Book excerpt: The Bachelor's Christmas Bride by Victoria Pade When Shannon Duffy came to Northbridge to meet her newfound brother, she didn't expect to also find the man of her dreams wearing a Santa suit, no less! For Dag McKendrick, courting Shannon was an obvious no–no, especially since the ex–pro hockey player had been burned in the romantic rink before. Would he cave in to the temptation of finding out if Shannon was naughty or nice just in time for Christmas? Once Upon A Christmas Eve by Christine Flynn Mother–to–be Tommi Fairchild needed to take care of her baby and her bistro. So when the gorgeous self–made millionaire Max Callahan offered to invest in her restaurant, it was the answer to a prayer. Max had no illusions about romance. But with her lively spirit and loving nature, Tommi was making the buttoneddown businessman long to break down the walls around his heart.