Under the Mistletoe

Under the Mistletoe
Katherine Garbera

A red-hot festive fling!Two weeks of no-strings naughtiness. That’s all wealthy businessman Will Spalding wants for Christmas. That’s all he ever wants from a relationship. He didn’t expect to find it at the Lars Usten Lodge in snowy Utah, until the cute little blonde next door almost whacked him in the head with her cell phone.Hooking up with a handsome stranger is exactly what event planner Penny Devlin needs to put her obnoxious ex out of her mind forever. In fact, Will may just be the best Christmas present she’s ever given herself! But as the holidays work their magic, Penny realizes Will has found a place in her heart, not just her bed. How can she carry on, knowing he’s determined to walk away when their two weeks are up?

A red-hot festive fling!

Two weeks of no-strings naughtiness. That’s all wealthy businessman Will Spalding wants for Christmas. That’s all he ever wants from a relationship. He didn’t expect to find it at the Lars Usten Lodge in snowy Utah, until the cute little blonde next door almost whacked him in the head with her cell phone.

Hooking up with a handsome stranger is exactly what event planner Penny Devlin needs to put her obnoxious ex out of her mind forever. In fact, Will may just be the best Christmas present she’s ever given herself! But as the holidays work their magic, Penny realizes Will has found a place in her heart, not just her bed. How can she carry on, knowing he’s determined to walk away when their two weeks are up?

“I have a proposition for you…”

Penny looked at Will, trying to read his expression, but in the flickering light of the fire that wasn’t easy.

“I’m listening.”

“I have a theory about relationships that has served me well most of my adult life. It’s that the maximum time for them is two weeks.”

“Go on.”

“There’s something I want to make sure of first.”

He put his arm around her shoulder, drew her closer. Their eyes met and held and she couldn’t look away.

Whatever he meant by two weeks, she wanted to know more. His breath brushed over her lips as he exhaled, and he lowered his head slowly, giving her a chance to retreat…but she didn’t want to back away.

She wanted his kiss.

She wanted to forget the old Penny and be this new, exciting woman…

Dear Reader (#ub9b12f0c-4326-52d8-b963-1c62d4251ac0),

Merry Christmas! I’m a total maniac this time of the year. I’ve made my children dress in Santa hats and matching sweaters and pose with our dog (also in a matching sweater) all in pursuit of the perfect picture to capture our holiday. And to be honest that’s sort of what drives Penny to go away for Christmas. Her mom is out of town with her newish husband for the holiday and the thought of staying home by herself doesn’t appeal. She’s lost her joy and needs to recapture it. She’s sort of figured out how to do it when she meets fellow holiday-escapee Will.

Will has found a way to enjoy life in short bits of time and his ideas sound good to Penny, who is tired of trying to get everything perfect in the big picture. I had so much fun writing this book and bringing to life all the cute holiday snow festivities that I, as a Florida girl, never experienced. If I could, I’d make Penny and Will dress in matching sweaters and snap a picture to add to my holiday album.

Happy reading!

Katherine

Under the Mistletoe

Katherine Garbera

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

KATHERINE GARBERA is a USA TODAY bestselling author of more than fifty books and has always believed in happy endings. She lives in England with her husband, children and their pampered pet, Godiva. Visit Katherine on the web at katherinegarbera.com (http://www.katherinegarbera.com), or catch up with her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KatherineGarberaAuthor/app_191387770912394) and Twitter. (https://twitter.com/katheringarbera)

Family and tradition define every moment of my Christmas holidays, so this book is dedicated to Charlotte and David Smith, who raised me to love the season and to never forget the reason for it. Also to my grandmothers, who are no longer with us but whom I miss more keenly at Christmas,

Rose Wilkinson and Priscilla Tromblay.

Contents

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Introduction (#ub809f91a-0e7d-5c24-bacc-f9193e9405ef)

Dear Reader

Title Page (#u40032c88-9ea7-50a6-a793-0efbbb79cf33)

About the Author (#u0bc06051-9249-536e-84c9-32b66087be50)

Dedication (#u67ec61ef-bce0-50be-a81e-2f08225c7b5e)

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