Lizzie Shane

A small-town baker faces off against her longtime nemesis on a reality TV competition in this delightful romantic comedy.Magda Miller's feud with rival baker Mackenzie Newton is so old, folks in tiny Pine Hollow, Vermont forgot how it started. But Magda remembers: Ten years ago, she offered Mac her heart-instead, he ran off with her grandmother's maple cake recipe. Now, Mac traipses all over Magda's baking territory, just like his oversized tabby keeps sneaking into her house to claim her dog's favorite bed. So, when Magda gets the call to compete on The Great American Cake-Off, she's thrilled to finally shine in a Mac-free zone. But when she arrives on set, her devilishly handsome nemesis is already there . . .It turns out, Mac and Magda's story has inspired the first ever Arch Rivals edition of Cake-Off, and of course Mac has to raise the stakes with a wager. The winner takes all-the Cake-Off title, the contested recipe, and control of the narrative. Magda is more than ready to kick Mac's Bundt. But as they spar, on-screen and off, Mac and Magda reveal the best in each other...and the sizzling attraction fueling their rivalry. Only one of them can win, so why does it suddenly feel like they both stand to lose?

As a lifelong dog-lover, Lizzie Shane is a sucker for books about pups dragging their humans into love. Born in Alaska, to a pair of Hawaii transplants, she graduated from Northwestern University and began writing romance novels in an attempt to put a little more love into the world. An avid traveler, Lizzie has written her way through all fifty states and over fifty countries. Her books have been translated into seven languages, and her novel Sweeter Than Chocolate was adapted into a Hallmark Channel Original movie, but her favorite claim to fame is that she lost on Jeopardy!She is currently based in Alaska and can be found gushing about her favorite books...and her favorite dogs. Learn more at:LizzieShane.comX @LizzieShaneAKFacebook.com/LizzieShaneAuthorInstagram @LizzieShaneAK

In this uplifting small-town romance, a rambunctious puppy gives two childhood friends a second chance at love.When her Olympic downhill dreams were crushed by an injury, Kendall Walsh retreated to Pine Hollow to help her parents run the local ski resort-and watched from a distance as her childhood best friend took the winter sports world by storm. Now nearly a decade later, Brody James has suddenly retired and returned to Pine Hollow for his sister's wedding, but he isn't the same carefree daredevil Kendall remembers (and had a secret crush on as a teen).Haunted by the recent death of his fiercest rival, and struggling to regain his footing in a life after sports, Brody finds himself trailing after Kendall at the resort as eagerly as her golden retriever puppy. Kendall had promised herself she wasn't going to bother with things like romance until she'd proven herself as the ski resort's new events coordinator, but Brody has always been her kryptonite and maybe they both need to remember how to be a little more daring...

She's always been the girl with the plan . . . until the plan crashed big timeKendall Walsh has exactly one second to save a fancy, five-tiered wedding cake and any possibility of being a wedding planner-not to mention her family's struggling ski resort. All because of one very cute, very furry, golden menace of a retriever who has a serious thing for butter chiffon icing. Which is exactly when Olympic skier Brody James shows up and saves the day . . . and the cake.Brody makes Kendall feel about a million indecipherable things. He's her brother's bestie. Her first crush. And a ridiculously popular Olympic hero, which only reminds her of her own failed Olympic dreams. What Brody isn't telling her is that he's walked away from it all. The fame. The sponsorships. The celebrity girlfriend. Now he and Kendall are both lost somewhere between their past and a future they can't yet see. But four weddings, one mischievous puppy, and a few steamy kisses later, these two might just realize that they are both exactly where they need to be...with each other.

