Sunshine and Scowls — M.J. Fredrick

He needs a little sunshine in his life.She's the one to bring it.Four complete novels of four heroes who are charmed back to life by the right woman.Once Upon a Christmas MovieKeeley's love for Christmas lands her a dream job at a holiday movie company. Finn, a veteran of the Christmas film industry, has lost his spark. Yet, steady work and caring for his sister keep him going. When they're forced to collaborate, her enthusiasm chips away at his cynicism. Can he learn to love Christmas, and Keeley?Leaving BluestoneQuinn Alden is leaving Bluestone. As soon as he can get someone to buy the bar he bought with his Army buddy, the one who didn't come home, he's heading for someplace where the fishing is as good, but the winters aren't so miserable. This was never his dream, the lake, the bar, the girl...Lily Prater is the heart of Bluestone. As the owner of the landing where people dock their boats, rent a launch or a cabin, she has a lot invested in the town. She's fighting hard to save her town, hit hard by the recession. Her mind is always spinning with ideas, ideas she can usually get Quinn to help her carry out.But it takes leaving Bluestone for him to see her as more than his best friend's girl, and make him wonder if leaving Bluestone for good is what he wants at all...Hearts on the MountainGriff Douglas, a determined alpine skier, is on a mission to secure his place on the U.S. ski team for the upcoming winter games. With age catching up to him at thirty-five, this is his final opportunity to claim another medal and solidify his legacy. Determined to avoid distractions, Griff finds himself drawn to a captivating young woman who unexpectedly joins him in the resort's soothing hot tub. Succumbing to temptation, they share an intimate encounter, only for Griff to discover the following day that she is the guardian of his fiercest competitor—a teenager nearly half his age.As they continue to cross paths at various races, including their journey to Europe to compete for a coveted spot on the U.S. team, Mackenzie Burton, the nephew's guardian, faces a dilemma. Mackenzie sacrificed her own youth, devoting her twenties to supporting and caring for her nephew's alpine racing aspirations. With her responsibilities nearing an end, Mackenzie yearns to reclaim her life, including her ski patrol job and the pursuit of love.Caught between their undeniable connection and the conflict of interests, Mackenzie struggles to navigate her newfound attraction to Griff. Suppressing their encounter becomes increasingly challenging as their paths intertwine repeatedly during their travels. Mackenzie has denied herself for so long—will she be able to resist her desires much longer?Griff and Mackenzie find themselves torn between their personal ambitions and a connection that defies their circumstances.The Cowboy's PromenadeJuliana Kendrick, a widow and single mother, finds solace and belonging in Evansville, Texas, embraced by the McKenna family. Running a bed and breakfast and becoming involved in the community, she falls for rancher Trace McKenna. But Trace, scarred by past divorce, believes love is beyond him. When custody battles loom, he sees marriage to Juliana as a solution. Can Juliana show him that love is worth risking again?