. Besides being caught up in the Christmas spirit , I also caught myself laughing at Marci and her quirky behavior, and then the ornery part of me loved watching Ozzie attempt to resist his attraction to her. Note: Marci and Ozzie's story connects to "Bad Boys of Summer, which features Bethany, Marci's twin sister.

In Bah Humbug, Baby, by Gemma Bruce, things get just a tad hotter. Sometimes, family can be a real pain in the neck. Especially when they decide to play matchmaker. The unfortunate victims? Advertising exec Allison Newberry and former flame Lee Simonson. Thinking she's doing a favor for her sister, Ally heads up to a ski resort that her sister has rented for the week. She thinks she's about to spend Christmas week alone in the Rockies. She figures if she gets too bored she could maybe snag herself a ski hunk to spend a few blissful hours with. No problem, right? Wrong. When she arrives at the ski lodge, she doesn't find it empty. Lee--the only man she ever really loved--is there. He's just as surprised to see her, too. Angry and bitter over the last Christmas they almost spent together, Lee gathers his things and storms out...in a snow storm. Not too bright, as he ends up wrapping his SUV around a tree. Back to the chalet he goes, and right into bed with Ally. ***Poor Ally and Lee, two people too stubborn to see what's right in front of them. Thankfully, Christmas time can hold a bit of magic, and these two get their fair share of it. However, will it be enough to make them drop their guard and give love a second chance? Will they manage to see the mistakes they've made in the past and overcome their own misunderstandings? You'll have to read it to see, I guess.

Last, but by no means least, is By Firelight, by Janice Maynard. Mystery writer, Madison Tierney is feeling anything but merry this Christmas. But when she gets stranded with mountain man Grant Monroe in his secluded cabin, she feels her Christmas spirit--and her temperature--start to rise. Grant has a tantalizing secret, and what he asks Maddy to do by firelight sparks a Christmas adventure she'll never forget. ***Come on, who wouldn't swoon at the sight of a gorgeous dark-haired man? He's all alone in a cabin in the woods...yum. Maddy knows a good thing when she sees it, too, and she's not some timid little ninny too afraid to go after the hunky mountain man. However, he's playing hard to get, which confuses Maddy horribly. She wants Grant and she knows he wants her, so, what's the problem? On the other hand, Grant wants more than a single night of passion with Maddy. He wants Maddy to drop the cynical attitude and give in to the love that's growing between them. But, just how long is a man expected to resist? He's not a saint, after all. And Maddy is every thing he ever wanted in a woman. Apparently, Grant was a good boy this year, because he's been given a very precious present for Christmas. Only problem is, can he hold onto it? (oh, and that last page...wow, soooo hot!)

***Three engaging tales of hot romance, a pinch of fun, and a heaping spoonful of Christmas spirit! I'm pretty sure you've never read a Christmas Anthology quite like this one...