The Trouble with Mistletoe — Kristi Ahlers

Lily Kettering's life is full and happy. She enjoys her job teaching ballet, she adores being an aunt to her sister's kids, and her rambunctious dog, Sierra, is her adorable companion. Happy as Lily feels, she knows there's something missing in her life. She's sure it's love. She figures the best way to keep her mind off the lack of a love life is to stay busy.

With the holidays fast approaching, Lily can't keep the thoughts of her single life far from her thoughts. Christmas is a time for family and friends . . . and a boyfriend, darn it! To make matters worse, she's sure her gorgeous new neighbor is already taken. How could he not be? Someone that gorgeous was never far from companionship. And now her sister is pressing Lily to come to her Christmas party. Sure, why not? Enough eggnog could help numb her lonely heart. Right?

Firefighter, Donovan Kennedy, is new to Lily's building. From the moment he sees her, he tries figuring out a way to meet her. If it hadn't been for his night shifts at work, it would have happened already. Then, thanks to her little dog getting the best of her, Lily falls into his arms. Literally. And it's all he can do to let her go so she can rescue the pooch.

When Donovan discovers one of his firefighting buddy's wife is Lily's sister, Donovan finagles himself an invite to their home for their annual Christmas party. If he plays his cards right, he could catch Lily under the mistletoe!