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Mistletoe and Magic for the Midwife by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe brand new instalment in the top 10 bestselling Midwives series!It’s the most wonderful time of the year…But for single mum and busy midwife Nadia, it’s quickly turning into her worst Christmas ever.Her marriage is over, and whilst her husband has moved on, Nadia finds herself back home, squashed into her mum’s spare room with her two small children... -
![A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters]()
A Vineyard Thanksgiving by Katie Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Martha’s Vineyard fisherman’s widow gets a second chance at love over a snow-capped Thanksgiving weekend. Charlotte Montgomery Hamner wakes up every morning to the same thoughts.Jason died. Jason isn’t coming back. Rachel and I must go through this alone.Since Jason drowned over a year and a half ago, Charlotte has struggled moving forward... -
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![Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden]()
Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe’s a fixer… He’s about as broken as they come… Can they learn to turn to God for healing and hope this Christmas? Leah has always been a fixer. That’s why she decided to foster a troubled teen. And it’s why she’s determined to give him the perfect Christmas. It might also be why she feels compelled to reach out to her grinchy, reclusive neighbor Austin... -
![The Asheville Christmas Cabin by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott]()
The Asheville Christmas Cabin by Hope Holloway, Cecelia Scott
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe first of a charming, heartwarming holiday trilogy that will whisk you away to a dreamy winter in the mountains... -
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![Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman]()
Made of Steele by Susan Sleeman
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe keeps her feelings to herself…When Teagan Steele faces her hardest challenge since taking over her family’s security company, she has to dig deep to figure out how one of their clients smuggled antiquities into this country, and what they did with them. And she has to clear Steele Guardians of any charges of collusion and wrongdoing.But a bold undercover agent changes everything... -
![Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett]()
Finding Family at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPre-order the next instalment in Jo Bartlett's wonderful Seabreeze Farm series!Another wonderful new series from the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife, Jo Bartlett. Welcome to Seabreeze Farm.Freya Halliwell is looking forward to marrying the man of her dreams and starting their new life together... -
![A Song in Her Heart: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
A Song in Her Heart: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWelcome to Christmas in Serenity Point, Idaho.Running out of money is no fun, and for Zoe Wright, it’s especially frustrating since there’s trust fund money there for her, she just can’t access it until January. So, with an eviction pending and friends vanishing as quickly as her money, Zoe has no choice but to return to Serenity Point for the holidays... -
![A Star in the Sky: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
A Star in the Sky: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWelcome to Christmas in Serenity Point, Idaho.A year ago, Roman Wright had returned to Serenity Point with a purpose, but it wasn’t to stay.Now, he’s back, but once again, he has no intention of making his home in the town where his sisters live and where his worst nightmare had unfolded... -
![Sugarplum Dreams (Mistletoe Meadows Christmas romance) book 3 by Jessie Gussman]()
Sugarplum Dreams (Mistletoe Meadows Christmas romance) book 3 by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWilson McBride has been working with Judd Landis to make the lives of the residents of Mistletoe Meadows better through their Secret Saint escapades. But there is one woman who needs more than a few little presents and a Christmas tree. She needs a husband... -
![Seasons of Memories by Jennifer Rodewald]()
Seasons of Memories by Jennifer Rodewald
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"There had been grace. Great grace . . . The kind of grace that changed a life. His life."Kevin and Helen Murphy have seen good times, and they’ve gone through dark valleys. In their nearly forty years of marriage, they’ve raised seven boys, built two thriving businesses, and witnessed time and again the wonder of God’s faithful love... -
![Maggie's Miracle: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury]()
Maggie's Miracle: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAlternate cover edition can be found here at Maggie's Miracle.Megan Wright spent just a week with him the summer of their 14th year. But despite a lifetime of heartache and bad choices, she never let go of young Kade's magical definition of love. After college Megan settled for a relationship of convenience... -
![Christmas at O'Mara's by Michelle Vernal]()
Christmas at O'Mara's by Michelle Vernal
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome to the guesthouse on the Green, where Mammy and her girls will make you feel part of the family. Settle in and enjoy your stay at O'Mara's, where stories abound, romance lurks and laughter sounds. Two Christmases, two second chances. A heart-warming O’Mara family Christmas story that will have you laughing out loud.. -
![The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans]()
