The Night Before Christmas

Here comes Santa Claus with four stories that celebrate the joy of holiday love and cheer.

**Promises to Keep** by Victoria Alexander — After a trip to see a department store Kris Kringle, a lonely businesswoman is swept back to a long-ago Christmas—and given a second chance to share a passion that will prove to her it really is a wonderful life.

**Naughty or Nice** by Sandra Hill — When a young beauty sets out to steal some Yuletide cheer, she expects to end up with a stocking full of coal. Instead, a run-in with Santa's most virile helper brings her the best gift of all: a heart full of love.

**Santa Reads Romance** by Dara Joy — During a snowstorm, a romance writer is surprised when a handsome stranger dressed as Jolly Old St. Nick arrives at her isolated cabin—and stirs up a blizzard of desire.

**A Gift for Santa** by Nelle McFather — With a dash of Father Christmas' magic, a generous widow saves her town's holiday celebration—and teaches the man she loves the true meaning of the season.