If I Didn't Know Better (Small town heartwarming romance)


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"Loved this book. A little suspense, a lot of romance and a great story make this a winner." Bette - Goodreads Mia Callaway thought she had the perfect guy and the perfect job...until she didn't. After a run of bad luck, Mia is looking for an escape, so she agrees to go to Angel's Bay to clean out her aunt's house. She has no idea that the wounded soldier next door and his adorable, but also wounded, daughter are about to change her definition of perfect. Add in stolen art, a family secret, and a town where miracles can happen, and Mia's escape turns out to be the greatest adventure of her life. A small-town romance with an emotional love story and an intriguing mystery from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. For fans of Nora Roberts, Jill Shalvis, Robyn Carr, and Susan Mallery. The Callaway Family series offers romance, mystery and family drama in each standalone novel, and the books include some of your favorite storylines: alpha heroes, firefighter romance, girl next door, love at first sight, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, meet cute, instalove, and second chance at love. Start reading now! What the readers are saying… "Barbara Freethy delivers stories that supply variety and suspense that keeps her readers from getting too comfortable and her stories from being redundant. If I Didn't Know Better has adventure, mystery and at the center of it all is family. This is a story of healing that brings hope, family and emotion along for the ride." Isha – Goodreads "Another great read in this series! A true Callaway Series has all the fundamental of a great book. Humour, suspense, tenderness and romance. Loved all of it." Mary – Goodreads "What better way to continue the Callaway saga than to also include our beloved Angels Bay. What better place for three souls to heal in the place where angels make miracles happen. Mia and Jeremy's story is fantastic. Suspenseful and yet romantic. You will definitely fall in love with the characters as well as the story." Mommymoose "A story of love full of tenderness and understanding and the meeting of souls and hearts that need to be together. 5 Stars!" Cinthia - Goodreads Also Available: The Callaways On A Night Like This #1 So This Is Love #2 Falling For a Stranger #3 Between Now and Forever #4 Nobody But You #5 – (Novella) All A Heart Needs #6 That Summer Night #7 When Shadows Fall #8 Somewhere Only We Know #9 The Callaway Cousins If I Didn't Know Better #1 Tender Is The Night #2 Take Me Home #3 (Novella) Closer To You #4 Once You're Mine #5 Can't Let Go #6 Secrets We Keep #7 Whisper Lake Spin-Off Series Always With Me #1 My Wildest Dream #2 Can't Fight The Moonlight #3 Just One Kiss #4 If We Never Met #5 Tangled Up in You #6 Next Time I Fall #7




To Promise


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From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott Welcome to McNally Bay - A small town with big secrets... Will his secret tear them apart? Brianna Murphy’s surprise visit to McNally Bay backfired in a big way. Instead of closing the gap between her and Jake McNally, the gulf between them had widened. She’s anxious to fly home to Ireland, but when Jemma injures her wrist and can’t cook for the B&B, Bree agrees to stay and help. When Jake decides to stick around, and asks for a second chance, she reluctantly agrees, despite knowing they both want different things out of life. Jake had avoided McNally Bay for twelve years, returning only to escort his younger sister, Jemma down the aisle for her wedding. Everyone loved the quaint small town, but he knew McNally Bay had a dark underbelly and couldn’t wait to leave, until a surprise visit from his former girlfriend, Brianna Murphy derails his plans. Jake soon realizes the secrets he’d avoided for all these years, have shot to the present. And worse, they threatened his family—including Bree. Jake begins to understand the only way to move forward with his life is to solve the mysteries of his past. Will the footloose McNally find the place he belongs, with Bree? -- Read what others are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott: “Scott delivers distinctive characters, an appealing small-town setting, and a hint of romance. This cozy is perfect for animal lovers."--Publishers Weekly review of Dogged by Death "An entertaining cast of characters makes for a kickoff sure to please dog lovers." --Kirkus review for Dogged by Death -- Read the entire McNally Family series in order: To Love To Cherish To Laugh To Honor To Believe To Promise -- Topics: Sweet romantic suspense, sweet romance, small town romance, small town contemporary romance, family romance, suspense romance, suspense, thriller, Christian thriller, contemporary suspense romance, clean family centered romance, Laura Scott books, Laura Scott romantic suspense books, bed and breakfast romance, small town romance, emotional romance, redemption romance, finding faith romance, faith journey, finding faith, USA today Bestselling author, USA Today, rescue romance, learning to trust again, strong women romance, police officer, damsel in distress, doctor, hospital, strong men of faith, protector, faith redeemed. -- Readers of Laura Scott’s books enjoyed books by: Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, Susan Sleeman, Susan May Warren, Hallee Bridgeman, Christy Barritt, Diann Mills, Dee Henderson, Elizabeth Goddard, Terri Blackstock, Lisa Harris, Rachel Dylan, Dani Pettrey, Colleen Coble, Edie James, Terri Reed, Shirlee McCoy, Lenora Worth, Heather Woodhaven, Dana Mentink




