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Can love's sweetness prevail even when the magic of Valentine's Day is under threat?In the charming town of Mistletoe, Alaska, where Santa's Village brings joy all year round, Rosie Plum, a bubbly and optimistic confectioner, faces her biggest challenge yet. She must keep her beloved candy store afloat during the lean months after Christmas when there are few tourists about. Enter Jack Kringle, a skilled chocolatier whose presence stirs more than just confectionery creativity in Rosie. However, their working styles clash, igniting sparks that are both frustrating and undeniably romantic.As February's frost blankets Mistletoe, Rosie and Jack's world is further shaken by a determined reporter. She's on a mission to unveil the magical secrets rumored to run in the Kringle family - secrets that, if brought to light, could shatter the Kringles and cast a shadow over the entire town.As Valentine's Day looms on the horizon, Rosie finds herself not only battling to save her store but also her budding romance, and the town she calls home. Unless Rosie can learn that success isn't just about hard work; it's about risk, trust, and opening your heart to the unexpected, she will lose everything.Embark on a journey of love, laughter, and magical whispers by ordering your copy today

Step into the streets of Montreal during the late 90s and early 2000s with the first three books of the Lost and Found Family Series. Experience a world rich in nostalgia, where landlines were the lifeline and life moved at a different pace. This captivating series weaves tales of belonging, hope, and endless possibilities, capturing the essence of an era that bridged the old and the new. Dive into a journey through a time that feels both familiar and wonderfully distant, and discover stories that resonate with the timeless quest for a place to call home.Homing Instinct--PrequelDarcy has always longed for a place to call home, but her nomadic life taught her to keep her guard up and her suitcase packed. When she moves back to her hometown of Montreal, she hopes to finally put down roots. But after a year, Darcy feels no more at home in Montreal than anywhere else in the world.Then she gets a new roommate, and much to Darcy's surprise, Francois breaks through the walls she's built after years of having to move and start over. Finally able to open her heart, Darcy finds a supportive circle of friends and begins to feel part of the community. She believes that maybe this is the home she's been looking for.But just when everything seems perfect, Francois is offered a job in another city, and Darcy's heart shatters. Panicking, Darcy does what she does best-she packs up and leaves. Can Darcy overcome her fears and insecurities and fight for what she wants? Or will she let go of the one person who can make her feel at home?Six Weeks With YouDo you believe in starting over? Vicki Meyers does, arriving in Montreal after having escaped a toxic boyfriend and a drug-addicted mother. Tired of being hurt by those who should care about her most, Vicki wants to be left alone. But then she surprisingly befriends Gunner, a rescue dog who needs her as much as she needs him. And she certainly doesn't expect to fall for Daniel, a charming young man with a battered heart who is leaving town in six weeks.But sometimes life has other plans.Could six weeks be enough to change Vicki's life? Perhaps. But healing her wounds would mean opening her heart, and that might be more than she's willing to risk.Rules of DisengagementStephanie Mitchel hides her pain by following the rules laid out in the Mitchel Sister's Guide to an Awesome Life, but it hasn't brought her happiness. She's lonely, heartbroken, and stuck in a rut. When she meets Jake, a laid-back, outdoorsy guy who makes her laugh and feel alive, she finds the courage to open up about her sister's death and begins to rediscover herself. But old habits die hard, and Stephanie soon pushes him away with her diva attitude and insecurities. Can she overcome her fears and learn to love herself before she loses him forever? Find out in this emotional and uplifting romance about finding your true voice and your true love.

An unforgettable story about the healing power of love and friendship.Family Friends is a standalone story in the Lost and Found Family Series.Twenty-one-year-old Jenna McAlister has been a struggling single mother since her parents kicked her out of their home as a pregnant teen. She works tirelessly to provide a better life for her daughter, but just as she prepares to launch a mobile dog grooming business, disaster strikes with an apartment flood.Despite the initial frustrations of having to move, it ends up being the best thing that could happen because it is there that Jenna acquires what's been missing from her life: friendship and love.However, when Jenna summons the courage to face her troubled past, things don't go as planned, and her biggest fear is realized. As her life descends into a tailspin, Jenna must choose between returning to her lonely but safe existence or taking a chance on friendship, love, and a future brighter than she ever imagined. Does she have the strength to move forward?This heartfelt third book in the Lost and Found Family women's fiction series introduces several more characters on their way to becoming a family of friends. If you enjoy feel-good reads (even if they make you cry at times) about transformational journeys and healing love, you'll enjoy Family Friends.

As the autumn leaves in Montreal turn, so does Vicki's life when a single father's sweet proposal offers a taste of a vibrant future. All she has to do is let go of the past.Vicki had dreams, aspirations, and the drive to become an artist. But somewhere along the line, those dreams faded away, leaving behind a void she struggled to fill. The once vibrant city of Montreal, bathed in the hues of late fall, now seemed as colorless as her passionless life.Enter Alex. A single father with a budding wedding cake business and a heart just waiting to find the right companion. When he approaches Vicki to lend her creative flair to his venture, the two form a bond that quickly deepens, filling the emptiness Vicki felt for so long.But just as their relationship seems poised to take the next step, a ghost from Vicki's past returns and threatens to derail everything she's built with Alex.Montreal, with its early 2000s charm, sets the backdrop for this touching tale of love, self-worth, and the power of personal transformation. Vicki learns the most crucial lesson of all: sometimes, to truly move forward, one must let go of the past.

