Found 2945 The Dollmaker's Daughter at Christmas Stories

Two people at a crossroads, two remote mountain cabins, and a Christmas they’ll never forget. Sophie Furnell loves her job as a 911 operator, and she’s good at it. One call at a time, she makes her community a better place. But one night, she has to tell a caller that help isn’t coming. Soon after, her job is defunded. Disheartened and broke, she sets off for the Adirondacks to house-sit her grandmother’s rental cottage. As violence sweeps through his neighborhood, Cole Marick defends his bicycl...

Charlotte Glass thinks she knows what love is, but she hasn’t met Ian MacKay. After five years with her self-absorbed boyfriend, librarian Charlotte Glass surprises them both and breaks up with him. Before parting, he bitterly tells her to have fun on their upcoming romantic vacation—alone. Two days later, Charlotte arrives at a remote cliffside castle in the Highlands of Scotland. Overwhelmed by its breathtaking beauty but desperately jet lagged, she sinks into her sumptuous bed for a quick pow...

Two snowbound strangers who think they know what they want will find out what they need -- at The Christmas Cabin. Lawyer Abbie Harper rents a cabin for her own perfect Christmas. On Christmas Eve, she leaves the stress of her New York job and drives to the mountains, settling in for seven glorious days of peace on earth and good will toward men--so long as they steer clear of her. Forest Ranger Jack Whelan is no good at relationships. He manages just fine by holding fast to one rule: Don't let ...

Struggling journalist Holly Winters is invited to the billionaire's Christmas Gala. The billionaire disappears, leaving her to face a high-stakes treasure hunt with riddles, secrets, and a mysterious catastrophe that she needs to prevent before midnight on Christmas Eve. In a battle of time and danger, Holly works with an unlikely team of strangers to save the day and herself. Perfect for suspenseful mystery fans and festive thrillers!

“Sophie Love's ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions….This is the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.”--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan re For Now and Forev...

In the depths of winter, Christmas calls to weary travelers and leads lonely hearts home.
Jocelyn Taylor is no stranger to a weary heart. Having fallen in love much too young with her sister’s old high school boyfriend has left her with mixed emotions about the possibility of true love. Now successful and the manager of a jewelry shop, Jocelyn spends her days dreaming of the perfect man and the perfect ring to match.
Caden Scott is less than thrilled at the thought of spending the holidays bac...

Roxanne is a tough secret wrestler who doesn't know she is a wolf, finding her mom with a man not knowing he is her mother's second chance mate, she gets disgusted and had an argument with her mom which leads to her being sent to her grandmother, this is where she discovers all about herself as a wolf and also her mate being a possessive alpha.
Roxanne could have never thought she would spend her Christmas with wolves and with an Alpha King as a present. How would she put up with this? Would...

"I want a divorce!" Ryan demanded, despite the fact that he had cheated on her with his ex.
Serena is no longer the quiet, romantic lady Ryan Winters married and divorced five years ago.
Serena, now the CEO of Rocky's Designs, is bright, unwavering, and unapologetic about her independence- a far cry from the woman Ryan remembers.
When fate brings them back into one another's lives, Ryan is forced to confront the truth about their past, their newfound hot chemistry, and a surprising revela...

Avoiding a holiday breakup seemed like the right thing to do. But then he met Molly. Molly Foster’s dreams of going away to college were sidelined when her father died and she stayed home to help her mother run the family inn. Four years later, she’s finished her degree online and is poised to pursue her old career dreams in the big city. But as a gentle snow falls on the Christmas Tree Inn, an intriguing guest arrives and prompts her to question everything she’s ever wanted. Before he even left...

In a realm set in the future, where the human race has fallen and shifters now rule, comes the epic adventure and tale of The Delta’s Daughter.
Born on the same night as the Kings son, Prince Kellen; Lamia Langley, daughter to the Royal Delta of The New Moon pack (royal pack) bares the mark of a royal and is a seemingly ordinary wolf, until she shifts at the age of 14 and by 15 becomes one of the strongest wolfs in the kingdom.
All Lamia ever wanted was to serve her prince, become a warrior, ...

