Shanna Hatfield

Will a sweet baker soften a hardened man's heart?Born to an outlaw father and a shrewish mother, Fred Decker feels obligated to atone for the past without much hope for his future. If he possessed a lick of sense, he'd pack up and leave the town where he was born and raised, but something... someone... unknowingly holds him there. Captivated by Hardman's beautiful baker, Fred fights the undeniable attraction. He buries himself in his work, refusing to let his heart dream.Elsa Lindstrom adores the life she's carved out for herself in a small Eastern Oregon town. She and her twin brother, Ethan, run their own bakery where she delights in creating delicious treats. Then Ethan comes home unexpectedly married, the drunks in town mistakenly identify her as a missing harlot, and a mishap in the bakery leaves her at the mercy of the most gossiped-about man in Hardman.Mix in the arrival of three fairy-like aunts, blend with a criminal bent on dastardly schemes, and sprinkle in a hidden cache of gold for a sweet and wholesome romance brimming with laughter, mystery, and heartwarming holiday cheer.

Bewitched, beguiled, and in over his head... Culver Daniels spent years cultivating a peaceful, orderly existence with his blacksmith shop and livery business. Then the pastor of Noelle landed upon a crazy scheme to save the town by sending for a bunch of mail-order brides. Despite his determination to remain single, Culver finds himself among those agreeing to wed. The moment he meets the beautiful gypsy woman he's promised to marry, he realizes life will never be the same. Widow Kezia Mirga has no desire to marry again. Yet, for the sake of her most cherished treasure, she decides to wed a man in a remote Colorado mining town. She arrives to find nothing as she expected, the town in a state of turmoil, and her intended far more handsome and charming than she imagined. Dare she dream of a future with the burly blacksmith, or should she escape back to Denver before she loses her heart? Will true love triumph over secrets and surprises in this sweet and wholesome holiday romance?

Artist Brooke Roberts spent her life without roots, wandering from town to town. When she seeks refuge from a freak storm in the town of Romance, she decides to stay and open a blown glass studio. Determined to immerse herself in the community, she adopts a family of pigs. Brooke is unprepared for the chaos and comfort they bring to her world, or the dashing cowboy who rescues her heart. Solid, dependable Blayne Grundy runs a busy ranch, volunteers on various committees, and takes in stray animals too large to stay at the local animal rescue. Then a chance encounter with a beautiful, beguiling woman leaves him so befuddled, he can barely remember his own name. His predictable organized life is about to be blown away by free-spirited Brooke. A sweet, lighthearted novella, Blown Into Romance highlights the mighty power of love and letting go from USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield.

Will love be enough to bringA miracle for Christmas? Hotshot attorney Ellen Meade seems to have it all: a powerful position with her firm, a posh downtown apartment, and a bright future ahead of her. But for Ellen, the future grows dimmer with each passing day. Her apartment is lonely without her best friend, and the demands of her job are slowly killing her soul. She's simply surviving until she bumps into a police officer who changes everything. Burke Tipton loves his job as a Mounted Patrol Officer in downtown Portland. The life he's built away from his family's ranch is simple and uncomplicated. At least it was until a beautiful woman bumps into him and turns his world upside down. Add in Burke's partner Sugar Bear, Lovey the dog, and a child named Mistletoe in need of a Christmas miracle, and you get a heartwarming, holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield.

He certainly didn't ask Santa for a bride. . .Professional bull rider Chase Jarrett has the world on a string. The only blight in his idyllic existence is his nosy cousin's nonstop nagging about his need for more publicity. Tired of listening to her suggestions, he gives her free rein when she hatches a plan to skyrocket his popularity. All he has to do is show up for a phony wedding in Las Vegas. Then Chase discovers the wedding was real, the surprise bride is beautiful, and his sponsors are demanding he remain married.Shy and introverted, the last thing Jessie Pierce wants is to find herself in the spotlight. But thanks to a meddling so-called best friend, that's exactly where she's at. The promise of an all-expenses paid vacation to Las Vegas lures her on an adventure that ends with her unexpectedly married to a hunky bull rider who would draw her out of her shell if she'd let him.A business proposal leaves the two of them committed to a year of marriage. How hard could it be to remain wed in name only?Wrap yourself up in the joy of holidays and falling in love in this sweet, lighthearted romance from USA Today Bestselling author Shanna Hatfield.

