Jean Oram

LARGE PRINT EDITIONA secret identity romance between a former NHL star and the owner of the league's newest team. But can you truly fall in love with someone who's keeping their identity a secret? A charming, sweet hockey romance with characters so real they'll feel like long-lost friends.Miranda's family thinks she's crazy. Not only did she just buy a hockey team-which made her a tiny bit famous-but she also moved into a small house out in the country. And, to their chagrin, she's still single.(Not like she could ever find a man to understand her.)Unless maybe she shed her true identity and pretended to be an average gal.It seems to be working because she just met Dak-a down-to-earth coffee shop owner who understands her without explanation. And not only is he handsome, he makes her laugh.Dak understands Miranda of course he does. He's former NHL...And little does she know, her team is currently trying to recruit him to work with her rookies. Which means that at some point he's going to have to burst their happy, romantic bubble and tell her exactly who he is...

LARGE PRINT EDITIONAn enemies to lovers Christmas romance with a single mom & a NHL hockey coach The last thing Hannah needs is to have the hunky bane of her existence move in next door.But he did.And just in time to witness the collapse of the perfect life she'd always said she'd have. She's divorced, her youngest son keeps sticking his tongue out at the town gossip, her job doesn't pay enough, and if she wants to keep her broken family in the same time zone, she's going to have to move halfway across the planet.But her new neighbor Louis, an NHL coach, insists that Hannah's still that take-charge woman with big dreams he used to know, and that now is a perfect time to reinvent herself. And possibly even find some room in her heart for a man like him...Will these two old rivals find a chance to not only see eye-to-eye, but heart-to-heart as well?Find out in this charming, small town sweet romance about the guy next door, a single mom, and a heartwarming holiday Christmas romance filled with second chances at love.

LARGE PRINT EDITIONA heartwarming Christmas romance where he falls first in this grumpy sunshine sports novel featuring a curvy small town heroine and a hockey player hero When sunshiney Jenny wished for more adventure in her life, she never thought she'd be sent a grumpy hockey player.But could Dylan's gruff exterior be nothing more than an act? Does this hockey hunk secretly enjoy their spirited debates that upset their friends at Thanksgiving? (Oops.)Of course, men like him don't go for curvy, small town women... Or do they?Dylan can't help but be captivated by Jenny's feisty, direct charm. The catch? Despite being benched for an injury that might end his career, he's deep in trade talks that could send him across the continent.But since meeting Jenny, the idea of a life off the ice isn't nearly as unsettling. Then again, maybe his foot will heal, he'll get the girl, stay with his team, and have it all. Either way, he needs to convince Jenny that all this big-shot wants this holiday season is her.

LARGE PRINT EDITIONHer hunky, tattooed star forward was supposed to admit defeat this time. He was supposed to follow her rules. Not charm his way onto the cover of her upcoming cookbook.Athena Gavras has a bone to pick with hottie hockey player Chadwick Raul Mullens. He shrugs off her prescribed dietary plans with that stupid, sexy smile that makes her knees shaky, has marched his way into two of her cooking projects and refuses to call her by her real name. Seriously. Has the man taken too many pucks to the head?He doesn't even know the difference between kale and iceberg lettuce. Someone please tell her karma is real and on its way to make amends, because otherwise she's not sure how much longer she's going to last... Chad Mullens has a few secrets. And a crush. And, this Christmas, she's just declared war. She's removed him from her client list which means he'll be benched until one of them calls a truce. But two can play her game: he just convinced her publisher that he should be on the cover of her upcoming cookbook as well as join her online cooking show. Merry Christmas, *Tina*. Of course, he could end their battle. He could suck it up, find the words to apologize, and woo the bookish, culinary Athena into forgiveness via his home library and secret rooftop garden. Or he could kiss her in the corporate office's elevator and see what happens. Because there's no way he's going to show her how real he is under his bad-boy public persona. He'd rather be traded.Enjoy this enemies to lovers hockey romance as part of the Hockey Sweethearts series or binge read it on its own. A swoonalicious read with a curvy heroine and an alpha jock who'll win your heart

LARGE PRINT EDITIONWhen life hands you a hunky, rich hockey player...say yes.But Cassandra isn't used to accepting help-and especially not from a sweet-talking, hunky man with more cash than she's seen in her lifetime. And anyway, she's got problems that are bigger than his bank account...Single dad Landon isn't used to hearing no. Especially when he knows the only thing holding Cass back from agreeing to be his nanny is her pride and unfounded fears.How can he convince her that he's worth counting on when it comes to helping her sick son, and she's the best thing for his headstrong young daughter?It's hard to keep saying no.Especially when love starts to grow...Too bad they agreed to live together out of convenience-and not out of love.Is it too late to change their deal?Find out in The Peppermint Lodge, a standalone sweet romance set in the small town of Sweetheart Creek, Texas. Enjoy hockey players, ranchers, single moms and single dads, crazy errant armadillos, laughter and tears all within this sweet relationship of convenience romance.

