Ginny Baird

Annie Jones is stuck repeating Christmas Eve until she finds everything she’s been missing in life in this heartwarming time travel Christmas romance for fans of Miracle on 34th Street, Groundhog Day, and Josie Silver’s A Winter in New York.Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic New York City department store Lawson's Finest. So when her Christmas window display gets upended by some rambunctious kids on Christmas Eve, the all-too-realistic store Santa gives Annie a little decorating tip on how to start over. With help from friendly security guard Braden Tate, Annie repairs the damage and heads home. But when she wakes the next morning, she’s bewildered to find that it isn’t Christmas day at all, but Christmas Eve all over again. Trapped in a time loop, Annie doesn’t know how she’ll ever make it back to the present. Luckily, she has an infinite number of chances to get things right. As little everyday choices bring her closer to Braden and to Christmas day, Annie starts to picture what her new life— one full of friendship, love, and community—could look like.Praise for The Holiday Mix-Up:“Fans of Hallmark movies will appreciate this wholesome holiday offering.” —Library Journal“Baird excels at capturing the warmhearted and somewhat kooky dynamic… This is a delight.” —Publishers Weekly

From the author of The Holiday Mix-Up comes a delightful Christmas romance steeped in magical realism, perfect for fans of Groundhog Day and Miracle on 34th Street.Annie Jones finds herself repeatedly living through Christmas Eve until she finally gets it right, discovering family-through-community and love along the way.***Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic New York City department store Lawson's Finest. So when her Christmas window display gets upended by some rambunctious kids on Christmas Eve, the all-too-realistic store Santa gives Annie a little decorating tip on how to start over. With help from friendly security guard Braden Tate, Annie repairs the damage and heads home. But when she wakes the next morning, she's bewildered to find that it isn't Christmas Day at all, but Christmas Eve all over again.Trapped in a time loop, Annie doesn't know how she'll ever make it back to the present. Luckily, she has an infinite number of chances to get things right. As little everyday choices bring her closer to Braden and to Christmas Day, Annie starts to picture what her new life – one full of friendship, love, and community – could look like.This heartwarming time travel holiday romance is full of feel-good Christmas magic, and shows that a second chance can lead to life-changing and beautiful experiences – even in unlikely places.TropesChristmas RomanceHoliday RomanceMagical RealismSecond Chance RomanceGroundhog DayTime Travel RomanceSoulmatesPraise for The Holiday Mix-Up:"Fans of Hallmark movies will appreciate this wholesome holiday offering." – Library Journal"Baird excels at capturing the warmhearted and somewhat kooky dynamic… This is a delight." – Publishers Weekly

While You Were Sleeping meets The Wedding Date with a fun Puerto Rican holiday twist in NYT and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird's latest sweet romance, in which a diner waitress agrees to be her patron's fake date...only for him to land in a coma and her to be stuck playing his sweetheart with his family all week long.Lonely-hearted waitress Katie Smith has nowhere to go for Christmas, and a huge crush on her gorgeous diner patron Juan Martinez. So when Juan asks Katie to pose as his girlfriend for holiday festivities at his family’s winery, Katie leaps at the chance…that is, until an accident lands Juan in a coma right after giving his folks the “news.” Katie knows she should tell the Martinezes the truth, but when they immediately embrace her, Katie is reluctant to let her fantasy of a family holiday go. And then there’s Juan’s brother, Mateo, whose smile tugs at her heartstrings just right—and who tells her perfect Juan might not be everything he seems.Second son Mateo Martinez loves his brother, but Juan’s plan to “rebrand and expand” Los Cielos Cellars has cost their family too much and put its entire tradition in jeopardy. Katie seems to understand, but she’s still committed to Juan…even when Mateo starts to wish her gentle heart and beautiful smile were committed to him instead. With the winery at stake, secrets on all sides, and Juan due to wake up any day, can Katie and Mateo follow their hearts to a Christmas miracle, or will this mix-up ruin their chances?Praise for The Holiday Mix-Up:"Fans of Hallmark movies and authors Sophie Cousens and Lia Louis will appreciate this wholesome holiday offering from Baird." —Library Journal"Baird excels at capturing the Martinez family’s warmhearted and somewhat kooky dynamic, adding to the cozy, homey atmosphere. This is a delight." —Publishers Weekly

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings her signature charm to this multicultural story about two disputing families sharing a beach house and the messiness that comes from falling in love with someone who your family is determined to despise.Busy flower shop manager Evita Machado can't wait to get to Nantucket. With a bad breakup behind her, relaxing at the shore with her folks and her brothers and their families sounds like the sure cure for heartache, and their vacation destination looks like an amazing place! But when they arrive at the quaint rose-covered cottage, another group has already put down stakes: the Hatfields.Ryan Hatfield was Evita's former crush from high school, but their business rival moms refused to let them date. Now history professor Ryan is here for a week with his parents, who won them this oceanfront rental in a society silent auction. Once it's clear there's been a double-booking due to a bidding mistake, Ryan's mom digs in her heels, meaning to stay. When Evita's mom won't back down either, both sides tepidly agree to share the luxury accommodations by dividing the cozy space.With the boisterous Machados livening things up and the strait-laced Hatfields tamping them down, can Evita and Ryan keep the peace between the warring factions while fostering a growing chemistry between the two of them?