His Small-Town Girl


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Wrong turn at the right timeFast–moving Texan Tyler Aldrich thought it a fate worse than death to be stuck in rural Eden, Oklahoma, overnight. Imagine the Dallas CEO settling in for homemade meat loaf at the Heavenly Arms Motel Yet something about quiet Charlotte Jefford made Tyler want to leave his worries behind for more than one evening. Was it their differences that drew Tyler in? The small–town girl was devoted to her family; he longed to escape his. Were they polar opposites thrown together by a wrong turn––or had God actually set them on the right path?




My Wildest Dream (Small Town Heartwarming and Humorous Romance)


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"Tragedy haunts her, regrets shadow him and passion lures them into a mystery as dangerous as their feelings for each other. In MY WILDEST DREAM, Freethy captivates with a sensuous game of tainted hearts and tempting romance." Isha Brodie McGuire was a bold, fearless skier whose dreams of Olympic gold vanished in one career-ending fall. Now, he's following in the footsteps of his grandfather as a cop in his hometown of Whisper Lake. Surrounded by the mountains he once conquered, Brodie is trying to find stability and purpose in his new future...when a case brings him together with a beautiful woman, whose cool reserve intrigues him more than he'd like. Chelsea Cole was a country music singer on her way to the top when her music inspired a tragedy. Unable to face her fans or the spotlight, she went into hiding, reinventing herself as a small-town music teacher. But Whisper Lake has its secrets, and a problem with one of Chelsea's students introduces her to a brash and altogether too sexy cop who wreaks havoc on her plans for a quiet, drama-free life. As Chelsea and Brodie work together to solve a mystery, sparks fly between them. Brodie tempts Chelsea out of her safe cocoon, but will more pain be waiting? And when Brodie pushes Chelsea to find her voice again, will she be one more dream he has to give up? Don't miss this feel-good, fun contemporary small town romance by #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! NOTE: The Whisper Lake Series is a heartwarming and humorous small-town romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone. There are no cliffhangers! Popular storylines in the series include grumpy sunshine, runaway bride, second chance at love, enemies to lovers, family secrets, blind date, and opposites attract. Also Available: Always With Me #1 My Wildest Dream #2 Can't Fight The Moonlight #3 Just One Kiss #4 If We Never Met #5 Tangled Up In You #6 Next Time I Fall #7 What the readers are saying about MY WILDEST DREAM… "This is a captivating, heartwarming story with laughter, tears, and the enchanting town of Whisper Lake." Kristen "Chelsea & Brodie steal your heart from the very first pages to the last. MY WILDEST DREAM has small town charm and the comfort of friends and family. I loved everything about this Must-Read Story!!" Doni "Barbara Freethy is a must read for me...romance, suspense, great stories & characters you want to meet & have a few drinks with." Mary – on MY WILDEST DREAM "MY WILDEST DREAM has just the right mix of romance and suspense to keep the reader interested from the first chapter to the final page. I loved everything about this book. Visiting Whisper Lake is like coming home and reuniting with old friends. You won’t be disappointed. Norma "What a fantastic story in MY WILDEST DREAM. I love the twist of mystery that Barbara puts in her books." ​​​​Cindy – Goodreads "A beautiful story of love and second chances. Dreams can change but they can get better too. Great mystery and suspense." Yvonne on MY WILDEST DREAM "MY WILDEST DREAM is another awesome book that will keep you on the edge of your seat." Yvonne




