Title: Christmas With You

Authors: Heidi McLaughlin, LP Dover, Cindi Madsen, RJ Prescott & Amy Briggs

Genre: Holiday Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November 20, 2018

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Bestselling authors Heidi McLaughlin, L.P. Dover, Cindi Madsen, R.J. Prescott, and Amy Briggs invite you to celebrate Christmas in Friendship, Massachusetts, where small-town values mean that everyone gets into the holiday spirit and lends a helping hand. When an unlikely newcomer decides to join in and play matchmaker, five couples—each a complete love story by each of our five authors—get their happily ever afters during the happiest time of the year. And these authors share what the season truly means to them.

Nikki's 5 Star Review

5 amazing authors have come together to give us a fantastic array of festive stories from the town of Friendship that you will just fall in love with.

Snowflake Lane Inn by L.P. Dover

A sweet festive read from L.P Dover. I was pulled right on to Layla and Colin's Story. When fashion designer Layla rents a house in the town of Friendship she soon needs her landlord Colin's help. As they get to know each other under the twinkling light of the festive season and with a little help a new romance could be on the horizon.

Runaway Christmas Bride by Cindi Madsen

A beautifully written festive read.

When Regina fiance leaves her at the alter she decides she needs to just get away from life for a little while. She soon finds herself in the town of Friendship still wearing her wedding dress. She soon crosses paths with Emmett the local sheriff, with a little help could real love be in the air.

Christmas Lights by Amy Biggs

A heartwarming read for the Christmas season.

Samantha is in the town of Friendship to spend the holidays with her sister's family, but the holiday season isn't always happy for everyone least of all Samantha who's still dealing with the grief of losing her parents. When she meets single dad Jason and with a slight nudge in the right direction maybe all her sadness for this time if year could be about to change.

Christmas Encounter by R.J Prescott.

A great short to read over the festive season.

Lauren has moved to the town of Friendship with her con artist of a father. She hates the life he's forced her to live and is determined to be rid of him and make a decent life for herself. Things start to look up for her when she meets Formula One driver Jenson, with a little help from a friend could Jenson be the one for her.

It's a Wonderful Holiday by Heidi McLaughlin.

A great festive story about getting a second chance.

Gwen and Rory are in the midst of a divorce which neither of them really want, but for Gwen it felt like her only option. When both are given a little nudge can Rory change the error of his ways and will Gwen find the strength to forgive him before it's to late.

Read an Excerpt from Heidi McLaughlin's Story

The mid-afternoon holiday shoppers walk by the large picture window of my office. The blowing snow, which piles up on the window ledge like a quintessential painting from Norman Rockwell, gives the town of Friendship a classic New England feel.

Like most storefronts in town, the Bank & Trust building has large picture windows that look out onto the town square. Sighing, I stare out the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of Gwen coming out of a store, parking her car, or even walking down the street. I haven’t seen her since I moved out.

The blotter on my desk, with its sporadic notes and dates, piques my attention. Leaning forward, I push a small pile of papers out of the way so I can read what today says. Meet divorce lawyer.

Instant melancholy sets in as I frown at the calendar and what my life has become. A divorce is the last thing I want, but I haven’t done a very good job of showing Gwen that she and our daughter Ruby were important. Are important.

My sports coat hangs on the back of my chair. I grab it, slip my arms into it, and take my long winter coat off the rack. A quick glance at the clock shows me I’m about out of time and need to leave now if I’m going to make my appointment.

It seems colder than when I was outside earlier, and I find myself pulling my coat closer and pushing my hands deep into its pockets. Despite the coat’s thickness, it does nothing to take the bite out of the air or keep the wind from stinging my cheeks.

I cross the street and head up the granite stairs leading to my attorney’s office. The heat inside the building is stifling, and my frozen fingers work to undo my coat. Taking the staircase two steps at a time, the old wood creaks under my weight.

The law office is small but has an odd homey feel. I hang my wool coat and give a slight nod to the receptionist. She smiles, sort of. It’s more like a half smile-half grimace. Living in a small town, everyone knows your business.

“Mr. Sutton, please come in.” Terence Sims has been an attorney longer than I’ve been alive. My parents used him for a few legal transactions, and it only made sense I seek out his help as well. “Have you given much thought to how you want to respond to Gwen’s proposal?” he asks. He swivels in his chair to look at me over the rim of his glasses.

“Honestly, I haven’t looked at it.”

“Why not?”

“Because I don’t want this divorce.”

Terence leans back, and his fingers form a steeple. “Divorce is hard, especially when one party is blindsided. Do me a favor. Talk to Gwen. See if you can work something out that benefits the both of you.”

He has given me an idea. I’ll talk to Gwen, but it won’t be regarding a settlement. I’m going to do what I should’ve done all along, be the husband and father I’m supposed to be.

I’m going to get my family back.