Hickory Ridge Series by Isabelle Grace

Drew Blackwood’s seen his fair share of babies born—he just never imagined the next could be his own!Veterinarian Drew is the only one of the four Blackwood brothers to have left Hickory Ridge for greener pastures. Though he adores the gentle, rolling mountains that cradle his family’s sprawling Virginia farm, his plans for the future don’t include a permanent return any time soon... moreDrew Blackwood’s seen his fair share of babies born—he just never imagined the next could be his own!Veterinarian Drew is the only one of the four Blackwood brothers to have left Hickory Ridge for greener pastures. Though he adores the gentle, rolling mountains that cradle his family’s sprawling Virginia farm, his plans for the future don’t include a permanent return any time soon.What they do include is accepting an offer of partnership at a prestigious equine facility in his adopted hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. If he’s lucky, he’ll even figure out how to persuade fellow veterinarian and sweetly sexy confidante Hope Logan to acknowledge the crackling chemistry between them, clearly evidenced by the single night of passion they shared weeks before.But some surprises have a way of changing everything…When a positive pregnancy test throws them both for a loop, Drew knows he needs to act quickly to keep Hope from bolting faster than one of the Thoroughbreds they treat. He convinces her to join him on an extended trip home to Hickory Ridge. There, amidst the warm embrace of the entire Blackwood family, the quaint holiday traditions of his youth, and his growing feelings for the mother of his child, Drew begins to accept a new certainty: the only future he truly cares about is one that includes Hope and their baby.Can he convince her to take a leap into the unknown with him?Previously published as Drew’s Hope. less

Drew Blackwood's seen his fair share of babies born -- he just never imagined the next would be his own. Veterinarian Drew Blackwood is the only Blackwood son to have left Hickory Ridge for greener pastures. Though he adores the gently rolling mountains that cradle his family's sprawling Virginia farm, his plans don't include a permanent return any time soon. Not when he's been offered a full partnership at one of the country's most prestigious equine facilities... moreDrew Blackwood's seen his fair share of babies born -- he just never imagined the next would be his own. Veterinarian Drew Blackwood is the only Blackwood son to have left Hickory Ridge for greener pastures. Though he adores the gently rolling mountains that cradle his family's sprawling Virginia farm, his plans don't include a permanent return any time soon. Not when he's been offered a full partnership at one of the country's most prestigious equine facilities. And definitely not before he figures out how to persuade his sexy colleague Hope Logan to acknowledge the growing attraction sizzling between them. But life often intervenes to change everything. Like the devastating news Hope receives regarding her father's health, which drives her straight into Drew's arms for a single night of unbridled passion. The totally unexpected pregnancy that results. Then, there is the edict from his grandfather, who insists Drew come home for the holidays. Though he knows he needs to go home to see his family and settle things with his grandfather, Drew can't abandon a pregnant Hope, either—especially not after just losing her father. So, he convinces her to accompany him on an extended holiday to Hickory Ridge. There, amidst the warm embrace of the entire Blackwood clan, the quaint holiday traditions of his youth, and his growing feelings for the mother of his child, Drew begins to accept a new The only future he truly cares about is one that includes Hope and their baby. Now, all he needs to do is convince her that he's worth the risk. less

He writes happy endings for a living, but can Jack orchestrate his own?When bestselling author Jack Blackwood spontaneously proposes to Tess, her first reaction is laughter.Wait, he isn’t joking? Sure, they’ve been best friends for most of their lives, but that’s just it: they’re best friends.Except something shifts in both of them following Jack’s suggestion and the more time they spend together, the more Tess begins to consider Jack in a new light... moreHe writes happy endings for a living, but can Jack orchestrate his own?When bestselling author Jack Blackwood spontaneously proposes to Tess, her first reaction is laughter.Wait, he isn’t joking? Sure, they’ve been best friends for most of their lives, but that’s just it: they’re best friends.Except something shifts in both of them following Jack’s suggestion and the more time they spend together, the more Tess begins to consider Jack in a new light.Could a rock-steady friendship be the perfect foundation of a love for the ages or would they be fools to risk everything they have on a “what if?"Previously published as Jack's Courtship. less

He writes happy endings for a living, but can Jack orchestrate his own?When bestselling author Jack Blackwood spontaneously proposes to Tess O'Neill, her first reaction is laughter.Wait, he isn’t joking? Sure, they’ve been best friends for most of their lives, but that’s just they’re best friends.Except something shifts in both of them following Jack’s suggestion and the more time they spend together, the more Tess begins to consider Jack in a new light... moreHe writes happy endings for a living, but can Jack orchestrate his own?When bestselling author Jack Blackwood spontaneously proposes to Tess O'Neill, her first reaction is laughter.Wait, he isn’t joking? Sure, they’ve been best friends for most of their lives, but that’s just they’re best friends.Except something shifts in both of them following Jack’s suggestion and the more time they spend together, the more Tess begins to consider Jack in a new light.Could a rock-steady friendship be the perfect foundation of a love for the ages or would they be fools to risk everything they have on a “what if?"Previously published as A Proposal Changes Everything and Jack's Courtship less