Misty Delaney has finally decided to make her dream of going to art school a reality. There’s just one problem: she and her two sisters just made a bet to save their family coffee shop. The wager? Whoever hasn’t found love by the end of the month has to move to England and marry the son of their family’s arch-enemy. When Misty offers to sacrifice her dreams for the sake of her family, her sisters refuse to let her out of their bet. A deal’s a deal and she’s got to try — really try — before settling for a marriage of convenience. And they’re going to help. Misty just never expects a “Marry Me: Misty” billboard to go up at the edge of their small town… When a horde of potential suitors storms the café, manager Lucas Reyes knows it’s now or never if he’s going to stand up for the woman he’s secretly loved. He proposes a plan to buy Misty time and get those pesky billboard guys off her back. He’ll pretend to be her boyfriend, while privately plotting to show Misty what a stellar husband he’d make. With Nell engaged, and Charlotte and Misty in a dead heat, it’s Lucas’s last chance to make a move....the race is on.

A shy woman. Her outdoorsy crush. And the bet that could bring them together...or implode spectacularly. Nell Delaney will do almost anything for her parents and her two sisters. But enter a marriage of convenience to save the family's coffee shop? Too far. So Nell and her sisters strike a deal: whoever hasn't found love in thirty days has to step up to take one for the team. The good news? Nell knows the perfect guy to fall in love with. The bad news? She's going to have to pretend she likes the outdoors...a lot. Adventure guide Grant Williams knows immediately that Nell is not exactly Little Miss Outdoorsy. She's a walking natural disaster--an amazingly adorable disaster. And whoa, their chemistry is unbelievable. Everything between them is so perfect, he's not even a little bit shocked when he starts thinking of forever... Right up until he catches the town gossiping about the Delaney sisters' bargain and realizes she's just using him to win a bet. His family's unreliable reputation means he can't just dump one of the town's sweethearts. No, she needs to dump him. If she's going to pretend to be the perfect doting bride, well, he'll just pretend to be the worst bachelor on the market. Let the games begin... Each book in the Majestic Main series is STANDALONE: * First Bride to Fall* Second Bride Down

Saying "I do" has never been this much fun in this charming new romance from New York Times bestselling author Ginny Baird. Hope Webb can't believe her twin sister, Jackie, is begging her to swap places and play fianc e at Jackie's pre-wedding festivities. Sure, it's only a business-deal sort of marriage, but Hope is a carb-loving teacher who enjoys curling up with a good book. Jackie is a workaholic whose idea of a good time is a brisk five-mile run at the crack of dawn. The two sisters couldn't be more opposite. Now Hope is stuck in the middle of a warm, tight-knit family she can't help but adore and a groom who turns out to be entirely wonderful...for her. Hotel magnate Brent Albright knows something is off about his fianc e, but he doesn't care. Gone is the driven woman with similar career goals, and in her place is someone warm and funny who not only charms his family but him as well. She's doing everything she can to avoid him, but that's probably just nerves. Two people about to wed couldn't know each other less. Now Brent is determined to woo his fianc e, for real this time, because the more he gets to know her, the more his sweet fianc e turns out to be entirely wonderful...for him. And that's when things start to get really complicated...

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird completes her heartwarming holiday series... NOELLE'S BEST CHRISTMAS(Christmas Town, Book 8) Fledgling newspaper reporter Noelle Christmas is assigned to write a story on the Christmas Cookie Shop and the famous Virginia Cookies sold there. Handsome photojournalist Tom Wilson is sent along to help her. Once their investigation begins, Tom is thrown by what appears in his camera's viewfinder, versus what gets recorded as photos. Noelle is in for a few surprises too, including romantic feelings that emerge each time that Tom is near. When the pair unearths an old, never-published article on the Christmas Cookie Shop, they're faced with certain truths that could affect their futures. Can Tom, who is falling for pretty Noelle, dare to believe in Christmas magic and open up his heart?

