Sweet Christmas

Life isn't always sweet, even for girls called Candy. Candice Parker's life has never been easy. Plagued by losses and setbacks, each day is a struggle for the petite brunette and her young son. When fireman Gary enters her world, he is one mistake she refuses to make; but after tragedy strikes, she may not have a choice. Gerald Ford has never been what anyone would call settled. Always keeping things simple, he lived a fast and furious lifestyle, with no intentions of slowing down. However, when he inherits his family's ancestral mansion on his thirtieth birthday, he considers the possibility that it's time for a change. Could this complicated young woman be his Christmas Candy?

Life isn't always sweet, even for girls called Candy. Two years ago, Candice's life changed in a single night. The apartment she shared with her mother and special-needs son burned to the ground, forcing her to accept the help of a stranger. Gary Ford, her knight in soot-coated bunker gear, helped to save their lives, then gave them a home so they could recover from the loss. Convincing her to marry him, they wed on this past Christmas Eve, and hoped that their lives had finally hit the plateau we all like to think of as normal. No such luck. This Christmas, Gary brings home another stray – a woman who claims to have proof that the fire that destroyed Candy's previous home, as well as others, had been set on purpose. Can Gary help Caroline solve the mysterious case of arson before Candy tosses them both out on the street, or will Christmas Carol turn out to be the best friend Candy never had?

Life isn't always sweet, even for girls called Candy. Candice Parker married Gerald Ford on Christmas Eve two years ago following a massive blizzard. The year before that her family was left homeless when a fire burned their apartments to the ground. Fortunately, fireman Gary had been on call and led the team that rescued Lanelle and Dakota from the blaze. Last year it all came to a head when Caroline joined their household as the nanny and housekeeper when she revealed the fire had been arson. Following the discovery, a sinister plot unfolded that almost killed them all. To say Candy is dreading the arrival of this typically happy holiday would be an understatement. However, she does have one thing going for her this year. Gary has convinced her to adopt rather than try for a baby of their own and a new addition will join their family just in time to change Candy's view of Christmas forever. Pushing through her self-doubts, Candy must embrace the desire within her to become Joylana's mother and champion for life, but will she have the strength to be the mom she wants to be after all the hardships she and Daks have faced in the past?

This is a Dual POV kisses only, sweet holiday romantic comedy. For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole.If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols.Tall, broad shoulders, smile to die for and dreamy green eyes that held a mischievous glint.Add in a heart of gold, always helping others in need.We had planned out every detail of our lives together…including his dream of becoming a major league pitcher.So when my gran got sick and I needed to take care of her, I gave him the push he needed, breaking my heart, and his, in the process.A decade, and a divorce later, I'm heading back home to start my life over.That new start begins with Christmas at my best friend's cabin…and the man I've done everything to leave behind.Is Christmas past here to haunt me, or to bring a future I stopped letting myself dream of?This is a sweet, kisses only, holiday romantic comedy with a second chance, close proximity, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slow burn, and happily ever after.