Once Upon a Christmas (Kismet Bay Book 1)
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“There you are,” his partner, Carter, said as he entered. His gaze locked on Reese. Then he glanced at Dane and sighed. “You too—I’ve been looking for you both.”
“What is it?” Reese asked. “I’m working, so it better be important.”
“I have bad news…”
Apparently, it was a day filled with that variety. “Spill it,” Dane said. “Might as well rip off the bandage and get it over with.”
Carter didn’t hold back and said without preamble, “Nolan escaped.”
Double fuck. “How?”
“A bus transporting him to prison overturned a week ago. They just thought to notify us he was missing.”
All the color drained from Reese’s face. She swayed on her feet, losing consciousness, and would have hit the floor if he hadn’t stepped forward to catch her. Even if she didn’t trust him—he’d always be there for her. It was so innate inside of him that he didn’t know any other way to be. He lifted her into his arms and cradled her against him. “I’ve got her. Have you spoken to Claire yet?”
He shook his head. “She’s not answering her phone either. I was already here, so I thought I would find you two first. I have to warn her…” Carter covered his mouth with his hand and then rubbed it through his blond hair. “How am I going to protect the two of them? They're my sisters…”
“I have Reese. Go to Claire.”
He nodded and exited the room. Dane carried Reese over to the other vacant bed in the room and laid her on top of it. She’d come out of it soon enough, and he’d make sure he was there to protect her—whether she liked it or not…
Afterword
This is the first book in an eight book series. They all will be short stories and follow the same format. Some might have happy ever after endings, but most will have a happy for now ending.
A little about Kismet Bay… It is a magical town that thrives on fate, but mostly on bringing fated lovers together. Sometimes the inhabitants ignore what their hearts are telling them and it takes them longer to come together. Each story is centered around some kind of holiday or time of the year. The first book is obviously Christmas, the next will be New Years, then Valentines… You get the point. The final book though will bring us back to Christmas to make it a full circle.
I know some of you like print books. As these are short stories they won’t be in print individually. After they are all written and released I’ll do a print anthology of the whole series.
About The Author
USA TODAY Bestselling author, DAWN BROWER writes both historical and contemporary romance. There are always stories inside her head; she just never thought she could make them come to life. That creativity has finally found an outlet.
Growing up she was the only girl out of six children. She is a single mother of two teenage boys; there is never a dull moment in her life. Reading books is her favorite hobby and she loves all genres.
Also by Dawn Brower
Broken Pearl
Deadly Benevolence
A Wallflower’s Christmas Kiss
A Gypsy’s Christmas Kiss
Snowflake Kisses
Begin Again
There You’ll Be
Better as a Memory
Won’t Let Go
Enduring Legacy
The Legacy’s Origin
Charming Her Rogue
Scandal Meets Love
Love Only Me (Amanda Mariel)
Find Me Love (Dawn Brower)
Bluestockings Defying Rogues
Earl of Harrington
A Lady Hoyden’s Secret
One Wicked Kiss
Marsden Descendants
Rebellious Angel
Marsden Romances
A Flawed Jewel
A Crystal Angel
A Treasured Lily
A Sanguine Gem
A Hidden Ruby
A Discarded Pearl
Novak Springs
Cowgirl Fever
Dirty Proof
Unbridled Pursuit
Sensual Games
Christmas Temptation
Linked Across Time
Saved by My Blackguard
Searching for My Rogue
Seduction of My Rake
Surrendering to My Spy
Spellbound by My Charmer
Stolen by My Knave
Separated from My Love
Scheming with My Duke
Secluded with My Hellion
Heart’s Intent
One Heart to Give
Unveiled Hearts
Heart of the Moment
Kiss My Heart Goodbye
Heart in Waiting
Broken Curses
The Enchanted Princess
The Bespelled Knight
The Magical Hunt
Ever Beloved
Forever My Earl
Always My Viscount
Infinitely My Marquess
Kismet Bay
Once Upon a Christmas
Coming soon…
New Year Revelation
All Things Valentine