Carolyn Brown

From matchmaking carolers to a festive lights competition, four bestselling authors explore the magic of the holidays in these heartwarming small towns.The Perfect Christmas by Carolyn BrownRugged cowboy Landon Griffin can't help being smitten by single mom Dixie Boudreaux and her baby girl. To help win their hearts, he wants to give them both the perfect holiday at Longhorn Ranch -- baking cookies, trimming the tree, building snowmen, and the whole works. But when nothing seems to go right, he might need a Christmas miracle to help him out of the mess.Joy to the World by Hope RamsayRetired music teacher Brenda McMillan has lost her holiday spirit, but reluctantly agrees to fill in for the director of the Magnolia Harbor Christmas Chorale -- even though Dr. James Killough, the town's biggest Christmas enthusiast, is the group's accompanist. Will he have enough Christmas magic to mend her broken heart?Home for the Holidays by Rochelle AlersPastry chef Iris Nelson is looking forward to spending Christmas on Cavanaugh Island with her best friend's family. But she wasn't expecting to celebrate with their very handsome visitor on leave from Afghanistan. Is their attraction just the glow of the season or a gift to enjoy forever?Cowboy Christmas at Heart by A.J. PineFor Deputy Sheriff Daniela Garcia, no hometown tradition makes her happier than the Meadow Valley Holiday Light Parade. This year she's planning for the sheriff's office to have the most dazzling lights. But when the new mayor -- and certified grinch -- threatens to cancel the event, Dani will have to show him the true meaning of Christmas.

Caution: Fake relationship in progress. Try not to fall in love. Charlotte "Lottie" Johnston, the only woman on her construction crew, has had enough or the catcalls, teasing, and flirting from the men on her team. So when she spots Knox Callahan on the job site, she hatches a plan: a fake boyfriend arrangement to keep the guys in line. Knox agrees. After all, pretending to date Lottie might also keep his meddling Aunt Bernie from setting him up with a date every weekend. What starts as a simple arrangement soon is anything but as the crew looks for signs to prove Lottie and Knox are pretending. Between long workdays, shared lunches, and stolen laughs, their make-believe romance begins to feel dangerously real. But while Knox's roots are planted deep in small-town soil, Lottie's work will send her hours and miles away. Settling down in one place might be scary, but that's what it will take to build a life together.

**3 stories for the price of 1!**New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown pens three contemporary love stories of fun, adventure, matchmaking, and romance.Chasing DreamsNita, Sharlene, and Billy Joe, all about to turn 80, enlist Billy Joe's great-grandson, Ford, who has just gotten out of the Air Force, and Sharlene's great niece, Joelle, a schoolteacher who has the summer free. Their mission—to drive the three bickering old people on a road trip to remember. Each of the octogenarians is determined to tick off at least a few bucket list items before they go. Somewhere along the journey, Ford and Joelle discover that their elderly companions aren't the only ones who need to take some risks in life...and in love.The MatchmakersDotty, Minnie and Sookie have been best friends for decades, so when they all retired they decided that living on a cruise ship was cheaper and a lot more fun than living in an assisted living facility. But after a cruise or two, they got bored and decided to become matchmakers. Not knowing that they were choosing a couple that was already bound for divorce, they had their work cut out for them. Could they get this poor couple who evidently were still very much in love back together?A Summer to Remember (Sisters in Paradise series prequel novella)Before she moves to the Paradise in Spanish Fort, Texas, Great Aunt Bernie runs a bar where she listens to all kinds of people's problems. One day, Nash, Hershel, and Clara walk into her bar and change the trajectory of Bernie's life forever. After seeing the sparks between Clara and Nash, Bernie decides to try her hand at matchmaking. If she's good at it—and it turns out that she is—she intends to retire and get to work marrying off her seven great-nieces.

New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown brings her Southern sass to Christmas in this friends to lovers contemporary romance full of Great Aunt Bernie's matchmaking shenanigans and lots of kissing under the mistletoe.Tripp Callahan's leather shop in Spanish Fort, Texas has become more than he can handle and he's ready to hire help. He's so backed up on Christmas orders that he's working sixteen hour days. The answer to one prayer shows up in Hank Gibson, former owner of a leather shop, and happy to work part time. But Hank brings his feisty granddaughter Willa Rose Gibson, and her presence leads Tripp to pray that Great Aunt Bernie won't turn her matchmaking eyes his way. No such luck. Aunt Bernie sees the potential and begins to hang mistletoe in every doorway. Tripp is going to be a goner.

