Men Under the Mistletoe: Lone Star\Winter Knights\My True Love Gave to Me\The Christmas Proposition

Baby it's Cold Outside A man receives the gift of pleasure at the hands of two expert lovers. Boyhood sweethearts get a second chance at romance. Two very proper gentlemen indulge their forbidden desires. And a Christmas tree farmer has an epiphany. It may be cold outside but these four holiday novellas will warm you up. Anthology includes: My True Love Gave to Me by Ava March Winter Knights by Harper Fox Lone Star by Josh Lanyon The Christmas Proposition by K.A. Mitchell Stories also available for purchase separately. 116,000 words In this gay holiday romance, the magic of Christmas in the English countryside brings fantastical pleasures and the hope of new beginnings. Historian Gavin Lowden is in Northumberland on Christmas Eve for two reasons: to find evidence of a romantic bond between Arthur and Lancelot, and to finally tell his partner Piers that he loves him. Piers has promised to come clean with his conservative family and join Gavin for their first holiday as a couple, but at the last minute, he bails. Devastated, Gavin heads out onto the moors alone, just as snow begins to fall . . . Gavin stumbles into an underground chamber, where strange happenings cause him to question what is real and what is fantasy. He's found by two mysterious men who offer him a bed for the night—and awaken him to nuances of erotic pleasure he didn't know existed. Pleasure he hopes to share with Piers. When Piers learns that Gavin has gone missing, he is desperate to find him. He knows now breaking up was a terrible mistake, and he's ready to take the next step in their relationship—if it's not already too late. Christmas brings the gift of a second chance at love for a Texas Ranger and his handsome ex in this smalltown romance novella. Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans's ambition to be a dancer made him a target. Though he found success in New York City, Mitch is at a crossroads and heads home for the first time in twelve years to figure things out. When what appears to be a reindeer jumps out in front of his car, he drives off the road and into the path of the one man he hoped to avoid. The last person Texas Ranger Web Eisley expects to see four days before Christmas is his first love. He hasn't seen Mitch since they quarreled over coming out to their friends and family years ago. Though he's not in the closet now, Web has worked hard for the respect of his fellow officers, but he still regrets the loss of Mitch in his life. And his bed. The attraction between them is as strong as ever, and it doesn't take long for the men to pick up where they left off. But is love enough to keep Mitch in town in the New Year? Part of Men Under the Mistletoe Anthology from Carina Press; but also available separately. (26,000 words) Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans' ambition to be a dancer made him a target. Though he found success in New York City, Mitch is at a crossroads, and heads home for the first time in twelve years to figure things out. When what appears to be a reindeer jumps out in front of his car, he drives off the road and into the path of the one man he hoped to avoid. The last person Texas Ranger Web Eisley expects to see four days before Christmas is his first love. He hasn't seen Mitch since they quarreled over coming out to their friends and family years ago. Though he's not in the closet now, Web has worked hard for the respect of his fellow officers, but he still regrets the loss of Mitch in his life. And his bed. The attraction between them is as strong as ever, and it doesn't take long for the men to pick up where they left off. But is love enough to keep Mitch in town in the New Year? Historian Gavin Lowden is in Northumberland on Christmas Eve for two reasons: to find evidence of a romantic bond between Arthur and Lancelot, and to finally tell his partner Piers that he loves him. Piers has promised to come clean with his conservative family and join Gavin for their first holiday as a couple, but at the last minute, he bails. Devastated, Gavin heads out onto the moors alone, just as snow begins to fall ... Gavin stumbles into an underground chamber, where strange happenings cause him to question what is real and what is fantasy. He's found by two mysterious men who offer him a bed for the night-and awaken him to nuances of erotic pleasure he didn't know existed. Pleasure he hopes to share with Piers. When Piers learns that Gavin has gone missing, he is desperate to find him. He knows now breaking up was a terrible mistake, and he's ready to take the next step in their relationship-if it's not already too late. 35,000 words Christmas rekindles a forbidden love in this "delicious MM regency romance that packs heat and heart to create a delightful novella" ( The Romance Reviews ). Alexander Norton loathes the festive season. The revelry of the ton is a reminder of Christmas four years ago, when his first love, Thomas Bennett, broke his heart and fled to New York without a word. So when he encounters Thomas at a holiday ball, Alexander is determined not to let on how much he still hurts. Thomas has returned for one reason only: Alexander. Having finally come to terms with his forbidden desires, he will do whatever he must to convince Alexander to give their love another chance. But instead of the happy, carefree man Thomas once knew, Alexander is now hard and cynical. Saddened to know he's to blame for the man's bitterness, Thomas resolves to break through Alexander's wall of disdain to the passion still burning beneath . . . Growing Up In Rural Texas, Mitchell Evans's Ambition To Be A Dancer Made Him A Target. Though He Found Success In New York City, Mitch Is At A Crossroads, And Heads Home For The First Time In Twelve Years To Figure Things Out. When What Appears To Be A Reindeer Jumps Out In Front Of His Car, He Drives Off The Road And Into The Path Of The One Man He Hoped To Avoid. The Last Person Texas Ranger Web Eisley Expects To See Four Days Before Christmas Is His First Love. He Hasn't Seen Mitch Since They Quarreled Over Coming Out To Their Friends And Family Years Ago. Though He's Not In The Closet Now, Web Has Worked Hard For The Respect Of His Fellow Officers, But He Still Regrets The Loss Of Mitch In His Life. And His Bed. The Attraction Between Them Is As Strong As Ever, And It Doesn't Take Long For The Men To Pick Up Where They Left Off. But Is Love Enough To Keep Mitch In Town In The New Year? 26,000 Words

Alexander Norton loathes the festive season. The revelry of the ton is a reminder of Christmas four years ago, when his first love, Thomas Bennett, broke his heart and fled to New York without a word. So when he encounters Thomas at a holiday ball, Alexander is determined not to let on how much he still hurts.

Thomas has returned for one reason only: Alexander. Having finally come to terms with his forbidden desires, he will do whatever he must to convince Alexander to give their love another chance. But instead of the happy, carefree man Thomas once knew, Alexander is now hard and cynical. Saddened to know he's to blame for the man's bitterness, Thomas resolves to reignite the passion he knows lies hidden behind the wall of disdain...

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It's Christmas In Epiphany, Pennsylvania—the Busiest Time Of Year For Mel Halner. But Running The Family Christmas Tree Farm Has Worn Down His Love For The Happiest Season Of All, And Lately Mel's Been Wondering What If He'd Said Yes To A Ticket Out Of Town With Millionaire Bryce Campion Three Years Ago. Bryce Isn't Used To People Saying No To Him, And He Can't Forget Mel Or Their Brief But Sizzling Affair. He Might Not Have Been Offering Forever, But Bryce Can't Understand A Guy As Sexy And Smart As Mel Choosing To Stay Rooted On The Family Farm Over Enjoying The High Life With Him. He's Determined To Make Mel See What He's Missed Out On The First Chance He Gets. 27,000 Words It's Christmas in Epiphany, Pennsylvania, the busiest time of year for Mel Halner. But running the family Christmas tree farm has worn down his love for the happiest season of all, and lately Mel's been wondering what if he'd said yes to a ticket out of town with millionaire Bryce Campion three years ago. Bryce isn't used to people saying no to him, and he can't forget Mel or their brief but sizzling affair. He might not have been offering forever, but Bryce can't understand a guy as sexy and smart as Mel choosing to stay rooted on the family farm over enjoying the high life with him. He's determined to make Mel see what he's missed out on the first chance he gets