LARGE PRINT EDITIONWill this shy mascot fall for the rookie hockey player in this friends to lovers hockey romance?Violet Granger believes she's been cursed when it comes to love.And crushing on the new recruit? A hunky, former bull-riding champion who's joined the NHL hockey team she mascots for, surely won't help. He's kind, sweet, and doesn't seem to be bothered by the way her tongue twists up and her brain freezes whenever he's around.Leo Pattra knows nothing about curses or the way men leave Violet. But he's certainly charmed by her quiet wit and shy awkwardness. He even finds that he misses her when they aren't hanging out.Only problem? Dating the team's mascot won't help him achieve the goals he's laid out for himself, now that he's got his family's ranch debt under control.But what if there's another path to his goals? One that includes love? One that skirts the curse that has Violet in its hold? Just as long as he doesn't find himself traded to another team this season... This charming fish-out-of-water, friends-to-lovers, small town romance has all the feels. Come fall in love with the characters of Sweetheart Creek in this new heartwarming sweet romance hockey series, Hockey Sweethearts. The books in this series can be read as standalones as well as in any order.

LARGE PRINT EDITIONA best friends to lovers hockey romance. My coach is playing matchmaker. And that's a problem because I work with this beautiful and distracting woman. Also, she's my best friend's ex making her very off limits. I also might be crushing on her. Hard. That's a hat trick of reasons to say no. But if I don't follow coach's playbook on and off the ice I'll be benched. Kind of like my heart. If I say yes to this fake-dating plan...well, it could save my reputation (nice guy, wrong place, wrong time, etc., etc.) as well as get me those deals I so desperately need. It could even help out my teammates who've worked too darn hard to have their captain trash it all because he's afraid to fake it with his friend. To hold her hand. To kiss her in front of the cameras. To show her how she should be truly treated by a boyfriend-pampered and cherished. And maybe to show her how I really feel... Laugh, cry and fall in love along with these two meant-to-be characters as they stumble their way toward true love. This sweet romance is set in the same charming small town world as Jean Oram's The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series. Enjoy (These are slow burn, closed door hockey romances.)

A secret identity Christmas romance between a former NHL star and the owner of the league's newest team. But can you truly fall in love with someone who's keeping their identity a secret? A charming, sweet romance with characters so real they'll feel like long-lost friends.Miranda's family thinks she's crazy. Not only did she just buy a hockey team-which made her a tiny bit famous-but she also moved into a small house out in the country. And, to their chagrin, she's still single.(Not like she could ever find a man to understand her.)Unless maybe she shed her true identity and pretended to be an average, curvy gal.It seems to be working because she just met Dak-a down-to-earth coffee shop owner who understands her without explanation. And not only is he handsome, he makes her laugh.Dak understands Miranda. Of course he does-he's former NHL...And little does she know, her team is currently trying to recruit him to work with her rookies.Which means that at some point he's going to have to burst their happy, romantic bubble and tell her exactly who he is...

Get ready for a heartwarming Christmas romance where he falls first in this grumpy sunshine sports novel.Because sometimes love doesn't follow the playbook...When sunshiney Jenny wished for more adventure in her life, she never thought she'd be sent a grumpy hockey player.But could Dylan's gruff exterior be nothing more than an act? Does this hockey hunk secretly enjoy their spirited debates that upset their friends at Thanksgiving? (Oops.)Of course, men like him don't go for curvy, small town women... Or do they?Dylan can't help but be captivated by Jenny's feisty, direct charm. The catch? Despite being benched for an injury that might end his career, he's deep in trade talks that could send him across the continent.But since meeting Jenny, the idea of a life off the ice isn't nearly as unsettling. Then again, maybe his foot will heal, he'll get the girl, stay with his team, and have it all. Either way, he needs to convince Jenny that all this big-shot wants this holiday season is her.Note: All of the books in this series can be read as standalones.

Get ready for a heartwarming Christmas romance where he falls first in this grumpy sunshine sports novel.Because sometimes love doesn't follow the playbook...When sunshiney Jenny wished for more adventure in her life, she never thought she'd be sent a grumpy hockey player.But could Dylan's gruff exterior be nothing more than an act? Does this hockey hunk secretly enjoy their spirited debates that upset their friends at Thanksgiving? (Oops.)Of course, men like him don't go for curvy, small town women... Or do they?Dylan can't help but be captivated by Jenny's feisty, direct charm. The catch? Despite being benched for an injury that might end his career, he's deep in trade talks that could send him across the continent.But since meeting Jenny, the idea of a life off the ice isn't nearly as unsettling. Then again, maybe his foot will heal, he'll get the girl, stay with his team, and have it all. Either way, he needs to convince Jenny that all this big-shot wants this holiday season is her.Note: All of the books in this series can be read as standalones.

