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Classic, charming, and magical… take on a whole new meaning this Christmas! Cade Pruitt had only two things he loved – his car and the holidays. After repeated failed relationships, he had given up dating until a ‘sled’ rolled right through a stop sign, careening into his 1932 Ford Coupe – and his world. Holly Beary was done with dating ‘guys’ and wanted a real man in her life. Someone who would fight for her, woo her, and sweep her right off her feet. Where were all the knights in shining armor and why on earth was the man in the ‘rust-bucket’ now losing his cool in the ...

Alice Bowen was cursed – that had to be the reason for the series of disasters that had befallen the young debutante as of late! Bold, outspoken, and outgoing- Alice was the center of attention in Baltimore, but in Brownsville, Texas, her confused matchmaker was pairing the women up like prized steer. Her prospective husband didn’t need a wife, he needed a housekeeper and nanny – something she certainly had no experience with!

 Colton Farmer was widowed. He was caring for his child alone, trying to keep the farm going, and now matched up with the girl of his dreams: Alice. He was...

There is magic in love... Russell Wolfe was a victim of cholera, just like the others. Helpless, he witnessed firsthand as the disease wiped out both friend and foe, leaving him alone, bitter, and hostile, on the outskirts of this cursed town. When a secret matchmaker sends out a plea for help to bring hope and a fresh start to Lore Valley, Russell finds himself face to face with a bride he never expected and can’t find the strength to turn away. For Rose Bonnett, this was just another mistake in a long line of screw-ups in her life. Cursing her stubbornness, she refused to ask for help ...

Shame and Betrayal… Tyler Smith made a lot of mistakes in his past that have come back to haunt him in ways he never expected… but falling for Samantha wasn’t one of them. Hope and Redemption… Samantha Weaver knew a bully when she saw one—and just how to handle him—until she glimpses another side to the obstinate, gorgeous man. Love, liberty, and a little trust go a long way to mend old wounds. *** These standalone sweet, clean romances follow a team of soldiers that were once stationed in Afghanistan, bound by friendship. They can be read alone but if you read them together, ...

Soldiers, airmen, brothers, spouses and their children… What happens when nearly fifty personalities come together during a Christmas celebration, crossing miles and surpassing obstacles to create new holiday memories – both good and bad – reconnecting 'family', forging new friendships, and healing other bonds? Prepare to laugh, cry, and be surprised at some of the outlandish antics our favorite characters find themselves in. Things get a little festive, completely merry, and awfully bright in the small town of Yonder, Texas during the holidays! This reunion book is for all the ...

Melanie Strow is supposed to be returning from the trip of a lifetime before school resumes for the fall. When a bag is left near her feet while going through customs, she is immediately chased by a K9 officer under the premise that she might be attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. When in fact, the only thing she is carrying is a stomach bug that lands her in the hospital. Officer Jason Wild is surprised to see his K9 companion, Sheba, identify the modest looking woman as possibly in possession of cocaine. Yet, when he and another officer start in pursuit, instead of running, she ...

Kidnapped… and shiver-me-timbers! Calista Jennings was lost and floundering in this new existence that had been thrust upon her. Widowed and alone, she was aghast to be kidnapped by the three deck hands on the beach, taken to a vessel that looked like it sank a century ago… all for the sake of ‘escape’ - orchestrated by her sister and the handsome Captain Kidd. Prepare your mutinous heart for attack, buccaneer! Will took this hard-earned haven on the high seas to heart, having been given a second chance at life. A whole lot of blunders, tragic memories, and dealing with ‘brigands...

Heaven Smith knew what fear, courage, and faith were, because of the hand Fate dealt to her. One night changed her entire future and outlook on life. Extracting herself out of a terrible problem had taken forever, only to come face-to-face with another extremely handsome one! Ezra Hopkins was sick of watching loved ones destroy themselves. He’d seen first-hand what alcohol could do to a family, forcing him and his sister to begin again. Now, several years later, he meets the ex-wife of a man Ezra despises. Could a chance encounter, a secret wish, and a leap of faith bring two broken ...

Emma Wainwright didn’t believe in love. Love was a matter of superfluous chemical reactions within the body that certain environmental influences exacerbated—or so her former scientist husband claimed. Until those outside influences, resulted in a chain reaction of unexpected and epic proportions, toppling her world. Now alone, penniless, and undeniably pregnant, the bookish bluestocking sets out to tackle her most fascinating experiment of all—dealing with her new husband, William. William ‘Willie’ Thomas barely understood the language his new bride was speaking, as she stood ...

What happens when there’s a new member to the Wilkes family? Little Aurora is asking that very same question as she’s faced with the impending arrival of a new baby between her mother and her stepfather. Will she be replaced? Will they love her as much? *** This is a short story set in the Healing Hearts Sweet Romance series and does not stand alone. It should be read after Remember Love and is a little bit of emotional tenderness dealing with relationships, childbirth, and that precious time that follows for the Wilkes family.

