Home for the Holidays — Lesley Ann McDaniel

Soon to be released as a movie, titled HOME SWEET HOME! Christmas is just around the corner, but Victoria Tremont is in no mood to celebrate. Bored with her social butterfly lifestyle, Victoria longs to find that special someone. Naturally, when a handsome stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, she turns on the charm. But when he fails to respond to her flirting the way men usually do, she's perplexed. She finds out that he runs a ministry that builds affordable housing, and sees that if she wants to get his attention, all she has to do is volunteer. So what if it's a faith-based ministry. Pretending to be a “church person” isn't any different than pretending to like sports or a guy's friends, right? Brian Holman has relocated to Seattle, hoping to get away from women who don't take commitment seriously. As the coordinator for Home Base, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building basic housing for those who would not otherwise be able to afford it, he has a purpose. Now, all he needs is a cure for his loneliness. But when a beautiful blonde volunteer catches his eye, he resolves to keep their relationship professional. He knows her type, and he's been burned before. Is there a chance that he might be wrong about her? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love.