Poppy Creek

From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes a love story about enduring hope, finding a place to call home, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. Cassie Hayward hates Christmas. Especially this year. No job. Flat broke. And an ex most definitely on the naughty list. The unexpected inheritance of a charming Victorian cottage in the small town of Poppy Creek may be the Christmas miracle Cassie needs. Except for one itty-bitty problem: a clause in the will. To inherit the house, Cassie must complete a series of festive tasks every day in December leading up to Christmas. All overseen by the handsome, Christmas-loving lawyer Luke Davis. Luke is as strong and steady as the bespoke furniture he crafts as a hobby. He has to be. Stepping into his late father's shoes as the town lawyer comes with a sleigh full of responsibilities. Which means the captivating stranger collecting her inheritance is a distraction he can't afford. As the unlikely pair complete the daily tasks, fighting their attraction becomes more futile than putting jolly ole St. Nick on a diet. But when someone from Cassie's past reappears with the offer of a lifetime, Cassie will have to choose between love and the life she thought she wanted. The Clause in Christmas is an uplifting, opposites-attract romance brimming with Christmas spirit, charming holiday traditions, and an emotionally satisfying happily ever after. Start reading today and fall in love with the beloved, bestselling small-town series featuring characters who instantly feel like family. Each book is a complete, standalone story, but thanks to the cast of recurring characters, they're much more fun when read in order. Now a complete, bingeable series. ALSO INCLUDES: The Christmas Calendar, an original recipe, and book club questions. ?? You'll love this book if you enjoy: Opposites attract romance City girl goes to a small town Unexpected inheritance Cozy holiday traditions Coffee, coffee, coffee Close-knit communities & chosen family The enduring power of hope Happily ever afters No sex, swearing, or violence Praise for The Clause in Christmas ?????????? I had the same warm feeling I get when watching Hallmark Christmas movies. ?????????? The characters are beautiful, strong, fun, and highly entertaining. It's an emotionally charged book that will have you crying one moment and laughing the next. ?????????? This book was everything I love about Christmas. ?????????? Absolutely amazing story! The imagination of this author is through the roof. ?????????? If you write a book where I cry at the end, then you nailed it. And this author nailed it, I cried. And then I called my sister-in-law and told her she needed to read it because it was that good.

??From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes a love story brimming with second chances, redemptive love, and chosen family. Eliza Carter has a secret. And it's not the recipe for her world-famous tiramisu. With her bakery undergoing a remodel, her son struggling in school, and planning her best friend's wedding, Eliza's secret is the last thing on her mind. Until her childhood sweetheart reappears, stirring up old feelings faster than her electric mixer. Grant Parker can't forget the girl he left behind. On the cusp of landing a huge client for his web design business, he risks everything and returns to his hometown, hoping to win her back. But when Eliza's secret is revealed, can their second chance at love survive the truth? Or will they both end up getting burned? The Truth in Tiramisu is an uplifting, second-chance romance full of heart, hope, and happily ever afters. Start reading today and fall in love with the beloved, bestselling small-town series featuring characters who instantly feel like friends. Each book is a complete, standalone story, but thanks to the cast of recurring characters, they're much more fun when read in order. Now a complete, bingeable series. ALSO INCLUDES: An original recipe and book club questions. ?? You'll love this book if you enjoy: Second chance romance Sinlge parent romance Compelling family dynamics Close-knit communities & chosen family Yummy desserts The beauty of forgiveness Happily ever afters No sex, swearing, or violence Praise for The Truth in Tiramisu ?????????? Rachael Bloome knows how to write a story that keeps you coming back for more. The folks of Poppy Creek become like family. ?????????? This series is amazing! Good, clean romance with a wonderful story interwoven through the pages. ?????????? The Poppy Creek characters are real and lovable! You'll want to move to Poppy Creek. ?????????? Sometimes we need to be reminded of goodness. This book does that. ?????????? I laughed, I cried, and I loved every page.

