McClendon Holiday Series

Fashion designer Faith McClendon is back in Chicago to start over. She put her promising career on hold for too long, and she's ready to get back in the game. She's not willing to put her heart on the line again-it's still far too bruised from her failed marriage for that, so when a renewed childhood friendship starts to make her think about second chances at love, she's more than a little hesitant. Photographer Michael Montgomery was Faith's biggest cheerleader when she decided to move to New York City, and he's been her shoulder to cry on since she came home to Chicago. He's never been able to tell her how he feels, but maybe now is his chance to make the family portrait in his head-the one with Faith by his side-a reality. First, he's going to have to break down the walls Faith has around her heart and convince her they can be so much more than friends.

Jennifer McClendon is in need of a vacation. What better place to get away from everything than a sun-drenched tropical island? And there's no better way to get over her ex and have some fun than to spend a little time with a handsome software engineer who's also on holiday. What could it hurt? They won't see each other again anyway. Simeon Baker wants more than a holiday romance with the gorgeous woman he meets on vacation, but a tragic accident that almost ends his life leaves him in hospital for months, and he isn't able to follow up on his promise to keep in touch. But Fate steps in four years after their magical island holiday, and Simeon realizes Jennifer didn't only leave the island with good memories. If he can convince Jennifer to give them a chance at something permanent, this might just be their first family Christmas.

When Renee McClendon was a teenager, she made a list of all the qualities her perfect man would have, but no matter how many handsome guys have ticked the boxes, she has yet to find the man for her. She wants a regular guy who's not afraid to get his hands dirty, and she's given herself a deadline. If she doesn't find Mr. Right by New Year's, she's done searching. Patrick Dunlap is used to woman looking at him as a lowly chauffeur . . . until they realize he owns the whole company. All he wants is a woman who'll want him for who is, and not only see dollar signs. He hits it off with Renee right away, so while they get to know each other, he withholds some small details instead of risking what they're starting to build. But when the truth comes out, how forgiving will Renee be?

Patrice McClendon wants to create a signature scent for her family's aromatherapy and day spa this Valentine's Day. The holiday is crucial for the family business, even if Patrice has never been a hearts and flowers kind of girl. But creating the fragrance isn't easy, and Patrice needs help. She gets that and more when she meets successful perfumer Jacques Germain. There are instant sparks when Jacques meets Patrice, but she's asked him for professional help, and mixing business with pleasure is a no-no. But they soon realize that none of the rules apply when love is involved, and Jacques is determined to show Patrice that Valentine's Day can bring gifts more precious than anything money can buy.