The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans
“The king of Christmas fiction” (The New York Times) returns with a heartwarming, and inspirational new story that explores faith, love, and redemption during the festive Christmas season... -
![The Gift by Richard Paul Evans]()
The Gift by Richard Paul Evans
A heartwarming and inspirational Christmas novel in the tradition of The Christmas Box and Finding Noel from New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans. Sure to be a classic, this new tale brings to life the joy of the season and demonstrates the redemptive power of there is no hurt so great that love cannot heal it.Nathan Hurst hated Christmas... -
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![Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire]()
Bark! The Herald Angels Sing by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith Christmas and a family wedding fast approaching, there’s happy chaos in the air at Waterford Farm. However, not everyone in the Kilcannon clan is caught up in the magic of the moment... -
![Child of Joy: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Child of Joy: A Christian Christmas Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhere Christmas once brought joy and happiness for the King family, in recent years, it has been overshadowed by sorrow. As they endeavor to carry on their father’s legacy, the King triplets meet people who impact their lives in ways they never expected.Since his father tragically passed away four years ago, Hunter King has done his best to step into his shoes... -
![Silent Night: A Lantern Beach Christmas Novella (Lantern Beach Mysteries) by Christy Barritt]()
Silent Night: A Lantern Beach Christmas Novella (Lantern Beach Mysteries) by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCatch up with your favorite Lantern Beach characters as they come together to help the town's beloved police chief.On the night before Christmas Eve, as she begins her maternity leave, Lantern Beach Police Chief Cassidy Chambers disappears. Suspecting foul play, law enforcement officers combine forces with the Blackout Security team and island residents to find her... -
![Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas joy has been a little easier to find this year for Heather King and her loved ones. But while their grief over the loss of her father has ebbed to some degree, his absence is still a huge hole in their lives that they do their best to fill by carrying on his legacy of love and caring for those who cross their paths... -
![Child of Hope: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Child of Hope: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove has brought growth to the King family over the past few years, and it has helped to heal the wound that grief had inflicted on their lives. Though their father will always be missed, Hunter and Heather have tried to move forward in a way that brings honor to their dad’s memory.Hayden King carries a burden that he feels is his alone, and the weight of it is crushing the life out of him... -
![The Amish Advent Calendar by Naomi Troyer]()
The Amish Advent Calendar by Naomi Troyer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFear has plagued Iris for years, but hope fills her heart this Christmas season!Never officially diagnosed, Iris Riehl knows she’s agoraphobic.It started with small things, like the fear of town or strange people, until it intensified into fear of life beyond her homestead. She couldn’t leave the house, go to town or attend Sunday singings.But in her community, she has a secret admirer... -
![Creed by Susan May Warren]()
Creed by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a criminal—who must become a prince to save the princess he loves. But will she have to become a criminal to save him?In the heart-pounding conclusion to the epic Minnesota Marshalls series, Princess Imani finds herself once again in peril as she becomes the target of a deadly plot. She needs Creed – only problem is, he’s facing charges in Lauchtenland... -
![A Candle in the Window: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
A Candle in the Window: A Christmas Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Christmas in Serenity Point, Idaho.Jocelyn Wright has celebrated most of her adult Christmases with only her son and her aunt. The traumatic event that took her parents fractured their family and led to both her siblings fleeing Serenity Point... -
![Wish Upon a Christmas Star by Karen McQuestion]()
Wish Upon a Christmas Star by Karen McQuestion
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGet caught up in a special holiday story about the magic of Christmas and a second chance at love.When Gwen Hayward moves to the quaint town of Poplar Creek, she’s too mired in post-divorce misery to meet the neighbors. That changes when she spots a little girl leave an anonymous wish on the local bookstore’s Christmas tree... -
![An Amish Cinderella by Shelley Shepard Gray]()
An Amish Cinderella by Shelley Shepard Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSet in the close-knit Amish community of Apple Creek, Ohio, this sweet Cinderella -inspired novel from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author is complete with a matchmaking pet rat, and will delight fans of heartwarming, wholesome fiction and readers of Charlotte Hubbard, Beverly Lewis, and Beth Wiseman... -
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![Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn by Meredith Summers]()
Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn by Meredith Summers
