First kiss at Christmas: Not many women still have "first kiss" on their Christmas list, but somehow Kayla Harris is permanently in the friend zone with men. So when veteran Tony DeNunzio shows up in her preschool classroom with his nephew, Jax, her focus is solely on helping the troubled little boy adjust. But as Tony takes on a volunteer role at the school, she can't help noticing his softer side is as appealing as his rugged male presence. Tony will do anything to make Jax's first Christmas without his mom a happy one. And that includes spending more time than is typical with the teacher who's drawn Jax out of his shell. Beautiful and kindhearted, Kayla makes Tony long for family and a happiness he doesn't think he deserves. But with the magic of Christmas in the air, a first kiss might lead them both to a forever love.

Secrets of summer: Meg Harris loves living in picturesque Pleasant Shores, though the summer rental next door sometimes means noisy neighbors. She's shocked to discover that the newest occupant is Finn O'Conner, her late husband's business lawyer and her onetime love. Turns out Finn secretly writes bestselling thrillers under an alias. Their spark quickly flares again, but Meg has seen her dreams derailed by a man before. Though Meg's warmth inspires him to be honest, there's one painful truth about Meg's husband that Finn can't reveal. He doesn't want to get involved while keeping this secret--or shatter her illusions about the past. But what he and Meg are building could be much more than just a summer romance, if they're willing to trust in this brand-new chapter.