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In the shadows of sacrifice, true strength isn't found in standing alone, but in the courage to lean on someone else. When Sheriff's Deputy Reed Dunbar responds to Hannah Gentry's emergency call, he never expects to find his path to redemption in her quiet strength. Haunted by a past tragedy where he failed to protect a young mother, Reed has dedicated himself to safeguarding Laurel Ridge—and keeping his heart sealed behind walls of guilt. Hannah has surrendered her photography dreams to care for her wheelchair-bound mother, building a fortress of self-reliance that leaves no room for ...

A bestselling author. A vibrant orchard owner. An unexpected love that will renew their faith—and change their lives forever. Luke Carter is a bestselling author who’s lost his spark. Battling writer’s block and still grieving the loss of his wife, he retreats to the peaceful town of Laurel Ridge, hoping the quiet will reignite his creativity. But what he doesn’t expect is to find a whole new kind of inspiration in Wendy Lane, the hardworking owner of Nature’s Gifts orchard. Wendy has built a life rooted in faith and family, but when it comes to love, she’s always kept her heart...

Escape to the breathtaking landscapes of Montana in this heartwarming tale of love, redemption, and finding where you truly belong. Eagle's Nest Ranch has always been Sadie Beaumont's world—a sprawling family legacy nestled in the rugged beauty of Montana. A dedicated rancher and author, Sadie grapples with the pressures of maintaining her family's traditions while yearning to pursue her own dreams. Torn between her duty and her passion for writing, her world is further complicated by a shifting relationship with her dependable friend, Mitch Monarch. When the mysterious and brooding Gage ...

Grief took everything from Emma Whitman—her fiancé, her faith, and her sense of purpose. Seeking solace, she returns to her hometown of Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, hoping to leave the pain behind. But when she crosses paths with Mark Thompson, a widower and devoted father, Emma’s plans to stay guarded and distant are tested by the warmth of the small town, the kindness of its people, and the quiet strength of the man who stirs her heart. Mark Thompson knows all too well the ache of loss. After his wife passed away, his focus became raising his young daughter, Olivia, and trusting in ...

Finding Grace: A Heartwarming Story of Second Chances, Faith, and Unexpected Love When a high-profile scandal sends Manhattan public relations executive Grace Anderson fleeing from the media storm and the wreckage of her career, she seeks refuge in the remote mountain town of Laurel Ridge, West Virginia. What was meant to be an escape from the noise and chaos of her past quickly becomes a journey of healing, transformation, and unexpected love. Grace's fast-paced, high-achieving life once defined her. But in the charming town of Laurel Ridge, nestled between the quiet woods and the flowing ...

Lily Reynolds knows what it takes to plan the perfect wedding—after all, she's built a career on it. As one of New York City’s top wedding planners, she's mastered every detail, from elegant floral arrangements to flawless seating charts. But while Lily helps other couples create their dream days, her own heart remains carefully guarded, scarred by the betrayal of her ex-fiancé. Love, to her, is a risk she’s no longer willing to take. When Lily arrives in Laurel Ridge to organize her cousin Grace’s wedding, she expects nothing more than a brief escape from her hectic schedule and ...

In the small town of Laurel Ridge, nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains, winter is both beautiful and unforgiving. For Debbie Ferguson, a dedicated traveling nurse and single mother, life in her remote cabin with her twin teenagers is quiet and manageable—until a massive winter storm threatens everything she’s built. Debbie has spent years focusing on her kids and her career, keeping love at a distance after her painful divorce. But when Caleb Warren, a gruff, solitary local, crashes his truck near her property during the height of the storm, she has no choice but to take him in. ...

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 ...

She rebuilt her life from the ashes of a broken marriage. Now the fire that destroys her restaurant might be exactly what brings them back together. Sue Smith has spent six years proving she doesn't need anyone—especially not her ex-husband. As the beloved owner of Sue's Pizza in small-town Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, she's created a thriving business, raised their daughter, and built walls around her heart that no amount of charm can breach. She's survived Steve Johnson once. She won't make that mistake again. Fire Chief Steve Johnson knows he destroyed the best thing in his life when ...

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 ...

Some recipes are worth preserving, some traditions worth keeping, and some love worth fighting for. Welcome to Mistletoe Falls, Tennessee, where Christmas magic is real and love stories unfold beneath twinkling lights and snow-dusted evergreens. Claire Whitfield traded her sophisticated Atlanta culinary career for flour-dusted aprons and 5 AM mornings when her beloved Grandma Mae left her the family's treasured Sugarplum Bakery to her. Now, ten months later, Claire pours her heart into preserving Mae's legacy while struggling with temperamental ovens and mounting bills that threaten ...

Sometimes the most beautiful Christmas miracles happen when broken hearts find their way home. Robin Fitch thought she had everything figured out—a thriving nursing career in small-town Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, and a heart safely protected from the kind of love that leaves you breathless and broken. But when she's assigned to provide in-home care for Jake Gibson after his devastating farm accident, she walks straight into her past and comes face-to-face with Wyatt Gibson, the forest ranger who took her heart with him twelve years ago and never looked back. Wyatt built his life around ...

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 ...

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, ...

Some loves are pieced together one stitch at a time. When a January storm sends her new landlord to her door because of a roof leak, quilt shop owner Melanie Harper has no idea that this quiet, guarded doctor will unravel every careful protection she has spent years stitching around her heart. Dr. Zane Fitch returned to Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, to say goodbye to his dying father. Six months later, he is still here—running the medical practice, doing his best to manage his father’s properties, and wondering whether staying is a choice or simply the path of least resistance. He has ...

She’s built her life on independence. He’s searching for a place to belong. Together, they’ll discover the true meaning of restoration—in faith, in love, and in life. Faith McNeil has spent her life constructing things that last—a thriving family business, intricate woodwork, and an unshakable reputation as Laurel Ridge’s only female carpenter. But beneath her tough exterior lies a heart scarred by abandonment and doubt. When a health crisis sidelines her father and hidden information reveals a shattering family secret, Faith finds herself grappling with the cracks in her ...

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...

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 ...

Some hearts, like gardens, bloom most beautifully when given room to grow—especially when a tech millionaire seeking simplicity collides with a flower farmer afraid of change. Anna Mitchell has never wanted anything more than to tend her family's flower farm in the small mountain town of Laurel Ridge, West Virginia. Deeply rooted to the land her ancestors started, she's content with her quiet life—until a mysterious newcomer purchases the neighboring property, threatening the peaceful isolation she cherishes. Brad Knight needed an escape. After a stress-induced health scare forced him ...

When life's blueprint falls apart, sometimes you need to return to where it all began. In this heartwarming small-town romance, interior designer Abby Marshall's carefully constructed life in Charleston, South Carolina crumbles when her firm suddenly goes bankrupt. With her career in ruins, she reluctantly returns to her childhood hometown of Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, with a simple six-month plan: renovate her late aunt's Victorian home, sell it for profit, and restart her career back in the city. What Abby doesn't plan for is Mike Hatfield—the capable, handsome contractor who once ...