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series... HIS CHRISTMAS JOY(Christmas Town, Book 7) Talented young artist Joy Christmas is making a new life for herself in Florence, Italy. After she and her Italian boyfriend, architect Giacomo Romano, become at odds over where to spend the Christmas holidays, they decide to give their relationship a break to reassess its promise. Joy returns to the winter wonderland of her youth, seeing Christmas Town with brand new eyes. And, when she encounters sexy woodworker Devon Slade again, Joy experiences the awakening of mysterious family abilities that set her world on end. Could the secret pact she and Devon made as teenage sweethearts still change the course of their lives forever? Or, is Joy's heart destined to remain in Europe, where a handsome and wealthy hero awaits?

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series... A CORNER CHURCH CHRISTMAS(Christmas Town, Book 6) When good-looking David Chavez comes to Christmas Town to serve as the local pastor, the last thing he envisions is becoming attracted to one of his parishioners. Pretty Liz Martin is talented at more than handicrafts and caring for babies during her day job at a nursery. Shy Liz is also adept at turning outgoing David's head. Yet-after years of romantic disappointments-Liz has given up on finding true love. Then special seasonal cookies lend a hint of holiday magic to happenings at the Corner Church, and Liz starts to wonder...if she can dare to believe in miracles and happy endings.

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series... A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS(Christmas Town, Book 5) Handsome entrepreneur Walt Christmas runs the Christmas Inn and is a firm but loving dad to his college-age twins, Noelle and Joy. Yet, with his girls growing older, Walt is starting to flounder in filling his lonely hours. Though it's been years since he lost his wife, Walt has remained a confirmed bachelor, deflecting attempts by his matchmaking mom and others in town to find him the ideal mate. Walt never imagines that the perfect woman for him will land on his doorstep-just in time for the holidays Gloria Chavez is more than a little bossy, but her stunning smile and warm, generous ways quickly capture Walt's heart. But how can Walt be sure Gloria's ready for the big dose of Christmas he's able to deliver?

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series... THE DOCTOR ORDERS CHRISTMAS(Christmas Town, Book 4) Christmas Town doctor Kurt Christmas has loved high school guidance counselor Savannah Livingston his entire life. While he's had plenty of opportunity to meet beautiful and accomplished women, playboy bachelor Kurt hasn't become seriously interested in any of them. He still pines for the stunning redheaded rebel with emerald-green eyes, who took his breath away at sixteen. When Kurt and Savannah reconnect in Tennessee at Savannah's sister's wedding, that old flame reignites and Kurt finds himself hoping for a brand new start. Yet Savannah's current circumstances in Miami threaten to hold her at bay. If Kurt could write a prescription for anything, it would be to win Savannah's heart. But will love be enough to conquer the secrets that stand between them?

A sweet romantic comedy novella with a splash of fall color and a whole lot of heart CRAZY FOR YOUNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author GINNY BAIRD delivers a wholesome and heartwarming story about learning to love again. Mary Ellen Meeks isn't looking for love in Paradise, Virginia. She's aiming to make a fresh start teaching kindergarten at Turtle Creek Elementary. When a wayward rooster arrives on her doorstep one rainy October morning, good-hearted Mary Ellen temporarily takes him in. Then the mischievous fellow she names "Crazy" makes himself at home, turning her whole world upside down. Soon she's chasing her chicken across the street and running straight into her handsome principal: kindly single dad, Wes Johnson. Widower Wes has never met anyone quite so unusual or intriguing as his pretty new neighbor in Sweetheart Valley Hills. Though he surely can't become involved with the beautiful blonde with big blue eyes, particularly since he's her boss-and she's his daughter's teacher Yet the fates and a matchmaking rooster have other plans... As autumn leaves turn bright red and gold, there's romance in the air in Paradise. And that gives Crazy something to crow about.

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series... ONLY YOU AT CHRISTMAS(Christmas Town, Book 3) Former interior designer and store owner Olivia Livingston followed her brother to Christmas Town, Tennessee two and a half years ago and never looked back. It was the perfect place for purchasing the holiday knickknack shop, All Things Christmas, and an ideal spot for hiding from heartache. Olivia's broken engagement to a Virginia vintner three years before shattered her illusions about love. So when a hot, young architect comes to town to restore the Grand Hotel, Olivia has no qualms about working with him on the project. Nick Claus might be tall, dark and exceedingly handsome-with spectacular blue eyes. But that doesn't mean Olivia's even mildly attracted to the really nice guy, who can totally fill out a pair of jeans. And, seriously? What is the deal with him thinking he can tell when she's been naughty or nice?

