Christmas Town Romance Series by Susan Aylworth

A new job brings Claire Reiser to Bedford Falls, California, a Sierra resort village widely known as Christmas Town because it celebrates the Holiday Season year-round. Claire arrives just days before Christmas, reconciled to spending the holiday alone.Ben Scarge is also new in town, whisked in to manage the estate of his late Uncle Simon, a curmudgeonly miser who puts Scrooge to shame. Like Claire, he knows no one and anticipates a lonely holiday... moreA new job brings Claire Reiser to Bedford Falls, California, a Sierra resort village widely known as Christmas Town because it celebrates the Holiday Season year-round. Claire arrives just days before Christmas, reconciled to spending the holiday alone.Ben Scarge is also new in town, whisked in to manage the estate of his late Uncle Simon, a curmudgeonly miser who puts Scrooge to shame. Like Claire, he knows no one and anticipates a lonely holiday. Then a furry visitor delivers a gift neither Claire nor Ben will ever forget.(formerly titled, Joy Comes to Bedford Falls) less

Kiley Ross postponed her dreams of a university degree for many years, but she’s ready to tackle it now, including the news-writing lab class taught by grad student Nick Santino. Nick’s class challenges Kiley in every way. Trouble is, Kiley can’t seem to stop thinking about her movie star look-alike teacher outside the classroom... moreKiley Ross postponed her dreams of a university degree for many years, but she’s ready to tackle it now, including the news-writing lab class taught by grad student Nick Santino. Nick’s class challenges Kiley in every way. Trouble is, Kiley can’t seem to stop thinking about her movie star look-alike teacher outside the classroom. Nick Santino knows better than to become involved with a student, especially in his first class as a teaching assistant, but he can’t help his attraction to Kiley; she captured his attention on Day One. Kiley and Nick are coping with the rules and getting through the term. When circumstances throw them for a loop how will they deal with the fall-out? less

Amanda Velasquez is weary of attending her girlfriends’ weddings when she can’t even get a date. Is it her fault she’s tall and built more like her linebacker dad than her runway model mom? Marco Fuentes admires the striking woman whose quest for good health brings her to the gym where he lifts weights. A mutual attraction draws them together, but their pride and prejudices keep tripping them up. Can a basketful of abandoned kittens help them choose snuggling over sparring?

Emily Draper is getting her big break! A chance to work with a Michelin star chef, creating special allergen-free recipes for the renowned Winter Magic Bakery. After finding a treatment for her rare anemia, she’s finally healthy enough to get on with her life. But what about love? Emily can’t help but wonder if her relationship with Carl Fuentes could be something more, if only they could make that transition from friendship to romance... moreEmily Draper is getting her big break! A chance to work with a Michelin star chef, creating special allergen-free recipes for the renowned Winter Magic Bakery. After finding a treatment for her rare anemia, she’s finally healthy enough to get on with her life. But what about love? Emily can’t help but wonder if her relationship with Carl Fuentes could be something more, if only they could make that transition from friendship to romance.Carl Fuentes is ready for a big change! He’s on the verge of changing medical specialties, a move that would take him far from Christmas Town. But what about love? Carl can’t help but wonder if his friendship with Emily could become more. But that would mean a long-distance relationship and those never work out, do they?Emily and Carl need a Christmas miracle. A cat called Mischief, an adorable puppy, and a large batch of mistletoe may just be up to the challenge.Mischief and Mistletoe in Christmas Town is also part of the Puppies for Christmas Group of Books. less

Bethany Sheridan has created a comfortable life for herself and her disabled daughter, Grace. But with the daily demands of her bookkeeping clients, her pet fostering, and caring for Gracie, Bethany has no time to date, let alone fall in love.Richard Hale has just landed a challenging new job as director of the county's respite care center for disabled adults, the program where Grace is a client. Richard counts on a stable routine to manage his severe stutter... moreBethany Sheridan has created a comfortable life for herself and her disabled daughter, Grace. But with the daily demands of her bookkeeping clients, her pet fostering, and caring for Gracie, Bethany has no time to date, let alone fall in love.Richard Hale has just landed a challenging new job as director of the county's respite care center for disabled adults, the program where Grace is a client. Richard counts on a stable routine to manage his severe stutter. But his life turns upside down when he meets Gracie's mother, the lovely Bethany. How can a wheelchair-bound Cupid, a sweet-but-confused service dog, and an adorable puppy called Holly turn Bethany and Richard's disastrous first encounter into a second chance at love? less