Dr. Charlotte Rodriguez is single-again-and she blames Jane Austen. She made brooding, aloof men sound oh so dreamy. But after years of failing to find her own Mr. Darcy, Charlotte decides it's time to swear off dating. She's going to lavish all her love and affection on someone who actually deserves it: her new puppy, Bingley.And there's no one better to give her pet advice than her neighbour and co-worker George Leneghan. He's quiet and patient and, best of all, way too sweet to ever be her type. But as their friendly banter turns flirty, the unimaginable happens-Charlotte starts catching feelings.Just as Charlotte is trying to untangle what it is she truly wants, George announces he's contemplating a cross-country move. Suddenly, Charlotte wonders if she's kept her soulmate in the friend zone so long that she's entirely missed her chance at a happily ever after. Dear Reader, could it be possible she's had it wrong all this time?

Lucy's chocolate shop, How Sweet It Is, has been in her family for generations... along with the secret recipe for Cupid chocolates. Rumor has it that if you eat one on February 14, you'll meet your soulmate. Lucy herself isn't sure if it's magic or just romantic optimism, but a family legend is at stake. Besides, with her grandmother to support and a rival bakery opening up across the street, it certainly doesn't hurt to believe. Dean, an ambitious and skeptical TV reporter, doesn't like the idea of a business taking advantage of romantic desperation. He doesn't count on Lucy joining him as he tracks down and interviews couples supposedly brought together by the chocolates. Together, they find that the truth can be complicated... especially when it comes to their own hearts. This sweet romance includes a Hallmark original recipe for Cupid chocolates.

Dr. Charlotte Rodriguez is single-again-and she blames Jane Austen. She made brooding, aloof men sound oh so dreamy. But after years of failing to find her own Mr. Darcy, Charlotte decides it's time to swear off dating. She's going to lavish all her love and affection on someone who actually deserves it: her new puppy, Bingley.And there's no one better to give her pet advice than her neighbor and coworker George Leneghan. He's quiet and patient and, best of all, way too sweet to ever be her type. But as their friendly banter turns flirty, the unimaginable happens-Charlotte starts catching feelings.Just as Charlotte is trying to untangle what it is she truly wants, George announces he's contemplating a cross-country move. Suddenly, Charlotte wonders if she's kept her soulmate in the friend zone so long that she's entirely missed her chance at a happily ever after. Dear Reader, could it be possible she's had it wrong all this time?

Ben West har fullt upp med att ta hand om sin systerdotter och har inte tid att bry sig om vad andra tycker om honom. Till på köpet sitter han i stadsfullmäktige och tvingas ta en mängd tråkiga, men nödvändiga, beslut. Som till exempel att sluta finansiera Pine Hollows hundhem. Ally Gilmore har flytt storstaden för att tillbringa julen i Pine Hollow, den lilla charmiga snötäckta staden där hennes farföräldrar bor. Farföräldrarna börjar bli gamla och hundhemmet de driver är överfullt. Men när det går upp för Ally att någon högt uppsatt människa i stan har sett till att hundhemmet måste stänga, är det plötsligt upp till henne att hitta nya kärleksfulla hem åt tolv hundar! Det ser mörkt ut, men så får hon plötsligt hjälp från oväntat håll ... Lizzie Shane har skrivit en underbar feelgoodberättelse som värmer i vinterkylan. Småstadsidyll, julstämning, kärlek med förhinder och en massa hundar: Vad mer kan man önska?"Härlig, julig, spännande läsning som har allt sympatiska karaktärer, vackra miljöskildringar, underfundig humor, mängder av kakor, tonvis av snö och massor av hundar!"Belinda Graham, JPS Media

First love gets a second chance when a mischievous Australian Shepherd finds a way to keep playing fetch with a woman's high-school sweetheart in this charming small-town romance.

