Sunset Ridge Series by Jacqueline Winters

A sous chef with her life in limbo, the Army veteran who broke her heart, and their second chance at forever. Sous chef Tessa Whitmore has always had it all figured out, and she’s never been afraid to go after what she wants. When she’s selected to be a contestant on the reality cooking competition show Order Up: Las Vegas, it never occurs to her that she won’t take first place. Or that she would be betrayed... moreA sous chef with her life in limbo, the Army veteran who broke her heart, and their second chance at forever. Sous chef Tessa Whitmore has always had it all figured out, and she’s never been afraid to go after what she wants. When she’s selected to be a contestant on the reality cooking competition show Order Up: Las Vegas, it never occurs to her that she won’t take first place. Or that she would be betrayed. Instead of winning the chance to run her own kitchen in a highly respected chef’s restaurant, she’s booted from the competition. Disqualified for cheating, Tessa is too mortified to do anything but hide until her innocence is proven. Unannounced, she flees to Sunset Ridge to the lodge she and her sisters inherited earlier in the summer. But everything turns sideways when she discovers Liam is back. Army veteran Liam Davies has never stopped loving Tessa. Eight years, three deployments, and thousands of miles of distance was not enough to erase what they had. Tired of running and ready to settle down, the only thing that made sense was to move back home. He always knew she’d come back someday. But he didn’t expect her to show up so soon after the Whitmore sisters reopened the lodge. Now that she’s back in his life, he has no plans of letting her go a second time. But there’s something Tessa isn’t telling him. Liam’s determined to get to the bottom of it, even though the truth might destroy their second chance at happily ever after. less

You never forget your first kiss …. The day Kinley James left her hometown of Sunset Ridge, Alaska, she never intended to return. But when the aunt who raised her falls ill, Kinley has no choice but to come back. Her plans to lay low are quickly derailed when a near-miss with a moose causes her to swerve off the road and crash into the town’s welcome sign. Unable to pay for the damages, Kinley is forced to community service with the one man she hoped to avoid... moreYou never forget your first kiss …. The day Kinley James left her hometown of Sunset Ridge, Alaska, she never intended to return. But when the aunt who raised her falls ill, Kinley has no choice but to come back. Her plans to lay low are quickly derailed when a near-miss with a moose causes her to swerve off the road and crash into the town’s welcome sign. Unable to pay for the damages, Kinley is forced to community service with the one man she hoped to avoid. After Police Chief Ryder Grant was left at the altar, he vowed never to get mixed up with a woman again. He’s content with his simple life, protecting and serving his community and fishing. But when he’s tasked to oversee Kinley’s community service, everything he thought he had figured out is turned upside down. The harder Ryder tries to put the pieces of their past together, the harder it becomes to stick to his resolve. He never forgot their first kiss. He’d bet his fishing boat she hadn’t either. less

All I want this Christmas is to start new traditions with my daughter in our new place—in peace. But when Captain Logan Riley shows up at my doorstep with a letter from Melly's late father, the quiet holiday season instantly turns to chaos. I've never told anyone who her father is—not my family, my friends, nor the father himself. I’ve certainly never told the handsome soldier who claims to be his best friend. The same man I should definitely not be falling for... moreAll I want this Christmas is to start new traditions with my daughter in our new place—in peace. But when Captain Logan Riley shows up at my doorstep with a letter from Melly's late father, the quiet holiday season instantly turns to chaos. I've never told anyone who her father is—not my family, my friends, nor the father himself. I’ve certainly never told the handsome soldier who claims to be his best friend. The same man I should definitely not be falling for. It doesn’t matter that he’s made a promise to stick around until I read that letter. He's not staying beyond a few days, and even if he was, this is all too complicated. Maybe someone should reiterate that to Ed though. The local moose notorious for his matchmaking skills is currently stalking me. I’ve lived in Sunset Ridge long enough to know what happens when this moose singles you out. But that doesn’t matter. Because I'm absolutely not looking for love this Christmas. Even if love seems determined to find me. If you love fun, small town romance, Chrismoose Kisses is packed full of that charm—a fun cast of characters, a quirky small town Alaskan setting, and a swoony-romance with all the feels. All inspired by the decade the author lived in Alaska. Heat Sweet/Mild. Other Sweet Romances By Jacqueline Winters. Finding Love in Alaska. Moose Be Love (Cadence & Ford). My Favorite Moosetake (Tessa & Liam). Anonymoosely Yours (Sophie & Denver). Love & Moosechief (Kinley & Ryder). Under the Mooseltoe (Ava & Brayden). Moosely Over You (Laurel & Chase). Absomoosely in Love (Jenna & Cody). Perfectly Moosematched (Sadie & Conner). Almoose Love (Taylor & Marc) Coming Soon! Chrismoose Kisses (Haylee & Logan) Coming December 2025. Starlight Cowboys Series:. Cowboys & Starlight. Cowboys & Firelight. Cowboys & Sunrises. Cowboys & Moonlight. Cowboys & Mistletoe. Cowboys & Shooting Stars. Hooked on You. less