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Three cowboys.

Three Christmases.

One small town where love always finds a home.

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The Cowboy’s Christmas Blessing

Morning Glory Christmas Book 1

by Shirleen Davies

Genre: Sweet
Contemporary Small-Town Western Romance

 
 

 

🎄A heartfelt cowboy
Christmas romance about second chances, small-town healing, and the power of
love.🎄

He left her behind once. This Christmas, will love bring him
home for good?

After six long years, two military deployments, and a
grueling recovery from an IED blast, Zachary Caldwell is finally home in
Morning Glory, Wyoming, and the Flying D Ranch. He never thought he’d see the
snow-covered streets of his hometown again… or the woman whose heart he broke
with nothing more than a phone call.

Julia Grant has spent years rebuilding her life. She finds
comfort in her job as a nurse at Mercy Clinic, the cozy routines of the Morning
Glory Inn, and the stability of her small town. But when Zach walks through her
door just weeks before Christmas, old memories and deeper feelings come rushing
back.

She once dreamed of a future with him. Marriage. Family. A
love that stays.

But dreams don’t always survive war, distance, and silence.

As Zach confronts the truth about his past, including the
reason his parents abandoned him, Julia must decide if she’s willing to risk
her heart a second time. Can she believe in him again when he’s still learning
how to believe in himself?

Set against a backdrop of twinkling lights, blizzards, and
heartwarming holiday traditions, The Cowboy’s Christmas Blessing is a clean,
wholesome contemporary western romance about healing, forgiveness, and finding
your way back to the one who never left your heart.

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A  laugh  drifted  from  the  direction  of  the  kitchen.  Julia    recognized    her    aunt’s    distinctive    chuckle,    followed   by   the   deeper   rumble   of   a   male   voice   responding. Julia’s fingers froze on the envelope she’d been  opening.  The  voice  wasn’t  familiar  enough  to  place,  yet  something  about  its  timbre  sent  an  electric  current up her spine.
She  listened  harder,  her  breathing  shallow.  The  male  voice  spoke  again,  the  words  indistinct,  but  the  cadence  unmistakable.  Julia’s  chest  constricted  as  if  the  air  had  thinned.  Her  hands  went  cold  despite  the  warmth of the lobby.

It   couldn’t   be.   Not   after   all   these   years.   Not   without warning.

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The Cowboy’s Christmas Gift

Morning Glory Christmas Book 2

🎄A
heartfelt later in life cowboy Christmas romance about second chances,
small-town healing, and the power of love.
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Clean and wholesome contemporary western
romance.

The Snowstorm Was Just the Beginning

Victoria Palmer hadn’t expected
to spend Christmas in a town so small it barely made her GPS. But after a
painful divorce and the betrayal of a husband now living with someone half her
age, her twin sons insisted she escape the glitz of Beverly Hills for the snowy
calm of Morning Glory, Wyoming. One snowstorm, two missed turns, and a very
arrogant cowboy later, Victoria settles herself at the Morning Glory Inn—cold,
flustered, and anything but merry.

Gabe Dupree never expected a
spoiled city woman to march into his family’s inn, insult his hospitality, and
throw his quiet December into disarray. A widower devoted to his daughter and
his ranch, Gabe made peace with solitude years ago. But Victoria’s arrival
brings disruption—and a spark he never thought he’d feel again.

As snow blankets the Wyoming landscape and the town gears up for its Christmas
festivities, Victoria and Gabe are forced into each other’s paths more often
than either prefers. Between tense encounters and accidental heart-to-hearts,
they begin to uncover the hurt and longing hidden beneath their defenses.

Sometimes love doesn’t come wrapped in
ribbons. Sometimes, it rides in on a snowstorm.

Neither are in Morning Glory looking for love, but sometimes the best gifts
come when you least expect them—wrapped not in ribbons, but in second chances.

The Cowboy’s Christmas Gift is
Book 2 in the Morning Glory
Christmas
 series—a sweet, later in life, contemporary western romance
full of holiday charm, second chances, and heartfelt family moments. Perfect
for readers who love small-town Christmas romance, slow-burn love stories, and
strong, swoon-worthy cowboys. Guaranteed HEA.

