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The ski town of Mount Holly doesn't feel much like Christmas this year. With no sign of snow, the town's businesses depending on the influx of visitors during the winter season are starting to fail. Noelle is about to start a new business venture, opening an art gallery where she herself creates most of the artwork, including paintings, her favorite form of expression. Self-doubt creeps in even with the support of her family and best friend, but with the gift of a very special paintbrush, she may find magic in unexpected places. Tyler moves to town to help his aunt and uncle when they need it most. He steps in to manage Cuppa' Joe, their coffee shop right next door to a new art gallery. The moment he meets the new owner, he's drawn to her, but he's hesitant to get to know her. He's not sure how long he'll be staying and believes he should be spending his free time with his family. Encouraged by his aunt and uncle, Tyler goes to the grand opening of the new shop and stumbles upon more than he anticipated. Will Noelle be able to boost her confidence, along with her new business and maybe even learn to love along the way? Will Tyler be able to fit in with the community, and find his permanent home in Mount Holly with the potential to have everything he ever wanted? You can also watch the movie by Candy Cain.
Amy used to be the life of the party, now that she graduated from college and it's time for the "rest of her life" to begin, she's not sure who she is or where she fits in. Her family life has never really been what it seems. She's always been daddy's little girl, but now she struggles to live up to both her parents' expectations. Then again, she has a talent for pretending. Her parents have an idea of not only the kind of job she should have, but also the type of man she should marry, so she dates what they see as the perfect man for her and has fun with the men she wants. There's one man who has been a constant in her life. He's always there for her in any way she's wanted or needed and he's one of her best friends, Matt Young. They've always had the perfect arrangement, so what's changed? Does Amy deserve her happily ever after? Will she get it? Matt has never been shy when it comes to women. He's had several girlfriends, slept around when he wanted and doesn't have a care in the world. At least that's how most of his friends see him, even Amy, but he's always been a big romantic at heart. He began falling for Amy many times over the years, but she always insisted they weren't serious. So, he did what he had to do and faked it. He took the parts of her she was willing to share with him. He would always be there to help her, and he'd keep doing it as long as she's safe. Now that their friends are all getting married and even starting families of their own, Matt is ready to start his own future. Will he take his chance with Amy or decide it's time to move on? Will Amy go against her parents' wishes? Will she realize she's had what she needed all along, before it's too late? This book is a stand-alone novel, but better read in order.
Shea Andrews is excited to start her Christmas vacation with her best friend, Kristen in Malta, an island off the coast of Italy. They have been saving and planning for this trip for a long time and the time has finally come, but when she wakes up the morning of their departure and can't get in touch with Kristen, she begins to worry. As she arrives at the airport, she discovers Kristen, although regretful, is no longer going with her. Shea decides to take the trip on her own after waiting so long for the day to come and putting all her money into it.Michael Foster accompanies his brother Daryl to the airport after changing his plans to go on his honeymoon to Malta with him when his brother was unexpectedly left at the altar. Packed and ready for the trip, he tries to support him and cheer him up any way he can. As they get closer to boarding the plane, his brother becomes more and more reluctant, finally deciding he can't go on this trip. As Michael turns to leave with him, Daryl stops him, insisting he still go and enjoy the trip. After all, he can no longer get a refund, someone should have fun. Michael hesitantly agrees, feeling as if he's making the wrong decision. He should be with his family, especially during the holidays.As Michael settles into his seat, his doubt creeps further in just as Shea arrives, talking into her phone as she takes the seat next to him. He looks up at her scowling in displeasure. Shea's happiness and positive attitude are too much for him after the difficult week, and even tougher year, he's endured. As Shea and Michael keep bumping into each other, they both find themselves curious. Will one small slip and one big leap bring them closer together than either of them expected? Or are they destined to only see one another while on their Christmas vacation in Malta?
Chris Ackerman grew up spending a lot of holidays, school breaks and summer vacations at his Grandfather's house on a lake in Christmas Cove, Maine. He always had a very close relationship with his grandfather and has many fond memories there. After his grandfather's passing, he discovers he inherited the home he holds so close to his heart, but there's a stipulation. Chris needs to host the first big family Christmas after his passing at the house, maintaining his grandfather's tradition. With Chris's intense work schedule in New York City, he requests to work remotely for the month of December and return for the New Year. After he receives approval, with the promise that he will work be working justas hard out of the office, he packs and leaves for Maine.Christmas family parties at the Ackerman house in Maine always consisted of family and a few friends scattered throughout the house, the entire house beautifully decorated inside and out, a big family dinner, presents, desserts and something to make every year unique. Chris believes he can't handle all the work for his job, plus plan the enormous family Christmas like his grandfather used to do. So, he decides to hire an event planner, but soon finds, his only option is a new company called Merry Events.Meredith Block works hard to promote her new event planning business, Merry Events. She's always loved holidays, especially Christmas, although she has spent more Christmases with her best friend, Bella Franz and her family, than her own parents. She's hoping to get a Christmas client, when she's given a new lead. When Meredith goes to the house for her interview, Chris hires her on the spot.Meredith works hard to make everything perfect, while Chris is hard at work, although they find time to get to know each other, while Chris's family already assumes they're together. What will happen come Christmas? Will Meredith move on to her next job, while Chris returns to New York? Or maybe they'll find there's a little more than Christmas joy in the air.
Samantha Voss loses herself after the death of her adoptive parents. She leaves college and moves home, craving something familiar, but soon finds change is what she really wants. She searches for her birth parents in hopes of finding out more about where she came from. She finds unexpected answers with unending questions. She makes a spontaneous decision to move to a small town in Wisconsin in search of more answers. When she pulls up to her new apartment, she finds support from a sexy stranger, Brady Williams, who takes her breath away. When Samantha is unable to keep him in the friend zone, she decides he might be a good distraction from what she's really there to do. But when everything finally seems to be falling in to place for her, will reality be too much for Samantha and Brady to handle together? Or will their new reality tear them apart?This is book 1 of 2 in the Home Duet.
Will Samantha and Brady's Choices for the future bring them closer together or tear them apart?Samantha and Brady fell in love hard and fast when Brady helped Sam navigate the emotional ups and downs of discovering where she came from. Now that she has some of her questions answered, she's ready to figure out where she fits in and what she wants to do with her life. She continues to learn about her history and adapt to her new life, searching for a place she can call home. She explores new experiences, hoping to find her passion in life beyond her love for Brady. Past insecurities resurface, causing Sam to become determined to prove her inner-strength and independence to everyone around her; although she may be the only one who doesn't see it's already there. She keeps pushing towards her unknown future and questions if her relationship with Brady might be holding either of them back. Will she push him away or fight for them to be together?Brady always thought running his family restaurant was the last thing he wanted, but with college graduation approaching, it's time to make a decision. New projects, new ideas and a new outlook help him see things differently, but is his new vision what he really wants? Or is it time for him to move on, leaving Samantha behind?
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