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird continues her heartwarming holiday series...A MOMMY FOR CHRISTMAS(Christmas Town, Book 2) Northern Virginia attorney Ben Winchester has spent the past four years being the best single dad he could be to his eight-year-old daughter Lily. Yet, last Christmas, he was unable to give her the one thing she asked for: a mommy. Since his late-wife's death, Ben has scarcely dated at all. He's also had a hard time with the holidays. When Ben and Lily venture to Christmas Town, Tennessee for Ben's sister's December wedding, they discover a village infused with holiday joy. Upbeat Sandy Claus runs the Snow Globe Gallery...loves sleigh bells, winter and kids. She has a special way about her, and is the most caring and intuitive person Ben has ever met. When Ben finds himself falling for the beautiful blonde with big blue eyes, she hesitates about becoming involved due to some unusual family history. Despite complications that ensue, will true love prevail with Ben making his-and Lily's-fondest Christmas wishes come true?

Come home this Christmas to...CHRISTMAS TOWN, TENNESSEEWhere everyday dreams come true New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings you the start of a brand new holiday series... THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE SHOP(Christmas Town, Book 1) Hannah Winchester is down on her luck and disillusioned with love, but her fortunes are about to change. When Hannah inherits a defunct bakery in East Tennessee, her first thought is to sell it and settle her substantial debt. Then the townsfolk welcome her warmly and she's taken with the joyful spirit of the place, where stores employ holiday themes and residents have surnames like Christmas and Claus. After a handsome lawman comes to her aid dressed as Santa, Hannah learns he's more than a hot guy in a red suit and shiny black boots. Sheriff Carter Livingston has joined in the cause of rejuvenating the town, and he's encouraging her to do her part. Hannah's great-grandmother, Lena, sold special holiday cookies that brought hope and renewal to the people of Christmas Town. Yet Hannah has plans elsewhere and isn't looking to stay. Can she possibly reopen the shop known for kindling romance--without sacrificing her heart?

A fun romantic comedy and a classic beach romance THE BORROWED BOYFRIENDFrom New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author GINNY BAIRD, a heartfelt and hilarious tale about two lost souls finding their way to each other. Allison Murphy spends a week in March with the same group of girlfriends each year. What started as a college spring break tradition morphed into an annual reunion, ultimately encompassing boyfriends and husbands. Only Allison hasn't brought along a love interest in years, inspiring the others toward goodwill efforts at fixing her up. Faced with the prospect of yet another beach week mismatched with a virtual stranger, Allison's roommate Kate suggests a shocking alternative. Allison can "borrow" Kate's handsome and successful boyfriend for the trip. The trouble is Grady O'Brien stands for everything romantic idealist Allison is against. He's a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to get ahead. What Allison doesn't understand is just how far Grady is willing to go... Wine industry entrepreneur Grady O'Brien knows an opportunity when he sees one. Allison Murphy runs a boutique wine label design company, while Grady heads up a firm that buys those sorts of businesses out. When Grady's girlfriend unexpectedly must attend a conference and their vacation plans are cancelled, she encourages Grady to accompany Allison to the beach instead. Grady agrees to participate in the ruse of playing Allison's boyfriend with a secret agenda in mind. He hopes to pave the way for acquiring Allison's Bella Fortuna Wine Designs by winning favor with its pretty owner and her friends. The one thing Grady doesn't count on losing in the bargain is his heart.

From New York Times Bestselling Author GINNY BAIRDa breathtaking romantic mystery set at the Virginia Eastern Shore... "Delightful to read and catches a person off guard with a totally unexpected ending." New York Times Bestselling Author CATHERINE ANDERSON THE HOUSE AT HOMECOMING COVESeeking out solitude in which to work, New York City music composer Melissa Carter rents a century-old farmhouse on the Virginia Eastern Shore. There, she meets a loner with rugged good looks and smoldering gray eyes, who has long-term ties to the property. When strange things start occurring at the historic home, the handsome groundskeeper comes to her aid, but is Melissa really safer in his arms? When Stone Thomas meets a pretty northerner with a musical gift, he's immediately drawn to her. He's also determined to protect her from the increasingly odd happenings at the fifty-acre farm where he's employed. Soon, Stone finds himself wondering whether he and beautiful Melissa might share a future. Yet the secrets of Homecoming Cove threaten to drive them apart. Praise for Ginny Baird Paranormal Ghost RomanceThe Ghost Next Door (A Love Story)"A fine suspense and you just won't believe how it ends." Barbara Baker"The twist at the end took me by surprise Great job to the author " Melinda Burchett"Wow...wow...wow I did not see that coming." Mary Ann"This is a mind bender Very well done " Sandra D. Griffin The Light at the End of the Road"A gripping tale with a hint of paranormal." Dawn Pearson"New, refreshing twists and turns." Anna Gibson"Ms. Baird has again exceeded any expectations." Dianna Plano"Wow. I mean, WOW. This is not your normal romance..." Anita Slaugh