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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 friends-to-lovers romance to devour in one sitting. Willow and Asher have been best friends since they were children. They have never crossed the line to become something more for fear of losing each other forever. Still, they made a promise to each other that they both intend to keep. Will that promise get in the way of their happiness? This sweet, childhood friends romance takes place in the charming small town of Windy Lake!

A sweet enemies-to-lovers Christmas romance set in a cozy small town. I never imagined my holly-shaped Christmas cookies would lead to a feud with Jace Vari, the most cynical food critic in the country. His harsh review nearly breaks me. But when a snowstorm traps him in our small town of Holly Ridge, Jace is forced to stick around and taste more of my baking. At first, I can't stand him. He’s arrogant, sharp-tongued, and far too critical of my creations. But as he keeps showing up at my bakery, something shifts. I start seeing glimpses of the man behind the scathing reviews—one who’s...

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 ...

After her life falls apart, a little competition helps Fiona find her Christmas spirit!Fiona is forced to leave her job and her home. Chaotic doesn’t even begin to describe her current situation. But she’s determined to pursue her dreams, even if it seems like the world is against her. She lands in Frosty Pines, just in time for Christmas. After accepting a job at the local coffee shop, Fiona starts to fall in love with her boss. But if he discovers why she had to leave her old life behind, her newfound happiness could be shattered. *This is a sweet, standalone Christmas romance with a ...

A second-chance Christmas romance to pull at your heartstrings.Scarlett is still living in a small town, and she dreams about starting a non-profit community theater for children. Her world is completely upended by an unexpected arrival in Frosty Pines. Her ex-boyfriend Charlie, who became a famous actor, comes back home for Christmas. A simple embrace leads to a media frenzy, with rumors of a rekindled romance. Charlie's agent suggests he go along with the fake relationship for the publicity, and he asks Scarlett to play along. She agrees, but only if he helps her with the funds and ...

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 ...

A sweet opposites attract romance that will warm your heart! Evie had a perfect life…until it all fell apart. She is the oldest of six girls in her family, so she’s always been responsible. She had a great life, a great job, and a great husband. Now, she’s divorced and living with her parents. Theodore visits Windy Lake to write a story about the town. Evie gets roped in to being his tour guide, even though she doesn’t have time for him. Theodore is funny, adventurous, and drop-dead gorgeous! Happiness floods her soul for the first time since her life fell apart. But Theodore ...

A grumpy boss finds love this Christmas season. Elena's dreams of becoming a food photographer are met with one disappointment after another. To make ends meet, she takes on a second job at a local restaurant, working for a grumpy boss named Cameron. As the Christmas season arrives, bringing with it twinkling lights and festive cheer, Elena's world takes an unexpected turn. Cameron's regular photographer fails to show up, leaving him in a panic. Sensing an opportunity to showcase her talent, Elena steps in to capture the magic of Christmas through her lens. As Elena and Cameron spend time ...

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...

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.

I’ve spent years on stage, but all I want is a break from the spotlight. When I return to Holly Ridge for the Christmas festival, I’m hoping for a quiet escape, not a walk down memory lane. But that’s exactly what I get when I bump into Milo Keane, my high school crush who never left town. He’s everything I remember—steady, kind, and somehow more ruggedly handsome than before. As I hide out at his inn, helping with holiday decorations and even making cookies for guests, old feelings resurface. But with the paparazzi lurking around every corner, the peace I crave feels further away...

A sweet small-town Christmas romance that proves opposites really do attract. Organizing Holly Ridge’s bicentennial Christmas celebration is my chance to prove I’ve moved past my event-planning disasters. But when the mayor assigns his charming, free-spirited brother, Colton, to help, my meticulously crafted plans start to unravel. Colton’s laid-back approach clashes with my need for control at every turn. He doesn’t understand that failure isn’t an option for me—not this time. But as we work together, his spontaneity and unexpected insights begin to chip away at my rigid walls....

Pensé que había dejado mi pasado atrás. Volver a Spruce Crossing tan pronto nunca estuvo en mis planes. Pero cuando mi madre se retira abruptamente y me deja a cargo de la panadería familiar, no tengo otra opción más que enfrentar el pasado. Mientras lucho por demostrar mi valía al pueblo y ocupar el lugar de mi madre, me enfrento a otro dilema: Christian Hargrove, mi novio de la secundaria. Los viejos sentimientos resurgen, y Christian y yo nos encontramos atraídos el uno por el otro una vez más. Pero Christian debe decidir entre una oferta que podría cambiar su vida, y nuestra ...

Coming home to Spruce Crossing was supposed to cure my writer's block, but I never expected to find inspiration in Lucas Swanson. As I help breathe new life into his small-town bookstore, I find myself falling for the brooding bookshop owner. His hidden depths awaken something in me I thought was lost. But just as things start to fall into place, a twist of fate challenges everything we've built. With Christmas approaching and unexpected feelings blooming, I'm faced with a choice I never saw coming.

I've always been meticulous about planning every aspect of my life. So, becoming a wedding planner was the perfect career choice for me. But when a blizzard hits Spruce Crossing, it does more than derail my latest wedding event—it throws me right into the path of Nathan Brooks, the charming innkeeper I've somehow overlooked all these years. As we work together to salvage the wedding, I find myself drawn to Nathan's easygoing nature and infectious smile. His calm in the face of chaos both infuriates and intrigues me. Nathan challenges everything I thought I knew about love and life. With ...

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.

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...

I thought I had my life all figured out—a successful career and a nice apartment in the city. But as I walk the charming streets of my hometown, Spruce Crossing, I realize that there’s more to life than big paychecks. When I learn that the beloved Starlight Theater is in danger of being torn down, I find myself unexpectedly leading the charge to save it. Alongside Lincoln, the handsome and kindhearted local handyman, I pour my heart into preserving this piece of our town's history. As we work together, I'm drawn to his quiet strength, his unwavering commitment, and the way he sees the ...