Holiday Hearts Series by Lesley Ann McDaniel

The countdown to Christmas is on, but Shelby Hughes just isn’t feeling the spirit. Having recently relocated to Seattle, Shelby longs for someone special in her life. When a handsome green-eyed stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, her interest is piqued. Later, she finds a bag containing five beautiful hand-painted Christmas bells on the cream and sugar table. No one comes back to claim it, so she decides to do a little detective work... moreThe countdown to Christmas is on, but Shelby Hughes just isn’t feeling the spirit. Having recently relocated to Seattle, Shelby longs for someone special in her life. When a handsome green-eyed stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, her interest is piqued. Later, she finds a bag containing five beautiful hand-painted Christmas bells on the cream and sugar table. No one comes back to claim it, so she decides to do a little detective work. Does she dare hope that it will lead her to the stranger with the magnetic green eyes? Chris Bertone loves his job at Impact Ministries, but working day and night has prevented him from having much of a social life. On a whim, he stops for a cup of coffee and is instantly smitten with the beautiful barista. Now, even with everything he has to take care of at work, all he wants to do is find time for another coffee break. But things are so hectic this holiday season, how can he manage to get to know her better without being too overbearing, or breaking his budget on coffee? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less

Christmas is just around the corner, but Valerie Seldon is too stressed to enjoy it. As a widowed mom to a four-year-old boy, Valerie can’t keep up. Between providing for her son and her aging father, plus worrying about the mounting bills and the potential loss of her apartment, there’s no room to even think about Christmas. But when her son convinces her to pick a tag off a Giving Tree, a request for a miracle might be just what she needs to restore her joy... moreChristmas is just around the corner, but Valerie Seldon is too stressed to enjoy it. As a widowed mom to a four-year-old boy, Valerie can’t keep up. Between providing for her son and her aging father, plus worrying about the mounting bills and the potential loss of her apartment, there’s no room to even think about Christmas. But when her son convinces her to pick a tag off a Giving Tree, a request for a miracle might be just what she needs to restore her joy. Jake Barnett loves his job at Impact Ministries, but his long hours have turned him into a social recluse. It’s been so long since he’s been interested in anybody that he doesn’t even know what qualities to look for anymore. But when a beautiful woman walks into the coffee place where his Giving Tree is located, he can tell there’s something special about her. Could the tag her son picks off the tree be the key that opens the door to his heart? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less

Christmas is just around the corner, but Victoria Tremont is in no mood to celebrate. Bored with her social butterfly lifestyle, Victoria longs to find that special someone. Naturally, when a handsome stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, she turns on the charm. But when he fails to respond to her flirting the way men usually do, she’s perplexed... moreChristmas is just around the corner, but Victoria Tremont is in no mood to celebrate. Bored with her social butterfly lifestyle, Victoria longs to find that special someone. Naturally, when a handsome stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, she turns on the charm. But when he fails to respond to her flirting the way men usually do, she’s perplexed. She finds out that he runs a ministry that builds affordable housing, and sees that if she wants to get his attention, all she has to do is volunteer. So what if it’s a faith-based ministry. Pretending to be a “church person” isn’t any different than pretending to like sports or a guy’s friends, right? Brian Holman has relocated to Seattle, hoping to get away from women who don’t take commitment seriously. As the coordinator for Home Base, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building basic housing for those who would not otherwise be able to afford it, he has a purpose. Now, all he needs is a cure for his loneliness. But when a beautiful blonde volunteer catches his eye, he resolves to keep their relationship professional. He knows her type, and he’s been burned before. Is there a chance that he might be wrong about her? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less