The Castle Mountain Lodge Collection: Books 1-3


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Fall in Love at Castle Mountain Lodge! This sweetly romantic collection includes books: Unexpected Gifts, Hidden Gifts and Mistaken Gifts in the best-selling Castle Mountain Lodge Series! (As well as a bonus short story!) Three heartwarming stand-alone love stories full of romance and happy ever afters set in the stunning Canadian Rockies! Unexpected Gifts (Book 1) Christmas represents everything Andi should have, but doesn't. Hiding out at Castle Mountain Lodge for the season seems like the perfect plan until she runs into Colin who is not only determined to make the most of the holiday, but make sure Andi does as well. Hidden Gifts (Book 2) Morgan is ready for something completely different in her life which is why she moves to the Lodge to work. But what she's not counting on is rugged outdoors man, Bo, and his heartbreakingly beautiful daughter, Ella, squeezing their way into her heart. Unexpected Endings (Short Story) Rejoin Andi and Colin at the Lodge and see how sometimes Unexpected Gifts have the most Unexpected Endings. Mistaken Gifts (Book 3) Eva's planned dozens of parties at the Lodge, but none so important as her best friend Andi's, which is why it needs to be perfect. But that proves to be more difficult than planned when Jeff, the gorgeous and all too problematic ranch hand, decides not to cooperate. ~A sweet contemporary romance series~




The Doctor's Instant Family


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Wanted: Women and babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! A doctor in her stocking? Kelly Anderson had heard of the notorious Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. She just never dreamed they’d pair her with her new boss, the town’s own sexy, single M.D., Chance Hammond. The man was one potent male package with a wicked bedside manner—surely not what the doctor ordered for a widow with two scared little girls and one big secret! But the carefree playboy had his own secret side. For when they had no place to go just days before Christmas, it was Chance who opened his home, Chance whose gentle ways made her daughters smile. She’d prayed for a Christmas miracle—had she instead found a man whose tender care could heal all their broken hearts? “Delightful reading. A refreshing and honest novel filled with the challenges of betrayal, healing, and compromise . . . Highly recommended! –Cindy Penn, Word Wrap “Ms. Neff has blended family traditions and fantastic characters to create a warm, tender love story . . . complete with passion, charm and everlasting love.” –The Romance Reader Connection 4 plugs—excellent Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge--Book 5--Single, sexy and soon-to-be wed!




Always With Me (Heartwarming and humorous small town romance)


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From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the first book in the WHISPER LAKE series! Set in the majestic Colorado mountains, the books feature sexy romance, heartwarming emotion, family drama, compelling mystery, and a town full of fascinating characters. Once you come to visit, you'll never want to leave! After her third broken engagement, Gianna Campbell comes home to help with the family business and to heal her heart, only to realize that she has become the town joke—dubbed the runaway fiancée. If that wasn't bad enough, who should show up in town but her former crush Zach Barrington, a man who has other reasons to hate her. Zach returns to Whisper Lake not only for a job opportunity but also for a chance at personal redemption. The last person he wants to see is Gianna, who once got him kicked out of the only place that made him feel whole. But when an accident sends her into the lake, their first face-to-face meeting in years leaves them both breathless. And suddenly the past feels a lot closer… Zach and Gianna back away as fast as they come together, both wary of more danger to their damaged hearts. But their search for a truth leads to surprising secrets, life-changing revelations, and the chance for a love more powerful than they ever imagined. Can they trust each other the second time around? NOTE: The Whisper Lake Series is a heartwarming and humorous small-town romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone. There are no cliffhangers! Popular storylines in the series include grumpy sunshine, runaway bride, second chance at love, enemies to lovers, family secrets, blind date, and opposites attract. PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS "A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book." — NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies "In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer, gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance." — NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets "This book has it all: heart, community, and characters who will remain with you long after the book has ended. A wonderful story." — NYT Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber on Suddenly One Summer "A warm and wonderful book about love, family and everything that’s important in life. Irresistible! I loved it!" — NYT Bestselling Author Susan Elizabeth Phillips on Ask Mariah "Freethy has a gift for creating complex, appealing characters and emotionally involving, often suspenseful, sometimes magical stories." — Library Journal on Suddenly One Summer "Barbara Freethy is a master storyteller with a gift for spinning tales about ordinary people in extraordinary situations and drawing readers into their lives." — Romance Reviews Today