All Zoie wants is the freedom to live her life, but that's out of the question for an ex mafia's daughter. So on one fateful night, she sneaks out to enjoy one last huzzah before leaving for college. She went on to have a one-night-stand with a sexy stranger at the club. Little does she know, the handsome devil turns out to be someone very close to home -- the bodyguard her dad assigned for her!
Warning: Contains Mature Content! Enter at your own risk! *

“If you were mine, I would make sure you had everything you could possibly need or want. It’s just the way I was brought up. Love isn’t always everything, Nadia. If you can’t show someone how important you are to them, then why are we all here? What are we fighting so hard for?” He had given me much to think about, and it wasn’t just where I wanted to live. It was far more.
On Nadia’s sixteenth birthday, when she shifts for the first time, she finds out that she is the daughter of the Alpha an...

The second book in the "Alpha" series, you CAN read it as a stand-alone book, yet I highly recommend to read the first book to understand characters and events happening better.
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I'll explain, on one condition," it was him. The man, who could give me all answers I've been terrified of, yet weirdly excited to hear out loud.
"What's your condition, then?" I asked, already intrigued in what is it. I mean, he can ask for a lot of things, yet since I haven't taken responsibility for the pack, I'm...

She waited at home for three long years, full of hope, only to hear the news of his triumphant return and his marriage to another woman. Attempting to salvage their relationship, she was met with his cold accusations that she was nothing but a schemer, oblivious to greater responsibilities and honor. Resolute, she walked away, sword in hand, and mounted on her warhorse. As the daughter of a hero, she is determined to show the world that a woman, too, can bear the weight of her family's legacy an...

My husband was very indifferent to me; he not only refused to have intimate relations but wouldn't even touch me with a finger.
I originally thought he was just naturally cold, but then I discovered he was sleeping with other women behind my back!
I was utterly disappointed in him; my heart felt like ashes!
Divorce it is! I threw the divorce agreement in his face and walked away gracefully!
After the divorce, I not only inherited trillions in wealth but also transformed into a successful woman w...

It was a century ago when A pack of wolves decided to stop war. They must give up everything in order to gain the benefits of tranquility. Some of them opt to stay, while others choose to flee.
Hide in the farthest reaches of the earth. In a world where they wouldn't be seen again. They give up a lot of material possessions.
The wolves who had decided to give up everything gathered all of their best engineers and powerful members of the wolves who desired peace to construct a base in the under...

Molly Fawns had a wonderful life and just wished for a happy family. For years, it has been her and her mother. One day, she finally has the father she believes she has been hoping for in Hunter Eldridge. As his daughter, she goes from rags to riches. She has a supportive father figure, her mother has a loving and devoted partner. Tragedy strikes during a camping trip when her mother is killed by a mysterious attacker, and a father she never expected to find appears. Secrets have come to light, ...

Nivea Del Castano, a girl who often goes against her father's wishes. With her courage, she can always prove that her own choices are not wrong. Honesty is absolute for her, she doesn't care if she has to hurt anyone's feelings with her honesty. Until one day she found out that she was the reincarnated form of a girl who lived hundreds of years ago. Nivea could not escape, because running wherever her destiny would remain the same. Does Nivea still want to run? When her heart is set on Matias Va...

After devoting seven years of my life to loving a man, I ended up receiving a painful breakup on my birthday. This shattered my reasoning, and in a haste to escape reality, I ventured into a town rumored to be the lair of the Devil, but little did I know that it was actually the lair of Dracula.
At that point, the only thing that could resurrect me was love, but I believed I didn't deserve it, and I shut my heart completely. Just like in a fairytale, I found my Prince Charming, a cunning but fu...

It all started with two paper Christmas angels and the Company’s Christmas tree… These were Siel Camden’s only hope for her three-year-old twins to have a happy holiday. But when all her dreams fall apart because of a dreadful boss and an abusive ex-husband, someone else finds those paper angels and makes her children’s wishes come true. But is she ready to find out Vincent Reigel’s real reasons for fulfilling her kids’ Christmas wishes?

“I never loved you, Lexi. You were always principled, boring and always wanting to put your people first–as you called it. You never had time for me in your busy schedule. The only reason I stuck around was because of the Alpha title I thought you were going to get. Imagine my surprise and happiness when the title was finally given to the love of my life.” He pulls Penelope closer to him as he kisses her in front of me.
My wolf can no longer bear it as she comes out, forcing me to forcefully t...

“Why did you bend over, Maverick?”
“Because you told me to, assh*le.”
“I’m so tempted to f*ck you right now. You’re the most exquisite woman I’ve ever been with, the only beautiful thing I see and have.”
“Then what are you waiting for? Just punish me already!”
MAVERICK
As a working college student, I struggle to make ends meet until a stranger approaches me with a proposal—to be his employer’s wife for an enormous sum of money.
Knowing the cash will help me pay my gr...

