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When a woman who makes Christmas her mission crosses paths with the man who once broke her heart, the season of giving becomes the season of second chances. Hallie Dawson has built her life around the magic of Christmas. As the owner of Wrapped Up in Christmas and founder of Operation Christmas Cheer, she’s the beating heart of Mistletoe Falls—the woman who never lets anyone feel forgotten. But behind her ever-present smile and peppermint-scented shop lies a quiet ache for the parents she’s lost and the childhood friend she never stopped loving. Twelve years after leaving town to ...

When a widow's broken sink leads to a mended heart, two souls discover that love doesn't replace the past—it redeems it. In the golden glow of an Appalachian autumn, widowed librarian Megan Miller never imagined that a simple plumbing disaster would change everything. But when her kitchen catastrophe sends her rushing to Earl's Hardware, she comes face-to-face with Matt Smith—her late husband's best friend and fellow Marine, now a man whose quiet strength and gentle hands can fix more than just broken pipes. Seven years after losing the love of her life, Megan has built a safe, ...

Sometimes love deserves a second ride. Can a broken cowboy find his way home? Can a guarded heart learn to love again? After ten years chasing fame and glory on the rodeo circuit, Conner Hart returns to his childhood home, the Gold Star Ranch in Montana. His father’s passing has brought him back to the land he abandoned, and Conner is determined to right the wrongs of his past, including the mistakes that cost him the only woman he’s ever loved. Rachel Nolan has carved out a life of independence and purpose. But when Conner unexpectedly returns to Riverbend Valley, he stirs up emotions ...

When autumn's harvest blooms, so does a second chance at love. In the picturesque town of Laurel Ridge, Amanda Baker has quietly carried a torch for Brandon Whitaker since high school. Now, as she steps up to chair the Fall Festival committee, she finds herself working closely with the man who never truly saw her—until now. Brandon is still reeling from a double tragedy: his wife's abandonment and his beloved father's sudden death weeks later. Locked in grief and self-protection, he's existed rather than lived, until Amanda's unstoppable enthusiasm and genuine care begin to thaw his ...

When the place you're running to harbors the love that completes you unexpectedly… Widowed single mother Eva Blankenship is finally ready to claim her inheritance – the Victorian bed and breakfast her beloved aunt left her in Riverbend Valley, Montana. After years of struggling as an inner-city teacher, she's determined to give her eight-year-old son Noah the idyllic small-town childhood she treasured growing up. What she doesn't expect is to find her first love from high school, Cade Mayer, working as the foreman on her parents' neighboring ranch. Since his divorce, Cade has lived a ...

He came home seeking peace after a broken past, but found his future in the woman he left behind. Twelve years ago, Dr. Samuel Cooper packed his bags and left Laurel Ridge, chasing dreams and a life far from his quiet Appalachian hometown. Now, after a painful divorce shattered the future he thought he was building, Sam is back, seeking refuge and a fresh start at the newly purchased veterinary clinic next door to Talbot's General Store. All he wants is predictable work, family nearby, and a simple, uncomplicated life. But there’s nothing simple about encountering Emma Talbot again. The ...

When a small-town sheriff and a wounded boutique owner cross paths over shoplifting incidents, they discover that sometimes the bravest act isn't facing danger—it's opening your heart to love again. Beth Rutledge has rebuilt her life around one principle: complete self-reliance. After her husband's devastating betrayal, she's channeled all her energy into her thriving boutique and convinced herself she doesn't need anyone else. But when theft forces her to work with Sheriff Mitch Baker, Beth finds her carefully constructed walls beginning to crumble. Mitch has spent his life protecting ...

Sometimes the best journeys don't take you away from home—they lead you straight to it. When big-city journalist Sadie Baker accepts a twelve-week trial position in the charming mountain town of Mistletoe Falls, Tennessee, she's desperate to prove she can build something lasting instead of always running from place to place. Her mission? Revitalize tourism for the beloved Mistletoe Express train that's the heart of this small-town community. What she doesn't expect is to clash with Cole Bennett—the ruggedly protective conductor who sees her fresh ideas as threats to his late father's ...

Charlie Hayes never expected to see Ethan Cole again—especially not as the new foreman of her family ranch. Five years after losing her parents, she's devoted herself to expanding Eagle Bluff Ranch, including purchasing the neighboring Broken Arrow property that once belonged to Ethan's family. But some wounds never fully heal, and Ethan's sudden return resurrects the heartbreak he left behind eleven years ago when he left for boot camp, taking her dreams with him. For Ethan, working at Eagle Bluff is both redemption and torture. After eight years as a Marine and a failed marriage, he's ...

She was the one thing he could never blueprint. He was the one man she couldn't wall out. Sarah Hartwell swings a hammer on Monday and wears a sundress on Saturday — and she is entirely, fully herself in both. As the owner of the most respected construction firm in Serenity Crossing, Tennessee, she's spent years proving that a woman can build something extraordinary with her own two hands. But the last man she let past her defenses told her she was too much for love, and she's been building steel walls around her heart ever since — the kind no one can see and no one gets through. Ethan ...

She bought the ranch to rebuild her life. He sold it to follow his calling. A sixty-day pact might just rewrite both their futures. Dr. Sophie Lawson walks away from a prestigious equine veterinary career in Seattle, shattered by the betrayal of a manipulative mentor who stole her work and eroded her confidence. Hoping to reclaim her future, she puts a deposit down—sight unseen—on Ironwood Creek Ranch in the quiet town of Riverbend Valley, Montana, longing for a fresh start and a place that feels like home. Luke Harding, a former aerial firefighter haunted by the loss of his best friend...

When life gives you a candy shop inheritance, sometimes the sweetest surprise is the flannel-wearing lawyer who comes with it. After years of dead-end jobs and cramped apartments with indifferent roommates, Megan Caldwell's world implodes in a single day—eviction notice, missed promotion, and the crushing realization that she's utterly alone. Then a phone call changes everything: her Aunt Phyllis has left her Sugar & Spice Candy Shop in the perpetually festive town of Mistletoe Falls, Tennessee, along with the building it’s housed in and enough money to start over completely. What Megan...

In a town called Mistletoe Falls, the best stories aren't found in books—they're written on the heart. Children's author Emma Sullivan is famous for happy endings, but she can't seem to write her own. Six months after losing her mother, crippling writer's block has stolen her joy and her words, leaving her convinced her creative magic is gone for good. Meanwhile, dedicated principal Nathan Reid is healing from a divorce that taught him a painful lesson: his passion for his job is a flaw that pushes love away. He's traded any hope of a relationship for the well-being of his students. When ...

She traded her corner office for a Christmas themed inn—and found the blueprint for her heart. Renee Bentley spent a decade conquering Manhattan's marketing world, only to discover that success had left her empty. After a corporate buyout sets her free, she makes an impulsive decision that shocks everyone: buying her late Aunt Holly's inn in Mistletoe Falls, Tennessee. The Victorian inn needs more than fresh paint. And Renee? She needs a contractor. Jake Morrison, the small-town builder with calloused hands and a guarded heart. He's spent years proving he's more than the golden boy who ...