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Swoon-worthy mail-order bride romances. Follow Grace, Hazel, and Charlotte as they leave everything behind and embark on adventures to find hope, love, and happiness! FINDING HOPE Miss Grace Thackery never believed that she would marry because she thought she was too plain. When a friend gives her a copy of Matrimonial News, Grace has hope that she might find a husband who is not focused on outward beauty, but instead can appreciate the other qualities she possesses. After corresponding with a man, Grace agrees to move to Montana to get married. However, when her future husband asks for a ...

A sweet Christmas romance that proves love has no age limit.I’m known throughout Holly Ridge for my sharp tongue and my big heart for animals. When charming, retired jazz pianist Bernard Ryerson starts volunteering at the animal shelter, I’m determined to keep my distance—even if his twinkling hazel eyes and easy smile make that harder than it should be. As we work together preparing for the town’s Christmas festival, his thoughtfulness starts to chip away at the walls I’ve built around my heart. But I can tell he’s hiding something—a sadness behind his smile. He’s come to ...

Brendan is a rock star entangled in a scandal. Can a fake engagement to his best friend’s little sister save his reputation? When his picture is splashed across the front pages of tabloids, Brendan Powers finds his good guy image tarnished. Torn between protecting his image and letting people know the truth behind the scandal, he retreats to his hometown for some serenity. Ava Cullen is the baby sister to Brendan’s best friend, Keith. Only, little Ava isn’t so little anymore. Her childhood crush on Brendan has turned into something much more. When asked to participate in the mission ...

When a mail order bride must prove her new husband’s innocence in a murder case, their love is put to the ultimate test! Emma Jamieson moves to Texas as a mail order bride to secure a better future for herself. Her husband, Dr. Jonathan Newford, seems kind and she is sure he will treat her well. Their new marriage is put to the ultimate test of trust when a murder shakes up the sleepy Texas town. Emma must question her husband’s involvement with the crime, and she puts her own life in danger when she is determined to prove his innocence. Can Emma and Jonathan ever find true happiness ...

Clara must face a dangerous situation with her new husband, but she is not entirely sure if she can trust him. Is her new husband a kind, genteel man, or is he one of the outlaws terrorizing their town? Clara always thought that life as a mail-order bride would be better than what she left behind. Unfortunately, her new husband Robert is a quiet, reclusive man who doesn’t want to spend much time in her company. Lonely and upset, Clara turns to the other women of the town, only to hear that there are outlaws nearby. Outlaws that are steadily growing closer to the town. When Clara finds ...

A resilient single mom discovers that love has a way of finding its path through the snow-covered streets of Frosty Pines and into her heart. Kaitlin's life revolves around her daughter and her flourishing small-town bakery. When her spirited daughter finds herself in a tree-climbing predicament, a handsome firefighter, Maverick, comes to the rescue. Kaitlin finds herself attracted to Maverick, but she doesn’t have the time for romance. She dismisses her feelings and tries to forget about him. When Kaitlin’s daughter lands a role in the town’s Christmas performance, Kaitlin is torn ...

A sweet enemies-to-lovers Christmas romance to warm your heart. Christmas in Holly Ridge is supposed to be festive and fun—until I get paired with Alex Roth for the town’s first Christmas scavenger hunt. Alex, the guy who made my high school years unbearable. I’m determined to win, and that means playing nice. But every step of the way, Alex surprises me. He’s no longer the arrogant guy I remember. He’s funny, kind—even charming in ways that make my heart race. Against all odds, I find myself wanting to believe he’s changed. But can I really let go of the past? And what if ...

At Prague's snowy Christmas market, I discover something I never knew I was missing. My research trip has a clear purpose: two weeks exploring my late father's Czech heritage, then back to Boston, where my publisher and next deadline await. The Christmas market is just another stop on my carefully planned itinerary. But when I meet the brooding glassblower who creates flawless ornaments and has little time for curious Americans, my orderly world begins to shift. Jakub believes in precision and profit. I chase stories and magic. He crafts what customers expect. I seek what the heart craves. ...

Curl up by the fire and grab a cup of tea for this sweet holiday romance. Lysander Wright, a widower with two kids, moves into Harmony Cove for a new start. Grace O’Neill is a local with a lousy boyfriend. They come from entirely different lives, and have both loved and lost. The only thing they have in common is they both know Lysander’s next door neighbors, who happen to be Grace’s parents. As the unlikely duo get to know each other, they realize that their lives are both heading in the same direction. When Grace discovers a heartbreaking secret, their family and friends both give ...

A sweet second-chance romance to warm your heart! Leaving her was the biggest mistake of his life. Now, he will do anything to get her back. Noelle has her life planned out. She has a career that she loves and a fiancé who is just as driven toward success. Her life is perfect, or at least it seems that way. A brand-new client hires Noelle, and she can’t wait to start planning the event. Then, the client walks into the room, and it’s the man who broke her heart years ago: River Joseph. She won’t let hurt feelings and regrets get in the way of doing the best job she can for the client...