Melanie Wesson was a widow in a small town that suspected her of disposing of her husband. One poorly timed argument witnessed by the crowd had her dubbed guilty long before she could ever be proven innocent. When she sees an ad in the paper, she jumps at the chance to give her and her unborn child a new chance at life. Chance Mitchell lost his wife unexpectedly and was left with an infant to raise on his own. Unsure what was needed to care for a child, how to move past his grief, and burdened with a constant reminder of his loss, he does the unthinkable: he requests a mail order bride. Can...

Can the fallen be redeemed? Tabitha Mason wants a second chance at love. She’s seen the handsome soldier several times in the past and wishes he would just notice her for once. Nothing has been easy or gone her way, including trying to get the handsome soldier’s attention, but when fate steps in, she realizes that this is her moment to shine. Brandon Tobin wants a chance at life. His friends are getting married, finding their special someone, and settling down, while he is still serving in the Afghani desert. He’s proud to serve his country, but when he’s captured, the nightmares ...

Emma Butler is devastated to find her life spiraling out of her control. She is married by proxy at the moment war begins in her own home of Lexington, Massachusetts. The ‘shot heard round the world’ is volleyed directly in front of her, leaving her an orphan. To make matters even more tragic, her new husband never arrives to claim her. The ideas of life, liberty, and happiness seem so far away as she struggles to get by in a world she no longer recognizes. Just when things begin to settle down, she comes face to face with her missing groom, Daniel Knox. Daniel Knox has had his life put...

Melissa White couldn’t understand the heartbreaking twists and turns that life had dealt her. Losing her mother at a young age, her father’s new wife hated her with a passion. But when her Papa died a few months later, Melissa was suddenly homeless. With nowhere to go, Melissa did what any other woman of a marriageable age did! She found herself a husband quickly, forgoing all her dreams of marrying for love like her parents once had… until she met her charming groom, Alaric. Alaric Chevalier had once served as a soldier in France, but a bitter spat with a commanding officer suddenly ...

When the deck is stacked against you... Rosemary Weaver is keeping a secret that’s driving her away from everyone and everything she’s ever known. She needs protection, a place to hide, and a way to disappear from the men who are chasing her. When she hears of an outlandish opportunity to serve as a Pinkerton Agent in the wilds of Texas, it’s the perfect solution — until she realizes her new husband will be the notorious quick-draw, known as the Joker. Agent Joaquin “Joker” Hillard knows what his peers say about him. They think he’s reckless, a prankster, wild, and ...

Time has a way of breaking even the strongest of men... or women! Grace Harding blindly promised her hand in marriage to save her mother from the streets. She never imagined that agreeing to the arrangement would deliver her straight into a nightmare of her own making. Everything she could have ever wanted in a man, she found in George’s smile. George Madison had nearly been destroyed by his addictions. Fighting his own personal demons, he found himself enchanted by another temptation. On his way to Belle to reunite with his family, a beautiful woman stole his heart. Grace was ...

Magic is what you make of it… Ezra Booth couldn’t handle much more. Watching his family die from cholera was more than he could bear, haunting his worst nightmares. To think he was now responsible for another life was almost too much until his bride claimed she wanted nothing to do with him. Having another presence around could at least keep him from feeling so lost and alone during Christmastime… wouldn’t it? Elizabeth Barren jumped at the chance to run away from everything she once knew. She never expected to be a widow, nor to live up to her surname. She’d always wanted ...

Sometimes love doesn’t knock—it walks right back in. Rose McDaniels has it all together—or at least that’s what everyone thinks. Tough, independent, and perfectly content… except when it comes to love. Watching everyone else find their happily ever after has her wondering if she’ll ever get her own. Then a familiar smile from the past changes everything. Cole Hampton strolls back into her life with a problem—and a deadline—that lands squarely in her lap. Will this be the chance that they are both hoping for? *** Welcome to the outskirts of Ember Creek—where wild hearts ...

Emily and Elias Jessup left their home in southern Texas, tired of living a life of poverty. They soon find out that life is no better alone on their own. With not a penny to their name and no job prospects, the siblings turn to stealing from the rich to survive. Constantly on the run from the law, the two know their days are numbered before the law catches up to them. Cade Singleton heard stories of the Jessup siblings preying on the rich. When the bounty is increased high enough to entice him into pursuing them, he wants nothing better than to make them see justice. When he finally ...

Peril around every corner and a spy among us… Madeline Anjou refuses to leave her home and dreams of liberty behind. She loves living in the Colonies, even on the brink of war. She might have a French heritage but deep in her beats the soul of a true patriot. When she is brought in for questioning, she never expects to be rescued by Alden Knox in the middle of the British encampment. Alden Knox is a double agent for the Cause and walking a very dangerous path. He knows it’s only a matter of time before treachery ignites the desire for independence from Britain. What he doesn’t ...