"The librarian might be a little shy and socially inept, but she does not need kissing lessons.
Lucas Clyborne has had his eye on Sweet Water's librarian, Ryland Solomon, for almost a year. He's even started going to the library and checking out books. Who knew Extreme Ironing was a thing? So, maybe he had a little trouble concentrating on looking for suitable books since his attention seemed to get fixed on the cute librarian who didn't seem to know he was alive.
Ryland didn't know why Lucas all the sudden had a fascination with obscure books like The Iliad and Favorite Ties of Latin American Presidents, but she is sure he's up to no good. So, when he finally asks her out on a date, over a pristine copy of The Lullabies of Serial Killers, of course she...agrees?
The date was a disaster since Ryland didn't say a word the entire time and Lucas ended up eating her food. But somehow they go on another one. And another. Until Lucas's family ranch is in danger of foreclosure and he does something radical, something that will end the relationship that never really got started, unless Ryland finds the courage to flip the script and save her own cowboy hero.
Maybe she'll get those kissing lessons after all."
"It was her first time in jail and her first time in love.
Phoebe Clyborne has always been the perfect child, and she'd certainly never been in jail. So, after being released from her first night in the lock up, the new cowboy in town is bound to get the wrong impression about the girl who has been content on her family's ranch, assuming the Lord just wants her to take care of her family and never have one of her own when she runs smack into him, knocking them both down. It wouldn't have been so bad, but later that day, Phoebe realizes he's the new foreman at their ranch.
Tillman Steiner thought the woman just exiting the jail might still be a little tipsy when she couldn't seem to walk in a straight line and knocked into him. He's not excited in the least to find out that he's assigned to work with her for the next six weeks as they plan Sweet View Ranch's first ever rodeo. But appearances can be deceiving, and he starts to realize that Phoebe is not what he thought.
Unfortunately, he lost everything in his divorce, and taking another chance on love is not something he's the slightest bit interested in. Will he find that God has given him a woman with the calm strength he needs to weather life's storms?"
"Two enemies who always wanted to be friends.
A load of piglets.
One crowded church service.
Could Claudia Clyborne and Beau Hanson use the things life throws at them to look past their differences and forge a strong, forever relationship? And if they do, will one of them have to give up their lifetime dream?"
"Ezra Clyborne, a man of principles and routine, never expected Alaska, a woman embroiled in a world of trouble, and her children to turn his world upside down.
His offer of marriage was meant to be a safe haven, a simple solution to her troubles, but it becomes the foundation of a bond that deepens with each challenge they face.
Yet, as they confront the threats lurking around them, Ezra and Alaska discover that love often thrives in the most unexpected places. Can love grow in the shadow of danger, and can Ezra's ranch become a haven for a heart in need of healing?"
"Asher Clyborne's unspoken love for Sondra has lingered in the shadows, veiled by loyalty to his brother. But when Asher takes her to his mountain cabin after her fiance breaks up with her, a freak accident leaves Sondra as the only person who can save his life.
Sondra, a city girl at heart, struggles to adjust to the harsh, technology-free environment. Yet, when Asher is injured, she must turn to God to conquer her fears and save the man who's always been her silent guardian. Slowly, Sondra learns to rely on God to calm her anxieties and Asher gets a little stronger each day.
As they navigate through days without electricity and nights filled with natural beauty, a bond deeper than they imagined forms. But they have to go back to the ranch eventually, and face the fact that they are too different to spend the rest of their lives together. Or are their differences the foundation for a lifetime love?"
"After almost a decade away from Sweet Water, North Dakota, Travis Feagley is back in town, but his arrival is anything but smooth.
Aiming to turn his deep friendship with Ellen into something more, things don't go as planned when his first day back involves a mix-up at an auction, a brawl, and suddenly, he's a father.
Ellen, always his steadfast friend, is by his side, but as they navigate these unexpected challenges, including Ellen's harrowing car hijacking, rumors about Travis's loyalty surface. Amidst the chaos and in a town where everyone knows your name, a question lingers: can Travis prove his unwavering faithfulness and turn their friendship into a love story?"
"Sunday Landry suffers the most painful loss possible - the loss of her son. She closes her candy shop and moves back in with her mother, barely able to get out of bed. What's the point in living?
