A Sea View Christmas is a holiday novella from Julie Klassen. Miss Sarah Sommers cannot stop thinking about Callum Henshall. This man from Scotland has occupied her thoughts from the moment she met him. She had not encouraged him at the time; however, now she is having second thoughts!
This is an interesting tale as you learn all the ways these two try to make a connection. It is fun to see how this story unfolds by the final page!
The Favored Cowboy, by Jody Hedlund, opens with Amelia Stone on her way to Colorado. She is not sure what to except when she arrives. All Amelia knows is that she must keep what is growing in her belly a secret at all costs!
Amelia heads into Breckenridge, Colorado not remembering the name of the man she is to wed. Whether it is brain-fog from her pregnancy or that she is overwhelmed by all the mail-order bride registries she had entered, Amelia does not know. However, before she knows it, veterinarian Thatcher Hoyt is her new husband!
As feelings begin to develop between Amelia and Thatcher, they are not sure how to move forward when the actual man Amelia had promised to marry shows up on one of Thatcher’s vet visits. When this ruins Thatcher’s reputation, you wonder if these two will be able to build a life together. Hang on to see if all the details finally work out!
Once Upon a Christmas Tale is another holiday novella from Melody Carlson. This tale opens with Carol Langstrom thinking of her negative feelings about this holiday. She is actually on her way to the airport so she can spend Christmas in the Bahamas. However, all good plans often do not come to fruition. When Carol’s plane is forced to make an unexpected landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she must quickly readjust her plans!
When Carol remembers her mother’s sister lives in the area, she decides to reach out to her for lodging. Carol is so excited to make her aunt’s acquaintance. She even changes her travel plans to have more time to spend with her!
You wonder, when Carol meets her aunt’s friend, Victor Clarkson, if this man will change the direction of her life. This is a fun tale to follow as Carol slowly builds new relationships with both new friends and family!
To Forge Her Fate, by Kasey Stockton, describes Eliza Rose’s attempt to bring her family back into good standing after her sister’s scandal. However, her plans are changed when she encounters Jacob Ridley, a local blacksmith!
After their carriages collide on a country road, Eliza soon finds that
Jacob is a kind, gracious and very helpful man. She cannot stop thinking about this man. Will Eliza’s plans change yet again?
As Eliza seeks out the man she will one day marry, you wonder if her feelings will grow for Jacob, who as a blacksmith is below her social class or perhaps for Lord Ryland, a viscount and member of the upper class. Hold tight to discover her choice!
On the opening pages of The Forever Cowboy, by Jody Hedlund, Violet Berkley is awakened by a loud banging on the front door. Her father was a gambler and someone had come looking for money. When their father offers his two daughters as dancing girls to pay off his debt, Violet and Hyacinth know their only option is to run!
Violet reaches out to Sterling Noble, her former fiancé, for help. After she left him at the altar, Sterling currently does not seem willing to lend them a hand. Therefore, Violet and her sister head into the cold to find shelter and safety in a remote miner’s cabin. When Sterling notices skis missing, he knows Violet and her sister are heading out to find a safe place to hole up!
After Sterling finally makes it to the cabin, he finds that Violet has twisted her ankle and cannot walk easily. When this threesome finally make it back to the ranch, they find that the house has been ransacked. Violet wonders if the man, who is after her father and also looking for Violet and her sister, is behind this action!
You wonder if Sterling will step up to find a resolution to this dangerous situation and if Violet will finally decide to embrace that Sterling truly loves and accepts her. Hold tight for an ending full of surprises for both Violet and Sterling!
Lady Maybe, by Julie Klassen, opens with Lady Marianna Mayfield heading out on a trip with her husband Sir John. At the last minute Hannah Rogers, her former companion, is invited to join her. Just as they are approaching their destination, they experience an accident. Sir John is left unconscious with severe injuries and the lady they assume is Lady Mariann cannot remember much of her past. She does not even recall her wedding night. However, suddenly things snap into place. This woman remembers that she is actually Hannah Rogers!
This situation gets rather complicated when Hannah decides not to set the record straight. She is afraid she will be in trouble if the truth comes out. However, when Sir John finally wakes up, she fears she will soon be in trouble!
This tale gets rather complicated as Hannah tries to find her landing-place in this crazy situation!
In A Moment to Love, by Tracie Peterson, Spencer Duval has discovered that Eugene Astor, the man who killed his father, has been living in Cheyenne for the past twenty-years. Dr. Carrie Vogel and Spenser had met as they take part in a Chicago amateur theater group. When Spenser learns that Carrie is actually from Cheyenne, he suggests that Carrie pose as his wife to create a cover story!
As a Pinkerton agent, Spencer is looking to bring Astor to justice. Carrie simply wants a fresh start, after her fiancé took credit for all her medical research. These two do not know exactly what they are entering into when they actually say I Do!
By the time this newly-wed couple meet Carrie’s parents, they have figured out their story. They are initially accepted by Carrie’s parents; however, soon both of her parents sense they are keeping a secret. You will also be surprised to learn who one of Carrie’s patients is as she resumes her work with brain injuries. None other than Eugene Astor!
Get ready for a surprising ending when the truth becomes evident to all!
