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According to town gossip, I’m a grumpy mountain man. They're right. What I 'm not is a beach Barbie babysitter. Yet, that is exactly what's going to happen. After 10 years as an Army Ranger, all I want is the peace I find in my mountain cabin. Winter's approaching. I’m looking forward to long hours of reading in front of the fire. What I'm not expecting. My best friend asking me to safeguard the woman who means the world to him... his sister. All winter long. She's gorgeous. Fashionable. Way too bubbly. AND… from the city. There are so many reasons why this woman's off-limits. Yet, I ...

Chrislit Award Winner 2025 She hides behind coffee beans and sisterly duty. He hides behind paperbacks and quiet songs. But time has a way of revealing everything. Gwen runs a bustling café in Hickory Falls—and carries some of the town’s darkest secrets. She’s undercover, keeping an eye on the new doctor, protecting her found family, and pretending her heart’s not on the line. Jake came to town for peace, purpose… maybe even a fresh start. He didn’t expect the guarded barista next door. She’s not ready for love. He’s not afraid of her past. When danger comes knocking, Gwen ...

Three broken veterans find love and healing in this heartwarming ex-military, small-town romance series. Book 1: The Grumpy Mountain Man Eric has returned home after ten years in the Army Rangers to heal his scarred body and find peace for his soul. He is looking forward to a long winter spent alone reading by the fire and woodworking. But when sunny Sarah, his best friend's sister, moves in next door unprepared for the cold, things heat up. Book 2: The Broken Billionaire Tom joins Eric in the mountains to heal after a traumatic mission nearly takes his life. Falling for Natalie, his ...

Chrislit Award Winner 2025 Returning home was a dream come true— until it reignited the flames she thought she’d buried for her best friend’s brother. Becky Davis knew Finn Sullivan was off-limits the second her high school crush sparked to life. For years, she smothered her feelings, convinced the embers would fade if she ignored them. But now they’re both back in Hickory Falls— and Finn’s a firefighter who still takes her breath away with a single touch. Keeping him at arm’s length isn’t just impossible—it’s breaking her heart. And when his protective instincts ...

When her life plans are uprooted, can a soldier's love help her heart bloom again? Camillia Rodes never imagined she’d lose her flower shop just weeks before Valentine’s Day. Desperate to rebuild her business, she finds a new location in the quaint town of Hickory Falls. But as she works to revive her dream, she encounters Allen Calhoun— a rugged, ex-military contractor who’s not just interested in renovating her shop, but in healing her heart. With a past that has made her dread Valentine’s Day, Cammie is determined to focus on work. But Allen has other ideas. Through thoughtful ...

Fake dating your billionaire boss in Italy? Brilliant. Unless your heart’s been his all along… Billionaire media mogul and author Fernando Knight built his empire by staying in control. Cool-headed, fiercely disciplined, and emotionally distant, he doesn’t do vulnerability—or vacations. But when a pact with his brothers forces him to take a sabbatical, he proposes a plan: bring his trusted assistant along… and pretend they’re in love. Sophie Williams has been his anchor, his confidante— and the woman who’s loved him in silence for years. She’s managed his life, guarded her...

He thought his holidays were ruined until he was rescued by... an elf in Santa’s sleigh. Christmas just got interesting. Seth hasn’t been home for Christmas in over a decade, but now his niece and sister-in-law demand his presence. Last-minute complications at the factory mean driving hours through a snowstorm. One wrong turn, and he finds himself stranded on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Mackenzie’s overwhelmed running Santa’s village, and this blizzard isn’t helping. The last thing she needs is an unexpected guest. With her family out of town, taking in a tall, handsome ...

He made a pact to face his fears— falling for his best friend’s little sister wasn’t part of the deal. Gabriel is a numbers guy. Cold, calculated, controlled. Behind his bad boy reputation and billion-dollar empire, he keeps his heart locked tight. But this year’s Bad Boys Club challenge throws him into uncharted waters. Mia’s off-limits. The one woman he was never supposed to want. But on a tropical sailing trip, with no place to hide, the lines between past and possibility start to blur. She sees past the façade to the guarded man beneath. And for the first time, Gabriel ...

My daughter’s first day of school is full of surprises. Especially when her new teacher turns out to be my high school sweetheart, the one that got away. When I joined the army sixteen years ago, Harper walked away. Now I’m back, and my only priorities are rebuilding Hickory Falls and raising my little girl. Being a single dad doesn’t mean I’m the lonely lumberjack everyone says I am. But seeing my best friend’s sister for the first time in years has me wanting more. The hurt of past betrayals feels too great to overcome. Giving our love a second chance would mean trusting Harper ...

If only I weren’t her boss and trusted friend… War taught me there are things worth fighting for, and Natalie is one of them. I was drawn to her the day I hired her, and keeping my distance has been difficult. We’re total opposites, but after spending days working on this conservation project together, I can’t get enough of her. She’s a free-spirited nomad who fears being tied down, even by love. I’m damaged in so many ways. If she finds out my secrets, I will lose her forever. What I should do is walk away before her life is ruined. I can see my happily ever after in her eyes. ...

Falling for his best friend’s little sister was never part of the plan… Enrique is the baddest of the Bad Boys Club—at least, that’s the image he sells. His reckless billionaire persona hides a lifetime of secrets and scars. But a New Year’s pact forces him to face his greatest fear—and the emotions that come with it. Leighann knows better than to fall for a man like Enrique. He’s off-limits—and way out of her league. But the man behind the swagger surprises her: kind, protective, and far more damaged than anyone realizes. When they’re thrown together for private ski ...

Sometimes love doesn’t wait for perfect timing— it surprises you under the mistletoe. Kate isn’t looking for love when she trades city life for small-town charm—especially not with her best friend’s brother. But when a Christmas mix-up puts her under the mistletoe with Sheriff Tim Adler, her carefully curated world turns delightfully upside down. Tim, an ex-military pilot with a protective streak, has built his career on rushing toward danger and rescuing others. He never thought his cousins’ annual mistletoe bet would lead him to the greatest risk of all—his heart. Yet one ...

Falling for your best friend is risky. Falling for your boss? Total heart hazard. Widowed nurse Beth has spent her life focused on her daughter and her patients. But when her best friend—Dr. Chad Fox—invites her on a cruise, everything changes. A week in paradise. An unexpected confession. And the chance to turn a decade of friendship into forever. Beth’s always played it safe—but with turquoise waters, late-night chats, and stolen glances, her heart has other plans. Is it finally time to choose herself—and the man who’s quietly loved her all along? This is her second chance at ...

He thought he had it all—until he met her. Max is a successful attorney with a high-rise lifestyle and no time for complications. But when his dog disappears during a trip back home, his carefully built world begins to crack. Ellen has kept her heart guarded since losing her husband. She never expected the polished older man who walked into her barn to stir feelings she thought were gone forever. As grief and hope collide, Max and Ellen must decide if they’re ready to risk their hearts for a second chance at love. Unexpected Homecoming is a heartwarming clean romance filled with slow ...