Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Icicle Christmas Series by Clara Pines

Can a secret son and a second chance at love show this wounded quarterback there’s life after football? Ian Cassidy’s chance to play pro football was shattered along with his shoulder in a terrible accident. But his heart was broken before that, when his college sweetheart dropped him and disappeared without a word. Returning to his hometown with a life-changing injury instead of a seven-figure contract is humiliating for the former star quarterback... moreCan a secret son and a second chance at love show this wounded quarterback there’s life after football? Ian Cassidy’s chance to play pro football was shattered along with his shoulder in a terrible accident. But his heart was broken before that, when his college sweetheart dropped him and disappeared without a word. Returning to his hometown with a life-changing injury instead of a seven-figure contract is humiliating for the former star quarterback. But it’s missing Faith that keeps him up at night. So, when she appears at Cassidy Farm just in time for the holidays with an adorable little son, and tells Ian that baby Connor is his, he feels like he’s going from the bench to the championships. After all, how many people get a second chance at true love? Faith is still madly in love with Ian Cassidy, but she ran from him for a reason, and she’s scared that his declarations now are just an attempt to do the right thing. Seeing him every day and participating in all the charming Christmas events happening in his picturesque small town is exquisite torture. But baby Connor is her whole world and she is determined never to do anything that could hurt his chances to be part of the extended Cassidy family. Can the tortured cowboy find his way back into Faith’s heart? Or will she put their future as a couple on ice before he can find a way to win back her love, and give baby Connor the family he deserves? Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less

The only thing the country boy and the city girl have in common is that they both think they’ve sworn off dating…Jacob Cassidy is a good man with a streak of mischief a mile wide. He’s generous, smart, and the guy in small town Trinity Falls most everyone comes to with animal troubles. Unfortunately, his family has deemed him “hopeless” because he’ll never get serious about a woman... moreThe only thing the country boy and the city girl have in common is that they both think they’ve sworn off dating…Jacob Cassidy is a good man with a streak of mischief a mile wide. He’s generous, smart, and the guy in small town Trinity Falls most everyone comes to with animal troubles. Unfortunately, his family has deemed him “hopeless” because he’ll never get serious about a woman. But when the house next to Cassidy Farm sells to a beautiful girl and her lively young son just before the holidays, Jacob finds himself helplessly fascinated with the pair. Hope Turner has sworn off men. Her beauty has won her nothing but unwanted attention from guys, coldness from other women, and a terrible marriage to a man who loved her face but not her heart. The light of her life is her funny, kind-hearted son, Nick, who longs for the freedom of wide-open spaces they just can’t find in the city. So, when her husband divorces her and remarries, she and her beloved boy finally move out to the country to live the simple life introverted Hope has always craved – just the two of them. But when her new job behind the scenes at the local radio station turns into something far more public, Hope may just have to rely on the kindness of the too-handsome cowboy next door. Jacob finds that he’s excited to help out, especially if it means more time with his new six-year-old bestie and his soft-spoken mom. Suddenly, he and Nick are having the time of their lives doing fun home projects and making excessive plans for Christmas. But can Jacob get Hope’s heart back in the saddle? And when all is said and done, is the happiest bachelor in Trinity Falls even ready to win the love of the shy city girl? Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less

He’s keeping his fortune a secret and pretending to date his crush. But if this city kid-turned cowboy wants to land true love this holiday season, he might just have to lay all his cards on the table. Holly Fields loves her small town, her job at the local café, and even her gruff boss. But life has handed her a difficult year. Her big sister passed away, breaking her heart. And Holly now has custody of her beloved niece... moreHe’s keeping his fortune a secret and pretending to date his crush. But if this city kid-turned cowboy wants to land true love this holiday season, he might just have to lay all his cards on the table. Holly Fields loves her small town, her job at the local café, and even her gruff boss. But life has handed her a difficult year. Her big sister passed away, breaking her heart. And Holly now has custody of her beloved niece. Making sure the bright eight-year-old has love, support, and everything she needs is a privilege that is worth any challenge she might bump into along the way. But when Holly’s mom constantly voices her fears that it’s too much for a young woman to do alone, it feels a bit like she’s just waiting for Holly to mess up. In a moment of weakness, Holly hints that she’s seeing someone, even though dating is the last thing on her mind. And when a surprise holiday visit leaves her in the lurch, help arises from the most unexpected source. Julian Cabrera just made a fortune selling a tech invention so specialized even his own family doesn’t understand it. Moving to small town Trinity Falls to be near his sister Angel gives him time to get his head around his new financial position before he has to tell anyone else about it. He works at Cassidy Farm in the mornings and spends his afternoons at the local café, trying to come up with his next project – something meaningful that might actually make the world a better place. When Julian overhears that his favorite waitress is in a jam, he steps in to help her without hesitation. After all, he has admired her kind spirit and pretty smile since his very first visit to the coffee shop. The opportunity to spend more time with the sweet young woman and her exuberant niece is too much for the cowboy-in-training to resist. But as the holiday season unfurls, will the two be able to keep up the ruse? Or is fake dating your real crush too hard after all? less

