Aspen Ridge Series by Jill Haymaker

Rediscover Aspen Ridge as Jill Haymaker starts a new series set in the small, Colorado mountain town of aspen Ridge.When a new school year begins, all fourth grade teacher, ERIN MIDNIGHT, wants is to establish a new normal for herself and her ten year old son, Mark. Recently divorced, she struggles to cope with being a single mom. Fortunately, her hometown of Aspen Ridge, Colorado, provides the perfect place for her to heal... moreRediscover Aspen Ridge as Jill Haymaker starts a new series set in the small, Colorado mountain town of aspen Ridge.When a new school year begins, all fourth grade teacher, ERIN MIDNIGHT, wants is to establish a new normal for herself and her ten year old son, Mark. Recently divorced, she struggles to cope with being a single mom. Fortunately, her hometown of Aspen Ridge, Colorado, provides the perfect place for her to heal. BOYD GARRETT’S life changed the day his wife was senselessly killed by a texting driver. No longer fulfilled by his life in the big city, he accepts a new teaching job in the tiny, mountain town of Aspen Ridge, hoping to find an escape from the memories that haunt him. Can Peak Elementary School’s new, handsome instructor teach Erin to believe in herself again? Can Boyd find the happiness he thought he’d lost forever? Or are the walls they’ve built around their hearts too high? Two people who’ve learned that with love comes pain. But, sometimes—we get a second chance. less

The assault had cast a dark shadow over ANGELA RODRIGUEZ’S life for twenty-three years. Her recent move to the tiny mountain town of Aspen Ridge allowed her to escape the person, but not the nightmares that haunted her nights. Would she ever be able to overcome the fear? COLT OUTLAW owned and operated the largest cattle ranch in Peakview County, Colorado. Since his father’s untimely death, he’d not only taken care of the ranch, but also his mom and sister... moreThe assault had cast a dark shadow over ANGELA RODRIGUEZ’S life for twenty-three years. Her recent move to the tiny mountain town of Aspen Ridge allowed her to escape the person, but not the nightmares that haunted her nights. Would she ever be able to overcome the fear? COLT OUTLAW owned and operated the largest cattle ranch in Peakview County, Colorado. Since his father’s untimely death, he’d not only taken care of the ranch, but also his mom and sister. There weren’t enough hours in his day for frivolous things like romance. That is until Angela walked into his life. Two hearts longing for more but separated by ghosts from their pasts. Can old walls, built to protect, be crumbled by acceptance and love? Love always wins. REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE-A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

RILEY BECKMAN has spent the last six years trying to be the perfect single parent to her daughter, Ava. The result of a one-night-stand with a handsome cowboy, Riley didn’t even know his last name when he rode off into the morning sunrise. By the time she discovered she was pregnant, all she could do was make the best of the amazing gift she’d been given. She hadn’t needed a man to establish a happy home for herself and her daughter... moreRILEY BECKMAN has spent the last six years trying to be the perfect single parent to her daughter, Ava. The result of a one-night-stand with a handsome cowboy, Riley didn’t even know his last name when he rode off into the morning sunrise. By the time she discovered she was pregnant, all she could do was make the best of the amazing gift she’d been given. She hadn’t needed a man to establish a happy home for herself and her daughter. JUSTIN THORNE, known to his friends as JT, has been a nomad since leaving home at eighteen. A cowhand, he’s traveled ranch to ranch and state to state, never staying in any one place long enough to put down roots. Still there was that one night and one girl he could never quite forget. When fate brings him back to the tiny Colorado Mountain town of Aspen Ridge, will he get a second chance? And what happens when he discovers he left behind more than just a girl? While JT struggles with the fact that he’s been an absent father for six years, Riley fears the worst. Will he try to take her child? Or can the three of them find the family they’ve only dreamed of? REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE. A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

Aspen Assisted Living facility is known for their festive holiday decorations, but it did little to decorate the hearts of the residents. The longer Grace Decker lives at the facility, the more she retreats into herself. What is the point? Her freedom died right along with her husband. Now strangers treate her like a child. She doesn’t even care that it’s almost Christmas. The last thing Albert Stanley, a former rodeo star, wants is to be stuck inside with not a horse in sight... moreAspen Assisted Living facility is known for their festive holiday decorations, but it did little to decorate the hearts of the residents. The longer Grace Decker lives at the facility, the more she retreats into herself. What is the point? Her freedom died right along with her husband. Now strangers treate her like a child. She doesn’t even care that it’s almost Christmas. The last thing Albert Stanley, a former rodeo star, wants is to be stuck inside with not a horse in sight. Six months in this place has seemed like six years. Although he’s the life of the party on the outside, inside he feels alone and isolated. Is he going to die without ever experiencing true love? Albert decides to make it his mission to bring some Christmas cheer into Grace’s life, despite her resistance. Can two people who believe their lives are over, remember romance at Christmas, and discover that you are never too old to fall in love? This book will make you a believer in Christmas miracles. THIS CHRISTMAS, REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE, COLORADO, A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

