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In the quiet town of Sweetgum Meadows, two lonely hearts are about to collide—on paper. When an anonymous pen-pal program launches at the Sweetgum Library, overworked data analyst Danielle Jacobs signs up as Maplewood Muse, hoping to rediscover the magic of words. Across town, solitary bookstore owner Darius Jones—a man who loves leather-bound classics and his quiet routines—joins as Evergreen, craving connection beyond small talk and sales. On paper, their letters spark with honesty, humor, and unexpected hope. In real life, they’re the two people who just clashed in a spectacular ...

He saved her life—but can she save his heart? Kim never expected to end up stranded on a mountainside. But when the spunky hairdresser winds up lost on a remote hiking trail after a blind date gone wrong, she has no idea she’s about to be swept off her feet by the most attractive park ranger in town... Malik Murphy is a rugged and reclusive ranger who prefers the company of the park wildlife to people. But after he rescues Kim from a looming snowstorm—and takes her back to his cabin to brave out the storm together—his awkwardness begins to melt away to reveal a thoughtful and ...

When love is brewing, it could be destiny… or disaster. Coffee is life. At least, it is for Joanne. As the owner of a small chain of popular coffee shops, she has taken the town of Sweetgum by storm with her rich, earthy brews and savvy business sense. So, when she decides to expand her empire into the neighboring town of Peachwood, Joanne is confident that she has things all under control. Secure a location? Check. Start renovations? Check. Hire an infuriatingly sexy and obstinate manager? Double-check. Xavier may have dazzled all the patrons with his intense charm and handsome smile, ...

When a guarded, small-town waitress with big dreams crosses paths with the diner’s charming “new regular”—who harbors a hidden agenda—sparks fly faster than a sizzling griddle in Sweetgum Meadows! Aimee has always poured her heart into two things: her talent for cooking and the tight-knit community of Sweetgum Meadows. She’s the go-to girl at Rochelle’s Diner, serving up comfort food with an extra helping of Southern warmth. But while her signature recipes can melt anyone’s worries away, her own heart remains closed off after too many failed romances. Enter Malachi, the ...

Some lessons begin with falling down. Naomi’s began with learning how to stand tall again. Naomi Ellis has always protected others—first as a librarian, then as a single mother to her ten-year-old son, Omari. But when she finds a cruel message stuffed in her son’s locker, she realizes it’s time to teach him more than books can offer. A chance encounter at Sweetgum Jiu-Jitsu & Wellness introduces them to a new kind of strength—and to Khadir Grant, the quiet man who once offered Naomi safety when she needed it most. Now a respected instructor, Khadir runs his dojo with patience, ...

He let her go to chase a dream. Now he's back—broken, sidelined, and face-to-face with the woman whose heart he shattered. When NFL star Hakim Brown returns to his hometown of Sweetgum Meadows after a devastating knee injury, the last person he expects to see is Jada Davis—his first love and the one woman he’s never stopped thinking about. But fate isn’t done with them yet. She’s his new physical therapist, and their sessions are filled with unresolved tension, unspoken regrets, and a chemistry neither of them can deny. Jada has spent years rebuilding her life and her heart after ...

A quiet town. A chance encounter. A love neither of them expected. Dr. Tasha Jenkins came to Sweetgum Meadows for a fresh start—not to get caught in a thunderstorm or end up knee-deep in a barn emergency with a man who sees more than she’s ready to share. Grayson Mitchell prefers life on the edges of town and under the radar. But when a late-night knock brings a determined doctor into his world, everything starts to shift. As their lives intertwine through community calls, warm breakfasts, and unexpected moments, Tasha and Grayson discover that healing isn't always found in solitude. ...

What happens when two hearts from different worlds collide in a small Southern town? They find an unexpected commonality. Maia Collins never planned to rebuild her life in Sweetgum, but inheriting her late aunt’s house and her recent divorce leaves her no choice. Between navigating heartbreak and chasing a fresh start, love is the last thing on her mind—until a chance encounter with Alex Zhang changes everything. Alex, a reserved artist managing his family’s Chinese restaurant, has his own reasons for keeping people at arm’s length after his own recent divorce. But when Maia’s ...

Some retirements lead to peace and quiet. Rochelle’s led straight back to love. After decades of pouring her heart into running Sweetgum Meadows’ beloved diner, Rochelle is finally retired—or so she tells herself. But when the holiday season draws her back to the warmth, laughter, and secret matchmaking she knows best, a familiar face stirs feelings she thought she’d buried for good. Benjamin Walters is steady, kind, and quietly captivating—a man whose presence lights up the room as much as the holiday garlands draped along the walls. Rochelle has spent years helping others find ...

A broken watch brings love around at the perfect time. Courtney’s life wasn’t always easy, but as an adult, she has worked hard to ensure she is stable, independent, and always in control of her future—sometimes even at the expense of her own happiness. But when her beloved heirloom watch breaks in the middle of a busy day, she has no choice but to find a shop that can repair antique timepieces and desperately hope that the treasured piece of history passed down for generations can be fixed. The last thing she expected was to meet a reserved and handsome watchmaker, or the sparks that...

When her best friend moves away, India feels like she has lost a part of herself—but she’s about to find solace in the unlikeliest of places: the local ice cream parlor… India tries to cheer herself up with her favorite treat: ice cream. But she finds more than just comfort in the local ice cream shop. She finds Rashad, the handsome and charming owner who makes his own ice cream from scratch. Rashad takes an instant liking to India. He even remembers her cute order, complete with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top, and he has a special idea just for her. After all, what ...

Chrysta's perfect life is on the verge of unraveling, and Terrence might just be her unexpected lifeline. When a chance encounter leads to a fake relationship, sparks fly, secrets emerge, and love blossoms in the most unexpected way. Chrysta has always been the shining star of her family, the one everyone looked up to and relied on. Her life is picture-perfect, filled with accomplishments and achievements, and she's never let her guard down. But beneath the façade of perfection, she's secretly afraid of losing her parents' favor, especially now that her younger sister Aliyah is getting ...

Brandi loves the little library in town, but when a new librarian tells her she owes fines she knows she doesn’t owe, things get interesting. Brandi never felt embarrassed before when checking out her romance novels because the kind, elderly librarian lady always made her feel at ease. But when the new, dreamy librarian, Chris, calls her out for owing overdue book fines, she realizes he can see everything she’s read. She tells him she’s sure she doesn’t owe anything, and when he double-checks the system, he sees she’s right. Feeling bad for him, she offers to help – after all, ...

Step One: Learn to dance. Step Two: Don’t fall in love. Nevaeh has always danced her way through life, metaphorically speaking. Her zest for life is infectious, and she is known for being the life of the party… and for her two left feet. She has no sense of rhythm and jests that when she’s dancing, people think she’s having a seizure. When her best friend gets engaged, she couldn’t be more thrilled—that is, until she finds out there’s a stipulation to being the maid of honor: Nevaeh must learn how to dance. As if that isn’t bad enough, her dance instructor is sinfully ...