From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town love stories, comes a novel bursting with sweet, spine-tingling romance, shocking secrets, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. Penny Heart likes to play it safe... in life and in love. When she's asked to brave her town's most thrilling adventures to revamp their outdated guidebook, things quickly go from bad to worse. The person assigned to help? None other than her childhood nemesis. His dimpled grin and endearing charm might fool other women, but she wouldn't trust the notorious prankster with her potted cactus... let alone her heart. Colt Davis has spent his entire life fulfilling his father's dying wish. But something about being home, and the intriguing redhead who owns the local antiques store, has him questioning everything. As they tackle each adventure, and the rush of adrenaline grows to a genuine connection, will their differences push them further apart? Or could a long-kept secret be the key to their happily ever after? “The Secret in Sandcastles” is an uplifting, wholesome, opposites-attract romance full of heart, hope, and happily ever afters.

From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes a love story filled with Christmas miracles, redemptive love, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. Kat Bennet has one wish this Christmas-save Hope Hideaway, the women's shelter where she works, from closing its doors for good. But to do so, she must contact someone from her past and face painful memories she'd rather forget. When an alluring stranger walks into Jack Gardener's cozy diner, his entire world changes for the better. The problem? She plans on leaving town... just like his ex. They're both determined to keep their hearts safely tucked away, but Christmas in Poppy Creek has a special knack for showing people exactly what they need. Can they overcome past hurts before their chance at love slips away?

From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes an uplifting story about second chances, letting go of the past, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. When event planner Olivia Parker heads home to help plan her brother's wedding, she decides to keep her painful divorce a secret so she doesn't ruin his big day. Easier said than done when her feelings for a childhood friend start to blossom into something more... Flower farmer Reed Hollis has never forgotten the only woman who ever captured his heart. He also hasn't forgotten that she's very, very married. Burying his emotions along with his tulip bulbs, he decides to keep his distance while she's in town. Not a bad plan. Until he's roped into helping with the wedding. As the two work together, can they overcome their deep-rooted fears and painful secrets? Or will their budding romance wither on the vine?

From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes a love story about polar opposites, fresh starts, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. Lucy Gardener is finally ready to settle down and stop job hopping. So, when her brother asks for her help to document the town's quirky fall festivals for a promotional video for his inn, she's up to the challenge. She was not, however, ready to share the task with a brooding former marine, no matter how ruggedly handsome and alluringly mysterious the man might be... Vick Johnson wants nothing to do with small town life. He has one last assignment, then he can put the close-knit community that has been a continual threat to his don't-get-attached policy in his rearview mirror forever. He can't let himself get distracted by his boss's little sister despite her gorgeous blue eyes and infectiously sunny personality. Too bad he's failing miserably... But if Lucy and Vick want to make it to happily ever after, they have bigger problems than they realize-and more than a few secrets between them. Can they overcome the overwhelming obstacles? Or will their love fade like a whisper in the wind? “The Whisper in Wind” is a sweet, grumpy-sunshine romance brimming with charming small-town festivities, surprising secrets, and hard-won happily ever afters.

From the USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, small-town romances, comes a love story bursting with toe-curling chemistry, surprising mysteries, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. Kindhearted candymaker Sadie Hamilton wants nothing to do with Mr. Anti-sugar who's opening a business right next door. Especially since she's trying to save her struggling confectionery from going under while he's introducing a brand-new shiny establishment that will be a direct competitor to her little store. Between caring for his ailing mother and launching a risky new venture, billionaire philanthropist Landon Morris doesn't have time for distractions. Which is particularly aggravating since he can't get the feisty owner of Sadie's Sweet Shop out of his head. They're complete opposites, but as their paths continue to cross, and they're forced to share a booth at the Sips & Sweets Festival, they realize some connections can't be denied, no matter how unexpected. Can they put aside their contention long enough to learn from each other's differences? Or will they let love, and a chance at happily ever after, slip through their fingertips? “The Hope in Hot Chocolate” is a sweet, enemies-to-love romance about hope, forgiveness, and, of course, a whole lot of chocolate! Happily ever after guaranteed.