When ROBIN OUTLAW’S husband passes away unexpectedly, she struggles to put the pieces of her shattered life back together while running Eagle Tree Cattle Ranch without him. Her days of romance are over. That is until, she notices a cowboy who’s been there all along. TRAVIS MORGAN is an uncomplicated man. He’s been a cowhand for over forty years, the last thirty at Eagle Tree Ranch. With the boss man gone, suddenly he finds himself noticing Robin in a whole new light... moreWhen ROBIN OUTLAW’S husband passes away unexpectedly, she struggles to put the pieces of her shattered life back together while running Eagle Tree Cattle Ranch without him. Her days of romance are over. That is until, she notices a cowboy who’s been there all along. TRAVIS MORGAN is an uncomplicated man. He’s been a cowhand for over forty years, the last thirty at Eagle Tree Ranch. With the boss man gone, suddenly he finds himself noticing Robin in a whole new light. Could she ever see him as more than an employee? Can their love of a cattle ranch, nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, bring these two together for something more? Maybe a small, discarded puppy will be all it takes to get the ball rolling and open their hearts to new possibilities. Rediscover romance in Aspen Ridge—a small town with an open heart. less

Jill Haymaker brings you back to Peakview County, Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains, in this story of finding love and overcoming your past. Sierra Outlaw doesn’t believe in love-not anymore. Not since she found her husband in bed with another woman. Back home at her family’s Eagle Tree Cattle Ranch, in Peakview County, Colorado, shestruggles to find her identity as a single mom. Drifter Cowboy, Stormy KNight, has never believed in love... moreJill Haymaker brings you back to Peakview County, Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains, in this story of finding love and overcoming your past. Sierra Outlaw doesn’t believe in love-not anymore. Not since she found her husband in bed with another woman. Back home at her family’s Eagle Tree Cattle Ranch, in Peakview County, Colorado, shestruggles to find her identity as a single mom. Drifter Cowboy, Stormy KNight, has never believed in love. The product of an abusive mother and a broken foster system, he’s been a loner for his entire forty-two years. “Never let anyone close enough to hurt you” is his motto. When sparks of mutual attraction fly between them, will the draw of romance be enough to overcome their fears and ghosts of their past lives? REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE-A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

DR. REBECCA SUTTON was burnt by a man once-she won’t let it happen again. Nope. The only excitement she needs is her job at the Medical Center in tiny Aspen Ridge, Colorado. Besides, she doesn’t have time for a personal life.RORY KELLER graduated from Mountain High but never really left. After college, he came right back as and teacher and coach. That was over ten years ago, and he still lives with his widowed mother. His chance for love has passed him by... moreDR. REBECCA SUTTON was burnt by a man once-she won’t let it happen again. Nope. The only excitement she needs is her job at the Medical Center in tiny Aspen Ridge, Colorado. Besides, she doesn’t have time for a personal life.RORY KELLER graduated from Mountain High but never really left. After college, he came right back as and teacher and coach. That was over ten years ago, and he still lives with his widowed mother. His chance for love has passed him by.Undeniable sparks fly when the two literally run into each other. Should they take a chance at love? Maybe. But then, Rebecca’s little sister shows up on her doorstep. Is it possible to balance a career, family, and romance to find the life they’ve always wanted?REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE, A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

Maybe they aren’t so different, after all.Lucy Roberts has blossomed from the shy, awkward kid she was in high school into a beautiful, confident twenty-eight-year-old woman. She’s successfully locked away the bad memories from her childhood. She’s content with her life as a single beautician in the picturesque Colorado, mountain town of Aspen Ridge. That is until he shows up—the boy who made her life miserable... moreMaybe they aren’t so different, after all.Lucy Roberts has blossomed from the shy, awkward kid she was in high school into a beautiful, confident twenty-eight-year-old woman. She’s successfully locked away the bad memories from her childhood. She’s content with her life as a single beautician in the picturesque Colorado, mountain town of Aspen Ridge. That is until he shows up—the boy who made her life miserable.Lane Lockwood has always been a football star, from his glory days as Mountain High’s record-breaking quarterback, through college, and on to the pros. He’s never lacked female attention. When he’s cut from a team without warning, his world crumbles, forcing him home to tiny Aspen Ridge to hide while he contemplates his next step in life. When he runs into Lucy, he has no idea who she is or the depth to which his callous comments had threatened to destroy her.Lucy hates him. Why won’t he just leave her alone? The attraction between the two of them is undeniable. Can his desire to make up for past sins turn into something more? Can Lucy find it in her heart to forgive and maybe even love him? Two unlikely lost souls just might be the answer to heal each other’s wounds.REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE—A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

