The Gingerbread Inn Series by Laura Ann

All dreams of a peaceful holiday are gone when Hope is accused of stealing a guest's jewelry. Can she and the man's she's falling for catch the thief before they strike again?Or will the lies come between their new relationship, leaving her with a broken heart for Christmas?Helping her grandmother after her hip surgery was a no-brainer for Hope Masterson. She and two of her cousins came willing and able to keep the "Gingerbread Inn" up and running... moreAll dreams of a peaceful holiday are gone when Hope is accused of stealing a guest's jewelry. Can she and the man's she's falling for catch the thief before they strike again?Or will the lies come between their new relationship, leaving her with a broken heart for Christmas?Helping her grandmother after her hip surgery was a no-brainer for Hope Masterson. She and two of her cousins came willing and able to keep the "Gingerbread Inn" up and running. She had no idea she would meet a boy she'd known in her youth, who now worked at the inn. The lanky teen Hope remembers is now a ruggedly handsome man, and amazingly, his sights are set on her.Enoch Dunlap had been content with his work at the "Gingerbread Inn". As the resident handyman, his life was comfortable and predictable. But when his employer's granddaughters come to help over the holidays, his peaceful existence is turned on its head as soon as he lays eyes on Hope. She's just as quiet as she was when they were younger, but his attraction to her is definitely not a teenage crush. When food and other items begin to disappear around the inn, everyone is surprised and a little dismissive. But when the thief escalates to stealing jewelry and Hope is accused of doing the deed, they spring into action. Can Hope and Enoch clear her name before it's time to go back to her regular life? And a bigger question...will she even want to?"Her Christmas Handyman" is the first sweet story in "The Gingerbread Inn" Christmas Romance Trilogy. If you enjoy clean romance with a dash of suspense, you'll adore Laura Ann's charming tale!Grab your copy of this Sweet, Hallmark-style Romance today!Don't forget to check out the other books in the series!Her Christmas HandymanHer Christmas BakerHer Christmas DetectiveLearn about Laura's other books on her website lauraannbooks.com or by visiting her Amazon Author page. less

She wants nothing more than to prove her place in the kitchen,but when she a thief upsets her plans, help comes from an unlikely source...Emory Mason is out to prove herself. Going to culinary school was everything she hoped it would be, but now she works under a chef who doesn't appreciate her skills or creativity... moreShe wants nothing more than to prove her place in the kitchen,but when she a thief upsets her plans, help comes from an unlikely source...Emory Mason is out to prove herself. Going to culinary school was everything she hoped it would be, but now she works under a chef who doesn't appreciate her skills or creativity. When her grandmother sends out a call for help over the holidays, Emory decides this is the chance she needs to prove that she can make it in this career by winning the Gingerbread Contest that her family has dominated for the last decade.Antony Harrison grew up at his mother's elbow in the kitchen. Taking a leap of faith, he opens a bakery on a small coastal town and bakes to his heart's desire. When the locals aren't as welcoming as he'd hoped, he turns his eye to the annual Gingerbread contest. Surely if he wins such a coveted award, the people of Seagull Cove will open their arms to his business.These two competitors find themselves at odds with each other until a thief gives them a common goal. Can they set aside their competitive spirits in order to catch the criminal or will the lure of winning keep them apart?Her Christmas Baker is the second installment of The Gingerbread Inn holiday romance series. If you enjoy spunky heroines, strong heroes, and mistletoe kisses, then this series if for you!While each story can stand alone, I recommend reading them in order for maximum enjoyment and to avoid spoilers:Her Christmas HandymanHer Christmas BakerHer Christmas Detective less

Her dream in life is to be a journalist,but her eagerness for a story sends her straight into danger...Isabella Wood is always on the lookout for the story that will launch her career. Answering a call for help, she comes to work with her grandmother to run a bed and breakfast over the Christmas season... moreHer dream in life is to be a journalist,but her eagerness for a story sends her straight into danger...Isabella Wood is always on the lookout for the story that will launch her career. Answering a call for help, she comes to work with her grandmother to run a bed and breakfast over the Christmas season. When things start to go wrong around the inn, Bella is ecstatic with the idea of solving an honest to goodness crime, especially if she gets to do it with the handsome Detective Gordon at her side.Henry Gordon has been content in his detective job. He helps victims and brings criminals to justice. What more could he ask for? When an over eager journalist with bright blue eyes begins to follow his every footstep, Henry thinks he just might be missing something and welcomes her desire to learn. But keeping the beautiful Bella safe proves to be more difficult than he imagined.When their situation turns dangerous, Henry wants Bella to back off and let the professionals handle it. but Bella's stubborn desire for recognition means the two begin to butt heads.Can these two solve the crime without losing their relationship? Or will the danger be enough to break them apart?Her Christmas Detective is the third installment of The Gingerbread Inn holiday romance series. If you enjoy spunky heroines, strong heroes, and mistletoe kisses, then this series if for you!While each story can stand alone, I recommend reading them in order for maximum enjoyment and to avoid spoilers: Her Christmas HandymanHer Christmas BakerHer Christmas Detective less