|
When tragedy places her seven-year-old nephew in her care, hairstylist Kristen Anderson deserts her idyllic life at the Jersey Shore. She arrives at the family's Pennsylvania inn, hoping over the Christmas holidays to mourn her loss and reevaluate her future. Architect Luke Baldwin relocates from New York City to Brookside Falls to care for his ailing mother. With the chaos of the city behind him, he focuses on establishing a new practice. An unexpected encounter over a Christmas tree could make life more complicated than either thought possible. Will the discovery of a family secret bring together Kristen and Luke, or create a wedge too difficult to overcome?
|
|
Brianna Baxter thinks she has the world figured out. She lives a life of privilege and does whatever she wants. After living in New York City, London, New Jersey, and Florida she settles down in Havenport, Rhode Island. As the Christmas holiday approaches, a secret is revealed and she is challenged with the most important decision of her life.
Workaholic Simon May gets an unexpected vacation over the holidays and visits family in London. At his childhood home, he finds an envelope that holds the answer to his future. Or does it? He throws caution to the wind and jumps on the next available flight across the pond in search of what he lost. He takes the biggest risk of his life, unsure of what he will encounter once the plane touches down. Will the uncertainty of Brianna’s future steer her in the right direction? Will Simon receive the answer he seeks? Liz Taggart lands a permanent job after decades of stringing together a living with everything from dog walking to serving burgers. Her quiet existence is fodder for rumors that are put to rest when a school buddy becomes a regular at the historic Royce’s Tavern. A diary found in the basement of the building reveals connections unknown to her.
Newly divorced, Will Powell confides in Liz each time he orders a beer. Their friendship grows deeper with each conversation. He has loved her since they were teenagers and is careful not to scare her away, especially when his ex-wife shows up. Liz and Will have their own baggage that needs to be put to rest so they can move on with their lives. But will they grow apart instead of finding a way to intertwine their pasts without judgment? It’s been five years since Lauren Bishop lost her husband, Carl,
to a ski accident. Unable to let go of her grief she casts a spell to help her along, and moves to the family home she inherited in Havenport, Rhode Island. On her first night in town, she runs into her husband’s best friend, Cooper Smith, who she hasn’t seen since Carl’s funeral. Each excited to be around someone familiar, they resume the friendship they once shared. Has enough time passed, where they can get beyond the emptiness of the loss of Carl? Will Lauren and Cooper’s relationship become more than the memory of their friend? Will Lauren find happiness in Havenport? Stressed and overworked, Patty Baxter takes a much-needed vacation to visit her daughters in Havenport. With her career in jeopardy, and a tragic anniversary fast approaching, the last thing she needs is to face her ex-husband.Facing a life-changing decision, Alex Baxter decides to visit Havenport the same weekend. He knows he ruined a good thing with Patty, but he’s hoping she can forgive him, if only for the sake of their daughters.
|
|
Olivia Baxter arrives in Havenport during a college break to visit family and ponders the direction her life will take. Three stories explore that journey and decisions she makes while navigating her way through life.
Winter Wonderland: (Previously published in Christmas in Havenport) Olivia Baxter struggles with her indecision to return to college and heads to Havenport, Rhode Island to visit her aunt during winter break. Memories of prior Christmas' emerge, and a chance meeting with an interesting stranger makes Olivia think twice about staying in New England or returning to her studies. Max Porter has been searching for his biological parents, which leads him to Havenport, Rhode Island. He wanders into the Final Chapter bookstore and befriends Olivia, an open minded, and warm person who wants to help him find the answers to his past. Together, the young couple discover new things about themselves that lead them to think about where their lives may lead next. Will they move on to the next chapter together, or go their separate ways? New Beginnings: (Previously published in Welcome to Havenport) Nervous but excited, Olivia Baxter prepares to open the first metaphysical shop in Havenport along with the bookstore she took over from her aunt. With her father’s money at risk and her sister in town to annoy her, Olivia struggles to rise to the challenge. She finds comfort in the arms of the man who’s woven his way into her heart. Is he the one? Max Porter moves to Havenport to continue his search for his biological parents. He embraces his relationship with Olivia, who has helped him on his journey since they met last Christmas. As he gets closer to discovering the truth behind his birth, his concern for his adoptive parents heightens. Is his search a betrayal of their love? Will Olivia and Max find a way to be together? Or will business and family pressures forge a rift between their budding romance? Snow Angels: Olivia Baxter has entrenched herself as a steadfast business woman in the heart of Havenport all the while attending classes to complete her college degree so she can satisfy the terms of her inheritance. A master at balancing her work and studies, she is thrown a curve ball that could derail all her plans. When the strain of traveling back and forth from Havenport to the family farm in Pennsylvania becomes too much, Max Porter makes a decision that will affect the rest of his life. But first, he needs to come to terms with his biological father, who lives in Havenport, and resolve his guilt over moving away from his adoptive parents. As Olivia’s business grows, so does her love for Max Porter. Each is faced with decisions that could alter and test the strength of their relationship. How will they weather the challenges they face? |
|
Christmas Spirits
Another Christmas keeps Emily Chadwick busy in the kitchen until her granddaughter discovers an ornament that has been hidden away along with memories from her grandmother’s past. Emily opens her heart and tells her granddaughter about the grandfather she never knew. This Christmas brings something a bit more special than cookies. (Previously published in the Timeless Keepsake anthology.) Chasing Fireflies Marnie Shaw is a travel agent whose fear of flying has kept her safe within the confines of New York City. As the top agent for her firm, she wins an all-expenses paid trip for two to the U.S. Virgin Islands. She decides to confront her fear and take the trip alone when she is dumped by her live-in boyfriend. Her plans of losing herself while relaxing in the beauty of the island is disrupted when Captain Jack, a handsome, scraggly bearded, boat captain, shows up at her bungalow unannounced and refuses to leave. Will a night on the beach with Jack open her eyes to realize there's more to life than what she has, if only she would let go of her expectations and take a risk? Or when her ex shows up begging for forgiveness, will she settle for the safety of her quiet, risk-free life? (Previously published in the Timeless Escapes anthology.) Trusting Kindness Midnight brings more than the promise of a new year for Taylor Hayes when her ex-boyfriend shows up at the same event at the Jersey Shore. Fond memories are tossed aside as she relives the night Jonathan Barnes walked out on her. He wants her back—but can she forgive him and trust his kindness long enough to love again? (Previously published in the Timeless Treasures anthology.) Till Death Do Us Part Nikki and Nate’s stable marriage is shattered when his law enforcement career is cut short by a stray bullet. Their future seems to be on the mend when Nikki inherits a family-run business in the woods of Maine. Together they take ownership of the inn, but Nikki soon has doubts that her marriage will survive. The stress of hosting a wedding and remaining financially solvent threatens to ruin everything she’s worked for. And concern for her young daughter—forced to leave New York City for the serene, laid-back country life—leaves Nikki unsure she made the right decision for her family. Will any of that matter when another change is thrown into the mix? (Previously published in the Timeless Vows anthology.) |