He needed someone to remember him when he was gone. Instead, he found a woman he'd never forget. Orphaned at birth and a loner all his life, the last thing Sergeant Klayne Campbell needs is for feisty Delaney Danvers to entangle his thoughts. Bravely volunteering for a top-secret mission almost certain to get him killed, Klayne can't bear the thought of dying utterly alone. All he wants is to face death knowing his life meant something to at least one person. Offering Delaney a marriage of convenience, he plans to leave behind a war bride as his beneficiary. After just one night as her husband, Klayne realizes he'll do anything to survive and return to her.The moment she met handsome Sergeant Campbell at a holiday party, Delaney's whole world shifted off kilter. Full of fun with an unquenchable zest for life, she isn't afraid to go after what she wants. And what she wants is Klayne. When he prepares to join a hazardous mission, she seizes the opportunity to give him a reason to fight his way back home - to her heart.A tender, sweet World War II romance rich with history and enduring love, Home of Her Heart captures the era and emotions prevalent during America in the early 1940s.Winner of the 2018 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in Christian Historial Romance

She's ready to spread her wing and fly.He's scrambling to set down roots.Unconventional Dally Douglas is as likely to be found wearing her brother's britches and riding a horse as she is dressed in lace-trimmed finery sipping tea in the parlor. With no plans to wed, she convinces her family to allow her to stay at their ranch in Oregon. Free and unfettered, she plans to remain that way, even when the town's beloved young doctor returns home and captures both her interest and her heart. Charismatic, handsome, and dedicated to his work, Doctor Nik Nash finally makes his way back to Pendleton. After years of studying and gaining hands-on experience, Nik is excited to bring his skills and knowledge to the place he calls home. Focused on his career, he has no time for a woman, especially not one as lively, fascinating, and enchanting as Dally Douglas. When a freak accident brings the two of them together, their stubborn determination may cost them the chance to know true love. Bursting with sweet romance, this tender yet lighthearted story draws readers into a world of rustic elegant charm.

Twelve friends from the online group, Romantic Hearts Book Club, decide to finally meet in person during a destination Caribbean vacation to beautiful Enchanted Island. While of different ages and stages in life, these ladies have two things in common: 1) they are diehard romantics, and 2) they've been let down by love. As a wildly silly dare during her last night on the island, each heroine decides to stuff a note in a bottle addressed to her "dream hero" and cast it out to sea A bottle found... When his mother discovers a message in a bottle washed up on a Florida beach, Tanner Thomas scoffs at her insistence he contact the person who penned the note. With a vague promise to think about it, Tanner promptly tucks the bottle away and goes on with his life. Two years later, he finds the bottle in the back of a closet and can't get the woman off his mind. Tormented by thoughts of the author of the sweet, romantic letter, Tanner finally reaches out to the old-fashioned girl, unprepared to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Falling in love never tasted so sweet. . .Pastry chef Tara Tarleton has one month to live out her dreams on a plantation in the South. Filled with grand visions of channeling a southern belle, disappointment settles over her when reality comes to call. Plagued with allergies, humidity, and a creaky old house, she's ready to hand over her mint julep and return home. Then she meets a man who rescues her from thugs, bugs, and herself.Life has taught Brett Cutler to enjoy one day at a time. That's exactly what he's doing when a beautiful girl runs into his arms as she tries to escape men intent on harming her. From that moment on, he's ready to plan the next fifty years of his future. The only problem is the woman who's captured his heart has no intention of staying in town.Taste of Tara is a wholesome, lively read that captures the sweet romance of following your dreams, no matter where they may lead.

How does an act of kindness result in... marriage?One carefree cowboy is about to find out in this sweet historical romance Born dirt-poor into a life of hardship, Allie Tillman seizes the opportunity to better her situation by answering an advertisement for a mail-order bride in the West. Upon her arrival in Baker City, Oregon, she discovers her intended is a low-down, lying thief. Determined not to marry him, she grasps at the one thing that will keep him from forcing her to be his wife - marrying another man. Good-natured cowboy Ben Amick had no idea a simple trip into town would completely change his life. When he happens upon a mail-order bride desperate to avoid marrying her fianc , Ben does the first thing that pops into his head and weds her. Willingly, he gives her the protection of his name and his arms, never expecting her to capture his heart. Humorous, heartfelt, and awash in sweet romance, Bobbins and Boots captures the tender and tumultuous emotions of falling in love.

He never intended to fall in love with her . . .Tad Palmer makes a promise to his dying friend to watch over the man's wife and child. Years later, he continues to keep an eye on Posey Jacobs and her precocious little boy. The only problem is that he's not sure his heart can withstand the vow he made when he falls in love with the widow and her son.Posey Jacobs misses her beloved husband, but her wrenching grief has given way to hope for the future as she finds herself falling deeper and deeper in love with Tad Palmer. However, the infuriating man doesn't seem to notice her interest and treats her as he would his sister.Throw in a goat who thinks she's a dog, a town full of quirky characters, and a widow who has her work cut out for her if she wants one handsome cowboy to give her his heart for a sweet, heartwarming romance.

