Have a Merry Romantiques Christmas — Patricia Bates

Elf in the Globe by Patricia Bates:Cursed to spend a lifetime in his glass prison, Nasir is reminded daily of the beautiful witch who cursed him. Yet one night a year he's free for a small window of time, and that time is nearly upon him. Only his plans are derailed when a woman buys his prison and whisks him away.Noella loves snow globes and treats herself to one from an antique shop. Except the globe is more than it appears to be. She finds herself face to face with a sexy, angry elf with an earth-shattering secret.Thrust together by fate, can they find the answers they seek before the magic of Christmas fades? Chance Encounter by Caralyn Young:The doorbell rings and Jayla's fate changes. She finds herself face to face with opposing forces: the light of a possible future - the Adonis on the porch vs the dark shadow of her high school bully - a living nightmare breathing down her neck.Stranded when his luxury car breaks down on a mountain road, Brett seeks assistance and finds a charming woman in need of help. His protective side kicks in the moment a violent man lays a hand on her. Before he knows it, he's staying with Jayla and her companions and will do anything to keep her safe.When a body's found in the nearby lake, a Christmas get together takes a turn for the worst. Amid the suspense, can Brett protect Jayla and their budding romance? Or will a possible future relationship remain merely a chance encounter? Read Beauty and the Grinch by L'Anne McMarie:A Grinch tried to steal Lilly's Christmas spirit, but he ended up stealing her heart.After graduation, Lilly returns to her grandmother's shop, ready for another Christmas filled with her loving grandmother. Heart and memories dance around her until a handsome stranger threatens to take it away.Calvin hates Christmas but loves business.After the reading of his father's will, Calvin learns he must marry by his thirty-fourth birthday or his cousin gets everything. Then he meets Lilly and an idea forms. Sucker her into a fake engagement and get his inheritance.Can Lilly melt his cold heart and show him the true spirit of Christmas? Or will his pride push her away?Can he save his inheritance while keeping his heart, or will Christmas find a way to save him? Christmas Joyride by Colette Noir:Coworkers Jasmine and Zeke have a unique arrangement. To prevent Jasmine from being harassed on the job, she and Zeke pretend to be together, even going as far as being his fiancee. But for Jasmine, it's a little too real. She's fallen head over heels for her fake boyfriend. Afraid of ruining their friendship, Jasmine resigns to fake dating, wishing for those few hours were reality.When a charming man walks in and threatens to whisk her off her feet, will she still be content with a false reality or a potential future with this new man?  The Teacher and the Alpha by Ciara Lake:School teacher Natalie journeys to Alaska to teach. Only the move brings her face to face with the man of her dreams.Alpha Niam is not interested in a relationship, his people come first. Loathing outsiders, he's shocked to meet the new school teacher. Can they find the truth of their bond or will the alpha lose his mate?