Maeve Black

Val has never considered love real. Not tangible, not attainable, nothing more than fiction. Until he came along. Dominant. Insufferable. Bossy. pyro didn't plan to fall in love, he didn't have time to until a stubborn cupid shot into his life like an arrow soaring through the sky. Now, he wants to prove to valentine that love is real and pyro won't give up on him no matter what.

Dulce has spent her entire life avoiding… Love, happiness, and the things that make her feel alive, weren’t on the table. That all changes when she meets fate, and they come in the form of an ancient Saephyn, a himbo Orukna, and a summer queen. Three mates to change the course of her life forever, if she lets them. One who convinces her to accept fate. Another who forces her to fight for her happiness. Finally, one who reminds her what sacrifice looks like. All three have her best interests at heart. Will she allow them to show her what love is really like or will she fight it at every turn?

Her entire life, Xo has brought others happiness and love, complete with endings tied in pretty little bows. This year, she wants that for herself. Love. Romance. A happy ending. And there's a grumpy Santa who's more than willing to grant her this wish in exchange for finding his love for Christmas again. Where there are candy canes, there are happily ever afters... and they're both about to find theirs. This is a standalone holiday 40k word novella.