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  He rubbed the puppy’s head and long ears while the puppy licked his jowls and yawned. How could he resist such cuteness?

  [snip, snip, end of excerpt. To read further, please pick up Valentine Hound Dog, coming February 2016]

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  About the Author

  Rachelle Ayala is a bestselling author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous contemporary romances. Her heroines are feisty and her heroes big-hearted. She writes sweet and funny stories, and believes in the power of love and hope. She is the winner of multiple awards, including the 2015 Angie Ovation Award for best Multicultural Romance with Knowing Vera and the 2015 Readers’ Favorite Gold Award for best Christian Romance with A Father for Christmas.

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  Other Books by Rachelle

  Romantic Suspense

  Broken Build, Build engineer Jen Jones falls in love with the man whose life she ruined.

  Hidden Under Her Heart, A young nurse, Maryanne Torres, struggles with a difficult decision over an unwanted pregnancy.

  Knowing Vera, Playgirl Vera Custodio belatedly discovers that her father might have killed her boyfriend's mother many years ago.

  Christmas Romances

  A Father for Christmas (A Veteran’s Christmas #1) Sweet romance between a homeless veteran and a single mother whose daughter asks Santa for an unusual gift.

  A Pet for Christmas (A Veteran’s Christmas #2) A veteran suffering from PTSD fights to return from Afghanistan and give his family their Christmas wishes.

  Christmas Stray A couple grieving for their son is snowed in with a stray puppy and a little boy. Is there room in their hearts for a Christmas miracle?

  Christmas Flirt, Bad girl Lacy Reed gets more than she bargained for when her naked selfies turn up on her boss’s phone.

  Santa’s Pet, Social media CEO Brittney Reed plays elf to a substitute Santa who fills out his Santa suit in all the wrong places.

  Contemporary Romances

  Taming Romeo, Medical student Evie Sánchez is recovering from heartbreak when she runs into the boy she left behind.

  Claiming Carlos, Restaurant manager Choco Sanchez finds herself caught between two hot men, an epic food fight, and a war to save the restaurant.

  Whole Latte Love, Carina Chen, a career-oriented young woman, has no time for distractions—especially the sexy, guitar-playing barista she rooms with.

  Sports Romances

  Played by Love, A soccer star dons nerd glasses to score an anime fangirl who won't date jocks.

  Playing the Rookie, A rookie pitcher and a sports intern on the rebound connect to get over their exes.

  Roaring Hot! A playboy motorcycle racer hires an aspiring actress when he is challenged by his grandmother to bring a real girlfriend to her birthday party.

  Playing Without Rules, A ballplayer's girlfriend hides his daughter from him because she fears he's like his abusive father.

  Intercepted by Love, A quarterback hiding from his Super Bowl losing interception meets a small town librarian with an active fantasy life.

  The Remingtons: Leap, Laugh, Love, A pro surfer on holiday after being attacked by a shark gets tangled up with an Army Ranger on leave with a mission.

  Historical Romance

  Michal’s Window, The young Princess Michal loves her father's enemy, the upstart David who becomes king.

  Acknowledgments

  I hope you enjoyed Rob and Melisa’s story as well as the antics of their lovebirds, Cassie and Casey. My real friends, Rob and Melisa, are in need of a heart transplant for Rob. Please pray that a healthy heart comes soon to Rob. He’s a man with such a big heart and is always there for other people. And of course, Melisa got me started as my writing buddy way back in the days of Michal’s Window. I love you, girl. Keep your chin up.

  My beta readers and members of my reader’s club are the most fun and supportive group, ever. Thanks to Terri Merkel for being the club cheerleader and spreading good wishes and cheer throughout the day. Thank you, Amber McCallister, my personal assistant, for helping me organize reviews and blog tours. And many, many thanks to beta readers who gave me suggestions and responses that made my story better: Joelle Beebe, Sharon Coady, Sherelle Ellis, Jessica Cassidy, Tiana Starks, Keli Morgan, Terri Merkel, Rebecca Austin, Leanna Wallace, Brenda Pratt, Amber McCallister, Chantel Rhondeau. Much gratitude goes to my awesome proofreader, Kimberly Dawn, who gave this story a final rinse and polish.

  Finally, I thank the readers who enjoy sweet Christmas romances with pets and love in the air. I wish you many happy returns, a merry holiday season, and all your Christmas wishes come true.

  Feliz Navidad!