Harlequin Heartwarming November 2019 Box Set


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Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: THE COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS BABY The Sweetheart Ranch by Cathy McDavid After causing a scandal to protect his family, Tanner Bridwell shocks the rodeo circuit…and loses his fiancée. Seeing her with the daughter she kept from him crushes him. But how can he betray one family to win back another? THE FIREFIGHTER’S THANKSGIVING WISH Butterfly Harbor Stories by Anna J. Stewart Roman Salazar doesn’t think much of becoming the fire chief to a small town, but that’s before his head and heart are turned by said town and his beautiful captain, Frankie Bettencourt! HER TRIPLETS’ MISTLETOE DAD Home to Eagle’s Rest by Patricia Johns Gabby Rogers needs help raising her triplet newborns, and marrying her best friend, cowboy Seth Straight, seems like the perfect solution. Until she’s blindsided by the one thing that could ruin their safe, platonic partnership—love! HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Shores of Indian Lake by Catherine Lanigan Businesswoman Joy Boston returns to her hometown to wrap up her grandfather’s estate. Surprisingly, she enjoys the quaint town at Christmas—and being with her first love, Adam Masterson. But can it make Joy believe in second chances? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!




Haven Point Volume 4


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Opposites—and enemies!—attract in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s beautiful town of Haven Point Sugar Pine Trail Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she’s been living. She’s made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn’t one of them. Julia’s looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker’s latest conquest. But when two young brothers wind up in Julia’s care for the holidays, she’ll take any help she can get—even Jamie’s. Happy to step in, Jamie reveals a side of himself that’s much harder to resist. Not only is he fantastic with kids, he provides the strength Julia needs to tackle her list. She knows their temporary family can’t last beyond the holidays, but the closer she gets to Jamie, the more she wonders if things could be this merry and bright forever… The Cottages on Silver Beach Megan Hamilton never really liked Elliot Bailey. He turned his back on her family when they needed him the most and it almost tore them all apart. So she’s shocked when Elliot arrives at her family’s inn, needing a place to stay and asking questions that dredge up the past. Megan will rent him a cottage, but that’s where it ends—no matter how gorgeous Elliot has become. Coming back home to Haven Point was the last thing bestselling writer Elliot Bailey thought he’d ever do. But the book he’s writing now is his most personal one yet and it’s drawn him back to the woman he can’t get out of his mind. Seeing Megan again is harder than he expected and it brings up feelings he’d thought were long buried. Could this be his chance to win over his first love?




Haven Point Volume 2


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Return to Haven Point, where New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne proves there’s no sweeter place to fall in love… Evergreen Springs Christmas is the last thing on Cole Barrett’s mind this year. He’s barely hanging on trying to care for his two grieving children since his ex-wife died in a tragic accident. For the reclusive Cole, this is no time for gift-giving and celebration—and certainly not for a sunny-natured optimist to blow into his screwed-up life. Physician Devin Shaw has long researched the curative powers of Lake Haven’s mineral waters. Unfortunately, the hot springs are on Barrett property, forcing Devin to strike a bargain with the ranch’s attractively gruff owner: she’ll give Cole’s children a magical Christmas, and Cole will allow her patients access to the springs. But can she work her holiday magic to heal the Barrett family’s battered hearts—and her own? Riverbend Road Protecting the streets of Haven Point isn’t just a job for police officer Wyn Bailey, it’s a family tradition. But lately she’s found herself wanting more, especially from her boss—and overprotective brother’s best friend—sexy chief of police, Cade Emmett. The only problem is getting Cade to view her as more than just a little sister. Cade’s hands-off approach with Wyn isn’t from lack of attraction. But his complicated past has forced him to conceal his desire. When Wyn is harmed in the line of duty, Cade realizes the depth of his feelings, but can he let his guard down long enough to embrace the love he secretly craves?