Holiday Heartwarmers Series by Mimi Barbour

It's Christmas in small town, Carlton Grove... In holiday love story, Belinda Page, a single mom of a very intelligent four-year-old daughter, is at her wits end trying to keep up with the baby genius. When the child throws herself into a lake to rescue a puppy, Belinda is frantic. Turning to the man who saves both babies, she seeks his support - until she finds out he’s one of those hated Carltons... moreIt's Christmas in small town, Carlton Grove... In holiday love story, Belinda Page, a single mom of a very intelligent four-year-old daughter, is at her wits end trying to keep up with the baby genius. When the child throws herself into a lake to rescue a puppy, Belinda is frantic. Turning to the man who saves both babies, she seeks his support - until she finds out he’s one of those hated Carltons. After all, it was at their home where she’d gone to a party, been drugged, raped and left to deal with the consequences. Dr. Reed Carlton, an introvert who feels uncomfortable around most people, can’t believe his luck. He’s finally found Lindy; a girl from his past, a fond memory that has haunted him for over four years. Except that once this Lindy learns who he is, she hates him. What was that all about? At least her daughter and the puppy were on his side. But would their affection be enough for Lindy to accept him into her family’s life. less

In this delightful Christmas love story, Deputy Shawna Mallory finds Billy McCrae - a runaway boy sleeping in a mound of snow with an anxious puppy guarding him. He’s a sad child surviving a terrible existence until she puts a stop to it and becomes his foster parent. She’s drawn to the snarky kid and just wants his life to be happier, his and the stray mutt who won’t leave his side. Not that the boy cares about the dog… or her... moreIn this delightful Christmas love story, Deputy Shawna Mallory finds Billy McCrae - a runaway boy sleeping in a mound of snow with an anxious puppy guarding him. He’s a sad child surviving a terrible existence until she puts a stop to it and becomes his foster parent. She’s drawn to the snarky kid and just wants his life to be happier, his and the stray mutt who won’t leave his side. Not that the boy cares about the dog… or her. Then she meets his father, the one who abandoned the boy when he was five. John Reid McCrae wants only one thing in his life to make it worth living. Years ago he’d lost his son to a bitter wife and now his goal is to get Billy back. He’ll do whatever it takes, no matter who gets hurt. Until he meets the town’s stunning deputy. Can he put his needs ahead of her happiness? less

Can a crabby puppy perform cupid's magic this Christmas season? Wheelchair bound, Amelia Lloyd is embarrassed when the neighbour calls the police to deal with her out-of-control brother. Her old dog tries to protect her but it takes the combined efforts of a handsome police Sergeant and a crabby puppy to put a stop to her sibling’s shenanigans. At first, she hates to be caught in such a situation. But then she accepts an important truth... moreCan a crabby puppy perform cupid's magic this Christmas season? Wheelchair bound, Amelia Lloyd is embarrassed when the neighbour calls the police to deal with her out-of-control brother. Her old dog tries to protect her but it takes the combined efforts of a handsome police Sergeant and a crabby puppy to put a stop to her sibling’s shenanigans. At first, she hates to be caught in such a situation. But then she accepts an important truth. The big-hearted man, her savior, wouldn’t have come into her life otherwise. Sergeant Harley Carlton is exhausted from dealing with a car accident where everyone is killed except for the darling cherub who decides she’s his daddy. How can a man with a heart as big as his, correct the precious little orphan? Within a few hours, he gets a call to save a blonde-haired beauty from her crazy brother. So how can a man fall in love twice in one night? less

A crippled boy, an unhappy girl, a cuddly puppy and a Christmas romance! A senseless accident happens that puts Jenni’s ten-year-old son in a wheelchair while the rebellious girl who instigates the incident, shows anger rather than remorse. When it becomes imperative that the two be home-schooled, her bachelor father steps forward with his teaching degree and his appealing gray eyes, asking Jenna to let him teach both children... moreA crippled boy, an unhappy girl, a cuddly puppy and a Christmas romance! A senseless accident happens that puts Jenni’s ten-year-old son in a wheelchair while the rebellious girl who instigates the incident, shows anger rather than remorse. When it becomes imperative that the two be home-schooled, her bachelor father steps forward with his teaching degree and his appealing gray eyes, asking Jenna to let him teach both children. Being a single mom who has to work, his request would certainly solve the problem of where her son could be educated until the New Year. But can she let her boy spend weeks with this dysfunctional family? Chris finally gets custody of his daughter to find out that she hates the very sight of him. How can a man break through those barriers? Could the boy help – him and his new puppy… and the smart, beautiful woman he calls Mom? Book #1 – Please Keep Me A puppy, a brave little girl and a single mom who can't refuse her munchkin the chance to get to know her father creates a real heart-warmer. Book #2 – Snow Pup A small town’s lovely deputy and a father, who lost his son years ago to a vindictive wife, team up to save the kid from a foster home he hates and an overzealous social worker. Book #3 – Find Me a Home In this heart-warming romance, an accident changes the lives of: a little girl who loses her parents, a crabby puppy who hates all men, a soft-hearted beauty who fears for her brother and also the cop who can’t escape his destiny. Book #4 – Frosty the Snowman Stranded in an Alaskan snowstorm, Hali and Terry are forced to rely on each other for survival. Two strangers, a puppy and multiple conflicts they must overcome will keep you spellbound. Book #5 – Love of my Life Love of my Life is a story about abandoned puppies, a businessman who’s developing a controversial mall in a city who won’t fully support it and a woman who’s bought her very first home only to find she’s sharing the duplex with a hero whose heart is as mushy as a young girl’s dream. less