Noah Emery had a crush on Sunday in high school, but she didn't notice him, choosing someone else and eventually having his baby. Now that Noah is back in Strawberry Sands, Sunday again has too much on her mind to notice him, and he can't blame her. He can't imagine losing a child. He wants to help her overcome her grief, so he starts to write to her.
Sunday needs a purpose, and the letters she's been getting give her a reason to get up each day. She's able to pour out her grief, and her anonymous pen pal has some wisdom that helps her pull out of her depression. If only she knew who he was, because she thinks she's falling in love..."
"At the annual Christmas barn dance, Eleanor and her best friend Sally devise a mischievous plan to steal Sally's longtime cowboy crush, Peter. They enlist the help of their cousin, who mistakenly kidnaps Peter's brother, Franklin, instead.
Determined to keep her intentions secret, Norma Jean convinces Eleanor to embark on a rescue mission. Little does she know that a fierce snowstorm is on its way, trapping her with Peter, a quirky cat, and her adorable litter of four kittens.
As they navigate the unexpected circumstances, hilarious antics ensue, igniting a chain of comical events that could just lead to unexpected love and heartwarming holiday cheer.
Come find love and light this Christmas season in the beautiful beachside town of Strawberry Sands!"
"Dakota Estenben’s life took a turn she never expected after a heartbreak and a whirlwind of bad decisions led her away from her one true love. Now divorced, she’s back in the picturesque town of Strawberry Sands, seeking a fresh start as she reopens the souvenir shop she inherited from her grandmother and struggles with the challenges of single motherhood.
Ryan Landry, with the echoes of the rodeo still haunting him, is drawn back to the town he grew up in and where his family still lives. He’s restless and unsettled, even as he takes a job fixing up the old souvenir shop which he does around his true love of training horses.
As the waves gently lap the shores, the two are thrown together, their past mistakes hanging in the balance. Can Strawberry Sands, with its tranquil beaches and faith-filled community, offer them a second chance at love? Dive into a poignant tale of forgiveness, redemption, and rediscovered love set against the backdrop of golden sands and sunlit horizons."
"Sally Curtis is all about numbers, details, and the crisp pages of accounting ledgers at the inn. She isn’t interested in messy human interactions or anything that doesn’t compute in a spreadsheet.
But when Peter Slessing, the farmer with a contagious laugh, requires her skills, she's thrust into a world where calculations meet chaos.
Peter, always ready with a joke, suddenly finds himself laid up and struggles to remember that everything happens for a reason and that happiness is a choice.
As Sally and Peter are unexpectedly stuck together, will their differences bring out the best in each other and can they help each other choose happiness?"
"Luke Landry will avoid the matchmaking Miss Heather at all costs. Miss Heather will do anything to get her granddaughter hitched, and Luke seems to be her favorite target. If Kristen were such a catch, she wouldn't need her gram to find a husband for her. Every time Luke runs into her, sparks fly, and one or both of them leave angry. Why can't Miss Heather see Kristen and he would never be any good together?
Kristen Shower knows people avoid her because of her gram. But family is family and blood is blood and despite her flaws, Kristen loves her gram. And she doesn't appreciate Luke Landry's negative attitude toward the one person in the world who loves her and wants the best for her. So she avoids Luke at all costs, until they are tapped to provide a family for two little foster girls.
After working together to make a home with Luke, Kristen realizes that maybe joy could be found where one least expects it - right in front of her."
"Chi came to Strawberry Sands to escape her past. There were a lot of things to be ashamed of there. Maybe that's why she's so eager to catch the eye of the big-name lawyer who hangs out at her diner. It will prove she's not as worthless as she feels.
At a big gala she wasn't supposed to attend, she discovers the lawyer is not only cheating on her but married as well. She might have done more to embarrass herself, but Griff, her coworker, showed up on his bike and whisked her away. She is almost like a heroine in a fairy tale, except her life is anything but a fairy tale. And Chi is far from a heroine.
Griff has done his share of things he regrets, and he can see the signs of self-destruction loud and clear in Chi. Maybe that's why he followed her to Chicago when she chased the fancy lawyer. Regardless, he was there to save her from herself, and to his surprise, she held on tight as he rode away. So far, so good. Now all he has to do is convince her that appearances aren't everything, the past is under the blood, and it's what's in her heart that matters.
Simple. And he has to do all that without allowing her to see how much he loves her. Because, despite his tough persona, his heart can't handle another rejection."