“It’s all right to let people in. You’re safe now.”
Safe? It was the scariest word for Eloise, who experienced torture in several months.
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The Mayor’s daughter, Eloise Lautner, gets into trouble after her birthday and is imprisoned by a dangerous organization. Her life in that prison turned her into a wrecked girl whom no one thought would surpass the mental and physical torture, including herself. Not until she was rescued by Nicholas Pierce, the leader of the US Army secret organization.
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Lorraine finds herself entangled with three immortal beings as they try to solve mysteries about her, the town, and the cult of vampires trying to kill her. She must work with the immortal who wants to kill her and find out more about her family history, which seems to be behind everything that is happening.
The animal attacks in the small town of Secret Valley were the first blow of the wind of change, and nothing will be the same as feelings change, friends are lost, and enemies are made. Lo...

Esmeralda, the daughter of the powerful Moon Goddess, finds herself trapped in a life controlled by her controversial and selfish mother, who possesses the title of the Bird Rain Queen. Despite her mother's disapproval, Esmeralda falls deeply in love with a humble and kind-hearted young man, against all societal expectations. The pained path they must tread becomes a quest for true happiness, as Esmeralda yearns to break free from her mother's hold and find her own destiny.

How often was it that two madly successful brothers wanted to sleep with a nobody like me? They worshipped my mom-bod when my own husband couldn't.
They fought with each other to make me theirs. And all of this unleashed passion that no couple nor even a pornstar could reach - over a Christmas getaway.
Sometimes, working as a tour guide comes with its own 'troubles', I guess!
My body was on fire. The young blood, who claimed to be a singer of some sort, had his hand on the small of my...

"If you behave, I'll let you go."
Veera looked at her kidnapper and raised a brow. She wanted to cuss at him, but realised that was not going to be wise since he was an Alpha who she had saved from the brink of death five years ago. Plus, she was tied to the chair and her mouth had been tapped yet again since she freaked out and screamed at him like any normal victim in a thriller movie.
Mature read 18+
Alpha at the Door 2020 By RainHero21 ©

What type of love could possibly come after trying to seduce an handsome stranger at the club in order to escape your abusive relationship?
How does it work?
What happens if you fall in love with the country's most eligible bachelor before you know it?
Do you run away or do you wait for him to accept you?

Kai, a reserved omega wolf in the traditional Blackthorn Pack, has always felt out of place. When their fated mate bond awakens during the annual Moon Ceremony, they’re shocked to discover their mate is Rowan, the alpha heir of a rival pack—a man who once betrayed them years ago. As political tensions rise between the packs and a rogue wolf faction threatens their survival, Kai and Rowan must confront their painful past and learn to trust each other again. With the help of a group of outcast wol...

"So, then what? I just date all of you?"
In what world did she have any right to date three men at once? Maybe the Goddess was smiling down on her, or maybe the Goddess hated her. Those were the only two options because this madness seemed like a dream come true or a nightmare.
When Amelia’s father is killed by a rogue wolf, she suddenly becomes the leader of her pack. The daughter of an Alpha, she’s stronger than the average female. And more desirable too.
Fighting through her grief an...

Paige
I learned a long time ago that the only person I could rely on is myself.
I've spent the last few years building up my defenses; these walls are not coming down for anyone.
Not even him. Colin Blackburn.
Alpha.
Sinfully hot, arrogant son of a… well, you get the drift.
I'll do what I have to do and become his Luna. I'll give him my body, but his grubby paws will not get anywhere near my heart.
Colin
The universe is laughing at me. It has to be.
Why else would it pair me with Paige Bradshaw...

Once she crosses over, the divine doctor Condoleeza becomes a combination of ugly, wasteful and devilish. Everyone treats her like a beast and avoids her, and her beloved prince treats her as nothing.
She is a scar on her face. With a wave of her hand, the medicine will remove the scars and return her to her heavenly appearance.
The first thing you need to do is to get rid of it. I'm sorry, I'm a top-notch spiritual root, just blame your eyes are blind!
See my hands to revive, activate the heave...

“Now come along, little Angel. You would not want any freak accidents to happen to any of these humans. Would you?”
''Do you know you are the most beautiful creature I have ever had the pleasure of meeting?''
There are no others like you. Despite the thousands I have been with, you are the one I find the most delicious. Now tell me, do you find me attractive?” ****
Elise is the daughter of the Angel of death, Azrael. She is half human and half archangel. While She has been raised by Michae...

