The Navy SEAL's Christmas Bride by Cora Seton

It’s Christmas time at Crescent Hall, but don’t expect peace, harmony and goodwill among men. When Mason Hall and his wife, Regan, invite their friends to stay for the holidays, sparks fly in an epic battle of the sexes, military style!
Navy SEAL Dan Hemmins goes head to head with soldier Sarah Metlin to prove once and for all that woman can’t possibly qualify for an elite branch of the military, but when Sarah proves she’s not just one of the most qualified warriors he’s ever met, she’s also one of the smartest and sexiest, too, he’ll do whatever it takes to get close to her, even if he has to challenge her to another contest…or three…or five!

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There might not be peace and harmony, but there certainly was lots of ex-military men, friends, and cheerful fellowship!
Dan and Sarah both are very competitive by nature. And when you add the instant attraction they feel for each other, their only goal is to beat one another, at first. Whoa, those two are steaming hot together!! It is very sensual, delightful and acrobatic (yes, you read right!) when there to get together.
But as well as they are compatible physically with each other, their communication skills need a longer acquaintance. Luckily they get everything worked out, before everything is lost.
Engaging, entertaining, and luscious story for this season
~ Four spoon