Wandering the magical streets of Quebec City, Jacqueline is just in time to see a mound of snow collapsing on two children who have burrowed their way inside a huge drift to make an igloo. When she screams for help, Colin Jones comes to the rescue. Both feel responsible for the small girl and boy who are taken to the emergency, along with their widowed mother. Once there, they find the poor woman in a crisis situation... moreWandering the magical streets of Quebec City, Jacqueline is just in time to see a mound of snow collapsing on two children who have burrowed their way inside a huge drift to make an igloo. When she screams for help, Colin Jones comes to the rescue. Both feel responsible for the small girl and boy who are taken to the emergency, along with their widowed mother. Once there, they find the poor woman in a crisis situation. She’s fighting for her life and needs to have someone to care for her soon to be orphans.Begging Colin, she admits that she thought she’d have more time to plan for their care, but it seems her time had run out. Faced with this emergency, Colin agrees to step up. But how can he do so without kind-hearted Jaqueline’s help?So follows a story of two people coming together at Christmas to save these adorable orphans from being separated and thrown into the overburdened foster system.Holiday Heartwarmers Series— True Christmas favorites! —Please Keep Me (Book 1)Snow Pup (Book 2)Find Me a Home (Book 3)Frosty the Snowman (Book 4)Love of my Life (Book 5)A Perfect Storm (Book 6)Alone at Christmas (Book 7)Christmas, Puppies & Romance (Book 8)Santa’s Gifts of Romance (Book 9)Christmas is for Everyone (Book 10)Flamingo Christmas (Book 11)Holiday Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 12)Second Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 13)Christmas Tempest (Book 14)Third Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 15)Just in Time (Book 16)Fourth Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 17) less

Story #1 - A Wonderful Life (Fantasy story)Numerous heartbreaking tragedies have broken Noel Bradford’s spirit. When he finds himself perched on the barrier of a bridge, intending to jump into the icy river, he prays for help. Clarence, an unusual angel, answers his pleas & not in ways expected. Wise words save Noel’s sanity, offering him a reason to live... moreStory #1 - A Wonderful Life (Fantasy story)Numerous heartbreaking tragedies have broken Noel Bradford’s spirit. When he finds himself perched on the barrier of a bridge, intending to jump into the icy river, he prays for help. Clarence, an unusual angel, answers his pleas & not in ways expected. Wise words save Noel’s sanity, offering him a reason to live.Story #2 - Mischievous Christmas Angel (Fantasy story)Jack gets into hot water when he fetches a pretty mom with her adopted daughter and moves them to his city to live with his best friend – their aunt. Thank goodness his angel is constantly available, because with all the drama in his life, he really needs help.Story #3 - Just in TimeChristmas in Quebec City becomes more than a vacation when Jaq takes on the welfare of two orphans and their handsome new guardian. Fighting for their future in a court of law is stressful and with no guarantees they’ll be able to keep the little ones out of the overburdened foster system.Holiday Heartwarmers — Truly a Christmas favorite! —Please Keep Me (Book 1)Snow Pup (Book 2)Find Me a Home (Book 3)Frosty the Snowman (Book 4)Love of my Life (Book 5)A Perfect Storm (Book 6)Alone at Christmas (Book 7)Christmas, Puppies & Romance (Book 8)Santa’s Gifts of Romance (Book 9)Christmas is for Everyone (Book 10)Flamingo Christmas (Book 11)Holiday Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 12)Second Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 13)Christmas Tempest (Book 14)Third Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 15)Just in Time (Book 16)Fourth Heartwarmers Trilogy (Book 17) less