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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

Finally, Friday! Post-Valentine’s Day catching up…

Here’s something I find amusing:

Valentine’s Day fell on Ash Wednesday this year.

Today is Chinese New Year!

Easter will be on April Fool’s Day.

Can you tell I love reading the calendar?

How was your V-Day? Mine was routine because my hubby, bless his soul, was born without a romance gene. He means well, but the whole “one day of shouting out embarrassing professions of love” just isn’t his style. He likes to say, “I show you how much I love you every day…by working.”

He has a point. I used his tractor to haul the garbage cans to the community dumpster so he didn’t have to–that’s love, right? 😉

But we do have our mushy moments and we mouth, “I love you,” way more often than is probably necessary. (We’re old. We forget.)

I hope you had a lovely day of romance, complete with bling, baubles, and bubbly.


I’d planned to share this adorable video in my Valentine’s Day newsletter, but, alas, my VA’s computer died. EEEK! So, here’s my 14-month old granddaughter:

In case you missed it, I’m part of a fun Facebook promotion that runs through the 18th with some of the coolest authors on the planet. Instead of mushy Valentine sayings, we went for direct and honest.

Find a Hero Who Will Give You Whatever You Need: http://bit.ly/ValentinesDayHeroes

My contribution is Arley McNamara, hero in Love, After All.  Still just 99¢ for a few more days.

Have a great weekend of reading! 🙂

Deb