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“Mia,  when  you’re done, stop by my office. We need to discuss the Christmas   event   schedule   before   I   return   to   the   ranch.”
“Of course,” Mia replied, her tone professional yet familiar.    The    voice    of    someone    accustomed    to    managing guests and her boss with equal skill.
With   a   final   assessing   look   at   Victoria,   Gabe   turned  and  strode  across  the  lobby.  His  boots  made  little  sound  on  the  polished  wood  floor  despite  his  size.  He  disappeared  down  the  hallway  behind  the  reception desk, leaving the air somehow lighter in his absence.
Victoria  exhaled,  unaware  she’d  been  holding  her  breath. “Who was that miserable, obnoxious man?”

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The Cowboy’s Christmas Surprise

Morning Glory Christmas Book 3

Clean and wholesome
contemporary western romance.

🎄A heartfelt cowboy
Christmas romance about small-town healing and the power of love.
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Snowstorms, Secrets… and an Unexpected
Family Christmas

Ethan Webster thought he had everything figured out—thriving career in Denver,
a sleek loft, and weekends on the ski slopes. But one phone call from Italy
changes everything. His sister and brother-in-law are gone, and their three
young children need him now more than ever. Leaving the city behind, Ethan
returns to Morning Glory, Wyoming—a snowy, small-town haven tucked into the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Back in the hometown he never thought he’d live in again, Ethan leans on the
one person he’s always trusted. Makayla Dupree. A dedicated veterinarian and
lifelong friend, Makayla once taught him to ride horses and stood up for him
when no one else would. This Christmas, she’s standing by him once again… this
time to support him through his grief.

As the town sparkles with Christmas lights and the scent of pine fills the air,
Ethan finds comfort in Makayla’s quiet strength, and sees her in a way he never
did before. Their bond has always been strong, but grief, responsibility, and
the magic of the season spark something deeper. Something that looks a lot like
love.

But navigating newfound feelings and unexpected responsibilities isn’t easy.
With the children still mourning, and Ethan unsure about his future, will the
season of miracles bring them together—or pull them apart?

The Cowboy’s Christmas Surprise is
a clean and wholesome Christmas romance filled with heartfelt family moments,
small-town charm, slow-burning love, and the promise of a surprise love.
Perfect for fans of cowboy heroes, emotional reunions, and uplifting holiday
reads. It is book three in the Morning Glory Christmas series and features a
guaranteed happy ending.

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Makayla  gripped  the  steering  wheel  tighter,  her  knuckles    whitening.    She’d    known    Audrey    since    childhood, had watched her grow up alongside Ethan, had  celebrated  her  wedding  and  the  births  of  her  children.
The  mountains  surrounding  Morning  Glory  stood  unchanged   against   the   horizon,   their   permanence   almost  offensive  in  contrast  to  the  fragility  of  human  life.   Makayla   drove   in   a   trance,   muscle   memory   guiding  her  along  familiar  roads  while  her  thoughts  spun with grief and concern.
By  the  time  she  reached  the  highway  leading  back  to  town,  she’d  made  her  decision.  She  would  call  Ethan tonight, offer whatever support he needed. The children  would  need  stability,  comfort,  and  a  caring  heart.  She  couldn’t  bring  their  parents  back,  couldn’t  heal the wound torn through their young lives, but she could stand beside them as they faced the unbearable.
It  was  what  friends  did  in  Morning  Glory.  It  was  what Audrey would have done for her.

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Shirleen Davies believes
love stories are best served with a dash of grit, a few stumbles, and a whole
lot of heart.

She
writes contemporary and historical romance about everyday folks who don’t
always get it right the first time, but keep trying anyway. Raised near the
sunny coast of Southern California, Shirleen spent her childhood bouncing
between the beach and her grandparents’ farm, where she learned that nothing
beats the smell of fresh hay or the quiet wisdom of a rocking chair on a porch.

Armed
with degrees from San Diego State University and the University of Maryland
(plus an unofficial PhD in people-watching and life experience), she crafts
emotionally rich stories filled with flawed, stubborn, hopeful characters who
discover love where they least expect it.

