Holiday for Two (a duet of Christmas novellas)
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So much had happened since that weekend at the cabin. Two years after that weekend they had married, and it was another two until they’d had Nora. And now Nora, at thirty, was having her own baby with her husband of a year.
Nora’s husband, Ben, came rushing into the waiting room. “It’s a girl,” he said.
Harry smiled, and Felicity leaned against him. “You owe me five dollars.”
“And,” Ben said, “there’s a boy, too. The girl was totally hiding him.”
“Twins?” Felicity said, her eyes round. “Can we visit?”
“In a minute,” Ben promised. “I just wanted to tell you, but now I . . . I need to kiss my wife.”
It took more than a minute, but soon Harry and Felicity were allowed into the hospital room where Nora, tired but beautiful, rested with her two babies in her arms while Ben sat nearby, a gaze of wonder in his dark eyes.
“They’re beautiful,” Felicity said. “Oh, Nora, they’re absolutely perfect. Annie and Teddy give their love, and I promised to send them pics. They’ll both be home for Christmas, thankfully.”
“They are beautiful,” Harry said, his voice feeling a little gruff. It felt like there was something in his eye, too. A few somethings.
“Mom,” Nora said, gesturing to the pink-blanketed baby, “meet Josephine, or Josie.”
“You named her after Grandma Jo?” Felicity’s eyes watered. “Grandma Jo would have loved that, and Grandma Bea, when she arrives, is going to cry herself silly.”
“And, Dad.” Nora smiled at the second baby, wrapped in blue. “This is our son, and he’s named after the greatest man I know. Meet Harry.”
Harry couldn’t help it. He cried.
And like he had many, many years ago, he leaned down and gently kissed both babies on their foreheads.
“Well, Felicity,” he said, gazing tenderly at his wife. “What a beginning. What a way to start. Let’s end it with a kiss, shall we?”
Felicity kissed him. “Oh, Harry, it’s just . . . who could have thought life would be like this?”
He didn’t have to answer, because none of his wildest dreams ever had ended like this. Life was so much better.
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Authors’ Note
We owe a huge thanks to Tamara Morgan who came up with an idea for a “snowbound” anthology. While the anthology didn’t fall into place, our novellas wouldn’t have happened without her first e-mail. Thanks, Tamara!
We would also like to highly recommend two novellas that are available for purchase: In the Clear by Tamara Morgan and Snow-Kissed by Laura Florand.
In the Clear by Tamara Morgan is a fun, sexy read that features a delicious hero named Fletcher and Lexie, his friend who he’s loved from afar. Here is the blurb:
Fletcher Owens is full of secrets.
Few people know he spends his nights volunteering for a Search and Rescue team, saving lives while risking his own. Even fewer know he’s in love with his best friend’s sister. And since he’s not willing to give up their friendship for a chance at something more, that’s exactly how things will stay.
Lexie Sinclair has nothing to hide.
The zany daughter, the wacky sister, the quirky fundraiser for a children’s charity—Lexie couldn’t hide her true self even if she wanted to. So when her brother’s best friend is revealed to be a local hero, she’s determined to stand up and prove she’s ready to be more than just friends.
You can find more info about In the Clear, including buy links, on Tamara’s website.
Snow-Kissed by Laura Florand is a heartbreaking romantic story that shows a deeply estranged married couple, Kai and Kurt, who have to face the past in order to have a chance at a future together. Here is the blurb:
In a snow-kissed Christmas cabin, a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, forgiveness-and new hope.
After the utter destruction of her marriage and her happiness, Kai knew it was better to shut herself away from the world than to hurt and be hurt. Holed up in her mountain cabin, she plans to spend her Christmas alone. Until her not-quite-ex-husband shows up as the first flakes start to fall. Now should she send him back out into the cold? Or can she be brave enough to let this winter snow bind them back together?
A novella of 34,000 words (approx 130 pages). You can find more info about Snow-Kissed, including buy links, on Laura’s website.
We hope you like both of these! As always, reviews help readers find books, and we’re sure these authors would appreciate reviews, whether positive or negative.
Thanks to our cover designer, Sarah Louise, for designing a fantastic cover. Thanks also to our family and friends, especially to our fellow critique partners, Tiffany Clare and J.K. Coi. And lastly, thanks to all of you for reading Holiday for Two!
About the Authors
Maggie Robinson
Maggie Robinson a former teacher, library clerk and mother of four who woke up in the middle of the night, absolutely compelled to create the perfect man and use as many adverbs as possible doing so. A transplanted New Yorker, she lives with her not-quite perfect husband in Maine, where the cold winters are ideal for staying inside and writing hot historical romances. Her books have been translated into French, German, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Thai, Dutch and Italian.
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Elyssa Patrick
Elyssa Patrick is a former high school English teacher who left the classroom to write sexy, emotional contemporary romances and New Adult. Elyssa lives in upstate New York and is currently hard at work on her next novel.
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Maggie’s Books
Ladies Unlaced Series
In the Arms of the Heiress, Book 1
In the Heart of the Highlander, Book 2
The London List Series
Lord Gray’s List, Book 1
Captain Durant’s Countess, Book 2
Lady Anne’s Lover, Book 3
The Courtesan Court Series
Mistress by Mistake, Book 1
Mistress by Midnight, Book 2
Mistress by Marriage, Book 3
Master of Sin, Book 4
Loosely Connected books:
Tempting Eden
Any Wicked Thing
Book Bundles:
Improper Gentleman Bundle
(with Touch of Thief and Mistress by Mistake)
Maggie Robinson Bundle
(with Mistress by Mistake, Mistress by Midnight, and Mistress by Marriage)
Anthologies (standalone novellas):
Lords of Passion
(with Virginia Henley and Kate Pearce)
Improper Gentlemen
(with Diane Whiteside and Mia Marlowe)
Agony/Ecstasy
Holiday for Two
(with Elyssa Patrick)
Elyssa’s Books
Rock Stars in Love Series
As You Wish, Book 1
One Hit Wonder, Book 1.5
The Taming of a Rock Star - TBD
With Me Series
Stay With Me, Book 1
Go With Me, Book 2 - Spring 2014
Christmas With Me Book 3- Fall 2014
Dream With Me, Book 4 - Spring 2015
Anthology (standalone novella)
Holiday for Two
(with Maggie Robinson)
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. Names, chara
cters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
ISBN-13: 978-0-9895835-1-0
Holiday for Two © 2013 by Maggie Robinson and Elyssa Patrick
All Through the Night © 2013 by Maggie Robinson
While It Was Snowing © 2013 by Elyssa Patrick
Cover design © Sarah Louise
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