Surrounded by hunky cowboys, what's a girl to do?Advertising executive Paige Porter heads to Las Vegas for the finals rodeo with one goal in mind: Find a cowboy with the perfect... um... genes to model her client's new western clothing line. After covertly watching hundreds of men walk by, Paige finally finds the cowboy with her ideal assets. Before she can approach him, he disappears into the crowd. She's left with a picture of his back pockets and an annoying rodeo clown who makes her wish she'd never left home. Cooper James lives life to the fullest, determined to make people smile with his own special brand of humor. As a rodeo clown and barrelman, he loves engaging the crowd and getting a laugh, even if it means embarrassing an uptight ad executive who's desperately searching for an idyllic model. Intrigued by the woman, Cooper has no intention of telling her he recognizes the denim-clad backside in the photo she's flashing all over town. Laughter, light-hearted fun, and love ensue in this sweet holiday western romance.

Tricked into helping with Silverton's Festival of Trees, electrician Mike Clarke battles faulty outlets, tangled lights, and a woman determined to share the spirit of the season.Taylor Taggart doesn't care what anyone thinks of her and her wacky, optimistic way of viewing life. Then she meets an electrician in need of a good dose of Christmas cheer and a second chance at love.

Holiday surprises await two lonely hearts in HardmanA sweet holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna HatfieldTom Grove just needs to survive a month at home while he recovers from a work injury. How bad can it be to return to Hardman for the holiday season? He arrives to discover his middle-aged parents acting like newlyweds, the school in need of a teacher, and the girl of his dreams already engaged.After the loss of her parents and her fianc abandoning her to spend a year abroad, Lila Granger desires a change of scenery. She leaves her home in New York to spend a few months with relatives in Hardman, Oregon. The idea of stepping off the train into a place that gives her a true sense of coming home never entered her mind. Neither did the notion of falling in love with a man who clearly can't wait to get away from the small town.The Christmas Quandary is a sweet historical romance, full of laughter and heartwarming moments, perfect for a holiday read.

She's adamant about prohibitionHe'll do anything to keep his saloon open... A childhood traumatized by the effects of alcohol in her home left Millie Matlock convinced she doesn't need a man in her life. No longer able to stand by and watch drunken men terrorize the women in town, Millie forms a local committee of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Little did she know the one man who could turn her head owns one of the most successful saloons in Pendleton. Desperate to keep the WCTU from closing his saloon and the others in town, Gideon McBride agrees to a crazy plan hatched by the saloon owners. His objective is to woo the leader of the local temperance union, keeping her so distracted the committee disbands. However, he didn't count on the beautiful, effervescent Millie working her way into his cynical heart. Romantic, funny, and full of moments sure to warm hearts, this sweet historical romance is a wonderful example of second chances.

Sheriff Tully Barrett never knew trouble had such a pretty face.Brianna Dumont never knew the law could be so handsome and hardheaded.Pampered and privileged, Brianna Dumont escapes the life she's always known in an effort to clear her father's good name. She arrives in Baker City, Oregon, intent on selling her father's shares in a mine. Only the mine is a bust, her father's partner is a crusty ol' coot who hates women, and the sheriff in town is determined to keep her behind bars. With good friends around him, a small ranch of his own, and a fulfilling job as sheriff, Tully Barrett loves his life. Then an exasperating woman shows up, making demands and driving him crazy. No matter how hard he tries to ignore her brains and beauty, she works her way under his skin. Corsets and Cuffs captures the fun-loving banter of two strong-willed characters determined not to fall in love in this sweet historical romance.

She needs an adventureHe needs the warmth of her smile... Bertie Hawkins survived a traumatic ordeal that stripped away her sunny outlook on life and left her afraid of every shadow. Terrorized and tired of reliving the past, she accepts an offer to change her situation. Although she only intends to work through the summer, the peace she finds at Nash's Folly keeps her there every bit as much as her interest in a mysterious new ranch hand. Desperate to escape his memories, Riley Walsh buys a run-down farm in Pendleton, Oregon. To pay for the many necessary repairs, he goes to work for his neighbor, never intending to fall in love with the effervescent girl who helps around the house. Riley isn't the only one enchanted with Bertie. His own crazy mule and the neighbor's son both share his infatuation, driving him past the brink of jealousy. A sweet romance that embraces the trials and triumphs of yesteryear, Bertie blends laugh-out-loud adventures with heartwarming moments.

Two unlikely matchmakers set the stage for loveFynlee Dale returns to Holiday to take care of her wacky grandmother. Although it means giving up her dreams of a career and husband, she needs to be there for Grams. Carson Ford vows to take care of his elderly aunt after buying her ranch. Comfortable with all aspects of his life, his world turns upside down when he meets a woman who's impossible to forget. They find themselves in the midst of a plot by two scheming old women determined to help them both find love.

With his siblings and friends entangled in the state of matrimony, Ben Morgan is more determined than ever to remain blissfully single. Despite his vehement refusal to commit to a relationship, he can't help but envision a future with the sweet, charming woman who unknowingly captures his heart.Harper Hayes is an expert at bad relationships. After vowing never to wed, the idea enters her mind with alarming frequency after she meets Ben Morgan. Although the handsome cowboy makes it clear he's only interested in having fun, Harper's dog and crazy uncle have other ideas.