Four North Carolina Romances

By: Janice Bayne, HTJ Fiction Publications

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Four novellas of love from the Tar Heel State

The Tree Farmer's Heart
When Alex Chambers, a hardworking Christmas tree farmer in the mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina, loads up his truck for the holiday sales trip to Winston-Salem, he’s focused on one thing: keeping his struggling farm afloat for another year. He doesn’t expect tangled lights, muddy boots, or a quick-witted nurse with a smile that lingers long after she walks away.

The Pub That Changed Everything
Regina Blair is weeks away from graduating law school and terrified of what comes next. Smart, driven, and navigating the world from her wheelchair, she knows how to plan for obstacles—but not for the possibility of unexpected connection. Clark Pappas is a Duke graduate student still recovering from a recent divorce, clinging to his dream of teaching and writing while wondering if stability and passion can ever coexist.

One Hell of a Losing Season
Tito Melendez is the ace pitcher no one else on the Beaufort Blackbeards deserves—but everyone on the team has to deal with. Narcissistic, media-averse, and hotter than a Carolina summer, Tito dominates the mound while demolishing egos, friendships, and public relations off it. Enter Brady Applebee, a party-loving bartender with a love for baseball and a taste for trouble, who just might be the only person who can handle Tito.

On Opposite Sides

Livia Wendt, a passionate social worker, joins a protest against federal policies, her convictions as strong as her heart. Across the street, Jim Pennington, a quiet South Carolina farmer, stands with the counter-protesters, defending what he believes. When chaos erupts, an unexpected moment forces them together. Suddenly, two worlds collide, and two people who should be enemies find themselves discovering common ground.