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Danger is everywhere for Oregon's fire crews, but the biggest risk for Luis and Tucker, who are suddenly reunited, might be losing their hearts. Though consumed by a grueling fire season and family responsibilities, the two men discover their bond has never broken. Tentative kisses turn to passionate nights; yet old hurts and new truths could stand in the way of this being the start of forever.

Washington, DC, 1870s. At a glittering White House gala, Abigail Cabot discovers the man of her dreams. Only, he's not interested, yet. Jamie Calhoun's handsome looks and easy charm have made him as popular in the Senate as with the capital's most attractive women. For a man convinced he's incapable of love and a woman who believes she can reach the stars, could this be a match made in heaven?

Determined to escape distractions and avoid the holiday season, Kaylee borrows a cabin in Virgin River. She knows the isolation will help her writing, and as she drives north through the mountains and the majestic redwoods, she immediately feels inspired. Until she arrives at a building that has just gone up in flames. Devastated, she heads to Jack's Bar to plan her next steps. The local watering hole is the heart of the town, and once she crosses the threshold, she's surprised to be embraced by people who are more than willing to help a friend, or a stranger, in need.

A widowed young mother's search for the perfect Christmas for her little boy leads her to Silver Bells, Colorado. There Abby Powell finds a heartwarming small-town community with snow as well as less-than-jolly Ethan Lancaster, a single-minded businessman. But he never counted on the lovely newcomer to town. As Ethan and Abby work together to restore Ethan's historic family mansion in time for Christmas, Ethan's heart begins to open along with his home.

Wynn Beauchene has a thriving business, a great kid, and a mildly embarrassing crush on the guy next door, local cop Garrick McCabe. She's a strong, independent woman who can't help dreaming what-if about a man she barely knows, until he needs her help. Garrick's pregnant daughter will be home for Christmas, and his house needs a woman's touch. Garrick hopes that a small-town Christmas will bring her back to him. But thawing his daughter's frosty attitude will take more than a few twinkle lights. Maybe sharing the holiday with Wynn and her son will remind her of the joy of family.

This Christmas, cowgirl Rose Daniels is determined to play match-maker to ensure her beloved sister will meet someone under the mistletoe. She enlists the reluctant help of family friend Logan Heath. But his insistence that she doesn't understand chemistry is exasperating. Then they share one electrifying moment that shows her exactly what chemistry is all about, and it becomes irresistibly intriguing.

Ask Helle Madsen what she thinks about reincarnation and she'll laugh in your face. Besides, Helle has other stuff to handle, what with her new, exciting job in London and her drop-dead but seriously sinister boss, Sam Woolf. And then one day Jason Morris walks into her life and despite never having clapped eyes on him before, she recognizes him immediately. Very weird. Even more weird is the fact that Sam and Jason clearly hate each other's guts. Helle's life is about to become extremely complicated and far too exciting.

Three years ago, Megan Metzler's husband died in a plane crash. But when Commander Bryce Saylor arrives to investigate, the handsome pilot stirs up an attraction that catches them both off guard.

Ex-FBI agents Greg and Devin vowed never to get personally involved with another woman under their protection. But both men soon find themselves succumbing to petite blonde Kelsey.

Deputy Sheriff Nick Rogers found out small-town life meant adjusting to two things, gossips and Laney Cavanaugh. And neither was much help in solving a bridal shower murder. Some days it appeared like everyone in Whitehorse had a secret. And falling for Laney wasn't a good way to maintain a low profile. Nick might have been new in town, but he wasn't above getting his hands dirty.