Barvale Holiday Tales Series by C.D. Gorri

At 47 years old, Jillian Osborn was too old to believe in fairy tales and finding love twice in one lifetime wasn't in the cards for her, or was it? Every time she saw him, she couldn't help but long for the handsome Tim Jacobs in spite of her honorable husband's memory.Ornery widower and Black Bear Shifter, Tim Jacobs had already found his true love. After his first wife passed away, he wanted nothing to do with the opposite sex... moreAt 47 years old, Jillian Osborn was too old to believe in fairy tales and finding love twice in one lifetime wasn't in the cards for her, or was it? Every time she saw him, she couldn't help but long for the handsome Tim Jacobs in spite of her honorable husband's memory.Ornery widower and Black Bear Shifter, Tim Jacobs had already found his true love. After his first wife passed away, he wanted nothing to do with the opposite sex. Then Jillian walked into his life, and he's been lusting after the stubborn flower shop owner ever since.It didn't help that his daughter and her stepdaughter were BFFs. The confounded woman was everywhere he went. Every social event and gathering without fail.When the girls plan for a family holiday dinner together, Tim is determined to stay away for both their goods. Then Jillian knocks on his door demanding an explanation. It's all the older Bear can do to keep his animal from staking his claim. His Black Bear knows what he wants, but his human side just isn't sure.Will Jillian wind up with a Bear for Christmas?Find out in this short and steamy paranormal romance less

A Barvale Halloween TaleAll Hallow’s Eve is a time for secrets to be unveiled…Barvale might be home to one of the biggest Bear Shifter Clans in the entire continent of North America, but shhhh…it’s a secret!“Crazy” Maisy Daniels couldn’t leave Barvale fast enough after high school... moreA Barvale Halloween TaleAll Hallow’s Eve is a time for secrets to be unveiled…Barvale might be home to one of the biggest Bear Shifter Clans in the entire continent of North America, but shhhh…it’s a secret!“Crazy” Maisy Daniels couldn’t leave Barvale fast enough after high school. She’d earned that hated nickname after telling her classmates she’d seen a boy change into a Bear just behind the football field! A social pariah and the butt of every joke in her grade, it was no wonder she’d promised herself to never step foot in that godforsaken town again.But when her dad has emergency surgery, who else can help? Maisy returns home to find things are a mess. The tractor is broken and there are only a few hours until the Daniels Farm Annual Haunted Halloween Hayride & Spooky Soiree begins.Unfortunately, the only repair shop open belongs to the bane of her high school days, Arthur Lance himself. It’s time for Maisy to just grin and bear it!Arthur Lance just opened his third full-service garage and automotive repair shop in his hometown of Barvale, New Jersey. Business was going great, but his Bear wasn’t satisfied with a job well done. The silly animal was still pining for the one who got away back in high school. Burying himself in work was the only thing he could do to keep his beast placated and his human side sane.When Maisy returns to town, Arthur can't believe his luck. Maybe this time around, he can reveal his secret, and win the girl.Will Maisy accept him as her fated mate when he finally reveals the truth? less

She’s making a list, and he’s checking it twice…Wade Kettle is raking in the dough, and the females, at his new place of business, Barvale’s own Bar None. He’s gorgeous, charming, and has the sexiest body Charity has ever seen.The man was number one on her Christmas list! In fact, he was the only thing on it. But what’s a curvy waitress gotta do to get some attention from her stud muffin boss when the Bear doesn’t even know she’s alive?Sigh... moreShe’s making a list, and he’s checking it twice…Wade Kettle is raking in the dough, and the females, at his new place of business, Barvale’s own Bar None. He’s gorgeous, charming, and has the sexiest body Charity has ever seen.The man was number one on her Christmas list! In fact, he was the only thing on it. But what’s a curvy waitress gotta do to get some attention from her stud muffin boss when the Bear doesn’t even know she’s alive?Sigh.It’s nothing but champagne dreams and beer bottle pockets when it comes to love for Charity Smith.He is ready to be taken seriously, but everyone wants a piece of Wade—including the cute little Vixen he hired a few months ago. She’s hot alright, but this former playbear is through playing the field.With all his pals finding their fated mates, Wade can’t help but think there is more to life than another notch in his bedpost. To prove he’s changed his ways, he vows to spend this Christmas alone.But when someone plays Cupid with this year’s Secret Santa, the Black Bear is in for a big surprise.Will the Vixen get her Christmas wish, or will Wade mess up his only chance at true love?Sometimes the only way in out of the cold is to come bearing gifts. less