HOW MY NEIGHBOR STOLE CHRISTMAS, an undeniably funny and spicy new enemies-to-lovers, winter holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Meghan Quinn, is coming October 15th!
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Every Kringle in Kringletown celebrated Christmas a lot.
But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately, did not…
Every Kringle in Kringletown celebrated Christmas a lot.
But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately, did not.
As his fellow citizens decorate their quaint town, brimming with carols and glad tidings, Cole wants nothing more than to hibernate the winter away. But his dreary plans are thwarted when his Christmas nemesis, Storee Taylor, moves in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Immediately, the new neighbor turns his life into a real nightmare before Christmas, especially when she decides to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest in honor of Cindy. And better yet, Storee is determined to win.
Over Cole’s dead body, she will. With help from his friend Max, Cole decides to enter the competition as well, to beat Storee at her own game by pretending that this hometown grump’s heart has grown three sizes this season and he’s fallen for the girl next door. And unfortunately for Storee, she has to follow his lead to have a chance at the Christmas Kringle title.
But the competition isn’t the only thing that heats up. Cole and Storee’s fake relationship becomes very real, and before they know it, they’re attempting to hide it from Aunt Cindy. Things get complicated, the competition gets tough, and all it takes is one single night for someone to steal it all…
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READ THE PROLOGUE:
Every Kringle in Kringletown celebrated Christmas a lot.
But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately, did not.
Cole became a recluse during the Kringle Christmas season.
No one knew why, no one could quite give a reason.
Martha said it was because he was alone and very single.
Mae said it was because he was never named the town Kringle.
But to me, the true reason is a story far too sad.
For at the age of eighteen, he lost both mom and dad.
Whatever the reason, his loss, or his status of being single,
He spent Christmas in the dark, hating the cheery people of Kringle.
From his window, he would stare with a crinkle of a frown,
At the lights and the wreathes spread all throughout town.
They would sing, they would smile, they would offer him a wave,
All the while he would scowl from atop his dim, dreary, cave.
For him, no decorations, no cookies, no little boy drumming,
For December 1st was tomorrow and he knew what was coming.
The town would awake, the snow lightly packed in rows.
The baubles would shine; there’d be tying of the bows.
Because just around the corner, the bells would soon jingle,
Announcing the start of who’s named the town Kringle.
Cole Black had no interest, not a lick nor a care,
Why would he take part in such an asinine affair?
“Who cares who celebrates Christmas more?” he would grumpily say,
His motto until a shift with the wind on one blustery day.
From his window he peered at the commotion over the fence.
The sight of a familiar redhead made his soulless heart grow tense.
“What is she doing here? There has to be a reason.
She can’t possibly be here for the entire Christmas season.”
But her bags stacked high, in the middle of the driveway,
Were a red flag waving, announcing a very long vacay.
But why, it’s been years, exactly ten, to be fair,
Since she strutted around with her deep red hair.
No, he must find out; he must stop her visit right now.
She can’t stay here, not for Christmas; he must stop it…but how?
About Meghan Quinn:
USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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