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***All he wants this Christmas is her...*** In the small town of Crystal Lake, Christmas is a time for sledding, hot chocolate, and cozying up to the fire with those you love. For Jake Edwards, it's also time to come home and face the music. He thought there would never be anything harder than losing his brother. Turns out there is: falling in love with his brother's widow, Raine. Ever since they were little, Jesse was the Edwards brother who was always there for her, and Jake was the one who knew just how to push her buttons. Raine can't imagine a life without them, which is why it was doubly decimating when Jake left town after his brother's sudden death. Now he's back and she doesn't know whether to be mad or thrilled. Maybe both. Or maybe it will be the perfect chance for both of them to finally find happiness again. **Bad Boys of Crystal Lake series:** The Summer He Came Home The Christmas He Loved Her The Day He Kissed Her "Will appeal to readers of Cathie Linz and Susan Elizabeth Phillips."—*Booklist* ** ### From Publishers Weekly The second installment of Stone's Bad Boys series (after The Summer He Came Home) is a heartwarming and intense tale of two lost souls. Raine feels like a mere shell of herself, still mourning her husband, Jesse, a year after his death on the battlefield. She only feels alive when she's with Jake, Jesse's twin brother, with whom she has always had a tumultuous relationship. Tough and handsome, with dark terrors from his own wartime experience, Jake has been quietly in love with Raine for years. Now Raine and Jake are pulled to one another, but they must battle their internal demons and intertwined secrets before love can overcome their shared grief. Readers will enjoy the passionate interludes, feisty protagonists, and smalltown charm. (Oct.) ### Review "A heartfelt look into pain and grief and the saving beauty of love. Achingly beautiful." - *** Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author*** "Showcasing the healing power of love, the characters are relatable and the feelings evoked are quite heartfelt. Prepare to run the gamut of emotions with this one! " - *** RT Book Reviews*** "Readers will enjoy the passionate interludes, feisty protagonists, and smalltown charm." - *** Publishers Weekly*** "Two lost souls who've been friends forever struggle to overcome the past and get on with their lives in this heart-wrenching, uplifting story that overflows with family, friends, and holiday spirit and is infused with the healing power of love. " - *** Library Journal*** "It's a story that will appeal to many readers. " - *** Smexy Books*** "This book is about finding love and learning you are not alone when tragedy strikes and it is done well. " - *** Yummy Men, Kick Ass Chicks *** "I really love this series and I love the cast of characters that Juliana has created. I can't wait for the next book in this series." - *** Books-n-Kisses*** "I adored this story and think it was a wonderful addition to this already fantastic series." - *** Reading Between the Wines*** "You won't be disappointed." - *** Urban Girl Reader*** "It's a roller coaster ride of tears, laughter and love and Stone delivers it flawlessly. This is easily my favorite book of hers to date! " - *** Ramblings from a Chaotic Mind***