When
she’s not writing about cowboys, deputies, or the women strong enough to tame
them, Shirleen enjoys life in a picturesque northern Arizona town with her
husband. She’s the proud mom of two grown sons, still believes in happy
endings, and is convinced that redemption is just one good story away.

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Cozy up this season with the newest Pinegrove FD Romance book!

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Thanksgiving Overruled

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 3

by Libby Kay

Genre: Contemporary Small-Town Firefighter Sapphic Romance

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Everyone wants to
hear those three little words during the holidays…

Where’s the casserole?!

Winnie Kerr wants to utter another three-word phrase to her girlfriend, but
Thanksgiving has other plans. After spending far too much time on work, this
legal eagle decides an impromptu road trip to visit her sister is the perfect
time to tell her girlfriend she loves her. What could go wrong during a few
days away from work, right?

Mari Balogh has a problem, she’s madly in love with her girlfriend and cannot
get those three little words off her tongue. After being burned before from her
unsupportive family and a string of bad breakups, this paralegal is guarded.
She happily agrees on a road trip to Pinegrove, eager for the space to profess
her affections. How hard can it be, right?

From a little trespassing and a kitchen nightmare to a surly cat and a series
of misunderstandings, the road to I love you is rife with
hiccups. Can these two find their way to happily ever after? Or will their
relationship go up in a puff of sweet potato casserole scented smoke?

But Pinegrove has proven that love is
never overruled!

Return to small-town Pinegrove, Georgia, the romantic setting of Libby Kay’s
endearing novels, When Sparks Fly and Old Flames, as well as the 2026 novel
about another of the hunky firemen in town. Don’t miss any of the action or
romance!

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When Sparks Fly

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 1

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Old Flames

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 2

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Libby Kay lives in the city in
the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves
reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish
her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily
ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books,
Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the
road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Libby cohosts the Romance
Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and
interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly
dose of romance!

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Author Libby Kay has baked up another Pinegrove FD Romance!

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Thanksgiving Overruled

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 3

by Libby Kay

Genre: Contemporary Small-Town Firefighter Sapphic Romance

Everyone wants to
hear those three little words during the holidays…

Where’s the casserole?!

Winnie Kerr wants to utter another three-word phrase to her girlfriend, but
Thanksgiving has other plans. After spending far too much time on work, this
legal eagle decides an impromptu road trip to visit her sister is the perfect
time to tell her girlfriend she loves her. What could go wrong during a few
days away from work, right?

Mari Balogh has a problem, she’s madly in love with her girlfriend and cannot
get those three little words off her tongue. After being burned before from her
unsupportive family and a string of bad breakups, this paralegal is guarded.
She happily agrees on a road trip to Pinegrove, eager for the space to profess
her affections. How hard can it be, right?

From a little trespassing and a kitchen nightmare to a surly cat and a series
of misunderstandings, the road to I love you is rife with
hiccups. Can these two find their way to happily ever after? Or will their
relationship go up in a puff of sweet potato casserole scented smoke?

But Pinegrove has proven that love is
never overruled!

Return to small-town Pinegrove, Georgia, the romantic setting of Libby Kay’s
endearing novels, When Sparks Fly and Old Flames, as well as the 2026 novel
about another of the hunky firemen in town. Don’t miss any of the action or
romance!

**Releases Oct 28 – PreOrder Now!**

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When Sparks Fly

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 1

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Old Flames

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 2

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Libby Kay lives in the city in
the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves
reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish
her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily
ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books,
Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the
road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Libby cohosts the Romance
Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and
interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly
dose of romance!

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He swore to
protect his town—but guarding his heart is the real challenge.

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Rekindled Flame

Burning Hearts Book 1

by Ella Braeme

Genre: Small Town, Second-Chance Firefighter Romance

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He swore to protect
his town—but guarding his heart is the real challenge.

Volunteer firefighter Shawn Miller thought he had his life
figured out in small-town Elken Grove. His print shop pays the bills while his
real passion—fighting fires—keeps him connected to the community he loves.