Do you believe in Christmas miracles?At age sixty-six, Ginny Smart has always loved Christmas. Owner of Aspen Roast Coffee Shop in the small Colorado Mountain town of Aspen Ridge, she spends her holiday seasons spreading joy to all the town’s residents. But this year something is off. Maybe it’s the death of her brother, leaving her the only surviving member of her family. She’s never felt more alone.Chester McMurtry has been a cowboy since he left home at eighteen. That was fifty years ago... moreDo you believe in Christmas miracles?At age sixty-six, Ginny Smart has always loved Christmas. Owner of Aspen Roast Coffee Shop in the small Colorado Mountain town of Aspen Ridge, she spends her holiday seasons spreading joy to all the town’s residents. But this year something is off. Maybe it’s the death of her brother, leaving her the only surviving member of her family. She’s never felt more alone.Chester McMurtry has been a cowboy since he left home at eighteen. That was fifty years ago. He worked as a ranch hand on the Eagle Tree Cattle Ranch, just outside of Aspen Ridge for thirty years, before retiring to Arizona a year and a half ago. Longing for the Colorado Rocky Mountains and a white Christmas, he decides to come home to Aspen Ridge for the holiday.Ginny had a secret crush on Chester for years, but never acted on it. When he walks back into her life a few days before Christmas, she decides to take a chance on a holiday romance. Although attraction sizzles between the two of them, they both know it will be over at the end of the week.Can two people who have never found lasting love, find a way to overcome all obstacles with a little help from the spirit of Christmas, or is it too late? Have they missed their chance at love?THIS CHRISTMAS, REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE—A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

What if the past catches up with you just when you’re starting a new life? Lorelei Grant, recently widowed, can’t believe that her best friend Charlotte wants to leave their hometown in Kansas and move to Aspen Ridge, a tiny, mountain town in Colorado and buy a gift shop. Is she crazy? Despite her hesitation, Charlotte wears her down, and they make the move.Remington Hunt has always been a loner, content to live out his life in the mountains with his dog, Grizwold... moreWhat if the past catches up with you just when you’re starting a new life? Lorelei Grant, recently widowed, can’t believe that her best friend Charlotte wants to leave their hometown in Kansas and move to Aspen Ridge, a tiny, mountain town in Colorado and buy a gift shop. Is she crazy? Despite her hesitation, Charlotte wears her down, and they make the move.Remington Hunt has always been a loner, content to live out his life in the mountains with his dog, Grizwold. That is until two ladies buy the gift shop next to his own gun shop. There’s just something about the redhead that has him reconsidering his hermit lifestyle.Just when these two unlikely people start to put aside their differences and develop romantic feelings for each other, a past that Lorelei isn’t proud of catches up with her. People she’d put behind her from over thirty years ago, suddenly become real and threaten everything she’s started to build.Can Lori overcome past mistakes and find a way to not only love, but also forgiveness? Sometimes the person who is the hardest to forgive is yourself.REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE-A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART. less

What good is a Christmas Stocking if you have no one to fill it?When widow, Charlotte Heber, moves to the small town of Aspen Ridge, Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains, she has high hopes of meeting a handsome cowboy and starting a new life. But months pass, and the only cowboy she’s met doesn’t seem interested. She’ll have to be content with spending yet another Christmas alone.Boone Skinner has avoided marriage for almost seventy years... moreWhat good is a Christmas Stocking if you have no one to fill it?When widow, Charlotte Heber, moves to the small town of Aspen Ridge, Colorado, high in the Rocky Mountains, she has high hopes of meeting a handsome cowboy and starting a new life. But months pass, and the only cowboy she’s met doesn’t seem interested. She’ll have to be content with spending yet another Christmas alone.Boone Skinner has avoided marriage for almost seventy years. A confirmed bachelor, he’s content to run his horse ranch in Peakview County by himself with no one to keep him company except for his two rescue cats, Rip and Lloyd. Oh, it had been fun when Charlotte came to his ranch to ride a couple months back, but he is sure she isn’t interested in an old cowboy like him.They’ve both underestimated the matchmaking determination of Peakview’s café owner, Violet Crandall. Once she gets it in her head that two people are a match, she doesn’t give up.As the month of December unfolds, these two discover just how nice it can be to have someone with whom to share the various celebrations. The closer they get, the more Charlotte wonders if she really is ready to love again, especially with someone so different from her deceased husband. Is Boone really worth the risk of being hurt again?Can a special Christmas stocking bring them together?Rediscover Romance in Aspen Ridge, a small town with an open heart. less