Joann Charles

It was just supposed to be a simple New Year's kiss. She never expected it to turn her world upside down. On New Year's Eve, Hannah Mitchell makes a split-second decision and kisses a handsome stranger under the mistletoe. It's the kind of bold, romantic move her friends would expect from her... and the kind of moment that should have ended with a laugh and a good story to tell. Instead, that kiss sets into motion the most entertaining chain of events Bluestem has seen in years - and suddenly everyone has an opinion about Hannah's love life. As Valentine's Day draws closer, Hannah must navigate friendly rivalry, community chaos, and the dizzying possibility that her heart might not be as undecided as she thought. A clean small-town Valentine romance filled with warmth, humor, friendship, and unexpected love. Perfect for fans of Hallmark movies and feel-good stories with heart.

It was just supposed to be a simple New Year's kiss. She never expected it to turn her world upside down. On New Year's Eve, Hannah Mitchell makes a split-second decision and kisses a handsome stranger under the mistletoe. It's the kind of bold, romantic move her friends would expect from her and the kind of moment that should have ended with a laugh and a good story to tell. Instead, that kiss sets into motion the most entertaining chain of events Bluestem has seen in years - and suddenly everyone has an opinion about Hannah's love life. As Valentine's Day draws closer, Hannah must navigate friendly rivalry, community chaos, and the dizzying possibility that her heart might not be as undecided as she thought. A clean small-town Valentine romance filled with warmth, humor, friendship, and unexpected love. Perfect for fans of Hallmark movies and feel-good stories with heart.

Love Behind the Lens ... When Chicago journalist Alyssa Downing arrives in Bluestem to escape her grief, the last thing she expects is to stumble-literally-into rodeo cowboy Riley Manchester. Her first brush with the hometown cowboy is anything but graceful, but through her camera lens she begins to see the grit, determination, and heart beneath his cowboy swagger. Riley Manchester has his hands full: splitting time between the rodeo circuit and his family's business. The last thing he needs is a big-city journalist turning his world upside down. But Bluestem has a way of rewriting stories and sometimes even healing hearts. She's searching for healing. He's searching for balance. Neither is looking for love. But in Bluestem, even the most unlikely stories can find their happily-ever-afters. Perfect for readers who crave: Sweet small town romance A city girl and a rodeo cowboy from different worlds Swoony sparks and heartfelt banter Uplifting stories of grief, grit, and healing hearts JoAnn Charles writes clean, small-town romantic novellas filled with charm, heart, and happily-ever-afters. Falling for the Rodeo Cowboy is the second novella in the Journey to Bluestem series.

Love Behind the Lens ... When Chicago journalist Alyssa Downing arrives in Bluestem to escape her grief, the last thing she expects is to stumble-literally-into rodeo cowboy Riley Manchester. Her first brush with the hometown cowboy is anything but graceful, but through her camera lens she begins to see the grit, determination, and heart beneath his cowboy swagger. Riley Manchester has his hands full: splitting time between the rodeo circuit and his family's business. The last thing he needs is a big-city journalist turning his world upside down. But Bluestem has a way of rewriting stories and sometimes even healing hearts. She's searching for healing. He's searching for balance. Neither is looking for love. But in Bluestem, even the most unlikely stories can find their happily-ever-afters. Perfect for readers who crave: Sweet small town romance A city girl and a rodeo cowboy from different worlds Swoony sparks and heartfelt banter Uplifting stories of grief, grit, and healing hearts JoAnn Charles writes clean, small-town romantic novellas filled with charm, heart, and happily-ever-afters. Falling for the Rodeo Cowboy is the second novel in the Journey to Bluestem series.

Some love stories begin with a perfect mistake. In the charming town of Bluestem, Nebraska, Ella Rose Tate is about to have a weekend she'll never forget. Performing at a wedding and enjoying a solo getaway, she never expected to cross paths with Sawyer Jennings, the best man who mistakes her for being there for his brother's big day. One shared supper at the Rusty Spur and an impromptu karaoke duet later, Ella Rose and Sawyer discover an unexpected spark between them. But when the truth comes out and Ella Rose disappears, their magical weekend becomes a haunting memory. Months later, fate and a forgotten letter give them another chance. Amidst the charm of a small-town setting and the magic of second chances, Wrong Wedding, Right Guy is a heartwarming story of missed connections, soulful music, and the powerful magic of being truly seen. If you believe in love at first duet, you'll fall hard for this cozy romance full of second chances, holiday magic, and the perfect wrong turn. Perfect for readers who crave: Sweet small-town love stories Serendipitous love stories Swoony reunions and emotional redemption Clean, uplifting storytelling with humor and heart Fall in love with Bluestem and the love story that was never supposed to happen.