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Unable at first to find a publisher for his evocative tale about a man named George Pratt who ponders suicide until he receives an opportunity to see what the world would be like without him, Stern ultimately published the story in a small pamphlet and sent it out as his 1943 Christmas card. One of those 200 cards found its way into the hands of Frank Capra, who shared it with Jimmy Stewart, and the film that resulted became the holiday tradition we cherish today.

Rance Crawford is an alpaca rancher, fiber mill owner, and self-proclaimed grumpy bastard. When sweet, charming tenderfoot Ben McCutcheon moves onto Crawford's rural road, Rance is very aware that Ben makes it a grand total of two gay men in their tiny town, and even though he is instantly, painfully smitten, any move he makes could be simply chalked up to being hard up.

At what point does coincidence turn into something else? Annika and Brody, two strangers online in a cancer support message group, are about to find out. When so many things line up, when the very stars seem to align in the sky, it can’t be anything else but synchronicity.

Danny McIntyre gets an urgent call that his best friend Philip is in critical condition after a boat crashes off the shores of Aberdeen. When the doctor bears grim news that there’s a good chance that he might never walk again, even after a vital surgery. Danny, Susan, David, and Heather are forced to reconcile that with what little holiday time they have left. Heather tries to distract them with day trips to places like Loch Ness and Perth’s galleries in order to cope with the emotional trauma. While David uses logic and medical research to control his dark thoughts.

Even as a new mother Kimberly is determined to continue to do everything, she can to ensure that Campbell Farm remains a success. With her husband in tow and a fiery spirit that is determined to never quit, there is little doubt that she is capable of restoring glory to the old manor. However, with the appearance of a mysterious figure Kim is given one final chance to choose to stay or to leave.

For Kimberly Campbell life has finally begun. The events that follow her graduation from College leave her with little room to breathe, but that is how Kim likes it. In love and carrying a new confidence that makes her feel invincible. Kim is ready to build a new business, this time for herself. But tragedy strikes too soon. Kim and her family are left wondering whether it will be possible to carry on.

After moving to California in search of a fresh start, Kimberly is determined to keep an open mind to make the most of it. Although things start out a little rough, Kimberly soon finds her footing in a local real estate business working alongside the man that will soon become the love of her life. Together Brandon and Kimberly deal with their relationship and work together, but a problem arises when she takes him back to England to a family that does not see him as an equal. Kimberly is, therefore, left to contemplate what is most important to her.

Kimberly Louise Campbell is trying her best to figure out where she fits in. Coming from a family famous for making a fortune in their estates grounds, Kimberly feels as if she should have more to offer. From questionable life choices to an epiphany that seems to set her off onto a better path, Kim continues to struggle to gain her fathers approval and maintain her sanity at the same time.

In the second installment of the MacInnes Saga, Elise finds herself standing up for the good of her clan, facing new dangers, and participating in battle on her father's behalf. As her relationship with Calum progresses, she has new obstacles to overcome, and a mysterious new stranger to deal with. Will she continue to follow her heart? Can she stay strong in the heat of battle? What other threats are looming in the North? Find the answers, as the pace quickens in the latest MacInnes short story, "Flight of the Sea Eagle."

In the third installment of the MacInnes Saga, Elise finds herself caught between two men, the one she loves and the one who desires her. Even if she chooses Calum, the Stone of Destiny only approves those descended from past kings. Elise must marry someone approved by the stone. Who will it be? Can she resist the temptation of a wild-hearted Pictish chief? Or will she remain faithful to her darling Calum?

Lord Aiden recounts the MacInnes family history to his young daughter Elise. Historic tales from the time of Moses describe the family being expelled from Egypt and embarking on an epic journey through Crete and Thrace to finally settle in Spain. The family hear of a mysterious green land with rolling hills and no venomous snakes from market traders.

Bored and unsatisfied, North Carolinian college student Susan Carter cuts off her relationship with her classmate George. Susan soon gets an invitation from her former roommate Heather to travel to the scenic city of Edinburgh and takes the chance to spend part of her Summer there. Little does she know that she’ll end up running into “Scotland’s most eligible bachelor” Daniel (“Danny”) McThwaites at an exclusive movie premiere.

The fate of the Campbell Family fortune has suddenly been put in the hands of the youngest and only remaining child Kimberly Campbell. Kimberly is not sure she can take on a business that has been passed down in her family for generations, but she is left with little choice. She either steps up to the plate or watches as everything falls apart. While fighting to save the family business, Kim must also struggle with trouble in her new marriage. To complicate matters further, family secrets make her question whether or not she is making the right decision at all.