’Tis the season for a steamy reunion from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard…
Whatever possessed Emma Braithwaite to move to Silver Glen? She had no illusions that being in Aidan Kavanagh’s hometown would reignite the love they’d shared in England years ago. But now that Aidan’s returned for his brother’s Christmas wedding, it’s clear Emma’s explosive attraction to the billionaire has lost none of its power.
She is the cool English beauty whose betrayal once shattered his heart. So Aidan’s not looking for reconciliation—all he wants is Emma in his bed! Needless to say, Emma has other ideas: she’s not settling for anything less than commitment this time…
“I find myself at a loss.
I know you’re up to something,” Aidan continued, “but since my family has taken you to their bosom, I can hardly toss you out on your ear.”
“I live here now,” Emma said, her gaze daring him to disagree.
“And why is that?”
“You didn’t want any explanations,” she reminded him.
“Perhaps I was too hasty.”
“The information window is closed.” Her ironic smile made his temper spark, but he was determined to keep the upper hand.
“What if we agree to an exchange? One piece of info for another.”
“I don’t need to know anything about you. I don’t care.”
“Look at me.” He strode to where she sat, pulled her to her feet. “Actually, there’s only one thing I really need to know.”
“What’s that?”
“I’ll show you,” he said, capturing her mouth beneath his.
Christmas in the Billionaire’s Bed is part of The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen series: In the mountains of North Carolina, one family discovers that wealth means nothing without love.
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Dear Reader,
It’s always fun for me when I have the opportunity to do a Christmas book. December is a moment in the year that reminds me of many happy times from my own childhood and from the days when I had wide-eyed toddlers.
The holiday season is filled with hope and healing. For Emma and Aidan, it’s a chance to repair a broken relationship from long ago. They have little in common on the surface. And their love seems doomed from the start. But in the elegant town of Silver Glen, with snowflakes swirling in the air and fires burning in every hearth, they find some Christmas magic.
All my best to you and yours during this season of love and hope. Count your blessings, and may all your dreams come true…
Fondly,
Janice Maynard
CHRISTMAS IN THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED
Janice Maynard
Books by Janice Maynard
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Taming the Lone Wolff #2236
A Wolff at Heart #2260
A Billionaire for Christmas #2271
Beneath the Stetson #2276
◊A Not-So-Innocent Seduction #2296
◊Baby for Keeps #2307
Stranded with the Rancher #2329
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The Secret Child & the Cowboy CEO #2040
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◊The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen
Other titles by this author available in ebook format.
JANICE MAYNARD
is a USA TODAY bestselling author who lives in beautiful east Tennessee with her husband. She holds a BA from Emory and Henry College and an MA from East Tennessee State University. In 2002 Janice left a fifteen-year career as an elementary school teacher to pursue writing full-time. Now her first love is creating sexy, character-driven, contemporary romance stories.
Janice loves to travel and enjoys using those experiences as settings for books. Hearing from readers is one of the best perks of the job! Visit her website, janicemaynard , and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
For all the wonderful authors who paved the way at Mills & Boon. I read your stories growing up, took trips around the world, and dreamed of writing my own romantic heroes one day…
Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Excerpt
One
Mrs. Maeve Kavanagh
and
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Larin
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Dylan Edward and Mia Elaina
on Saturday, December 20th
The Chapel in Silver Glen
Aidan Kavanagh stared at the cream vellum card edged with tiny holly leaves and berries and shook his head in reluctant admiration.
Game. Set. Match.
His mother had won the war without firing a single shot. The last thing Aidan wanted to do was visit Silver Glen, North Carolina, during the holidays, but Maeve knew he wouldn’t miss his own brother’s wedding.