A feel-good Christmas romance about protecting the heart of a small town. As a location scout, my mission is to find the perfect small town for a Christmas movie. When I stumble upon Holly Ridge, I know it’s exactly what my production team is looking for—a charming winter wonderland with endless cinematic potential. But Drew Pierce, the town’s protective mayor, isn’t thrilled about Hollywood swooping in on his close-knit community. From the moment we meet, he makes it clear that he doesn’t trust outsiders, especially not someone who could disrupt the town’s traditions. As Drew ...

La vida en Spruce Crossing, Montana, es tan predecible como el cambio de estaciones, hasta que un apuesto desconocido, Mason Adler, llega al pueblo. En una noche nevada, nuestros caminos se cruzan de manera inesperada —literalmente— cuando su auto patina contra el mío. El accidente deja a Mason con amnesia, incapaz de recordar por qué ha venido a nuestro remoto pueblo montañoso. Mientras le ayudo a recuperarse y redescubrir sus recuerdos, surge una química indiscutible entre nosotros que ninguno puede negar. Pero la duda me atormenta. Mi corazón herido me advierte que es solo ...

A sweet single dad, home renovation romance to pull at your heartstrings! He’s remodeling her house and trying his best to keep it strictly professional. Lyla has always had trouble with commitment. Whether it’s a job, a project, or even a boyfriend, she has never had a problem with walking away and never looking back. Then, she meets Colin, a contractor who’s remodeling her lakeside home into a bed and breakfast. For the first time in her life, she imagines a future where she wants to settle down. She can’t stop thinking about him. He can’t stop thinking about her. As much as ...

When my best friend, Ethan, proposes a fake engagement to help ease the pressure he’s getting from his family, I eagerly agree. I mean, how hard can it be? Turns out, really hard. As we play the perfect couple, I start seeing Ethan differently, and feelings I've buried for years begin to surface. But falling for my best friend wasn't part of the plan, and it could ruin everything. When secrets come out and new opportunities threaten to tear us apart, we have to decide if our fake relationship is worth fighting for, or if it's time to call it quits before we lose more than just our pretend...

Hazel is a free spirit. Stephen likes order in his life. Can they learn how to compromise, or did they just make the biggest mistake of their lives? After a traumatic event, Hazel is tired of being pitied by her family and the people who live in her small town. As a way to escape her past, Hazel moves to a new town as a mail order bride to marry Stephen, a ruggedly handsome rancher. Hazel has no interest in falling in love, and neither does Stephen. The agreement is that Hazel will manage the house and Stephen will manage the ranch. Stephen likes things in order, and Hazel is more of a free...

I thought I had left my past behind. Returning to Spruce Crossing so soon was never part of my plan. But when my mother abruptly retires and leaves me in charge of the family bakery, I have no choice but to face my past. As I struggle to prove myself to the town and fill my mother's shoes, I’m faced with another dilemma: Christian Hargrove, my high school sweetheart. Old feelings resurface, and Christian and I find ourselves drawn to each other once more. But Christian grapples with a life-changing offer, and our newfound happiness is put to the test.

My world is turned upside down when Grayson, a charming but ambitious real estate developer, arrives in Spruce Crossing with plans to buy and close down the Maple Leaf Diner. As a single mother and longtime waitress at the diner, I depend on this job to make ends meet and raise my daughter. Determined to save the heart of our town, I set out to show Grayson the magic of Spruce Crossing and the significance of the diner to our close-knit community. As we spend time together, I find that he is more than a handsome face, and I’m drawn to the man beneath the surface. He begins to question his...

Their families have never gotten along. But romance is in the air this Christmas.Riley and Aiden have helped keep their family feud alive for decades. To further their careers, the bitter rivals have to work together to pursue a goal. When they learn more about their families’ pasts, they are surprised to find out what started the conflict. Can they put their past behind them to get along, at least until the project is over? *This is a sweet, standalone small-town Christmas romance with a happily ever after.

Fiona is a superstar who doesn’t know she needs to be rescued. Rocco is a bodyguard who won’t give up until she’s safe. Country superstar, Fiona Walsh, sings about heartache and loss to her fans pleasure, but unbeknownst to them, she’s lived every word. She has done a wonderful job of hiding a past relationship and the pain behind it from the world, including those closest to her. But when her new bodyguard, Rocco De Luca enters the picture, the walls she has built up threaten to crumble around her. Rocco sees a different side of Fiona than the world sees. He knows the weight of ...

I’m just a city girl, turned small-town interior designer. When I agree to update the town's medical clinic, I find myself faced with a new challenge: Dr. Levi Rivera. He's handsome, charming, and very stubborn! As we butt heads over design choices and wrestle with our growing attraction, I realize that the biggest renovation project might be Levi's guarded heart. With Christmas fast approaching, I'm determined to break through his walls and prove that love is the best medicine.