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Welcome to Small Town Big Hearts, right in the middle of Romanceland, USA!
The eight best-selling authors who teamed up to produce this new box set are excited to share this warm-hearted, delightful collection of novels set in eight quintessential small towns.
Finding love in a small town—where everyone knows your business before you do!
Small towns are all about family, whether by birth or of the heart, and each of these small towns and their heartwarming stories will embrace you, charm and delight you. They’ll spirit you away to the magic of community, busybodies and all!
Texas Roots by Jean Brashear
Talented chef Scarlett Ross flees notoriety to meet a grandmother she never knew she had in Sweetgrass Springs, a town kept alive only by her grandmother’s determination and carried on the strong shoulders of sexy cowboy Ian McLaren. The city girl discovers a surprising yearning to sink roots, but she is terrified that the secrets she’s hiding will endanger everyone she’s come to love.
Under a Texas Star by Lisa Mondello
Military hero, Tom Garrison, is shaken when single mom Jenna Atkins wakes him in the middle of the night begging for help for her sick young son. Both Jenna and Tom have scars but can they open their hearts to love again?
Rescued Hearts by Karen Sandler
After escaping her abusive past, Sara has no interest in a relationship. Instead, she’s focused on her equine therapy program for kids. Keith is so stricken with grief that happiness seems a thousand miles away. Then a young girl in Sara’s program brings her and Keith closer. Can they conquer their demons and find the love they’ve both been longing for?
The Inn at Oak Creek by Linda Barrett
Ten years after a horrific skiing accident left her unable to have children, Mollie Porter’s second career is thriving as Manager of the Bluebonnet Inn. Sam Kinkaid has his own personal and professional problems, and to Mollie’s dismay, he’s the new owner of the charming inn. Their low opinions of each other soon change to admiration and…more. Until Sam reveals how much he wants a family of his own. If Molly confesses the truth, will she be headed for another crash?
Forever and Ever By George by Debra Salonen
Single mom of twins, Kara, knows to keep her eye on the prize. She learned a long time ago not to entrust her dreams to any man—especially one rebounding from a brutal divorce. Brad’s new normal is circling the drain. Even the family dog knows it. Risking his very bruised heart is not an option…until his matchmaking Great Dane takes action.
Count on Me by Kathryn Shay
No way is Zoe Caufield giving Kurt Lansing another shot at hurting her. He broke her heart so badly she hasn’t yet healed after six months. But Kurt has other ideas. He knows what he did to her, but she’s the love of his life and vows to make up for his mistake.
A Tylerville Jilted Bride by Day Leclaire and Dre Leclaire
Abby Rose has known nothing but bad luck since she was left at the altar. The closest she’s come to finding happiness since is a hot rebound relationship with Irish actor, Chase Falcon—but he disappears. Abby is now holed up in her Tylerville Bed and Breakfast with nothing but time and room for a lot of bad, bad choices. When an ill-wind blows in the super-sexy and talented actor who broke her heart, he’s wearing the scars of a terrible workplace accident and no memory of her. Now all bets are off.
Shelly and the Cowboy by Barbara McMahon
Shelly loves the city, not the wilds of Wyoming. So, when she inherits the family ranch, selling it as fast as she can and returning back home is a no-brainer. Yet finding a buyer will take time. The only one to help is the last cowboy on the ranch. What happens when the cowboy walks away?
Download SMALL TOWNS BIG HEARTS and step into eight, unique, small town settings crafted by New York Times, USAToday, and bestselling authors. Come for the romance, but you’ll never want to leave!
AMAZON KINDLE: $.99 (or download for free through Kindle Unlimited): https://bit.ly/40Io5hg
WHAT ARE READERS SAYING ABOUT THESE STORIES:
“A very cute story told from a unique perspective. I had to read the entire book once I started.” 5-star review For Ever and Ever By George
“A wonderful story and compelling story where the past unfolded slowly and kept the reader on the edge of her seat.” Shelley and the Cowboy
Under A Texas Star: “A rare jewel of a book where the story and the characters touch your heart.”
The Inn at Oak Creek “***** review:…a wonderful, realistic, feel-good romance that I’m happy to recommend.”
“Wonderful! It had me laughing, crying and on the edge of my seat looking to see what happened next.” Goodreads review of Texas Roots
“This book was a great work of art. It was funny and sad and so sweet at the end.” Goodreads review of A Tylerville Jilted Bride
Rescued Hearts: 5 stars – “Wow, what a book!”
“I really thoroughly enjoyed reading this book…the author drew you into the story within the first chapter.” 5-star review of Count On Me.
Thanks for reading!
Deb
COVER REVEAL
Third time’s the charm, right?
After much debate, the eight authors in Sweet-to-Heat’s “Secret Baby” anthology, decided to make a few changes to better reach our target audience: you.
We know how much readers love this trope, but our first two covers had issues: #1 = too much gorgeous skin (for Facebook’s ad censors) and #2 = too soft and pretty for the kind of grit and pain that comes from keeping secrets.
What say you, target romance reader? Do you love him…I mean, our new cover? 😉
We made a few changes to the title and blurb, too. (By “we” I mean the brilliant marketing team of Barbara McMahon and Karen Sandler. Thank you so much, author friends.)
Life-changing secrets may not come to light for years. When they’re revealed, lives are forever altered. The truth may bring pain, but the power of love can heal the deepest of hurts.
Draco’s Marriage Pact – Day Leclaire
Draco is reluctant to trap Shayla in an unwanted marriage, but he’s just learned that she’s bearing his child. She agrees to marry him, but insists their union will end after their child his born. How can Draco convince her to stay?
A Daddy for Nate – Karen Sandler
When Jameson leaves prison and returns to Hart Valley, he’s shocked to discover that he and Nina have a son. After the years of tragedy and personal sacrifice that separated them, is it too late to recapture their love?
Never Say Never – Debra Salonen
Lisa broke Joe’s heart when she left him for his twin brother seventeen years ago. Now Joe’s back in town and discovers that he may be the father of Lisa’s troubled son. He and Lisa can work together as parents, but can they reignite the love they once felt for each other?
The Daughter He Never Knew – Linda Barrett
When Jason returns, Lila wants no part of him. He owned her heart years ago but vanished when she needed him most. He still stirs her emotions. She knows he could easily break her heart again. But she’d never forgive him if he broke their daughter’s heart.
Something Perfect – Holly Jacobs
Just as Colton and Sophie were about to say I-do, a wedding crasher reveals a secret that derails the ceremony. Despite Sophie’s complicated past, Colton still loves her. But can he forgive her for keeping secrets?
The Unforgettable Sheikh – Barbara McMahon
The last time Chloe saw Ben was in college. Now she’s face to face with him and all she can think of is the daughter he knows nothing about. Can they forgive the heartbreak and betrayal of the past, or are those old hurts too powerful to overcome?
Sweet Montana Secrets – Lisa Mondello
For Julie, running hadn’t changed anything or healed the loss that still ate at her heart. Yet how can she return ten years later and face the one man she’d never stopped loving? And could Hunter forgive when he learns the secret of why she left?
Texas Bad Boy – Jean Brashear
Twenty years ago Devlin fell hard for Lacey. She had plenty of family money, but he loved her for her sweetness and kind heart. Lacey’s father didn’t want a penniless kid involved with his daughter, so he forced Devlin to leave. Now he’s back, with an explosive secret that will turn her life upside down.
Don’t forget these collections are only available for a limited time. Buy for $.99 or Kindle Unlimited readers may download and read for FREE. Just click: HERE
HAPPY READING, MY FRIENDS!
DEB