A Dash of Spice (Snowed In & Snuggled Up #2)
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Hamilton never completely understood their animosity.
His headlights finally swept across the cabin, which wasn’t really a cabin anymore. The place had been expanded and renovated so many times that it barely resembled the structure that his grandfather had built when he’d first inherited the property almost seventy-five years ago. The only thing that still remained were the original logs used to build the place, the front porch and those massive windows his grandmother had insisted upon. The view was spectacular and thanks to his grandmother’s insistence, the family had always been able to enjoy it.
As he drove the car closer to the cabin, his headlights caught something or someone standing on the front porch. At first he brushed it off thinking it was one of his grandfather’s many wooden animals he’d whittled and attached to railing, banisters and even the front door. Then on closer inspection, he realized it was a woman . . . and the lights were on inside the cabin, and smoke billowed out of the chimney.
“What the hell?” Hamilton said aloud. This was late Sunday night. No one was supposed to be at the cabin until Tuesday, at least that was what his mom had said. He stopped the car, put it in park, turned off the ignition and got out. He had planned to use this time alone to get some work done. His mom had promised not to come over until Tuesday, which was the condition of his agreeing to fly in for the dinner. He’d stop by her house in town sometime tomorrow for a brief visit . . . maybe.
He didn’t want to be anti-social, but . . .
“Hi, Hamilton,” a familiar raspy voice said as he made his way up the front steps, carrying his bag. The front door to the cabin had been flung open.
A jolt of apprehension caught him completely off guard as he stared up at a most beautiful and radiant, very pregnant Gaby Venti standing at the top of the stairs.
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About Award-Winning Author Calista Fox
Calista is a former PR professional, now writing fast-paced, steamy books to set your pulse racing! Her publishing houses include St. Martin’s Press, Grand Central Publishing and Harlequin. Her debut SMP trilogy opens with BURNED DEEP and concludes with a new book four, starring the trilogy’s secondary hero! She is an Amazon bestseller and has won many Reviewer’s and Reader’s Choice Awards, as well as Best Book Awards and other competitions with publication as first prize. Calista is a college graduate and teaches online writing classes. She is also a Past President/Advisor of the Phoenix chapter of the Romance Writers of America national organization. Visit her at: www.calistafox.com
Coming Soon from Calista Fox
BURNED DEEP TRILOGY (Published by St. Martin’s Press)
BURNED DEEP (October 2015)
Reviews:
5 Stars from Affaire de Coeur Magazine—“…This reviewer seldom gives a full five stars, but this one deserves it.”
4.5 Stars & Reviewer Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews—“I fell in love with this book from the very first chapter. I was completely sad to see it end but loved the way it ended … I cannot wait until the next book in this series comes out...” M Whelehan
4 Stars from Romantic Times Book Reviews—“Fox's new trilogy starts off with a bang… Fox paints an impressive picture of two individuals struggling to be honest with themselves and each other in the face of danger.” Donna M. Brown
FLASH BURNED (March 2016)
BURNED HEARTS (July 2016)
BOOK FOUR (July 2016)
LEAVE YOUR SHOES ON SERIES (Published by Grand Central Publishing)
WHAT LOLA WANTS (September 2015)
4.5 Stars on Amazon: “…an enjoyable, romantic, sexy read.” – For What It’s Worth Reviews
WHAT MAXI NEEDS (December 2015)
WHEN STACI TAKES CHARGE (February 2016)
Holiday Trios
SNOWED IN AND SNUGGLED UP HOLIDAY COLLECTION
When Holiday Magic Happens, Three Brothers Realize They Have A Lot To Be Thankful For.
A DASH OF SPICE by Calista Fox
Snowed In and Snuggled Up Holiday Collection, Book Two
Scout Winchester is looking to re-ignite his career. A little sizzle in his love life wouldn’t hurt, either!
After an entire lifetime of preparing to be the next NHL great, Scout reached the pinnacle in hockey by 29—then hit rock bottom, following a horrific car accident. He walked away from the hospital; but residual injuries forced him to walk away from the spotlight. Returning to Plymouth Rock, Colorado as a hometown hero is all well and dandy, but Scout has broken family fences to mend, job offers to consider…and a raven-haired beauty from his past who deserves the ultimate decision from him.
Ciara St. James still hasn’t found her place in the world. How long can she keep running from her past?
Not dealt the best hand from the get-go, Ciara survives on instinct, personal convictions and an adventurous spirit. She’s learned how to make the best of every disastrous situation, but deep down, there are past pains she hides from everyone… Except for Scout. When they’re suddenly reunited for the Thanksgiving holiday and are snowed in at Win Creek Cabin, Ciara realizes the time has come to stop running. To stop hiding. To snuggle up with the only man she’s ever loved and face her demons while he faces his—and hope they both come out unscathed.
Book One: A Little Bit of Sugar by Erin Quinn
Book Two: A Dash of Spice by Calisa Fox
Book Three: And Everything Nice by Mary Leo
THE SECRET SANTAS HOLIDAY COLLECTION
'Tis the season for heroes and love stories that will make you believe...
NAUGHTY ST. NICK by Calista Fox
Secret Santa Holiday Collection, Book Two
‘Tis the season for Christmas miracles...
Having landed himself on Santa’s Naughty List, Nick Santos is given a chance at redemption. Granted, he’s tasked with some daunting challenges—pimping Santa’s ride and fixing the town’s holiday bling in the once year-round Christmas Capital of the World, North Pole, Maine. But playing Secret Santa comes with some unexpected perks, like finally catching the eye of the woman who sparks his deepest desires, Vixen White.
Vixen has no idea what’s come over Nick this holiday season, but his good deeds around town help her to remember the magic of Christmas, long forgotten. And his sexy grin and a searing, stolen kiss under mistletoe have her wishing her dream of being Naughty St. Nick’s one and only will finally come true.
All she has to do...is believe.
Book One: Kissing Kris Kringle by Erin Quinn
Book Two: Naughty St. Nick by Calista Fox
Book Three: Romancing Rudy Raindear by Mary Leo
LOVE WITH A TWIST ~ VALENTINE ROMANCE COLLECTION
When fate and love work together for three women and their happily ever after...
DIRTYING IT UP by Calista Fox
Love With a Twist Valentine’s Collection, Book One
A prophecy whispered in Jasmine Rosso’s ear by a gypsy fortuneteller in San Diego’s Seaport Village leads her to a sizzling night with sexy blown-glass artist Jake Hartnett. But the clock’s running out on the time allotted to fulfill the prophecy, and if Jasmine doesn’t make a true love connection with Jake before midnight on Valentine’s Day, she’ll lose everything she’s worked so hard to achieve this past year...including the trendy martini bar and bistro, With a Twist, that she owns with her two best friends.
Worst of all, she’ll lose Jake—the only man she’s ever wanted.
Book One: Dirtying It Up by Calista Fox
Book Two: Shaking It Up by Erin Quinn
Book Three: Stirring It Up by Mary Leo
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