Warm your heart with nine enchanting tales of love.
For the Love of Winter
Volume Two
Genre: A Collection of Holiday Romances
with stories by Leah Miles, Vickey Wollan, C.L. Hart, Sara J. Walker, Erika Kilmer Freidly, Marie Morton, Sally Ann Murphy, Elizabeth Edgar, Vanessa Victoria Kilmer
Warm your heart with nine enchanting tales of love. From historical winter celebrations to modern sizzling New Year’s Eve encounters, this anthology spans sweet to spicy romance across different eras and realms. Whether you prefer gentle courtship or steamy embraces, this collection has something for every romance reader.
Mistletoe Magic, by Leah Miles: A holiday romance rekindles when Navy SEAL Michael Rodriguez runs into his old flame, Nora Geller, and invites her to his family gathering. Will they mend old wounds and find love again, or will misunderstandings leave their hearts out in the cold?
Happily Ever After, Take Two, by Sara J. Walker: Will Dino and Hilde’s second chance love overcome family doubts and past mistakes for a lifetime of happiness?
Love Under the Cold Moon, by Vanessa Kilmer: A headstrong Celtic woman and a reluctant Roman heir clash and connect in an arranged marriage during the Alpine winter festivals of 193 AD.
Finding a Date for Christmas by Vickey Wollan: Joan’s going to a Christmas gala and hires Mack on Rent-A-Date. If he reveals his secret, will he get a second date? Can two lonely hearts find romance in time for Christmas?
Snowbound Hearts, by C.L. Hart: When a divorced couple ends up stuck in a snowbound lodge in the Sierra Nevada mountains, it could either be the worst Christmas ever or a second chance to make things right.
A Fluffy White Christmas – A Tail of Love, by Sally Murphy: Can a half-starved stray dog help a lonely woman open up her frozen heart to a new love this Christmas?
Maiya’s New Year’s Wish, by Marie Morton: Maiya Collins finds herself swept into an unexpected holiday romance in the sun-kissed paradise of St. Croix. Yet, a misunderstanding threatens to shatter her dreams. As the New Year’s countdown approaches, she must confront her doubts. Can love prevail, or will her island romance become another broken resolution?
The Naughty List Nightmare, by Erika Kilmer Freidley: Love, traditions, and a mythical menace collide as Thea and Bash get involved in a festive fight to save Pittsburgh’s children.
Winter Wonderland by Elizabeth Edgar: Cinderella made her own gown and found her Prince Charming, but will they get their fairy tale ending?
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Mistletoe Magic by Leah Miles
Nora gripped his hand as they stepped up on the porch, and then one of his sisters pointed out the mistletoe dangling from the expansive porch beam over them. Michael groaned, and she glanced up at him in surprise. He didn’t want to kiss her. She’d thought maybe they’d renewed their attraction from the previous summer, or was it all on her side?
“It looks like you two have found yourselves under the mistletoe.” Uncle Ben sat in a rocker at the top of the stairs where he’d obviously been waiting for a victim.
“Uncle Ben, let’s not do this.” Michael shook his dark head firmly. “This is a set-up.”
Ben stood, looking affronted, with his round cheeks puffed out. “What do you mean? I hung the thing three hours ago, and you are the first couple caught beneath it tonight.”
“The first?” Michael raised his brows.
Nora stared at him, wondering why he looked so exasperated. She wasn’t opposed to kissing him. They had kissed the summer before, but that was a long time ago. “What’s wrong?”
“Are they the first?” Annette and John came up the stairs behind them. “Come on, kids,” she said a little too gleefully, “it’s tradition.”
“Tradition I haven’t told her about,” Michael said, glancing at her with a wry grin.
She shrugged, “I know what mistletoe is for.”
He grasped her hands. “Of course you do, but my family has a theory about that particular item you see hanging up there.”
She tilted her head to look at the bundle of mistletoe. It was seated in a hand-sized silver horn with three large clear crystals dangling underneath. “It’s a beautiful holder.”
He sighed, “It’s been in our family a long time.”
“One hundred and fifty years,” said Uncle Ben. “Our great-great-grandfather crafted it and brought it over when he migrated from Ireland. It’s our own drualus magic.”
Nora still had no clue why it was such a big deal. “Ummm…what is drualus?”
Ben and Annette began speaking at the same time, and both stopped.
“Go ahead, Ben,” Annette said.
He nodded and rubbed his hands together, obviously invested in this story. “Drualus is old Irish for Mistletoe. What you’re looking at up there is a little magic from the old country.” He grinned wide.
Several of Michael’s other family members had joined the little group as if expecting a show. Nora raised a brow, still having no clue what was going on. “Okay. Mistletoe is magic.” She raised one shoulder, “That’s sweet?”
Michael heaved a sigh, and his brown eyes pinned her in place. He seemed to be trying to convey some message to her. An apology?
Annette jumped in to explain. “The legend says that the first couple to kiss under the cupán ársa each Yuletide will be granted the gift of grá fíor, which is Irish for true and undying love.”
The authors participating in this anthology are members of First Coast Romance Writers (FCRW), and proceeds from this anthology benefit their organization. FCRW is a non-profit that welcomes both published and unpublished authors, as well as any individuals involved in writing and publishing. The chapter is dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction through monthly meetings and workshops in a comfortable forum. They strive to help writers establish careers by providing innovative programs, networking opportunities and pertinent information on effective marketing techniques. Learn more about FCRW online at https://www.firstcoastromancewriters.com
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I love holidays stories, A Fluffy White Christmas sounds very cute!
It looks like a good read.
I like the excerpt. I have no questions for the author.
These romances will keep you warm and cozy.
This looks like a great anthology!
Sounds like a great read! I look forward to reading!
Thanks for posting. This is a wonderful collection of stories and all proceeds will go to author education for the First Coast Romance Writers.