‘Tis the season for getting great gifts and Teesha Palmer just won the trip of a lifetime to the French Alps. The only pitfall to her holiday vacation is the appearance of her distractingly sexy friend-turned-enemy, Kendrick McLaughlin. An unexpected blizzard that traps them in a mountain-side cabin might be exactly what they needed to face the past…and one snowy night is all it takes to convince Teesha and Kendrick that some things are better together.
A Merry Invitation - Willow & Slay
Slayton Turner, ex-NFL player and manager of The Corporation Kensington swore he’d never want anything or anyone again. Until he heard her sing.
Aspiring singer, Willow James, is all about building her career, so an invitation to perform at a Christmas party where a notable music executive will also be in attendance, is a dream come true.
But what happens when an invitation for just one night, turns into so much more?
Merry & Mine is a compilation of sexy holiday novellas that feature forced proximity, second chance at love and escapist romance themes. Each story in this volume has been previously published.
AC Arthur has worked as a paralegal in every field of law since high school, but her first love is and will always be writing romance. She’s written and won awards for her acclaimed Donovans and Shadow Shifters contemporary and paranormal romance series. Under her pen name, Lacey Baker, she created the quaint small town of Sweetland and wrote the novelization for the Original Hallmark Channel Movie, A Gingerbread Romance.
After years of hosting reader appreciation events, AC created the One Love Reunion, an event designed to bring readers and authors together to celebrate their love of books.
AC resides in Maryland with her family, where she’s currently working on her next book…or watching Criminal Minds.
This was a perfect holiday mix of romance and spice, and I loved every minute of it. One novella brought cozy, Hallmark-style Christmas love, while the other said, “Santa’s not watching” — and somehow, they balanced each other beautifully. You get heartfelt connection, sizzling chemistry, and stories that know exactly what lane they’re in. Whether it’s sweet snowfall romance or unapologetic heat, this collection delivers. And honestly? I love A.C. Arthur down. She can do no wrong in my eyes. She understands romance in all its forms, and Merry and Mine is a festive reminder of why she’s an automatic read for me. Holiday love, turned all the way up. 🎄🔥📚
One Snowy Seduction by A.C. Arthur
Set in the French Alps, this novella delivers peak holiday romance vibes. The setting alone does a lot of the heavy lifting — snowy, romantic, and perfect for a Christmas love story. This is a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers situation, which I liked way more than a straight enemies-to-lovers trope. The history between Teesha and Kendrick adds depth and makes the tension feel earned instead of forced. Very much giving Hallmark movie energy: festive, romantic, and easy to enjoy. A sweet little slice of Christmas love that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
A Merry Invitation by A.C. Arthur
Let’s be clear up front: this one is NSFW. Christmas spirit, yes — but make it spicy. Slay has been quietly obsessed, showing up week after week just to hear Willow sing. Instead of small talk or mistletoe flirting, he sends her a bold Christmas invitation: one night, his party, no expectations beyond passion. And honestly? I wasn’t sure love was even on the table — but I wasn’t mad about the journey. This novella leans hard into heat, with just enough danger mixed in to keep things interesting. It’s seductive, fast-paced, and unapologetically grown. Less Hallmark, more late-night cable Christmas special. If you like your holiday reads spicy with a side of suspense, this one delivers. Naughty list energy, fully earned. 🎄🔥