When his wife died, Reese was sure he’d never love again. Then he met Shelby. Lone Oaks, the Blackwood family’s horse and cattle farm, may as well be Lonely Oaks, as far as widower Reese is concerned. The coming summer, like the one before it, promises to be overshadowed by the grief he still feels for his late wife. Good, hard manual labor may stave off his demons, but between running the farm and keeping track of his two energetic boys, Reese is running on fumes... moreWhen his wife died, Reese was sure he’d never love again. Then he met Shelby. Lone Oaks, the Blackwood family’s horse and cattle farm, may as well be Lonely Oaks, as far as widower Reese is concerned. The coming summer, like the one before it, promises to be overshadowed by the grief he still feels for his late wife. Good, hard manual labor may stave off his demons, but between running the farm and keeping track of his two energetic boys, Reese is running on fumes. As competent as she is sweet, elementary school teacher Shelby Corbett is up for any challenge. So she’s happy to accept when hired on to look after Reese’s sons over their summer break. But while Lone Oaks is immense, steering clear of the boys’ brooding, sexy father is proving harder than she imagined, especially when her heart sparks brighter than the fireflies in the fields whenever he gets close. The more Shelby helps Reese reconnect with his boys, the more warmth she brings to his dark and lonely world. But what will happen when summer’s burn begins to fade? Can these two generate enough of their own heat to carry them into winter and beyond?Previously published as Reese’s Long Hot Summer less

He’s a happy bachelor. She’s vowed never to marry. Then a little girl changes everything.Holden Blackwood’s brothers are all happily married, yet he has no desire to join their ranks.His family would love nothing more than to see him settle down with a good woman. But the good woman in Holden’s life, Frankie Malone, is perfectly happy with the “friends with benefits” arrangement they share... moreHe’s a happy bachelor. She’s vowed never to marry. Then a little girl changes everything.Holden Blackwood’s brothers are all happily married, yet he has no desire to join their ranks.His family would love nothing more than to see him settle down with a good woman. But the good woman in Holden’s life, Frankie Malone, is perfectly happy with the “friends with benefits” arrangement they share.Growing up with a mother who thought her happiness depended on men, Frankie learned the hard way to take care of herself, and that’s how she likes it. Until a child comes into the picture.When Frankie becomes the unexpected guardian of her young niece, Sophie, her treasured independence comes under threat. And a custody battle with people who don’t have the child’s best interests at heart suddenly puts marriage on the table.Holden and Frankie agree to commit - for just as long as it takes to secure custody of the little girl.But can their heads really rule their hearts? less

He’s a happy bachelor. She’s vowed never to marry. Then a little girl changeseverything.Holden Blackwood’s brothers are all happily married, yet he has no desire to join theirranks.His family would love nothing more than to see him settle down with a good woman. Butthe good woman in Holden’s life, Frankie Malone, is perfectly happy with the “friends withbenefits” arrangement they share... moreHe’s a happy bachelor. She’s vowed never to marry. Then a little girl changeseverything.Holden Blackwood’s brothers are all happily married, yet he has no desire to join theirranks.His family would love nothing more than to see him settle down with a good woman. Butthe good woman in Holden’s life, Frankie Malone, is perfectly happy with the “friends withbenefits” arrangement they share.Growing up with a mother who thought her happiness depended on men, Frankie learnedthe hard way to take care of herself, and that’s how she likes it. Until a child comes into thepicture.When Frankie becomes the unexpected guardian of her young niece, Sophie, her treasuredindependence comes under threat. And a custody battle with people who don’t have thechild’s best interests at heart suddenly puts marriage on the table.Holden and Frankie agree to commit - for just as long as it takes to secure custody of thelittle girl.But can their heads really overrule their hearts?Previously published by Rosewood Books as A Wedding Changes Everything less

This Christmas, Holly and Chace are getting the best present of all – a second chance.Holly McCade is godmother to two little girls – a role she takes very seriously. So she immediately offers to care for the twins when, three weeks before Christmas, their father is injured and their mother has to rush off to tend to him.Only Holly won’t be handling the situation alone. The twins’ Uncle Chace, the man Holly almost married, is also coming to help... moreThis Christmas, Holly and Chace are getting the best present of all – a second chance.Holly McCade is godmother to two little girls – a role she takes very seriously. So she immediately offers to care for the twins when, three weeks before Christmas, their father is injured and their mother has to rush off to tend to him.Only Holly won’t be handling the situation alone. The twins’ Uncle Chace, the man Holly almost married, is also coming to help.Formerly an elite soldier, now a private security specialist, Chace Dutton is trained to deal with the toughest, scariest situations. Yet nothing has prepared him for the daunting task of sharing childcare duties with the only woman he’s ever loved.The woman who tore his heart to shreds when she said she could never be with a man who might be killed every time he went to work.Now, eight years later and living under the same roof, Chace and Holly are given a glimpse into how their life together might have been.Will they have the courage to rekindle their love and grab hold of this second chance? Or is all the mistletoe for nothing? Now,a full-length novel, A Christmas Changes Everything, was previously published as the novella Mistletoe and Holly. less

Christmas is a time for second chances. Will Holly and Chace take theirs?Holly McCade is godmother to two little girls – a role she takes very seriously. So she immediately offers to care for the twins when, three weeks before Christmas, their father is injured and their mother has to rush off to tend to him.Only Holly won’t be handling the situation alone; the twins’ Uncle Chace, the man Holly almost married, is also coming to help... moreChristmas is a time for second chances. Will Holly and Chace take theirs?Holly McCade is godmother to two little girls – a role she takes very seriously. So she immediately offers to care for the twins when, three weeks before Christmas, their father is injured and their mother has to rush off to tend to him.Only Holly won’t be handling the situation alone; the twins’ Uncle Chace, the man Holly almost married, is also coming to help.Formerly an elite soldier now a private security specialist, Chace Dutton is trained to deal with the toughest, scariest situations. Yet nothing has prepared him for the daunting task of sharing childcare duties with the only woman he’s ever loved. The woman who tore his heart to shreds when she said she could never be with a man who might be killed every time he went to work.Now, eight years later and living under the same roof, Chace and Holly are given a glimpse into how their life together might have been.Will they have the courage to rekindle their love and grab hold of this second chance? Or is all the mistletoe for nothing? Now, a full-length novel, A Christmas Changes Everything, was previously published as the novella Mistletoe and Holly. less