*LARGE PRINT EDITION*A secret identity Christmas romance between a former NHL star and the owner of the league's newest team. But can you truly fall in love with someone who's keeping their identity a secret? A charming, sweet romance with characters so real they'll feel like long-lost friends.Miranda's family thinks she's crazy. Not only did she just buy a hockey team-which made her a tiny bit famous-but she also moved into a small house out in the country. And, to their chagrin, she's still single.(Not like she could ever find a man to understand her.)Unless maybe she shed her true identity and pretended to be an average, curvy gal.It seems to be working because she just met Dak-a down-to-earth coffee shop owner who understands her without explanation. And not only is he handsome, he makes her laugh.Dak understands Miranda. Of course he does-he's former NHL...And little does she know, her team is currently trying to recruit him to work with her rookies.Which means that at some point he's going to have to burst their happy, romantic bubble and tell her exactly who he is...

**LARGE PRINT EDITION**Her hunky, tattooed star forward was supposed to admit defeat this time.He was supposed to follow her rules.Not charm his way onto the cover of her upcoming cookbook.Athena Gavras has a bone to pick with hottie hockey player Chadwick Raul Mullens. He shrugs off her prescribed dietary plans with that stupid, sexy smile that makes her knees shaky, has marched his way into two of her cooking projects and refuses to call her by her real name.Seriously. Has the man taken too many pucks to the head?He doesn't even know the difference between kale and iceberg lettuce. Someone please tell her karma is real and on its way to make amends, because otherwise she's not sure how much longer she's going to last...Chad Mullens has a few secrets. And a crush.And, this Christmas, she's just declared war. She's removed him from her client list which means he'll be benched until one of them calls a truce.But two can play her game: he just convinced her publisher that he should be on the cover of her upcoming cookbook as well as join her online cooking show. Merry Christmas, *Tina*.Of course, he could end their battle. He could suck it up, find the words to apologize, and woo the bookish, culinary Athena into forgiveness via his home library and secret rooftop garden.Or he could kiss her in the corporate office's elevator and see what happens. Because there's no way he's going to show her how real he is under his bad-boy public persona. He'd rather be traded.Enjoy this enemies to lovers romance as part of the Hockey Sweethearts series or binge read it on its own. A swoonalicious read

Her hunky, tattooed star forward was supposed to admit defeat this time.He was supposed to follow her rules.Not charm his way onto the cover of her upcoming cookbook.Athena Gavras has a bone to pick with hottie hockey player Chadwick Raul Mullens. He shrugs off her prescribed dietary plans with that stupid, sexy smile that makes her knees shaky, has marched his way into two of her cooking projects and refuses to call her by her real name.Seriously. Has the man taken too many pucks to the head?He doesn't even know the difference between kale and iceberg lettuce. Someone please tell her karma is real and on its way to make amends, because otherwise she's not sure how much longer she's going to last...Chad Mullens has a few secrets. And a crush.And, this Christmas, she's just declared war. She's removed him from her client list which means he'll be benched until one of them calls a truce.But two can play her game: he just convinced her publisher that he should be on the cover of her upcoming cookbook as well as join her online cooking show. Merry Christmas, *Tina*.Of course, he could end their battle. He could suck it up, find the words to apologize, and woo the bookish, culinary Athena into forgiveness via his home library and secret rooftop garden.Or he could kiss her in the corporate office's elevator and see what happens. Because there's no way he's going to show her how real he is under his bad-boy public persona. He'd rather be traded.Enjoy this enemies to lovers romance as part of the Hockey Sweethearts series or binge read it on its own. A swoonalicious read

One woman. One case of self-denial. One hunky best friend who wants a lot more.Watching the man she thought she'd marry tie the knot to someone else spurs small-town waitress, Mandy Mattson, to finally pursue her dreams of opening her own restaurant.But she can't do it alone. . .Mandy's going to need the help of her sexy, long-time best friend, Frankie Smith. He has everything she needs--and more. She fell for him years ago, but has never allowed their friendship to evolve into something beyond platonic. After all, he's "Frankie fall-off-the-tower Smith," and she has no intention of giving her heart to a dare devil like him.But what happens when Frankie asks Mandy to take the biggest dare of all? Will she finally lose her heart to her best friend?The Blueberry Springs Series STANDALONE NOVELS]--sweet, clean romances: Whiskey and Gumdrops (Book 1)Rum and Raindrops (Book 2)Eggnog and Candy Canes (Book 3)Sweet Treats (Book 4)Vodka and Chocolate Drops (Book 5)Tequila and Candy Drops (Book 6)Companion novel: Champagne and Lemon Drops (Available in audio.)**Be sure to check out Jean's new Blueberry Springs series--Veils and Vows. Find love in the most unexpected places with this new irresistible, sweet series.