It’s almost Christmas, but the joy of the season is lost on Joy Bennett. Last year at this time, Joy’s cheating, narcissistic husband walked out on her and their two kids. Even though she knows she’s better off since divorcing him, getting through the holidays is a struggle. With her kids, her job at the vet clinic, and helping her sister plan a Christmas wedding, Joy has nothing left to give... moreIt’s almost Christmas, but the joy of the season is lost on Joy Bennett. Last year at this time, Joy’s cheating, narcissistic husband walked out on her and their two kids. Even though she knows she’s better off since divorcing him, getting through the holidays is a struggle. With her kids, her job at the vet clinic, and helping her sister plan a Christmas wedding, Joy has nothing left to give. Good thing she’s set a firm boundary against dating at least until her kids are grown, which is still years away. But when an attractive client brings his dog to her clinic for emergency surgery, her resolve is put to the test.The last thing Kyle Montgomery expected when he took his dog to the vet was to fall for the receptionist. There’s no denying the attraction, which he hopes is mutual. When she gives him a Christmas ornament that looks exactly like his very unusual dog, he takes it as an indication that she sees him as more than just a client. But when it becomes clear that her ex-husband is still in the picture, Kyle has a decision to make. Should he stay out of the way if there’s a possibility that her family could reunite? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less

The holidays are the best time of the year, but Jessica Miller has other things on her mind.Jessica’s life is running like clockwork. She has a job she enjoys. Good friends. A cat who deigns to share her cute apartment. But when her friends at work put her up to the task of “fixing” their commitment-phobic co-worker, she doesn’t want the drama. Sure, Conner never dates anyone for long, or takes action on his career goals, but that doesn’t mean he’s afraid of commitment... moreThe holidays are the best time of the year, but Jessica Miller has other things on her mind.Jessica’s life is running like clockwork. She has a job she enjoys. Good friends. A cat who deigns to share her cute apartment. But when her friends at work put her up to the task of “fixing” their commitment-phobic co-worker, she doesn’t want the drama. Sure, Conner never dates anyone for long, or takes action on his career goals, but that doesn’t mean he’s afraid of commitment. Does it?Conner Goodeve has it pretty good. A fun job at a waterfront Seattle restaurant that pays well and even provides a creative outlet. Not to mention that being bombarded with female attention is practically in the job description. So when his friend Jessica takes on the project of “fixing” his commitment phobia, he doesn’t know whether to laugh or tell her to mind her own business. Why would anyone think he has a problem?Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less

Christmas is the best time of year, but Cassidy Turner is too distracted to get in the spirit.Cassidy loves her life. She has a job in a vintage housewares store, a cute bungalow in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood, good friends, and a dog who adores her. But at age twenty-eight, being single is getting old. So, when an invitation to an exclusive Christmas party gives her an excuse to find a plus-one, her best friend convinces her to explore her options in the singles group at church... moreChristmas is the best time of year, but Cassidy Turner is too distracted to get in the spirit.Cassidy loves her life. She has a job in a vintage housewares store, a cute bungalow in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood, good friends, and a dog who adores her. But at age twenty-eight, being single is getting old. So, when an invitation to an exclusive Christmas party gives her an excuse to find a plus-one, her best friend convinces her to explore her options in the singles group at church. There are, after all, a couple of intriguing candidates. What could go wrong?One of Sean Garrett’s favorite things about his job as a delivery driver is getting to know the people on his route, but he doesn’t expect that to amount to anything significant. So, when the pretty woman at the vintage housewares store turns his head, he tells himself it’s no big deal. From the conversations he’s overheard between her and her friend, she has plenty of interested suitors already. She wouldn’t be interested in adding him to her dance card. Would she…? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less

Christmas is coming, but Leah Lawrence can’t get in the spirit.Sitcom actress Leah is excited to return to her musical theatre roots, playing the lead in a holiday production in her beloved Seattle. The fact that she’ll be away from family and friends over the Christmas season is a small price to pay for getting to do what she loves. Still…she can’t shake the feeling that something is missing this year... moreChristmas is coming, but Leah Lawrence can’t get in the spirit.Sitcom actress Leah is excited to return to her musical theatre roots, playing the lead in a holiday production in her beloved Seattle. The fact that she’ll be away from family and friends over the Christmas season is a small price to pay for getting to do what she loves. Still…she can’t shake the feeling that something is missing this year.Popular Seattle stage actor Seth Kendall has returned from New York with his tail between his legs. Feeling like a failure, he’s swallowing his pride and playing the lead in the Christmas musical in the theatre that gave him his start. But when Leah, who’s achieved the kind of success everyone aims for, feels pure joy doing this show, he starts to rethink his perspective. Is it the job, or the woman he shares the stage with?Holiday Hearts…seasons of love. less