Then his new Captain walks through the station doors:
Rebecca “Becks” Schwartz, the woman who walked out of his life nine
years ago. Now she’s his superior officer, and someone in the department is
determined to drive her away—or worse.

As danger closes in, Shawn must balance protecting Becks
with respecting her authority. But when sparks fly hotter than ever between
them, he realizes some flames aren’t meant to be extinguished—they’re meant to
be stoked.

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slow-burn second chance romance!

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wonderful page turner.” – Goodreads review

★★★★★ “Shawn and Becks
second chance story is not without some major events which keeps the reader
entranced by the story.” – Goodreads review

★★★★★ “I loved this
story with its second chance at love for these two.” – Goodreads review

★★★★ “The characters
Shawn and Rebecca are going to deliver a very entertaining book for you to
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“There’s something else you should know before you leave.”

Something in the chief’s tone made Shawn sink back into his chair. “Sir?”

“The new captain is a woman,” Washington said carefully, clearly bracing for resistance. “Rebecca Schwartz from the Charlotte Fire Department. Goes by Becks, according to her application. She’ll be arriving Thursday next week for an informal meet-and-greet at Mr. Jones & Husband, then coming by on Saturday to meet the volunteers during training before officially starting on Monday.”

Shawn nodded, unfazed by the gender revelation. “A female captain? That’s fine by—“

But the words died in his throat as the full name registered. The folder slipped from his suddenly numb fingers, papers spilling across the floor. Rebecca Schwartz. The name echoed in his head like the aftershock of an explosion.

“Rebecca Schwartz?” he repeated, his voice sounding distant to his own ears.

Washington’s eyebrows rose slightly at Shawn’s reaction. “You know her?”

Know her? Shawn almost laughed at the absurdity of the question. He’d known her as Becca back then—sweet-faced but determined Becca with her infectious laugh and fierce ambition. He’d known the curve of her smile and the scent of her skin. Known her dreams and fears. Known the sound of her voice first thing in the morning and the last thing at night.

Until he hadn’t.

“We trained together,” he said finally, the understatement of the decade. “At the North Carolina Fire Academy. When I knew her, she went by Becca, not Becks.”

Washington frowned, clearly surprised by this information. “I didn’t connect the dots when reviewing your files.” He leaned forward, suddenly concerned. “Is this going to be a problem?”

Shawn bent to gather the scattered papers, grateful for the chance to hide his expression. Memories he’d buried years ago resurfaced in vivid detail—Becca’s fierce determination during training exercises, her infectious laugh during rare moments of downtime, the devastating fury in her eyes the last time they’d spoken.

“I never want to see your face again, Miller. Keep six feet away from me for the rest of our lives.”

He straightened, clutching the reassembled folder, his knuckles white against the manila paper. “No, sir. No problem at all.”

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Ella Braeme writes
steamy small-town romance where protective heroes and the women who capture
their hearts find love in the mountains and marshlands of Georgia. Whether her
characters are running toward danger or running from their past, they always
find their way to happily-ever-after. When she’s not dreaming up new ways for
couples to fall headlong into danger (and love), she’s in her garden,
supervised by a dog who firmly believes digging holes helps the flowers grow.
Her quick, satisfying reads deliver the perfect escape, whether you’re sneaking
in a chapter during lunch or staying up way too late to reach that
happily-ever-after.

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In the heart of a small town, love finds its home.

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Sweetheart Wedding

Cranberry Bay Book 5

by Mindy Hardwick

Genre: Contemporary Small Town Romance

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Determined to start her life over after a failed engagement,
Gracie has built her boutique inn into a successful Cranberry Bay business.

Meanwhile, youngest Shuster brother, Adam, loves helping his
friends and family while working as a park ranger.

Devastated after a tragic accident, Adam guards his heart
and is happy to have Gracie’s friendship. Both swear off love. But when Adam
and Gracie are tossed together to help plan a Cranberry Bay wedding, they find
their resolve not to fall in love crumbling.

And when Adam loses his Oregon State Parks job and takes a
new job in Montana, both will have to decide whether to make the commitment to
love each other and leave Cranberry Bay behind for a new life.

