Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined. The next time you and your family sing 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' you'll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You'll discover how 'Angels from the Realms of Glory,' with its sublime lyrics and profound theology, helped usher in a quiet revolution in worship. You'll learn the strange history of the haunting and powerful 'O Holy Night,' including the song's surprising place in the history of modern communications. And you'll step inside the life of Mark Lowry and find out how he came to pen the words to the contemporary classic 'Mary, Did You Know?' Still other songs such as 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' trace back to mysterious origins--to ninth-century...

FBI Agent Thomas Bristol has wanted Cassi Nolan since he was a kid. Now Cassi is wanted by the law and he's tracking the little thief down. The former prom queen was always wild, even when she was befriending poor foster child Tommy. But he never thought she could turn this bad: swindling destitute old ladies out of thousands, jilting men after stealing their cash.Cassi has changed—no doubt about it. So he can't let those guileless blue eyes trick him into letting her go. Even if she does profess her innocence...and her story is starting to make sense. He made vows to follow the law to the letter. And he won't let a word like love get in the way.

Moonchuckle Bay … Movies … Monsters … Magic! SHE WANTS AFTER-WORLD PEACE — AND FREE BROOM PARKING! Cara O’Sullivan is a witch with one mission: Win the Miss Paranormal Universe crown in order to regain possession of the magical runestones for her family. Had her sisters not been disqualified, there’s no way that she would have agreed to go to Moonchuckle Bay — because the vampire who’d stolen her heart on a cruise ship then rejected her at the end of the cruise lived there. Isaac Murphy can’t believe it when his lifemate shows up after five years on the MIA list. He’d met her when she was too young to marry, and had no choice but to take a step back and let her finish growing up. But when she’d completely disappeared, he’d had years to regret letting her go. Can these two let go of past hurts and rediscover their love? Or has that ship already sailed? Contents: Laughs, sweet romance, light paranormal, friendly townsmonsters, unicorns, smelly trolls, no swearing. BOOKS IN THIS SERIES (Each are stand-alone books that may be read in any order.) #0.5 Jingle Belle (free for signing up to Heather’s website) #1 The Artist Cries Wolf #2 The Bridesmaid Earns Her Wings #3 The Director Gets a Grip #4 The Fireman Finds His Flame #5 Elvis Gets His Groove Back #6 The Hacker Pushes Her Luck #7 The Contestant Flies Off the Handle 7) BOOKS IN THE CHICK FLICK CLIQUE SERIES Each are stand-alone books that may be read in any order. Pride and Precipitation, Regally Blonde, My Spare Lady, Fifty Shades of Greystoke, While You Were Stranded, Davidson and Goliath If you’d like a free book, visit www.BooksByHeatherHorrocks.com. 5-STAR REVIEWS OF THE ARTIST CRIES WOLF A Fun New Paranormal Series (By Jessie C on November 1, 2016) I've already enjoyed Heather Horrocks' Chick Flick Clique series. I am loving her foray into the paranormal realm with Moonchuckle Bay. I like the idea of a place where paranormal can live in peace, and in the open, while tourists think it is all part of the town's movie productions. In this story, Amber is on the run from a deranged stalker. She follows her brother's last wishes to deliver a letter to his best friend, Samuel. Her brother has asked Samuel to protect her. A job that is not unpleasant for either of them. The romance was sweet, and funny, with a bit of suspense thrown in. Loads of fun! The Artist Cries Wolf was especially appropriate for the day after Halloween. I found myself wishing Moonchuckle Bay was a real town, just for all of the funny gimmicks that they have for the tourists. I will definitely be on the lookout for more books in this series. Content: clean (some kissing, mild violence, smelly trolls) You must read!! And I must re-read! (By Kindle Customer on November 2, 2016) I love Heather Horrocks, and this book is no exception, I like that you can see where its going without it being completely predictable. Such a great story line, I look forward to hearing more about these townsmonsters :) in Moonchuckle Bay. REVIEW OF BAH, HUMBUG (Christmas Street Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella #1): “This isn't a book; it’s magic. What could be a sappy Christmas story turns into a wonderful, magical, bring-the-family-together Christmas story. I wasn't merely reading Lexi and Kyle's story, I was there with them, being part of their story. I came up for breath only when I was done with the book (I read it at one sitting).

Mystery buff Vicki Butler plans to kill someone this weekend—nothing personal, just business. The killer grand opening weekend at her new Who-Dun-Him Inn is all fun and games—until an unplanned dead body makes an appearance. With a murderer running loose, young widowed mom Vicki is forced to keep her family, guests, and actors safe while searching for clues. Her author guests, also the prime suspects, try their hand at solving this real-life whodunit, in the process hindering the investigation by local law enforcement officers.Things really go downhill when her twin, Liz, shows up, trailed by flamboyant Grandma Ross, who announces she’s seeking a boy toy among the suspects. When both a local younger man and an out-of-town newshound start sniffing around the inn—and her—Vicki realizes she's got more than just a murderer to worry about. Can she solve the mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will this case of opening-night jitters prove to be terminal?

Stubborn. Hard-headed. Single-minded. The qualities that make David Lumley a successful horse breeder are put to work befriending Lady Joanna Hurst with less than noble intentions.

Risky business... A redhead with long legs, creamy kissable skin and a big fat wad of cash? That's the kind of trouble former Air Force pilot J.T. Carmichael can't resist. With his charter flight business on verge of bankruptcy, J.T. can't afford to say no to the money or the uniquely sexy woman who needs to get to South America immediately. Until the bullets start flying... When his plane goes down somewhere in the Mexican jungle, J.T. realizes two things: (1) he might not make it out alive, and (2) he wants Hope Larsen something fierce. Stranded and fighting for their lives, neither Hope nor J.T. can avoid the inevitable rush of pure, heated lust. Now this flyboy isn't just flying in the face of danger...he's sleeping with her.

KATE CASSIDY HAS A SECRET...the whole town knows. She's engaged—with no wedding date in sight. Maybe that's why she doesn't mind sexy pastor Ben Taylor flirting with her when she comes to offer her services as a Big Sister to troubled teens.Ben does not try to pick Kate up—even if the pretty Realtor doesn't act like any engaged woman he's ever known. Why, they're practically dating! And when Kate calls off her planned nuptials, there's no reason to fight that special feeling.Now their secret's out, as a marriage-minded man of the cloth sets out to convince a wedding-wary woman to take the plunge...with the right man.