First love gets a second chance when a mischievous dog finds a way to keep fetching the town librarian's high school sweetheart in this charming small-town romance. The last person librarian Elinor Rodriguez wants to spend time with is her first love, Levi Jackson, but it seems her mischievous rescue dog has other ideas. Without fail, Dory slips from the house whenever Elinor's back is turned. And in Pine Hollow, calls about a dog herding cars on Main Street go straight to Levi. The quietly intense lawman broke Elinor's heart once, and now she's determined to move on, no matter how much she misses him. As the kid who barely graduated--and still struggles to hide his dyslexia--Levi always believed that Elinor was way out of his league. Even though he ended their engagement all those years ago, Elinor still takes Levi's breath away whenever he sees her. But with a little help from a four-legged friend, Levi and Elinor may just get the second chance they deserve. Includes the bonus novella I'll Be Home for Christmas by Hope Ramsay

Ben West har fullt upp med att ta hand om sin systerdotter och har inte tid att bry sig om vad andra tycker om honom. Till på köpet sitter han i stadsfullmäktige och tvingas ta en mängd tråkiga, men nödvändiga, beslut. Som till exempel att sluta finansiera Pine Hollows hundhem. Ally Gilmore har flytt storstaden för att tillbringa julen i Pine Hollow, den lilla charmiga snötäckta staden där hennes farföräldrar bor. Farföräldrarna börjar bli gamla och hundhemmet de driver är överfullt. Men när det går upp för Ally att någon högt uppsatt människa i stan har sett till att hundhemmet måste stänga, är det plötsligt upp till henne att hitta nya kärleksfulla hem åt tolv hundar! Det ser mörkt ut, men så får hon plötsligt hjälp från oväntat håll Lizzie Shane har skrivit en underbar feelgoodberättelse som värmer i vinterkylan. Småstadsidyll, julstämning, kärlek med förhinder och en massa hundar: Vad mer kan man önska?

'This is the perfect romantic comedy . . . genuinely beautiful and such a joy to read' 5* reader reviewFor fans of Holly Martin, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan, Lizzie Shane's Once Upon a Puppy is sure to capture your heart!'Fabulous romance read that is bound to fill your heart with joy' 5* reader review....................................................................Once upon a time, an unruly puppy was looking for a place to call home...Connor Wyeth has a plan for everything. But when he adopts Maximus, an unruly Irish wolfhound mix, he gets more than he bargained for. The only person Max ever listens to is the volunteer who used to walk him at the shelter - a perpetually upbeat woman whose day job is planning princess parties for little kids. Connor can't believe she'll be able to tame such a beast as Max, but he's desperate enough to try anything.Deenie Mitchell isn't looking forward to spending more time with uptight, rules-orientated Connor - no matter how attractive he is. But when her sister announces her engagement, Deenie realizes he's the perfect person to impress her type-A family. When she learns he needs a plus-one for his law firm's work events, an unlikely alliance is formed. But then playing the perfect couple unexpectedly begins to feel all too...real. Opposites may attract, but can this rule-maker and rule-breaker find a way to each other's hearts?....................................................................Praise for Lizzie Shane:'The endearing characters will capture readers' hearts from the first page . . . It's hard not to fall in love with this spirited tale' ­Publishers Weekly'Once Upon a Puppy is a must read for all fans of rom-coms and contemporary romance . . . I enjoyed this sweet heartfelt rivalry more than I can put into words' Urban Book Reviews'An irresistible blend of heart, humour, nostalgic moments, misunderstandings, family, friendship, tension, chemistry, attraction, spirited shenanigans, Christmas cheer, and a whole lot of puppy love' What's Better Than Books?'A dog lovers dream come true, mixed in with Christmas and the most adorable romance' Breakfast at Shelby's'A magical read . . . If you read one holiday romance this year make it this one, I don't think you'll regret it!' Novel Gossip'Could not put it down . . . Beautifully written' Harlequin Junkie'Shane's heart-warming plot, perfect mix of small-town charm and buoyant wit, perfectly imperfect human characters, and adorable canines truly capture the thrill of love and the magic of the dogs-and-people connection' BooklistLook out for the other heartwarming Pine Hollow romances, The Twelve Dogs of Christmas and To All The Dogs I've Loved Before!