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Mindy Hardwick holds an MFA in Writing for Children and
Young Adults from Vermont College. Her published contemporary small-town
heartwarming romance includes her Cranberry Bay Series: Sweetheart Cottage,
Sweetheart Summer, Sweetheart Christmas and Sweetheart Santa. She has also
published a young adult romance, Weaving Magic and a young adult novella,
Erin’s Choice. Mindy’s middle grade books include: The World is a Sniff,
Stained Glass Summer, Some Stories Are Not Seen, and Seymour’s Secret. Mindy
facilitated a poetry workshop for teens at Denney Juvenile Justice Center and
wrote about the experience in her memoir, Kids in Orange: Voices from Juvenile
Detention. Mindy can often be found walking on the north Oregon Coast beaches.

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Riley has spent a lifetime playing it safe, then she meets
Wade

—a cowboy who makes her want to play with fire.

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Giddy-Up

Love Burns Series Book 5

by Isobel Reed

Genre: Contemporary Western Small-Town Romantic Comedy

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Riley has spent a
lifetime playing it safe, then she meets Wade—a cowboy who makes her want to
play with fire. Will she finally find her voice and ask for what she’s never
dared to before, or will fear drive her to run once again?

Riley took growing up sheltered to a whole new level. She’d never so much as
stepped out of Silver Valley. Now at thirty, she was taking the leap. In a new
town. With a new job. And a new boss that made it hard to breathe, let alone
use actual full sentences around. When hot cowboy, Wade Evans, flashed those
dimples her way, she knew she was in trouble, she just had no idea how much.

Working seven days a week meant Wade didn’t have much time for a social life.
Let alone a love life. Not that he didn’t want one. He did. Badly. So when
Riley, the new maid, shows up, he doesn’t shy away from making his interest
known after it’s made clear she feels it too. There’s only one problem though,
she keeps running from him. And he has no idea why. Now he has to decide
whether to cut his losses, or fight for the one woman he’s been waiting all his
life for.

Fans of heart-stopping cowboy romances like Wild Cowboy Ways by
Carolyn Brown or A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon
will find the same exciting happily ever after in Giddy-Up by
Isobel Reed. This best-selling author is known for her sarcastic dialogue and
small towns filled with sassy characters. Saddle Up for a wild ride!

 

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Riley actually gulped. What on earth was Wade Evans doing here? Outside her staff-issued trailer, flashing those goddamn dimples at her and turning her mind to mush.

Like it wasn’t mush before he showed up.

Okay. Fine. So it was plenty mushy already. It had been ever since yesterday afternoon when she’d been strong-armed into attending Zach’s wedding. Zach was the oldest of the four Evans brothers. But he didn’t work on the ranch like the others. Wade did though. He also just so happened to be the second oldest brother and the man in charge around here. And Riley’s brand spanking new boss.

Where the hell is Bella?

That was a good question. Bella was the woman Riley had met yesterday and was responsible for the forementioned strong-arming. Where was she? She hadn’t signed up to be harassed by dimples.

“Did you hear me, darlin’?” Wade drawled, this time tipping up his cream Stetson with one finger. “Bella’s running late, so you’re gonna have to make do with me as your escort.”

Oh, she’d heard him alright. Hence the near catastrophic throb in her ears. This was the problem with social anxiety, how was she supposed to tell people she had it if her mouth was too dry to make sounds? It also didn’t help that Wade of all people stood there. Staring. It was difficult enough to talk to regular people, but put a six-foot two, hard-bodied, blue-eyed cowboy in front of her and there was a strong possibility she may never speak again.

“Riley?” he prompted.

Say something. Anything. 

“B-But…”

For the love of God. 

This didn’t bode well for the rest of the day.

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Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city
girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small
town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her
enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or
growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her
reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her
inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).

Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town
heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she
released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early
2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns
Series, which will roll out over the next year.

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Romance is in the air with this amazing new series by
best-selling author Libby Kay.

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Pinegrove has it all, sexy firemen, town busybodies, and tons of charm!