**LARGE PRINT EDITION**One woman. One case of self-denial. One hunky best friend who wants a lot more.Watching the man she thought she'd marry tie the knot to someone else spurs small-town waitress, Mandy Mattson, to finally pursue her dreams of opening her own restaurant.But she can't do it alone. . .Mandy's going to need the help of her sexy, long-time best friend, Frankie Smith. He has everything she needs--and more. She fell for him years ago, but has never allowed their friendship to evolve into something beyond platonic. After all, he's "Frankie fall-off-the-tower Smith," and she has no intention of giving her heart to a dare devil like him.But what happens when Frankie asks Mandy to take the biggest dare of all? Will she finally lose her heart to her best friend?The Blueberry Springs Series STANDALONE NOVELS]--sweet, clean romances: Whiskey and Gumdrops (Book 1)Rum and Raindrops (Book 2)Eggnog and Candy Canes (Book 3)Sweet Treats (Book 4)Vodka and Chocolate Drops (Book 5)Tequila and Candy Drops (Book 6)Companion novel: Champagne and Lemon Drops (Available in audio.)**Be sure to check out Jean's new Blueberry Springs series--Veils and Vows. Find love in the most unexpected places with this new irresistible, sweet series.

**LARGE PRINT**One blizzard. Two opposites. And some time under the mistletoe.Josh Carson has a secret. As a firefighter he's comfortable being sent in to save forests and wildlife, but in his spare time he creates delicate hair ribbons that are anything but masculine. When he finds Simone snowed in on Nymph Island--and she'd rather freeze than be saved by Mr. Tough Guy--he realizes that the only way to win her over and get her to safety is to take a risk and reveal his true self.Simone Pascal loves being independent and self-reliant--she's never needed a man to save her, and yet she keeps falling into Josh's arms at every turn, wanting him to rescue her. The worst part? She likes it. A lot. Which is a big problem since she's rearranged her entire life to take on a new project-a baby via a sperm donor. Her life plans most definitely do not include anything as unpredictable as falling in love with Mr. Macho Firefighter, but that seems to be exactly what she's doing.Will the two come to terms with their true selves in time to snag their happily ever after? Or will they be spending Christmas cold and alone?BONUS: Includes a letter to Santa from the beloved character Tigger

**LARGE PRINT**She's the sunshine to his grumpy, tough exterior.One hippie. One shattered war hero. Two very unlikely sweethearts.Evander de la Fosse believes he's only good for one thing: stopping bullets meant for others. But as war-torn hero Evander shadows single mother Daphne Summer he finds himself wishing for the one thing war took from him-a life worth living. Daphne, with her bright and upbeat disposition, possesses a pull on him he can't deny.A believer in the power of love and destiny, Daphne figures fate must have a major wicked streak for sending her polar opposite-Evander, a well-armed bodyguard-into her life. She doesn't need him, nor does she want him or his military ways seeping into her world. She has a life to live, a daughter to raise, and a family cottage to save in less than two weeks. The last thing she needs is to get involved with another Mr. Wrong.But the steely-eyed, former military hunk refuses to leave her side, especially after a confrontation with the enemy ends in threats. Daphne, determined not to add fuel to the fight, tries to convince Evander to back down.But Evander knows Daphne needs him-needs him for more than just protection.Will the two find a way to see eye-to-eye as well as heart-to-heart before the enemy can take them down? Find out in the fourth Summer Sisters book

**LARGE PRINT**One developer. One lawyer. One unexpected chance at love.Years ago, cut-throat developer Tristen Bell had everything that ever mattered to him ripped away. Now divorced and living in Muskoka, he's shunning all that reminds him of his past and the unstoppable man he used to be.Melanie Summer thought her law degree would help her find a place in this world. But when a big city developer threatens to destroy all that she loves-including her family-she finally sees her path. The only hiccup is that the man she needs-the sexy and stubborn Tristen Bell-refuses to do anything other than give her tender, knee-weakening kisses every time he sees her.When Tristen's teenage daughter ends up in the ER due to the negligence of his former rival, everything changes. Tristen knows he can shut down the developer but it means resorting to his old, ruthless ways and showing sweet Melanie a side that may send her running.With time running out to stop the developer, and their attraction for one another increasing, will Tristen and Melanie learn to love and trust one another in order to reach their happily ever after?