"[You] will flip for this charming small-town tale." —Woman’s World for The Sisters CaféSmall town enemies to lovers romance between two headstrong property owners determined to one-up each other, from the queen of Southern twang herself, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Two and a half months have passed since Brodie Carter showed up in Spanish Fort, Texas to meet the father who never knew he even existed. Well, family is family, and Brodie is welcomed in (once everyone gets over their shock). Getting to know his seven half sisters and all their spouses has not been an easy job. Add to that Audrey Ross, the obnoxious, sassy, overbearing woman who owns the orchard next to his. Between Audrey haggling Brodie to buy his property and his matchmaking Great Aunt Bernie setting him up on flop dates, nothing seems to be going right.And then a tornado demolishes the house Brodie and his brothers live in and everything they own. At least the orchard and farm are left untouched. Luckily, his new family offers up rooms to Brodie and his brothers while they work to rebuild. They move into the former brothel known as the Paradise, and try to get on with their lives.Audrey claims the storm is an omen that Brodie should sell, but that's the last thing he's going to do. No one boils his blood like she does, and Aunt Bernie can see it. Can Brodie and Audrey stop arguing over their properties long enough to realize the spark that's growing between them?

Tere tulemast Saeveski raamatuklubisse. Jää siia ja armu. Libby O'Dell ei tea, mida tulevik toob, ent on valmis riskima ning vahetab suurlinnaelu selle vastu, mida külavaheteedel pakkuda on. Antud juhul on selleks väike Sawmilli kogukond Texases, kus Libby võtab vastu ajutise tööotsa antiigipoe ülestöötamiseks. Tema uus ülemus Benny Taylor, nägus hurmur Elvise-nimelise kolme jalaga koeraga, ei ole samuti halb vaatepilt. Üle tänava ootavad Libbyt Benny isehakanud vanaemad - lesestunud Minilee ja Opal - omatehtud maisileiva, magusa tee ja kutsega nende raamatuklubisse. Isegi kui see on peamiselt põhjus kohaliku elu üle keelt peksta ja nina teiste asjadesse toppida. Naiste peamine eesmärk on viimaks leida Bennyle naine. Ainult et Benny ei otsi parajasti naist ja Libby on siin ainult läbisõidul, kuni otsustab, mida tahab edasi teha. Tõtt-öelda hakkab Sawmill juba päris tore tunduma. Benny isegi veel toredam. Ainult aeg näitab, kas see ajutine tööots korraks teele jäänud linnakeses on just see, mida Libby on otsinud - ja koht, kuhu ta päriselt kuulub.

Perepärand.Tütre kohustus.Angela Marie on elanud kõik oma kolmkümmend viis eluaastat Meadow Fallsis - ühes Texase talus, mis on kuulunud juba põlvkondi tema perekonnale. Ta ei taha seda teha. See on kohustus. Nüüd, kui tema vanemad, kes armastasid teda veel vähem kui võhivõõrad, on surnud, kuulub kogu see kupatus Angelale. Ja pärandus, mida ta pole kunagi tahtnud, on jäänud tema hoolde.Enam ei saa ta sellest loobuda. Tema armastatud lapsehoidja Mandy, kes on alati olnud talle ema eest, vajab nüüd ise hooldajat. Ka Mandy lapselapselaps, kes on Angelale lähedane nagu õde, tuleb koju tagasi. Kui üks nägus erusõjaväelane tuleb farmiabilise tööd otsima, leiab Angela, et tulevik võib isegi helge olla.Kuid kõige silmiavavamaks osutub minevik. Mandy avaldab tema vanemate kohta saladusi, mida Angela varem ei teadnud. Kui pilved tema perekonna ajaloos hajuma hakkavad, saab pärandusest hinnaline kingitus ja Meadow Fallsist kodu, millest Angela on alati unistanud.