Taziem is a magnificent dragon: sexy, powerful, intelligent. Like other dragons, she hoards diamonds, but unlike other dragons, she covets knowledge as well. So when the local villagers offer her one of their younglings as a sacrifice, she decides to take it home with her and study it so she might learn all there is to know about humans. If the youngling satisfies her curiosity, she’ll set it free eventually. If it disappoints, she’ll feed it to her soon-to-be-born dragonets. As it so happens,...

I never believed I'd be the girl navigating feelings for two men but here am I.
Nora's life unravels after her boyfriend's betrayal, but a chance encounter with a stoic stranger, Liam, on a turbulent flight sparks an undeniable connection. She walks away thinking to never see him again, but a booking mixup at a resort brings them back together allowing their shared passion to ignite.
Yet, with past heartaches holding them back, their future seems uncertain.
Back home, as the days unfold, No...

“Shut up, boy," I ordered, my voice hoarse with desire. - Suck me. I'm dying to feel him in my mouth. Without hesitation, he knelt in front of me, his mouth opening in a perfect "o". The sensation of his warm, moist lips enveloping my member made me moan with pleasure. His movements were skillful, his tongue gliding masterfully, exploring every inch of my skin.
”Ah, boy... That's... that's too good," I murmured, my voice laced with pleasure.
Gabriel Dantas is tired of his life. Survivin...

Sophie McDermott's life in fast-paced San Francisco was already complicated as a single mother balancing the demands of work and raising her son, Dawson. Just when she believed her life couldn't get any more hectic, fate intervenes. Being employed by Polo Enterprise should be a dream come true, but Sophie is about to come face to face with the last person she ever expected- Alex Hernandez, her first and only love whom she has spent years trying to forget.
What will happen when these two get to ...

"Scream Yalda, I want the whole fucking world to hear you". He said as his grip on her hair tightened. "I want the fucking world to know just how good you sound when I fuck you".
Yalda, a young struggling college student with a dark past, finds herself having a one-nightstand with a domineering man who turns out to be one of the richest and most influential men on the continent. Desperate for better life, she accepts his offer to be his exclusive whore with no strings attached, and four years ...

The tycoon Luke Lombardo and the journalist Laura Cassini unleash their love in a dazzling wedding. However, happiness fades in the blink of an eye when violence erupts, taking Luke's life with it.
Now, facing the abyss of loss, Laura finds solace in her little son and in the presence of a mysterious falcon that once was Luke's loyal companion. Her life unfolds between cloudy days and sleepless nights.
On her journey of self-discovery, Laura encounters Dimitri, an attractive man who has just ...

"You pathetic mistake of a man! What's more disgusting than fucking your brother's wife for revenge!".
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"You will surely beg me. It doesn't matter if you're begging for sex or your life but you will beg me. I will break you, it's a promise ".
Rape.
The one thing Riley never thought would happen to her yet the one thing that was able to ruin her life and enrich her parents. Then she got sold off to the very person that stole her innocence.
She swore to make them all pay. Even if she has...

"Your body craves me even as you deny it," Dominic growled, his fingers tracing the mark on my neck. "I can smell how wet you get when I'm near you."
"Fuck you," I hissed, fighting the electricity his touch sent through me. "Just because you marked me doesn't mean I belong to you."
His smile turned predatory. "Yet your pulse races whenever I'm close, Elise."
When my mate Noah abandoned me for his true mate, I made a desperate choice—a contract bond with Dominic Blackwood, the most feared Alph...

Chills ran down my spine as I watched the wolf fell to the ground, bleeding. Another loud growl of pain.
"That's the last of you, Cascata." The man said, looking at the wolf. He shoot again before escaping to the end of the dark alleyway.
Aunt Rita told me never believe werewolves. They were evil and nasty.
But I looked at the very hurtful wolf. I just couldn’t let someone die in front of me.
Running through the dim lit dark alley, again. I looked back cautiously. The brown bea...

Thorvald gripped my hips firmly, pressing his cock dick against me as he began to thrust violently. He gnawed at my jaw, leaving a trail of sticky saliva that made my skin crawl with each contact.
Growing more excited, he roughly pulled my leg up around his hip, trapping me. I felt my body no longer belonged to me, as if my soul were floating above, looking down at this nightmare.
"Won't be too hard to possess you." He thrust harder. "Fuck, Elsa. I'm going to fuck you until you learn your plac...