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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

And so it begins…new BOX SETS 2023!

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I’m so excited about all the great reading possibilities my Sweet2Heat writer friends and I have in store for you this year, starting this month with two great new box sets.

Sweet2Heat’s first release of the new year is WHAT ABOUT FOREVER? Seven of your favorite authors deliver big, beautiful love stories that start with a MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. Download here for $.99 or if you’re a member of KINDLE UNLIMITED, read it for free.  http://littl.ink/MOCBoxSet

Sweet2Heat's newest offering from seven authors you know and love.
Buy for 99¢ or download for free in Kindle Unlimited.

Also new this month, Deb’s newest five releases are combined in one awesome box set: LOVE IN THE HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY. If you missed any of these connected stories set in the small, western town of Coyote Springs, now is your chance to get them all for just $.99 at Amazon or read the whole series without missing a thing for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. http://littl.ink/GCBOXSET

Deb's 5-book series set in Gold Country.
LOVE IN THE HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY: a small town/cowboy/cop/amnesia/secret baby/friends-to-lovers contemporary western romance box set.

The rest of the year is looking great, too.

SAVE THE DATES:

HAPPY READING, MY DEAR FRIENDS!

DEB

IT’S NOT A SECRET ANY MORE…

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8 amazing love stories from

8 of your favorite authors

And just 99¢ at Amazon…or Kindle Unlimited members download for free here: SECRETS

What happens when secret babies aren’t secret anymore?

Accidents happen, and secrets may not come to light for years. Whenever they’re revealed, lives are forever changed, but the power of love can heal the deepest of hurts. Come experience these heartwarming, emotional stories from eight bestselling and award-winning authors—stories you will take to your heart…and never forget.

Draco’s Marriage Pact – Day Leclaire

When a one night stand results in a secret baby, can enemies become lovers by creating a marriage pact?


A Daddy for Nate – Karen Sandler

When Jameson leaves Folsom Prison, he returns to Hart Valley, the one place he’d ever considered home. Within minutes, Nina blows up his world when she reveals their one night of passion brought a beautiful little boy into the world. Jameson insists on being part of Nate and Nina’s lives despite the years of tragedy and personal sacrifice that separated them. Can their pint-sized miracle somehow unite them in love?


Never Say Never – Debra Salonen

Lisa loved Joe once upon a time. They had a moment. But Lisa chose to marry Joe’s brother, her son’s father. Or did she pick the wrong twin?


The Daughter He Never Knew – Linda Barrett

Jason loved her but left her after his twin brother died on the night of their senior prom. “Tell Lila not to wait…”

Nine years later, when Lila is ready to marry someone else and give her daughter a family, a new message arrives. “Tell Lila I’m coming home.”

Something Perfect – Holly Jacobs

They were the perfect couple…Until they weren’t. Maybe true love can bring them back together.


The Unforgettable Sheikh – Barbara McMahon

Three thousand miles away and ten years ago was the last time Chloe saw the man. Now Sheikh Karif bin Shakirah is face to face with her and all she can think of is the daughter he know nothing about. Can they ever overcome the past or will heartbreak and betrayal be too strong to surmount?

Sweet Montana Secrets – Lisa Mondello

They say time heals all wounds, but time doesn’t make you forget who you were.
Ten years ago, Hunter Williams’ life was a mess. Even so, he hadn’t expected to be completely taken by Julie Samuel, a beautiful young woman who took riding lessons at the ranch he worked at. But their love hadn’t been enough to conquer his demons or the secret she carried. Ten years later, can their love survive the truth and be rekindled to the blaze it once was?


Texas Bad Boy – Jean Brashear

Everyone thinks Lacey DeMille is the next thing to royalty, a society girl with beauty, brains and money—but sexy Texas bad boy Devlin Marlowe knows better. Twenty years after being exiled in disgrace for daring to want her, the boy from the wrong side of the tracks has sweet revenge in his grasp…for only he knows that her whole life is built on a lie.

And revenge may be more costly than either of them can imagine.

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SURPRISES IN ALL SIZES is Sweet2Heat’s 5th and final box set for 2022!

What an adventure this has been for the authors involved and for the readers who read and fell in love with our books—a total of 41 titles! Thank you, Sweet-To-Heat, for hosting and promoting these box sets. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Personally, I couldn’t be happier with the results of this experiment. I’ve met some awesome new readers who have joined my newsletter and left glowing reviews. I’ve had a chance to work closely with authors I love to read and have gotten to know them so much better. I’ve been part of all five of the S2H 2022 box sets and I’ve learned so much about marketing and promotion from the experience. I’m really looking forward to 2023. (I’ll share more about those plans after the new year.)

In the meantime, I’ve created a unique page on my website where you can see my individual box sets AND all the S2H group box sets. I hope you’ll bookmark the page so you’ll be the first know about 2023’s plans. ALL THINGS BOX SET

If you’re like me, the holidays are a mix of joy and stress. But, as I tell my family, “Reading is what I do for me. It’s what keeps me sane.” I hope the same is true for you, because Christmas is looming, er, coming.

Happy reading, my friends. Enjoy every moment!

Deb