When these sparks fly, a happily ever after is in the cards!

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When Sparks Fly

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 1

by Libby Kay

Genre: Contemporary Small-Town Romance

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Two broken hearts,
one charming small town, and a few sparks may be the recipe for love…

 

Whitney Kerr is at a crossroads—literally. After jumping
behind the wheel to flee Savannah, and a bad breakup, this Southern Belle is in
search of a fresh start. Stopping in a charming smalltown seems like the
perfect place to catch her breath and find herself. It’s too bad a certain
fireman with a crooked grin and kind eyes could have her plans of
self-discovery going up in a puff of smoke.

Trevor Mays is at a crossroads—figuratively. Still grieving
the loss of his father, he was unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, who
quickly rebounded with his work rival. Just as he thinks things can’t get
worse, he loses the captain’s promotion—to the man who stole his ex. He’s about
to give up on ever smiling again when a curly-haired beauty with curves for
days stumbles into his hometown.

With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, this pair
will discover that much like the perfect fireworks show, love only needs a
spark.

Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series
and Sarah Adams’s When in Rome series will fall in love with
Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance. Ms. Kay’s engaging stories fill your heart
and head with possibilities and will quickly become your new favorite!

 

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Whitney didn’t know how he did it, but he’d managed to put her at ease and make her feel seen in a matter of days. No man before Trevor Mays made her feel this worthy of love, worthy of attention. “I’m about to break one of my rules,” she said.

Trevor raised an eyebrow. “Oh yeah?”

“I’m going to kiss you before the end of the night.”

Trevor met her in the middle, lips warm and inviting. She kept hold of his face as she melted into the kiss. He steadied her with his hands on her hips, fingers softly digging into her skin. Normally, the feel of someone touching her abundant hips brought her discomfort, but she trusted this man. She trusted her body with Trevor, and that thought pushed her forward into the unknown.

Their kiss was sweet, two souls testing the waters with someone new, but Whitney needed more. She angled her head so he deepened the kiss, and she moaned as his tongue slipped between her lips. He tasted like cinnamon gum and sin.

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Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with
her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any
kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or
Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in
her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband,
traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli
where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and
publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!

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Romance is in the air with this amazing new series by
best-selling author Libby Kay.

Pinegrove has it all, sexy firemen, town busybodies, and tons of charm!

When
these sparks fly, a happily ever after is in the cards!

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When Sparks Fly

A Pinegrove FD Novel Book 1

by Libby Kay

Genre: Contemporary Small-Town Romance

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Two broken hearts,
one charming small town, and a few sparks may be the recipe for love…

Whitney Kerr is at a crossroads—literally. After jumping
behind the wheel to flee Savannah, and a bad breakup, this Southern Belle is in
search of a fresh start. Stopping in a charming smalltown seems like the
perfect place to catch her breath and find herself. It’s too bad a certain
fireman with a crooked grin and kind eyes could have her plans of
self-discovery going up in a puff of smoke.

Trevor Mays is at a crossroads—figuratively. Still grieving
the loss of his father, he was unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, who
quickly rebounded with his work rival. Just as he thinks things can’t get
worse, he loses the captain’s promotion—to the man who stole his ex. He’s about
to give up on ever smiling again when a curly-haired beauty with curves for
days stumbles into his hometown.

With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, this pair
will discover that much like the perfect fireworks show, love only needs a
spark.

Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series
and Sarah Adams’s When in Rome series will fall in love with
Libby Kay’s sweet fireman romance. Ms. Kay’s engaging stories fill your heart
and head with possibilities and will quickly become your new favorite!

 

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her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any
kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or
Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in
her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband,
traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli
where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and
publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!

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When a single dad and his son’s teacher clash, sparks fly and it’s not only because his son is
neglecting his chores to read.

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A Family With the Cowboy

The Westons of Montana Book 1

by Elsa Winckler

Genre: Contemporary Small-Town Romance

Widowed rancher
Hayden Weston knows what it means to be responsible for his siblings, his
eight-year-old son, and the running of the huge family cattle ranch. Some even
call him a stern and grumpy taskmaster and they’re not exactly wrong. So when
Hayden discovers his son reading a storybook instead of doing chores, he calls
on Luke’s teacher to talk about priorities.

