Christmas in Nutfield — Robin Patchen

Come home to Nutfield in these two Christmas novellas, featuring Daniel Nolan, the little boy from Innocent Lies, all grown up, and Caro Neely, from Convenient Lies. About SLEIGH BELLS AND STALKERS... Threats lurk in the shadows this Christmas season. It was strange enough when a woman Daniel Nolan had taken on one date suddenly showed up everywhere he went, but when he discovered her in his college apartment, he knew he had to go to campus police—who did little but snicker when he made his report. Headed home to Nutfield for Christmas break, Daniel decides not to tell his police-detective father. The last thing he wants is for Dad to think he's scared of a girl. Which he's not, of course. He just wants her to leave him alone. He's looking forward to a fun, relaxing, and stalker-free holiday at home with his family. After Mom abandoned the family—and with Dad away so often on business—Star Brightwell stepped into the role of cook, cleaner, and babysitter to her younger siblings. On top of that, she's stuck with organizing the live nativity—which used to be Mom's job—at the annual Christmas festival. Star can't let the program be cancelled. It would devastate her siblings to lose this tradition, especially after Mom's betrayal. Between her ornery brothers and sisters, her job, and now the nativity, she's alone and overwhelmed and can't wait for the season to be over. That is until her older brother's handsome best friend, Daniel, offers to help. She's gotten over her longtime crush. Now, she's just happy for the extra set of hands. But Daniel's stalker has followed him to Nutfield, and she doesn't take kindly to the pretty girl who's clearly caught his eye. Determined to reclaim Daniel's attention, the stalker sets her sights on the woman who stands in her way. A best-friend's-sister romance and a stalker suspense wrapped up with a sparkly Christmas bow. Don't miss Sleigh Bells and Stalkers, a brand-new Nutfield novella from a USA Today bestselling author. About ONE CHRISTMAS NIGHT... He'll do anything to win back his son's love… even if it means risking his own heart. Blake Carmichael, Hollywood's hottest action star, traded the red carpet for a quiet life in New Hampshire to reconnect with his estranged teenage son. When Eli sneaks out the night before Christmas Eve, Blake's desperate search leads him to an unlikely ally – and an unexpected attraction. Caro Neely, a local waitress, is fiercely protective of her niece, Kyleigh. She's staying with Kyleigh when the teen disappears with Eli. Caro's fear of the city is overshadowed by her determination to bring her home safely. A late-night road trip with the famous Blake Carmichael is definitely not part of her holiday plans, but she'll do whatever it takes to protect her family. As Blake and Caro navigate the city's dark streets in search of the missing teens, they uncover more than just their whereabouts. A dangerous encounter forces them to rely on each other, blurring the lines between reluctant partners and something much deeper. With Eli's resentment simmering and Caro's anxieties resurfacing, their budding romance is threatened by more than just holiday stress. Join Blake and Caro in this enchanting novella, where love, forgiveness, and the spirit of Christmas intertwine in the most unexpected ways.