A Christmas Kiss

Second chances and sweet kisses bloom under the mistletoe in this warm Christmas romance!Heartbroken ex-professor Natasha Laurens returns to her hometown of Bethany Hills, seeking a fresh start with a new upscale store, BH Prime General, and vowing to avoid romance. Just weeks before Christmas, she hatches a hasty business plan and plows full steam ahead, determined to stay single. But her resolve to remain business minded gets tested when she comes face-to-face with the man who once gave her a most unforgettable Christmas Eve kiss.Navy SEAL and Bethany Hills council president Thomas Barber, a tough exterior with a soft spot, has a goal to help revitalize his crumbling town. Genuine love, however, has always eluded him. When he glimpses Natasha for the first time in years, he feels an instant spark. But when she attends a council meeting with enthusiastic support for a divisive local issue, he must decide if upholding his stance is worth losing out on lifetime love.While the two continue to disagree about hometown issues, they cannot deny one thing: the attraction between them each time they meet. After news of a scandal reveals Natasha's deep secret of heartbreak, the tragedy single-handedly splinters her developing relationship with Thomas. Will Natasha fight for the love she hadn't penciled into her plans? Can Thomas look beyond scandal and embrace the love that tugs his heart from Christmas past?'Tis the season for a heartwarming, faith-friendly, romance filled with hometown charm, second chances, and a touch of Christmas wonder.