School teacher
Laura Anderson is new to Marietta, Montana, and has never—until now—been
reprimanded for encouraging a child to read. It doesn’t help that
sweet Luke’s father is the handsome cowboy with the amber eyes that she met in
Grey’s Saloon, or that she’s wildly attracted to him.

Sparks keep flying as their paths keep crossing, but Hayden is determined not to give in to
his incomprehensible need to have, hold, and protect Laura from any type of
harm. He’s the one who’ll hurt her if he lets her stray too close. He’s not ready to admit his feelings or commit to sharing his life with her.

Even if love comes tumbling in.

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Pen or type writer or computer?

I plan my stories with a pencil but once I start writing, it’s on my computer.

 

What made you want to become an author and do you feel it was the right decision?

I’ve always love writing essays while at school but I grew up in a small town where people like authors were from another planet! If it hadn’t been for a competition in a magazine looking for romance stories I don’t think I ever would’ve had the guts to try and send anything to a publisher. Now, of course, I can’t imagine any way of life.

 

A day in the life of the author? 

I get up around seven in the morning, do all the usual chores and try to get in front of my computer by nine except for those days I do online Pilates classes when I only start at ten. I work until lunch time, make sure hubby has something to eat and then I write until about four when it’s time to think about dinner. I try not to write on weekends, but when deadlines are looming, I’ll write on Saturdays. I have also found I need about four weeks a year away from the computer to recharge.

 

Advice they would give new authors? 

Reading books on how to write or attending workshops about writing is all well and good but if you want to be writer, you have to sit down and write. Write your story, not anyone else’s.

 

What are they currently reading? 

I have just finished reading Midnight at the Blackbird Café and loved it. A beautiful story about family, loss, grief, regrets, forgiveness and second chances.

I have a stack of TNR and next is Still life by Louise Penny – a murder mystery.

 

What is your writing process? For instance do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first? 

I find inspiration in different kind of things. Sometimes an article I’ve read, something I’ve heard or something that has happened to me. Creating the characters is usually the first step for me. What do they look like? (I have a Pinterest board for inspiration) and then comes the interesting part – who are they, where do they come from, what are their quirks and flaws and what do they want, why can’t they get it?

I usually send the publisher a proposal outlining the story and that is what I use. I don’t plan chapters, though. I have find as I write, I get to know the characters better and they usually tell me what they want to do next.

 

What are common traps for aspiring writers?

Don’t try and mimic someone else’s writing. Write your own story. You’re going to be someone’s favorite author!

 

Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?

Readers of romance novels have very definite expectations of any romance the pick up (as a study by Janice Radway has shown) and you as a writer has to deliver what they are looking for – a handsome hero, gorgeous heroine and a happy ending but it is also the duty of the author to find different and exciting ways to do that – for me, this is the fun part.

 

If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?

Writing, like most things in life, is a process. It takes as long as it takes. Some stories bleed from your fingers on to the page, others is like giving birth – a long, and painful process. It doesn’t help to try and force it, though, you’ll only frustrate yourself. Trust the process, is one of my favorite mantras.

 

What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex?

The way men and women think, is different so writing from a man’s perspective can be challenging but I learn a lot from my husband, two sons and three grandsons! Men don’t think so much about the things that keep us women awake at night ☺

 

How long on average does it take you to write a book?

It depends on the story. I try to write two thousand words a day and I love those weeks I have nothing else going on and can just write. I have written a story in three weeks, but it usually takes me anything from four to six weeks.

 

Do you believe in writer’s block?

It hasn’t happened to me, yet. I do sometimes get stuck, but that is usually when something is wrong – there isn’t enough conflict or reason for a conflict, or I sometimes I need to change a name!