Can this single dad stuntman survive a second chance at true love this Christmas? Honey Peterson has worked for Channel Twelve News practically forever. Though her friends think she needs to move on to a job where she can report the real news, Honey loves sharing local happenings and human-interest pieces in her hometown. If only she had someone interesting to share her life with…... moreCan this single dad stuntman survive a second chance at true love this Christmas? Honey Peterson has worked for Channel Twelve News practically forever. Though her friends think she needs to move on to a job where she can report the real news, Honey loves sharing local happenings and human-interest pieces in her hometown. If only she had someone interesting to share her life with…. She and Josh Webb were voted Best Couple senior year in high school, and though she was only a teenager, she couldn’t imagine a future without him in it. But Josh headed straight to Hollywood after graduation, to wrangle horses and do stunts. And no one since can seem to take his place in her heart. This Christmas, he’s suddenly back–a single dad with an enthusiastic little girl, and a too-sweet story about how he’s home to help out on the family farm. Honey suspects there’s a lot more to his homecoming than meets the eye. And she’s determined to keep her walls up, so he can’t break her heart again. Josh Webb hasn’t been back to his hometown in ages. But the years away have changed him to his core. He’s eager to introduce his daughter to the peace and happiness of small-town life. And arriving around the holidays means Scout just might get to see her first snow, too. He doesn’t expect to find himself falling hard for his high school girlfriend all over again. But even though he feels their connection instantly, and she’s miraculously still single, Honey seems to have no interest in rekindling their friendship. When an unexpected animal emergency forces the two to spend time together, will Josh tell Honey the truth about why he’s back in Trinity Falls? Or will they both lose out on a second chance at true love? less

A young widow is determined to give her son a quiet Christmas in their new town. Will a restless cowboy turn all her plans upside down? When Cora Davies packs up her life and travels to Trinity Falls just before Christmas, her goal is simple. She wants to raise her seven-year-old son in the same small town where his late father grew up... moreA young widow is determined to give her son a quiet Christmas in their new town. Will a restless cowboy turn all her plans upside down? When Cora Davies packs up her life and travels to Trinity Falls just before Christmas, her goal is simple. She wants to raise her seven-year-old son in the same small town where his late father grew up. She buys a cute little cottage on the edge of the woods and puts up a wooden fence to keep her son out of the creek—never expecting that this simple act will put her in a passionate conflict with a man who is known in Trinity Falls for his impulsive energy and his dark good looks. Jared Webb has had his eyes on the property next to the old fishing hole for months. But by the time he manages to put his offer together, an outsider has already had her bid accepted on the land that means so much to him. And the first thing she does is block off access for everyone else. A calmer man might have tried to explain things, and come to an arrangement with the new owner. But Jared marches right up to her without a plan and puts his foot firmly in his mouth, making himself the laughingstock or the hero of the village, depending on who you ask. But when he hears the young widow’s tale, the hot-headed hunk feels guilty enough to go back and apologize, and he even offers to lend her a hand around the house. He’s doing it because it’s the right thing to do. It has nothing to do with Cora’s beautiful gray eyes, or her charming, adventure-hungry son, who looks up to Jared and suddenly makes him feel like he could one day be something more than a restless cowboy. The only trouble is that the young widow has put a barricade around her heart that seems even more impenetrable than the fence that started their squabble in the first place. Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less

