Holliday Hotel Series by Courtney Lyman

Carol loved celebrating holidays, so when she had the opportunity she opened a bed-and-breakfast where each room focused on a different one. Her early guests included Willa Newman and her roommates who came to celebrate New Year's Eve. Carol's handyman, Owen Coburn, was instantly attracted to Willa, but soon found himself in the "friend zone". Several years later, as Willa sees her friends find love, she makes a New Year's resolution that next year she won't be alone... moreCarol loved celebrating holidays, so when she had the opportunity she opened a bed-and-breakfast where each room focused on a different one. Her early guests included Willa Newman and her roommates who came to celebrate New Year's Eve. Carol's handyman, Owen Coburn, was instantly attracted to Willa, but soon found himself in the "friend zone". Several years later, as Willa sees her friends find love, she makes a New Year's resolution that next year she won't be alone. Seeing his opportunity, Owen invents a friend for Willa to meet, hoping that eventually she would see that the friend was really him. Will his lie tear them apart or will Willa see past his disguise and recognize the man who loves her? less

Tristan Romero was looking forward to helping Carol Holliday design her website for her bed-and-breakfast. Having a local client for a change was nice, and Carol was such a wonderful lady. But as he went along it was apparent that he needed a feminine hand to help him. Amy Juliette was a graphic designer from San Francisco. When she was offered the job helping out Tristan and Carol, she had misgivings yet took it anyway... moreTristan Romero was looking forward to helping Carol Holliday design her website for her bed-and-breakfast. Having a local client for a change was nice, and Carol was such a wonderful lady. But as he went along it was apparent that he needed a feminine hand to help him. Amy Juliette was a graphic designer from San Francisco. When she was offered the job helping out Tristan and Carol, she had misgivings yet took it anyway. Tristan soon realized that Amy wasn't understanding what Holliday Hotel was all about. Together with Carol, he urged Amy to come for a visit so she could experience the inn for herself. Dragging her feet, she came, and was placed in the best room in the place - Sweetheart Suite. As far as Amy was concerned, love was a fairy tale and happily ever after didn't exist. Certainly nothing in her life had shown her what love was.Yet Bible verses hung in the room told her exactly what love looked like, and it was very different from anything she'd ever known. While getting to know Carol and watching Tristan care for his ailing grandmother, she realized that true love might exist after all. Will she ever get a chance to experience that kind of love for herself? less

Stacie Truman has always found her escape in books. The fictional stories she reads are entertaining, exciting, and much more enjoyable than real life. But then she finds a drama unfolding next door that instantly switches her attention to reality. While taking care of her sick neighbor, Eleanor Sutton, an attractive stranger shows up on her doorstep claiming to be Eleanor's long lost son... moreStacie Truman has always found her escape in books. The fictional stories she reads are entertaining, exciting, and much more enjoyable than real life. But then she finds a drama unfolding next door that instantly switches her attention to reality. While taking care of her sick neighbor, Eleanor Sutton, an attractive stranger shows up on her doorstep claiming to be Eleanor's long lost son. Eleanor vehemently denies having a son, but her strong emotional response tells Stacie that there is a deeper story. Although she had been warned to stay away from him, Stacie is drawn to the handsome stranger, wanting to find answers to her questions. As her attraction grows, so do her concerns. Is this man really Eleanor's son or a con man trying to prey on their emotions? less

Maddigan Stuart had never felt so nervous as when she returned home to Willow Creek. She knew she was doing the right thing, but it was the most difficult decision she had ever made. Two years earlier her husband, Brian, had asked for a divorce on the same day she had found out she was expecting their child. Hurt and angry, she had kept that information to herself and moved to Arizona to be near her sister. Now she is back to right the wrong and to introduce her daughter to Brian... moreMaddigan Stuart had never felt so nervous as when she returned home to Willow Creek. She knew she was doing the right thing, but it was the most difficult decision she had ever made. Two years earlier her husband, Brian, had asked for a divorce on the same day she had found out she was expecting their child. Hurt and angry, she had kept that information to herself and moved to Arizona to be near her sister. Now she is back to right the wrong and to introduce her daughter to Brian.Brian was shocked to discover that he is a father. What did he know about raising a child? But after meeting his daughter, he wanted to be part of her life. The easiest thing to do would be to get back together with Maddie so they could be a family, yet the things that had separated them initially were still there, particularly her Christian beliefs. To complicate things further, his best friend, Jackson Barrett, had known all along about the baby, and although he had encouraged her to be honest with Brian, he had also fallen for Maddie. Maddie had never considered remarriage. Her life was focused on her daughter and what was best for her. Now her ex-husband wants to be back in her life and Jackson has shown an interest that she had not suspected. Did God have different plans for her life than she had thought? As a fire sweeps through the land surrounding Willow Creek, Maddie realizes she may lose them both. Could God save them and give her a second chance? less

When May Holliday returned to Holliday Hotel, she was broken, discouraged, and questioning her life decisions. Her biggest fear was that her former boss, Terrell Lindsay, would show up in Willow Creek and manipulate her into working for him again. Instead, William Brewster, her old friend-turned-enemy returns to town.Will is now a successful business owner, well-known in the car industry for the technological improvements his company adds to luxury cars... moreWhen May Holliday returned to Holliday Hotel, she was broken, discouraged, and questioning her life decisions. Her biggest fear was that her former boss, Terrell Lindsay, would show up in Willow Creek and manipulate her into working for him again. Instead, William Brewster, her old friend-turned-enemy returns to town.Will is now a successful business owner, well-known in the car industry for the technological improvements his company adds to luxury cars. None of that matters as he comes home to take care of his parents as their health begins to fail. Running into May could give him the friendship that he desperately needs, if only he can get her to forgive him for the stupid things he did when he was young.But when Terrell Lindsay shows up at Holliday Hotel, Will makes an even bigger blunder. Will tells Terrell that he and May are engaged. With a fake engagement, a new working situation, and taking care of his parents, Will has a lot to handle. Can gratitude be the secret ingredient to making everything work? less