Two hearts, one holiday season, and a touch of magic.This is a small-town, later-in-life romance.In the enchanting town of Mistletoe, Alaska, where Christmas reigns supreme year-round, grumpy Eleanor Frost finds herself caught in a dance of destiny. Once a renowned dance instructor and now a widow with a heart frozen by loss, Eleanor's world is turned upside down when she twirls into the arms of Christopher, a fellow widower.Both recognizing that they could use a friend, Eleanor and Christopher embark on an exhilarating journey through the snowy streets, uncovering the joys of life they'd both forgotten.But just as sparks begin to fly between them at Thanksgiving, Christopher's dedication to his job threatens to pull them apart. Facing a crossroads between love and obligation, Christopher must choose whether to follow his heart or uphold Christmas tradition. And Eleanor, refusing to be left in the shadows, must take a bold leap if she hopes to claim the future she truly wants.Join Eleanor and Christopher as they navigate the intricate steps of romance against the backdrop of two beloved holidays. Will they succumb to the enchantment of the season and find solace in each other's arms? Only time will tell in this spellbinding story of rediscovering joy, embracing the future, and believing in the magic of love once more.

Two hearts, one holiday season, and the magic of second chances.**This is a later-in-life holiday romance.**In the enchanting town of Mistletoe, Alaska, where Christmas reigns supreme year-round, Eleanor Frost, the self-proclaimed holiday humbug, finds herself caught in a dance of destiny. Once a renowned dance instructor and now a widow with a heart frozen by loss, Eleanor's world is turned upside down when she twirls into the arms of Christopher, a fellow widower.Both recognizing that they could use a friend, Eleanor and Christopher embark on an exhilarating journey through the snowy streets, uncovering the joys of life they'd both forgotten.But just as sparks begin to fly between them at Thanksgiving, Christopher's dedication to his job threatens to pull them apart. Facing a crossroads between love and obligation, Christopher must choose whether to follow his heart or uphold Christmas tradition. And Eleanor, refusing to be left in the shadows, must take a bold leap if she hopes to claim the future she truly wants.Join Eleanor and Christopher as they navigate the intricate steps of romance against the backdrop of two beloved holidays. Will they succumb to the enchantment of the season and find solace in each other's arms? Only time will tell in this spellbinding story of rediscovering joy, embracing the future, and believing in the magic of love once more.Following the American Council for the Blind Large Print Guidelines: Font: Large Print Open Sans, size 18, no italicsLine Spacing: 1.15Paragraphs: Blocked with 1 blank line before and between headings/subheadings and text

Believe in the Christmas magic that awaits when you open your heart. When Sadie's life in Miami collapses like a house of cards, her inheritance of a quaint candy store in the remote town of Mistletoe, Alaska, becomes a lifeline. Thrust into a world far removed from the hustle of city life, Sadie's biggest challenge isn't the dwindling economy of Mistletoe but the biting cold she despises and the pain from her past that frosts her heart against the warmth of new friendships. Enter single dad Martin Kringle, a fellow newcomer, and mysterious toymaker with a huge secret, whose large order at the candy store promises more than just business success-it sparks a connection that might just rekindle the joy and trust Sadie thought she'd lost forever. When a blizzard blankets Mistletoe, forcing Sadie into the warmth of Martin's cabin, the stirrings of love threaten to melt away the barriers she's built around her heart. But to move forward with their relationship, Martin must reveal his secret-one that could sever his bond with Sadie and jeopardize his family's business. As the town digs out from the storm, Sadie returns home to find that her budding relationship with Martin, the enchantment of the holiday season, and the very future of the town are all delicately intertwined and hanging by a silvery thread. Faced with the prospect of losing what she has begun to cherish, Sadie devises a daring plan that could not only salvage her relationship with Martin but also reignite the heart of Mistletoe itself. All it would take is a giant leap of faith. ***This is a Large Print Edition***

Can love's sweetness prevail even when the magic of Valentine's Day is under threat? In the charming town of Mistletoe, Alaska, where Santa's Village brings joy all year round, Rosie Plum, a bubbly and optimistic confectioner, faces her biggest challenge yet. She must keep her beloved candy store afloat during the lean months after Christmas when there are few tourists about. Enter Jack Kringle, a skilled chocolatier whose presence stirs more than just confectionery creativity in Rosie. However, their working styles clash, igniting sparks that are both frustrating and undeniably romantic. As February's frost blankets Mistletoe, Rosie, and Jack's world is further shaken by a determined reporter. She's on a mission to unveil the magical secrets rumored to run in the Kringle family - secrets that, if brought to light, could shatter the Kringles and cast a shadow over the entire town. As Valentine's Day looms on the horizon, Rosie finds herself not only battling to save her store but also her budding romance, and the town she calls home. Unless Rosie can learn that success isn't just about hard work; it's about risk, trust, and opening your heart to the unexpected, she will lose everything. Embark on a journey of love, laughter, and magical whispers by ordering your copy today ***This is a large print edition***