A sweet, cozy small town holiday romance perfect for snuggling up by the fire with a steaming mug of hot cocoa and a cat or two by your side.When Julie Green’s ailing grandmother asks her to arrange one last party at the old Inn she used to run, Julie can’t say no even though the last thing she wants is to leave the city for middle-of-nowhere Vermont... -
![Lost December by Richard Paul Evans]()
Lost December by Richard Paul Evans
"It has been said that sometimes the greatest hope in our lives is just a second chance to do what we should have done right in the first place. This is the story of my second chance... -
![Christmas at Reindeer Ranch: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires]()
Christmas at Reindeer Ranch: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDaphne Rideau pays attention to detail. It’s the reason her equine boarding facility, Flying R Ranch, runs so smoothly.So it’s completely out of character when she fails to read the fine print on a new client inquiry. She assumes the gooseneck trailer pulling up to her property is filled with horses.Not reindeer.Hudson Parker is new to town, but he isn’t new to veterinary medicine... -
![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
![Come Tomorrow by Tess Thompson]()
Come Tomorrow by Tess Thompson
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne chance meeting. A single act of kindness. Can young soulmates find each other in adulthood, or will hidden truths tear them apart?1904. Twelve-year-old Luci Quick never forgot the boy who saved her life that fateful Christmas Eve. But when he disappeared without a word after bringing her food, she was forced to focus on raising her baby sister when her mother suddenly died... -
![A Christmas Dream: A Wholesome Holiday Romance by Shanna Hatfield]()
A Christmas Dream: A Wholesome Holiday Romance by Shanna Hatfield
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe came to build the house of his dreams, but found a home for his heart.After an extensive search for the ideal location to build a house he’s spent years designing, Brant Hudson knows he’s found the perfect site the moment he sets foot on the land near Silver Bluff, Oregon. However, frustrating delays leave him laboring alongside the very crew he hired to finish the house in time for Christmas... -
![Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne]()
Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she's been living. She's made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn't one of them. Julia's looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker's latest conquest... -
![The Amish Christmas Angel by Hannah Schrock]()
The Amish Christmas Angel by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatie is on the cusp of getting engaged when she finds an Englischer hiding in the familye’s barn at Christmas time. It will soon be Christmas and Katie Raber is eager to get engaged but Jacob King doesn’t seem as keen. After courting for more than a year, Katie doesn’t understand his hesitation... -
![Once Upon a Silent Night: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Once Upon a Silent Night: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUnwilling to fulfill her parents' expectations for her, she left behind a comfortable life in pursuit of her dream.Alessia Talbot had been raised with the expectation that she'd go to law school and join the family law firm, but that isn't what she wants for her life. Determined to achieve her dream of a career in music, she strikes out on her own... -
![A True Christmas Miracle by Hannah Schrock]()
A True Christmas Miracle by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Christmas Katie Troyer is hoping for another miracle, but that seems unlikely as her mother’s health battle continues. Katie had been an only child for a very long time, but that all changed six years ago. On Christmas day her mother had brought Susan into the world, their very own Christmas miracle. But this year there isn’t a miracle in sight... -
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![The Amish Christmas Candlemaker by Hannah Schrock]()
The Amish Christmas Candlemaker by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill an Amish candlemaker find love with a carpenter or trouble with a traveling writer this Christmas?Mary Fischer enjoyed her life. She made candles to sell at the flea market, alongside her mother who made lotions and balms, and her father who propagated seedlings... -
![Sweet Tea & Christmas Trees by Rachel Hanna]()
Sweet Tea & Christmas Trees by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's Christmas time at Sweet Tea B&B!When Kate and Mia agree to decorate the B&B for the town's annual Christmas house tour, they may have bitten off more than they can chew.Plus, some new guests come to stay at the B&B, and they may have some secrets... -
![A Heaven Sent Amish Christmas by Mary Lantz]()
A Heaven Sent Amish Christmas by Mary Lantz
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Amish man, a difficult choice and a Christmas snow storm that changes everything. The only man Greta loves is in love with someone one else. And each year Lydia Troyer comes home for Christmas destroying Daniels heart all over again. But the hard news this year is, that Lydia is coming home for good and while Greta’s heart is crushed, Daniel's heart is soaring... -
![A Frozen Christmas by Hannah Schrock]()
A Frozen Christmas by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn unmarried Amish daughter, a farmer drowning in debt, and a Christmas cold enough to freeze even the warmest of hearts.Martha Raber was about to experience another lonely Christmas without love. Her parents want her to court and find a husband before she is considered too old. However, Martha only had eyes for one man. A man who had been a childhood friend... -