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I have been reading love stories for as long as I can remember and
when I ‘met’ the classic authors like Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, Henry
James The Brontë sisters, etc. during my Honours studies, I was hooked for
life. I married my college boyfriend and soul mate and after 47 years, 3
interesting and wonderful children and 4 beautiful grandchildren, he still
makes me weak in the knees. We are fortunate to live in the picturesque little
seaside village of Betty’s Bay, South Africa with the ocean a block away and a
beautiful mountain right behind us. And although life so far has not always
been an easy ride, it has always been an exciting and interesting one! I like
the heroines in my stories to be beautiful, feisty, independent and headstrong.
And the heroes must be strong but possess a generous amount of sensitivity.
They are of course, also gorgeous! My stories typically incorporate the family
background of the characters to better understand where they come from and who
they are when we meet them in the story.

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A Seaside Bookshop Christmas:
A Single Dad, Friends to Lovers Small Town Romance
(The Turner Family of Bluestar Island)
by Jennifer Faye

 


A Seaside Bookshop Christmas: A Single Dad, Friends to Lovers Small Town Romance (The Turner Family of Bluestar Island)
Small Town Romance
3rd in Series
Setting – Bluestar Island (a fictional island off the coast of Massachusetts)
Lazy Dazy Press (November 3, 2023)
Number of Pages 260
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CDFC7T15

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Twelve days before Christmas, the forecast calls for snow with a hundred percent chance for love as the owner of the Seaside Bookshop risks everything, including her heart.

Christmas returns to Bluestar Island in this heartwarming page-turner. While the small town’s holiday calendar is filled with festive events, the friendships of Bluestar’s residents are put to the test. Melinda Coleman owner of the Seaside Bookshop finds herself making a deal with the town curmudgeon that could cost her everything. While furniture maker Liam Turner is suddenly a full-time single father. He’s in over his head with an active three-year-old. It will take these two friends helping each other to keep their lives from imploding and in the process, they find the most precious gift of all—love.

Includes a holiday recipe for Santa’s Mitten cookies!

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Enjoy this peek inside:

Next on his agenda was delivering a piece of furniture he’d been working. It would give him some extra money and he had a treat in mind for Tate.

The delivery didn’t take long. And then he was off to his mother’s house to pick up his son. He found them in the living room playing with interlocking blocks. Tate had a very determined look on his face as he pressed a red brick and a yellow one together.

Liam stopped at the doorway and watched for a moment. He couldn’t help but smile with the way his mother was willing to get down on the floor to play with his son. It appeared she was building a house.

His gaze moved back to his son. He wasn’t sure what Tate was making. As though his son sensed his father attention, he turned his head and smiled. He held out the various colored bricks. “Truck.”

Liam didn’t quite see a truck in what his son created but that didn’t stop him from smiling. “Good job. Are you ready to go home?”

“No.” Tate gave his head a quick shake before picking up more bricks.

When his mother went to stand, Liam moved to her side in order to give her a hand up. Not that his mother needed his help. She was still quite spry. He supposed it had to do with living on Bluestar Island. Aside from the sunshine and fresh air, there was the fact that walking was greatly encouraged because cars and trucks were banded from the small island unless you received a special permit from city hall. And generally they were hard to come by.

“I need to talk to you.” The was a note of seriousness in her voice.

He straightened. “What is it?”

“I heard from Uncle Jim this morning. Your aunt Susan fell.”

“How bad is it?”

“Luckily nothing is broken but she’s pretty banged up. They won’t be able to make it for Christmas.” When he nodded in understanding, his mother said, “Your father and I were talking. None of our siblings are getting any younger. And this latest scare with your aunt has us thinking that we need to make more of an effort to spend time together.”

He nodded. “Of course, you should.”

Her gaze moved to Tate. “It will mean you’ll have to find someone to watch Tate.”

His mother had been great about watching him. So great in fact that he’d kept putting off finding other daycare. He certainly couldn’t ask his mother to stay because of his procrastination.

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About Jennifer Faye

Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming contemporary romances. With more than a million books sold, she is internationally published with books translated into more than a dozen languages and her work has been optioned for film. She is a two-time winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award, the CataRomance Reviewers’ Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous other awards. Now living her dream, she resides with her very patient husband and two spoiled cats. When she’s not plotting out her next romance, you can find her curled up with a mug of tea and a book.

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