Spruce Valley Sweet Romance Series by Katie Carver

She’s a baker and he’s a cook. Will they find the recipe for true love? Ginger has big plans this holiday season. She must keep up on her bakery orders, topple the town nuisance, and find the time to win over the mayor; all while trying to maintain her Christmas Spirit. When the mayor announces a town competition for the Baxter House, Ginger’s dream home, she finds that her biggest competitor is the new restaurant owner, Jake, the arrogant outsider... moreShe’s a baker and he’s a cook. Will they find the recipe for true love? Ginger has big plans this holiday season. She must keep up on her bakery orders, topple the town nuisance, and find the time to win over the mayor; all while trying to maintain her Christmas Spirit. When the mayor announces a town competition for the Baxter House, Ginger’s dream home, she finds that her biggest competitor is the new restaurant owner, Jake, the arrogant outsider. Jake had never envisioned leaving his comfortable life in the city to open a restaurant in a small town, but when his life is uprooted, he does just that. Although he’s determined to make it work, he finds it difficult to adjust to his new surroundings, being homeless, and the beautiful, stubborn, bakery owner from next door. As Jake and Ginger try to outdo one another for the prize, they find that their rivalry has sparked a connection that neither was expecting. Can they find a way to win over the town and each other before they lose out on the home of their dreams and their chance at love? Book Two in the Spruce Valley Sweet Romance Series. Recurring characters show up throughout the series, but each book can be read as a standalone novel. less

Sometimes love can take you to unexpected places… Tru has dreamed of a life outside her small town for as long as she could remember. When she’s offered a position to take over the kitchen at the Murphy Inn, she has a hard choice to make; stay in Spruce Valley where nothing ever exciting happens or take a chance at a new life. Her decision is complicated by her feelings for Charlie, the only thing that has ever taken her by surprise in her sleepy, little town... moreSometimes love can take you to unexpected places… Tru has dreamed of a life outside her small town for as long as she could remember. When she’s offered a position to take over the kitchen at the Murphy Inn, she has a hard choice to make; stay in Spruce Valley where nothing ever exciting happens or take a chance at a new life. Her decision is complicated by her feelings for Charlie, the only thing that has ever taken her by surprise in her sleepy, little town. When his brother arrives back home after years away, Charlie questions the motives and reasons that brought him back to their family farm. As he tries to figure out the mystery of his brother’s return while keeping his farm safe, he meets Tru, the one person who makes him question what is truly important to him. Tru explores her dreams outside of Spruce Valley but she must decide if her new life will include Charlie or if she must let him go. Can Tru figure out what she wants before it’s too late? As the things he holds dear start to unravel, Charlie must decide who he trusts and where he is meant to be. Can Charlie find a way to help Tru follow her heart, even if it means that his will break? Book Three in the Spruce Valley Sweet Romance Series. A Love So Sweet for Tru is part of the series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. less

When the line between truth and lies is blurred, it’s hard to know what’s real...After being abandoned by love, Victoria is determined to never give her heart away again. Instead, she focuses on the things she cares about most: her family, her town, and her flower shop. When a handsome stranger walks into her shop, she begins to question those priorities.Weston’s life has been planned out for him since the day he was born... moreWhen the line between truth and lies is blurred, it’s hard to know what’s real...After being abandoned by love, Victoria is determined to never give her heart away again. Instead, she focuses on the things she cares about most: her family, her town, and her flower shop. When a handsome stranger walks into her shop, she begins to question those priorities.Weston’s life has been planned out for him since the day he was born. When his ex-girlfriend re-enters his life for his sister’s upcoming wedding, he finds it difficult to avoid her and the life he’s not sure he wants. As Victoria becomes overwhelmed by a town project, Weston offers her a solution that could help them both. Could what starts out as a simple arrangement end up being more than either of them had bargained for?Book Four in the Spruce Valley Sweet Romance Series. Recurring characters show up throughout the series but each book can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. less