![Blind Date with the Hero: A Christian Search and Rescue Christmas Romance by Tara Grace Ericson]()
Blind Date with the Hero: A Christian Search and Rescue Christmas Romance by Tara Grace Ericson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s on a series of blind dates, but all she can think about is her Secret Santa…Alexis would rather skinny dip in a snowbank than make good on the bet she lost. Ten blind dates? As though the holidays weren’t hard enough, now she has to sit at awkward Christmas parties with men who were more likely to be intimidated by her military experience than infatuated... -
![Dreams of Christmases Past by Hannah Schrock]()
Dreams of Christmases Past by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmma needs a Christmas miracle now more than ever, but the answer might lie in the past. Four years ago, a heavily pregnant Emma Graber had lost her husband. Emma had known it would be hard to raise her son on her own, she just didn’t know how hard. She hired a farm manager, Daniel, to run the farm in her husband’s stead... -
![Caitlyn's Christmas by Laura Scott]()
Caitlyn's Christmas by Laura Scott
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill she survive to celebrate Christmas?When an injured cat runs across the road, Caitlyn doesn't hesitate to rescue the feline. But she isn't prepared to witness a brutal murder. She slips away, only to lock eyes with the murderer, recognizing him as someone she'd seen earlier. Now the killer knows who she is, too... -
![Dear Mister Frost by Shanna Hatfield]()
Dear Mister Frost by Shanna Hatfield
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe can’t save Christmas, but he can save her tree farm. Dr. Jaxon Frost, a highly regarded authority on Christmas trees, is known nationwide for his expertise in the field. Preferring solitude, he dedicates his life to his work... -
![Wooing the Widower by Elle E. Kay]()
Wooing the Widower by Elle E. Kay
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHorses, Heartstrings, and A Later-in-Life RomanceMargie, a successful Colorado realtor, finds herself looking for a change of scenery and a dash of adventure after her only daughter embarks on a missionary journey, so she heads to Redemption Ranch to fulfill a long-held learning to ride horses... -
![The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker]()
The Holiday Reunion by Sage Parker
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe wasn't expecting to spend the holidays heartbroken and alone. But thanks to her soon-to-be ex-husband, everything she once had is now gone.At 46 years old, all Matilda has is a backpack and a one-way ticket to her estranged cousins' cabin in Washington. Adapting to the small-town lifestyle, Matilda makes a room in the attic, where she discovers a hidden box of odds and ends... -
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![A Seagrove Christmas by Rachel Hanna]()
A Seagrove Christmas by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's time for Christmas in Seagrove!Are you ready to catch up with your favorite characters on the tiny lowcountry island of Seagrove, SC?When we last left off, there was a big wedding and an addition to the family... -
![Christmas in Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber]()
Christmas in Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFirst, drop in at 5-B Poppy Lane, where you'll get a chance to visit with Helen Shelton, her granddaughter Ruth and Ruth's husband, Paul. They'll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they met— and they'll share Helen's breathtaking adventures during the Second World War. Then drive out to Grace and Cliff Harding's place. They have a small horse ranch not far from Cedar Cove... -
![Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans]()
Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
From the author of the beloved classic, The Christmas Box, comes another inspiring story of the power of love and the wonder of Christmas. "There are stories, Christmas stories that are stored away like boxes of garlands and frosted glass ornaments, to be brought out and cherished each year. I've come to believe that my story is a Christmas story... -
![The Holly and the Ivy by Sarah M. Eden, Esther Hatch]()
The Holly and the Ivy by Sarah M. Eden, Esther Hatch
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"All four stories deliver witty exchanges, personal growth, and holiday goodness in spades. Readers looking for wholesome Christmas reading will be pleased. -Publishers WeeklySpend the holidays with four of your favorite historical romance authors, whose stories of Yuletide romance will brighten the season with humor, hope, and the promise of true love. “The Holly and the Ivy” by Sarah M... -
![Christmas in Apple Ridge: Three-in-One Collection: The Sound of Sleigh Bells, The Christmas Singing, NEW! The Dawn of Christmas by Cindy Woodsmall]()
Christmas in Apple Ridge: Three-in-One Collection: The Sound of Sleigh Bells, The Christmas Singing, NEW! The Dawn of Christmas by Cindy Woodsmall
Experience the holidays with the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania, in these touching novellas centered around love, romance, heartache, and restoration from best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall... -
![The Merry Christmas Project: The new feel-good festive read from the Sunday Times bestseller by Cathy Bramley]()
The Merry Christmas Project: The new feel-good festive read from the Sunday Times bestseller by Cathy Bramley
The perfect cosy Christmas novel to curl up with this winter, from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley...
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