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Fans of firefighting action with kisses-only romance and quirky characters will enjoy this heartwarming romance from USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis! His job or his family… Jackson Garrett is a Hot Shot, one of an elite team who fights forest fires. More than once he’s saved the lives of the people on his crew. And more than once, Jackson knows the reason he’s made it out alive is Lexie – his good luck charm and one true love. A marriage in peril… Lexie Garrett doesn’t feel as if she ever had a husband. With Jackson always away, she’s practically raised their daughter ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a traveling nurse and her patient's grandson. “Officially one of my all-time favorite reads for life and not a hint of naughty talk or behavior.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars It takes more than a new town to start over. Widow Becca MacKenzie's career as a caregiver for the elderly suits her just fine. Help them recover from surgery or a fall, hop back in her motorhome, and move on, caring without lasting commitment or heartbreak. It takes courage to stay. But her new patient and his ...

Fans of firefighting action with kisses-only romance and quirky characters will enjoy this heartwarming romance from USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis! What not to expect when you’re expecting… Becca Thomas is thrilled to be pregnant, even though it means bringing up her baby alone. At thirty-eight, this may be her last chance to have a child. She doesn’t expect to see her baby daddy again, nor does she believe the free-wheeling younger man wants to be a father. Wrong! Aiden Rodas may live the life of a devil-may-care wildland firefighter, but he’s not going to walk away from his ...

This small town romance collection will give you all the feels - laugh a little, cry a little, sigh a little. Welcome to Harmony Valley, where love is on the horizon and residents are a little quirky. A Small Town Romance (Book 7) Tracy is in Harmony Valley recovering from a car accident when a handsome travel writer shows up claiming his feature will bring much-needed tourism to town. And yet, his words...and his kisses...might be too good to be true. Forever Family in the Small Town (Book 8) This beautician is determined to find beauty and kindness everywhere. What she doesn’t expect to...

Dancer Allie Jameson is home this Christmas… Not just for the holidays but to regroup and relaunch her career after the Broadway show she was in was canceled. Maybe she’ll go back to New York. Maybe she’ll try dancing on the West Coast. But one thing was certain. She isn’t staying in Christmas Mountain after the new year. While Allie ponders her options, she takes a job waitressing at the Sleigh Café. Allie knows things in Christmas Mountain never change…except they are changing. At the Sleigh Café, someone’s leaving uplifting Christmas notes for patrons and staff, including ...

Celebrity photographer Bill Blakely needs a big payday, the kind that a photo of the Runaway Bride would net him. But his only lead on the wedding is the bride’s cousin, Tara Bonander, who occasionally has drinks at a bar in his neighborhood. When Tara asks Bill over drinks to be her date for a weekend wedding, it’s a gift. She wants him to pretend to be her boyfriend. He wants to pretend he’s only in it for the money. Can one uptown heiress fall for a paparazzi from the gutter? Or will reality take down this fake romance along with the Runaway Bride’s wedding?

Maxwell Bonander’s sister has been engaged six times in the past five years without any marriages. Tiff has the worst taste in men. So when she announces she’s marrying a man after only knowing him two days, Max knows he’s got to stop the ceremony. Lorelei Spencer thinks Tiff has finally found the right man. When Tiff asks Lorelei to keep Max occupied, she takes her job seriously. Too seriously. They never expected to wake up married. Can this unlikely couple unravel what happened in Vegas? And when they uncover the truth, will they really want an annulment?

Chef Sean O’Malley could use Nicole’s dessert skills at his restaurant in New York City. In fact, he’s banking on a joint venture with Nicole, although he hasn’t yet approached her about it. When he learns during a pre-wedding event they’re both working that she’s moving to L.A. because she’s giving up on Jake, he decides to give her a crash course on how to be noticed. Sean has, after all, three younger sisters. He knows how a woman’s mind works. But he doesn’t factor in how his heart works or how easily it could be broken.

Long before Scarlet became a Bonander of the New York Bon-Bon Chocolate Bonanders, she grew up on the wild side of the Appalachians. Now this country girl turned debutante needs to head to the wilds of Ecuador to find her cousin’s missing groom in time for the wedding. All she’s got is her toothless Uncle Cletus, a beat-up motorcycle with a sidecar, and the sexy best man, Mike Romero to conquer rough terrain, territorial spiders, and one nasty drug lord who bears a striking resemblance to Mike.

USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis delivers another installment of Summer Kisses, an irresistibly funny, work relationship, sweet romantic comedy featuring Grandma Dotty and one of her grandsons. Sometimes you need to be alone… Garrett Summer designs million-dollar jewelry pieces for his family’s company–Summer Diamonds. His “office” is a small, windowless room with a workbench and a safe–which is fine by Garrett. He’s still grieving the loss of his fiancee Willa. And sometimes you need to be there for your family… Grandma Dotty’s urgent call has Garrett dashing from his ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this romance between a spirited winemaker and her boss. "Reading Slade and Christine's story reminded me of why I enjoy romance. (This book) has found a place on my keeper shelf!" Brenda Novak, NYT & USA Today Bestselling author She’s moving forward with a clean slate. Christine Alexander wants to prove herself as a top-notch winemaker. In small town Harmony Valley, she's got a chance to build something legitimate and lasting. If only part-owner Slade Jennings would quit poking his attractive nose in her cabernet...

Welcome to Christmas Town, Maine! Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet collection of 8 clean holiday romances! What could make the holidays in Christmas Town even more magical? The arrival of a TV movie’s cast and crew to recreate one of their most beloved couple’s happily ever after! The snow is falling, the chestnuts are roasting, and Posey’s peppermint pies can’t keep up with demand! But there’s also mischief afoot as filming begins. Someone keeps sneaking Elmer the Elf into scenes, the town is buzzing with romantic gossip, and...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a spunky single mom and a very famous hero. Mina tells everyone life is just the way she likes it. Single mother Mina DeWitt is a well-respected, political consultant, now working remotely in small town Harmony Valley. She and her young son live with her grandmother in a quaint home and have built a life with a support network of Liam’s friends and other single moms. Then she’s given the career opportunity of a lifetime—to be the campaign manager for a very famous San Francisco ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this best friends to forever love sweet romance. Nate never wanted to be a dad. With his job in jeopardy, it couldn’t be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry’s past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team leader Julie Smith from staying silent. She wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn’t know he had. Will he pass the daddy test? Julie isn’t keen on handing little Duke over, not unless Nate proves he’s daddy material. To make ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance with a barista rebuilding her life and a cocky travel writer. “I couldn't put down their story until all was resolved. Great read!” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars She’s had a set-back. A devastating car accident cost Tracy Jackson nearly everything, including a high-profile advertising job in San Francisco. Still recovering from her injuries, Tracy returns to the slow-paced life in small town Harmony Valley and finds a job as a coffee barista in Martin’s Bakery. When a handsome, smooth-...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this fake date, sweet romance. He needs a fake girlfriend. Although they dated for only a month, Harley O’Hannigan agreed to be Vince Torino's plus-one at his brother’s Harmony Valley wedding. Big mistake, given her feelings for the tall, dark, unavailable bachelor. But things quickly get complicated. Vince never told her about his prickly relationship with his brothers or his bad boy past. Not that Harley has been forthcoming about her submarined career either. But secrets have a way of coming to light when ...

A small town romance with quirky characters about the healing power of unexpected love from USA Today Bestselling author Melinda Curtis. She took his name and disappeared. When Jill desperately needed a father for her baby, Vince Patrizio gave them both his name. Then Jill walked out of his life without even asking Vince's opinion. Now, years later, it’s Vince’s turn to have his say. This Christmas will be different. Arriving in Harmony Valley, Vince has plans to turn this convenient marriage into a real one. But small towns, love, and the joy of a child at the holidays might just ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this sweet romance between a pregnant baker and a grumpy vineyard manager. "Melinda Curtis captured my heart with her wonderful characters and tender romance." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars I think I’m your wife… Master Baker Jessica Aguirre arrives in Harmony Valley intent upon finding the father of her unborn child. If only she knew who he was. An accident may have damaged the relevant parts of this expectant mother's memory, but when she sees Duffy Dufraine’s handsome face, she’s convinced he’s the man ...

Welcome back to Christmas Town, Maine! Spend your Valentine’s Day with a collection of heartfelt, feel good, sweet romances set in small, snowy Christmas Town. “Those fun loving, Knotty Elves are up to no good being clandestine matchmakers again in this collection of fun, romantic stories by some great authors.” Lori, Amazon Reviewer An abnormally cold and snowy winter wreaked havoc in Christmas Town. Pipes froze, snowy roofs caved in, and even the famed gazebo in the town square was blown over! But the hardest hit was the historic town library, where pipes burst – flooding the main...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this romance between single parents: a plucky heroine and a horse whisperer. She’s looking for a fresh start. As a kid, Kathy Harris couldn't wait to get out of remote Harmony Valley. Yet here she is, a single mom, back home, determined to rebuild her life. Having given up on forever love, she only wants to make work and her young son her priority. But starting over is never easy. Small towns talk. And increasingly, they're talking about a potential romance between Kathy and Dylan O'Brien, the attractive, ...