Books like Christmas Unwrapped by Maureen Child

When Christmas Eve turns into a tense hostage crisis, Detective Alex Cross leaves his family behind to confront a rapidly escalating threat, showcasing his skillful negotiation and relentless pursuit of justice.

Two widowers, Jack and Abby, share a kiss and find themselves entangled in a forbidden love story. They can't ignore their attraction, but will their relationship survive the test of time?

A collection of four historical romance stories featuring strong women characters, including the captivating Lady Lucinda and the determined 48-year-old widow Megan who trades places with a local prostitute to experience a night of sexual abandon.

A pregnant woman's secret love affair with a man with a past, set against the backdrop of a romance novel, unfolds as Skylar tries to find the strength to say yes to Zack's marriage proposal.

Rose plans the Christmas to inspire her family and friends, only to discover the true meaning of giving when she must slow down and let the season of togetherness unfold in unexpected ways.

The Mistletoe Kiss by Betty Neels Ermentrude helped the family by working at St. Lukes Hospital. She spoke her mind to the often impatient Professor Ruerd ter Mennolt, but he did offer practical aid with Emmy's difficulties. Ruerd couldn't understand why, with a beautiful fiancee, he troubled with Emmy, but he still invited her home for Christmas in Holland...then he had to find an honorable way to end his engagement... Outback Angel by Margaret Way With her stunning Latin looks, Angelica De Campo was beautiful enough to live up to her nickname of Angel. But Jake McCord, Australia's most eligible bachelor, couldn't decide if his newest employee was an angel or a temptress! Jake had hired Angelica to transform his Outback home into a lavish Christmas party venue; their relationship had to remain strictly professional. Only, the more closely they worked together, the harder they both had to fight to resist the attraction between them - or risk the consequences.... The Christmas Marriage Mission by Helen Brooks She's a beauty... When Kay Sherwood steps into Mitchell Grey's office he's so fiercely attracted to her fiery good looks he insists that she join him for dinner. Can she tame the beast? But up until now Mitchell has indulged only in no-strings affairs, and the suave tycoon is taken aback by the intense passion that's threatening to develop. Becoming more intimate with Kay - a single mom - would be just too dangerous! But Mitchell hasn't counted on the fact that Christmas is coming; some special seasonal magic is about to change his mind!

A single passionate night's encounter from the past has caused Colonel Etienne Hauke to marry a lady he despises, but he must make it a marriage in name only for the sake of his child.

Christmas is disrupted by a refugee couple, changing the Lawrence family's cozy lifestyle.