Heather Graham - The Keepers - Christmas in Salem

Praise for New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham

“An incredible storyteller”

—Los Angeles Daily News

“This delightfully offbeat yet sometimes unexpected story whips up its own brand of holiday magic.”

— Library Journal on Home in Time for Christmas

Praise for Deborah LeBlanc

“ The Wolven seamlessly weaves a remarkably well-detailed mythology into the recent history of New Orleans. LeBlanc’s dialogue sparkles and the sexual chemistry between Shauna and Danyon is delicious.” — RT Book Reviews on The Wolven

Praise for Kathleen Pickering

“A novel story line, excellent description, and lots of sexual tension make this an irresistible story readers won’t want to put down.”

— RT Book Reviews on Where It Began

Praise for Beth Ciotta

“Well-drawn characters … sparks fly. A well-plotted raunchy adventure.”

— Publishers Weekly on Out of Eden

HEATHER GRAHAM

New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham has written more than one hundred novels. An avid scuba diver, ballroom dancer and a mother of five, she still enjoys her south Florida home, but loves to travel, as well. Check out her website, theoriginalheathergraham.com.

DEBORAH LeBLANC

This award-winning author is the creator of the LeBlanc Literacy Challenge, an annual campaign designed to encourage people to read, and Literacy Inc., a nonprofit organization that fights illiteracy in America’s teens. For more information go to www.deborahleblanc.com and www.literacyinc.com.

KATHLEEN PICKERING

Believing that stories are excellent tools for teaching life lessons while entertaining, Kathleen wants her characters to overcome their life challenges with dignity, grace and a good dose of humor to deserve that special “happily-ever-after” ending.

BETH CIOTTA

Dubbed “fun and sexy” by Publisher’s Weekly , Beth specializes in writing romantic comedy with a twist of suspense. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two zany dogs and a crazy cat. To learn more about her colorful life, visit her website at www.bethciotta.com.

Heather Graham

Deborah LeBlanc

Kathleen Pickering

Beth Ciotta

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Praise Praise for New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham “An incredible storyteller” —Los Angeles Daily News “This delightfully offbeat yet sometimes unexpected story whips up its own brand of holiday magic.” — Library Journal on Home in Time for Christmas Praise for Deborah LeBlanc “ The Wolven seamlessly weaves a remarkably well-detailed mythology into the recent history of New Orleans. LeBlanc’s dialogue sparkles and the sexual chemistry between Shauna and Danyon is delicious.” — RT Book Reviews on The Wolven Praise for Kathleen Pickering “A novel story line, excellent description, and lots of sexual tension make this an irresistible story readers won’t want to put down.” — RT Book Reviews on Where It Began Praise for Beth Ciotta “Well-drawn characters … sparks fly. A well-plotted raunchy adventure.” — Publishers Weekly on Out of Eden

About the Authors HEATHER GRAHAM New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham has written more than one hundred novels. An avid scuba diver, ballroom dancer and a mother of five, she still enjoys her south Florida home, but loves to travel, as well. Check out her website, theoriginalheathergraham.com. DEBORAH LeBLANC This award-winning author is the creator of the LeBlanc Literacy Challenge, an annual campaign designed to encourage people to read, and Literacy Inc., a nonprofit organization that fights illiteracy in America’s teens. For more information go to www.deborahleblanc.com and www.literacyinc.com. KATHLEEN PICKERING Believing that stories are excellent tools for teaching life lessons while entertaining, Kathleen wants her characters to overcome their life challenges with dignity, grace and a good dose of humor to deserve that special “happily-ever-after” ending. BETH CIOTTA Dubbed “fun and sexy” by Publisher’s Weekly , Beth specializes in writing romantic comedy with a twist of suspense. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two zany dogs and a crazy cat. To learn more about her colorful life, visit her website at www.bethciotta.com.

Title Page The Keepers: Christmas in Salem Do You Fear What I Fear? Heather Graham

Do You Fear What I Fear? Do You Fear What I Fear? Heather Graham

Dedication For families everywhere, in every sense of the word family . Sometimes we’re bonded by blood, and sometimes by friendship and caring.

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

The Fright Before Christmas

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Unholy Night

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Stalking in a Winter Wonderland

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Epilogue

Copyright

Heather Graham

Dear Reader,

People come in all shapes and sizes. They have different backgrounds, different homes and different beliefs. But the message of the holiday season transcends all those differences. The season speaks to us in the language of peace and love.

No matter what we believe, this is inherently true; our time on earth is short, and the greatest gifts we can give focus on are health, peace and happiness. Our Keepers are certainly different. Their charges are extremely different.

But in all ways, we hope that they’ll bring the same message: may you have a wonderful holiday season; may all remember those who need our help; and to whomever we pray, may we pray for peace to all men and find it within ourselves.

Not, of course, that our Keepers won’t have a little trouble getting there … Then again, sometimes, don’t we all?