Book excerpt: Love is in the air this holiday season in these two classic stories! The Bachelor's Christmas Bride When Shannon Duffy comes to Northbridge, Montana, she doesn't expect to find the man of her dreams—wearing a Santa suit, no less! Although former pro hockey player Dag McKendrick is irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon has to at least try to resist him. Or will she cave in to temptation—just in time for Christmas? The Son He Never Knew Chase Reed is home from serving overseas and ready to be sheriff. Then he lands in the middle of an incident involving Jessica Keller. He's never forgotten his one night with Jess. However, she has a son, and despite the crazy attraction, Chase isn't ready to be a father. But when she reveals the truth, he has to be the man his son needs.