Opposites attract when a straitlaced lawyer and whimsical party planner must fake-date as co-parents of a rambunctious Irish wolfhound in the second book of this im-paw-ssibly charming small-town romance series. Connor Wyeth has a plan for everything. But when he adopts Maximus, an unruly Irish wolfhound mix, he gets more than he bargained for. If he doesn't act fast, the big dopey mutt is going to destroy his house. The only person Max ever listens to is the volunteer who used to walk him at the shelter--a perennially upbeat woman whose day job is planning princess parties for little kids. Connor couldn't ever imagine that she'd be able to tame such a beast as Max, but he's desperate enough to try anything. Deenie Mitchell isn't looking forward to spending more time with uptight, rules-oriented Connor--no matter how attractive he is. But when her sister announces her engagement, Deenie realizes he's the perfect person to impress her type-A family. When she learns he needs a plus-one for his law firm's work events, an unlikely alliance is formed. But as they play the perfect couple, the friendship--and the feelings--that are forming start to feel all too real. Opposites may attract, but can the man with a plan for everything and the misfit who makes her own rules ever find common ground?

For fans of Holly Martin, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan, Lizzie Shane's The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is the perfect read to curl up with this holiday season!'What an absolutely gorgeous gem of a book. This book is literally a perfect bundle of happiness and warmth packaged with a truly beautiful cover... a perfect read from start to finish' 5* Netgalley review'I don't think this book could have been any more perfect for me if I had given the author a list of my perfect Christmas book tropes and she had written a book based on it...Small town, dogs, snow with people being snowed in, Christmas shows and festive events, a community coming together, lots of romance and friendship. It just hit the mark' 5* Netgalley review'All the other Christmassy books have a lot to live up to!' 5* Netgalley review......................................................................Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family. Then she learns some Grinch has pulled the funding for her family's rescue shelter, and now she has only four weeks to find new homes for a dozen dogs! But when she confronts her Scroogey councilman nemesis, Ally finds he's far more reasonable - and handsome - than she ever expected.As the guardian of his dog-obsessed ten-year-old niece, Ben West doesn't have time to build a cuddly reputation. But he does feel guilty about the shelter closing. So he proposes a truce with Ally, agreeing to help her adopt out the pups. As the two spend more time together, the town's gossip is spreading faster than Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. And soon Ben is hoping he can convince Ally that Pine Hollow is her home for the holidays...and the whole year through.......................................................................Readers are loving The Twelve Dogs of Christmas!'A lovely feel good festive read! Perfect for this time of year! Friendship, snow, romance, and adorable dogs all come together in this book to make a heartwarming, cheery read full of Christmas spirit!' 5* Netgalley review'You can't help but feel all warm and fuzzy inside when reading this book...If you are looking for a heartwarming and festive read then I definitely suggest you pick up The Twelve Dogs of Christmas' Netgalley review'This is such an utterly charming book...If you're looking for the perfect read to get you in the Christmas spirit, then I would suggest picking up this book because The Twelve Dogs of Christmas will give you all the warm Christmas fuzzy feelings' 5* Netgalley reviewLook out for the next heartwarming Pine Hollow romances, Once Upon a Puppy and To All The Dogs I've Loved Before!

A delightful holiday romance about a small-town single dad and an animal rescue owner as they try to find forever homes for a dozen lovable pups before Christmas.Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family. Then she learns some Grinch has pulled the funding for her family's rescue shelter, and now she has only four weeks to find new homes for a dozen dogs But when she confronts her Scroogey councilman nemesis, Ally finds he's far more reasonable -- and handsome -- than she ever expected. As the guardian of his dog-obsessed ten-year-old niece, Ben West doesn't have time to build a cuddly reputation. But he does feel guilty about the shelter closing. So he proposes a truce with Ally, agreeing to help her adopt out the pups. As the two spend more time together, the town's gossip is spreading faster than Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. And soon Ben is hoping he can convince Ally that Pine Hollow is her home for the holidays. . . and the whole year through.

