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SynopsisIn Fern Michaels's "The Christmas Stocking," Philadelphia businesswoman Amy Baran is determined to raise money for a new seniors' center by harvesting Christmas trees from the small-town Virginia farm she remembers from her childhood. Trouble is, Gus Moss has come home from California with his own ideas about saving the farm his father has neglected... In "The Ghost of Christmas Past" by Beverly Barton, wounded Special Ops officer Mack MacKinnon doesn't have any reason to look forward to the holidays--until he rescues pretty widow Katie Hadley from a raging blizzard. Now, in a season of miracles, he's falling as hard and fast as the Christmas Eve snow. Take two lovestruck teachers. Add a dollop of conspiring kids. Place them in a boarding school over Christmas break. And add a little help--from amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen, and you've got Joanne Fluke's "The Twelve Desserts of Christmas." In Shirley Jump's "Twelve Days," Natalie Harris can't believe it when she draws Jake Lyons as her Secret Santa pal. The dreamy hunk leaves her completely tongue-tied. But with twelve days of secret gifts, sweet notes, and steamy e-mails to go, she just may conquer her fear and discover something surprising under the tree., Tis the season when anything can happen . . . when passion sparks brightest . . . and miracles and magic can turn any heart toward love . . . The Christmas Stocking, Fern Michaels Philadelphia businesswoman Amy Baran is determined to raise money for a new seniors' center by harvesting Christmas trees from the small-town Virginia farm she remembers from her childhood. Trouble is, Gus Moss has come home from California with his own ideas about saving the farm his father has neglected. Neither wants to give up, but when attraction turns to romance, they just might have to give in . . . The Ghost of Christmas Past, Beverly Barton Wounded Special Ops officer Mack MacKinnon doesn't have any reason to look forward to the holidays--until he rescues pretty widow Katie Hadley from a raging blizzard. Now, in a season of miracles, he's falling as hard and fast as the Christmas Eve snow . . . The Twelve Desserts of Christmas, Joanne Fluke Take two lovestruck teachers. Add a dollop of conspiring kids. Place in a boarding school over Christmas break. And add a little help--and eight, great recipes--from amateur sleuth Hannah Swenson, and you've got a romantic holiday tale that's sweet, delicious, and definitely served warm . . . Twelve Days, Shirley Jump Of all the luck--Natalie Harris can't believe she drew Jake Lyons as her Secret Santa pal The dreamy hunk leaves her completely tongue-tied. But with twelve days of secret gifts, sweet notes, and steamy emails to go, she just may conquer her fear and discover something surprising under the tree . . . Treat yourself to four unforgettable tales of holiday romance filled with sugar and spice and everything nice . . ., "New York Times" bestselling authors Fern Michaels, Beverly Barton, Joanne Fluke, and reader favorite Shirley Jump come together in this collection of all new holiday stories including personal recipes from the authors' kitchens. A special holiday ornament is bound into each book. Original., The Christmas Stocking , FERN MICHAELS Amy Baran is determined to raise money for a new seniors' center by harvesting Christmas trees from the small-town Virginia farm she remembers from her childhood. Trouble is, Gus Moss has come home from California with his own ideas about saving the farm his father has neglected . . . The Ghost of Christmas Past , BEVERLY BARTON Wounded Special Ops officer Mack MacKinnon doesn't have any reason to look forward to the holidays-until he rescues pretty widow Katie Hadley from a raging blizzard. Now, he's falling as hard and fast as the Christmas Eve snow . . . The Twelve Desserts of Christmas , JOANNE FLUKE Take two lovestruck teachers.Add a dollop of conspiring kids. Place in a boarding school over Christmas break. And add a little help and eight, great recipes-from amateur sleuth Hannah Swenson. Delicious . . . Twelve Days , SHIRLEY JUMP Of all the luck-Natalie Harris can't believe she drew Jake Lyons as her Secret Santa pal! Will she discover something exciting under the tree?