The Love We Had Stays on My MindBy Dr. Carolyn BrownHow do you build a love that stands the test of time? What does it mean to cherish someone through life's joys, trials, and unexpected challenges?In The Love We Had Stays on My Mind, Dr. Carolyn Brown shares an extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and enduring love as she reflects on her 41-year marriage to her late husband, Elijah. From their serendipitous first meeting to the foundation they built together, Carolyn offers readers a rare glimpse into a love story that weathered life's greatest storms while blossoming in faith and devotion.At the heart of this memoir is the profound challenge they faced when Elijah was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive bone cancer in 2002. With raw honesty and heartfelt emotion, Carolyn recounts the strength, courage, and grace they both displayed during Elijah's battle, revealing how their bond deepened even amidst uncertainty and grief.This book is more than a tribute to a husband and wife-it's an inspiring guide for navigating love and relationships through every season of life. Carolyn's reflections remind readers of the power of commitment, the importance of faith in the face of adversity, and the beauty of a marriage built on mutual respect and care.Whether you're currently in a relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, or seeking wisdom on how to hold on to love during life's hardest moments, The Love We Had Stays on My Mind offers comfort and insight for every reader. Carolyn's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring legacy of true love.Perfect for readers who value heartfelt memoirs and inspirational stories, this book will resonate deeply with anyone searching for meaning, hope, and encouragement.Don't miss this moving and timeless account of a love story that continues to inspire.

All seven sisters are finally home for Christmas, but can the last two find love like the others?As Endora Simmons plans her Christmas wedding, she's delighted to have her last two sisters, Rae and Bo, finally back in Spanish Fort, Texas. Endora figures if she keeps them busy, they won't have time to think about leaving again. So, Endora talks Rae into teaching Sunday school. As a former police officer, surely Rae can corral the rowdy kids into making Christmas decorations for the upcoming pageant. No question the most high-spirited (uncontrollable?) kids in the class are gorgeous, rugged Sheriff Gunner’s twin daughters.Bo helps out by taking over the community Christmas program. She’s also been working with Aunt Bernie on her new venture, a monthly speed-dating night at a bar just over the river in Oklahoma—and boy, does she have her eye on that handsome bartender. With all the Christmas preparations in high gear, will Rae and Bo still find time to fall in love?Praise for New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown:“Fans...will flip for this charming small-town tale.”—Woman’s World for The Sisters Café“Brown’s characters easily inspire readers to care what happens to them.”—Publishers Weekly for Bride for a Day“A sweet story about building family out of what life hands you.”—Kirkus Reviews for Talk Cowboy to Me

Ole ise imede looja!Perekond ei tähenda, et kõik peaksid üksteisele meeldima. Sellised on lood, kui nõod Taryn, Anna Rose ja Jorja naasevad Texases Shamrocki linna, et aidata vanaemal pidada lillepoodi Onnetoov Ristikhein. Taaskohtumine ei ole just meeliülendav sündmus, arvestades, et naised saavad sama hästi läbi nagu kassid ja koerad.Tänu taevale vahemehe, Clinton McEntire'i eest, kes poe kohal korteris elab. Muretu sõjaveteran ja Wheeleri maakonna kõige nõutum poissmees lisab kooslusesse romantikat ning annab kohalikele naistele jutuainet. Palava suvekuu edenedes hakkavad selle temperamentse iiri päritolu nõbude kolmiku varjatud saladused päevavalgele tulema. See muudab neid üksteisega lähedasemaks, kui nad oleksid osanud kunagi arvata.Kui võtta arvesse linnas toimuvaid pulmi, arenevat armastuslugu, üllatusbeebit ja metsikult head õnne - võib ehk poeaknale maalitud ristikheinaleht tõesti õnne tuua. Sest Taryni, Anna Rose'i ja Jorja jaoks võib see olla suvi, mis muudab nende elu igaveseks.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown sends readers on a wild ride in this enemies to lovers romance between a rugged rodeo cowboy and a fierce competitor who thinks it's time for a woman to take the crown.Gemma O’Donnell was incensed when she wasn’t the first woman to win the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Championship Association) buckle for bronc riding. This year, she heads out on the PRCA ProRodeo Tour burning to be the second.First stop is Cody, Wyoming where her stiffest competition is Trace Coleman, who already has a jump on her. A tall, dark-haired cowboy with a sexy grin and a swagger, he doesn’t really give a damn about the trophy belt buckle—he wants the purse to buy a ranch he has his eye on. He damn sure doesn’t have time for a sassy bit of Irish baggage who can evidently ride anything with four legs and make anything with two legs want to take her to bed.Gemma wins a few; Trace wins a few. In the end they both qualify for the final cut in Las Vegas. But when it comes down to the wire, only one can win the bronc-riding competition and take home one helluva prize. But in this competition, it just might be loser takes all...