Event planner Rachel Persopoulos doesn't have an impulsive bone in her body. The one time she threw caution to the wind, she wound up alone and pregnant, just like her mother before her. Now her life as a single mom only works because of her determined avoidance of anything that isn't part of her plans. But when her boss assigns her a massive Christmas charity fundraiser, she learns the celebrity face of the event is the one person she never planned on seeing again.All-Star catcher Cameron Cole never stopped thinking about the woman who dumped him via text message two years ago-though he never expected to find her coordinating a celebrity bachelor auction. He'd fallen hard for Rachel, and when she ghosted on him he'd told himself it was for the best. He'd been in the middle of a messy divorce-which, yes, he should have told her about, but she should definitely have told him he'd fathered a child When he meets his baby daughter for the first time, Cam knows instantly that he wants to be part of her life-a desire which becomes more complicated when he realizes he still has feelings for her mother.Rachel isn't sure she can trust Cam again, but if he isn't the married playboy she thought was using her, could he be exactly what she needs? She wasn't planning on letting him back into her life, but this Christmas nothing is going as planned...

A heartwarming holiday romance from award-winning author Lizzie Shane. Elia Aiavao wants nothing to do with Christmas this year. Once known for his good humor as the "Smiling Samoan" of mixed martial arts, he hasn't had much Christmas cheer since he lost his beloved niece, so when he's offered a job working through the holidays, he jumps at the distraction of running security for the Princess of Pop...only to discover his client is actually Calliope Rae, the star's nine-year-old daughter. Elia is determined to keep his distance, but that's easier said than done when he meets Callie...and the sultry singer who is her unconventional mother. Alexa Rae didn't know the first thing about parenting when she found herself famously widowed with a baby on the way-so she did what she always does. She focused on her career while her personal life was falling apart and hired the best nannies in the business to take care of the baby. But now that baby is nine years old and every time Alexa looks at her she's crushed by the guilt that she couldn't be the parent she herself had never had. With a new album and a new tour to promote, Alexa knows now is not the time to let up on her career, but maybe with the help of one unlikely Christmas elf-in the body of a sexy six-and-a-half-foot Samoan bodyguard-the singer and her daughter may find a Christmas miracle of their own and finally learn how to be a family.

What's the hottest movie star in the world to do when she wants privacy for her wedding day? Pay someone else to stage a fake wedding half a world away, of course. Struggling artist Bree has been the great Maggie Tate's decoy for a while now, but when the movie star asks her to impersonate her for three weeks to distract the paparazzi from her real wedding she has no idea what she's getting herself into. Especially when she realizes she's going to be isolated in one of the world's most romantic settings with the bodyguard she can't stop drooling over. Retired football star Cross has always been driven to be the best at everything he does - whether that's professional sports or personal protection. He doesn't make mistakes. Ever. But when the sexy little decoy and her complete lack of impulse control start throwing him off his game, he's about to discover that there are some things in life he can't control. Like the irrepressible decoy... and his heart.

Be careful what you wish for... Heartthrob Ty Walker always gets what he wants. So when he announces on a press tour that he's ready to give up his playboy ways and start a family, he's confident the universe will provide him with the fairy tale future he's envisioned - and completely unprepared to come home a week before Christmas to find an eleven-year-old girl sitting on his doorstep with a note claiming she's his daughter. Ty has never been on close terms with responsibility, but even his oh-so-capable assistant can't wave her magic wand and fix this one for him - not when she's about to fly home for the holidays for a family wedding. Taking her movie star boss and his potential daughter home for Christmas isn't on any of Andi Cooper's carefully crafted agendas. She knows Ty is nothing more than an overgrown child who uses his heart-melting smile to get away with murder and she's immune to that smile...until she sees it on the face of a vulnerable little girl. Clement, Minnesota, here they come. But when they arrive in her small town, Andi begins to see a different side of her boss. Could there be more to the playboy than she thought? Could he actually become a good father? And could a movie star really be interested in his glamour-less assistant? Could they actually become the family he was wishing for all along?