This grumpy single dad and upbeat ballerina are both unexpectedly home for the holidays. But is that the only thing they have in common? Aidan Webb only wants one thing in life, and that’s to do right by his energetic four-year old son, Walt. He’s determined to focus on his business by day, spend lots of time with Walt by night, and avoid romantic entanglements, no matter what... moreThis grumpy single dad and upbeat ballerina are both unexpectedly home for the holidays. But is that the only thing they have in common? Aidan Webb only wants one thing in life, and that’s to do right by his energetic four-year old son, Walt. He’s determined to focus on his business by day, spend lots of time with Walt by night, and avoid romantic entanglements, no matter what. His single-minded focus may make him seem like a grump, but Aidan doesn’t care, as long as Walt has everything he needs. Kenzie Forrest has been dancing out the romantic stories of the great ballets ever since she was a little girl. But a terrible injury leaves the professional ballerina uncertain if she will ever dance again. Heading back to her hometown to rest and recover, she almost immediately bumps into a gorgeous single dad and his adorable son. Suddenly, Kenzie is starting to think that all of this could be fate, and her injury happened because it’s time for her to find her own storybook love this Christmas. But Aidan Webb doesn’t do love – especially with a ballerina who he secretly believes will head for New York again the minute the boot comes off her injured foot. It doesn’t matter that she’s the only one who can make him laugh, or that she has such a connection with his son. The problem is that she’s already breaking his heart, and he hasn’t even let her into it yet…. Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less

He’s a lonely soldier with a powerful crush. Is the adorable baby on his doorstep the Christmas miracle he needs to finally find the love he’s been longing for? Levi Williams came home from the military a muscle-laden hunk with a law degree. But he’s never stopped secretly feeling like the lanky nerd he was in his teens. And he’s definitely never forgotten about Lily Hathaway, the fun-loving, pretty-in-pink cheerleader with a heart of gold he had an unrequited thing for... moreHe’s a lonely soldier with a powerful crush. Is the adorable baby on his doorstep the Christmas miracle he needs to finally find the love he’s been longing for? Levi Williams came home from the military a muscle-laden hunk with a law degree. But he’s never stopped secretly feeling like the lanky nerd he was in his teens. And he’s definitely never forgotten about Lily Hathaway, the fun-loving, pretty-in-pink cheerleader with a heart of gold he had an unrequited thing for. When Levi comes home one night to find a baby girl on his doorstep, he’s forced to ask Lily for a simple favor. Lily Hathaway remembers the secret Levi kept for her back in high school. So, when he appears at her toy store in the middle of the night with a baby in his arms, she’s happy to do anything she can to help. She knows a brilliant, serious man like Levi would never fall for someone like her, but she’s grateful for the chance to be friends with someone she has always admired. As their shared love for the baby that doesn’t belong to them grows, so does the chemistry they’ve both been fighting so hard. Will their budding friendship survive doing what’s right for baby Flora? And what will happen when the small-town community of Trinity Falls comes together at Christmastime to try and ensure that these opposites can’t ignore their attraction any longer? Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less

Can this small-town single dad melt a city girl’s heart this Christmas? Tanner Williams takes pride in two things—his reputation as the best electrician in small town Trinity Falls, and his energetic, fun-loving seven-year-old son, Zeke. But lately little Zeke’s happiness is fading as he struggles under a mountain of homework. And even though Tanner just landed the biggest job of his career, he can’t seem to think about anything but Valentina, his new project manager... moreCan this small-town single dad melt a city girl’s heart this Christmas? Tanner Williams takes pride in two things—his reputation as the best electrician in small town Trinity Falls, and his energetic, fun-loving seven-year-old son, Zeke. But lately little Zeke’s happiness is fading as he struggles under a mountain of homework. And even though Tanner just landed the biggest job of his career, he can’t seem to think about anything but Valentina, his new project manager. She’s all-business, but Tanner longs to see the serious young woman with her hair down. When Zeke makes her laugh, giving them a glimpse of her adorable dimples and her carefully guarded lighter side, both of the Williams boys are completely smitten. Valentina Jimenez has spent her whole life chasing the success she knows her parents want for her—and she’s finally close to making all their sacrifices pay off. She can’t let her career get stalled in some small town before she climbs the corporate ladder all the way to the top, even if the charming village and its residents are growing on her daily. And she definitely can’t let her guard down around the handsome new head electrician on her latest project—especially when his distractingly big, brawny presence seems to be generating its own kind of electricity between them. But when Tanner brings his second-grader to a meeting, Valentina finds herself falling hard and fast for the bright, funny boy, and the version of his father that comes out whenever Zeke is around. Once Tanner realizes that helping Valentina learn more about Trinity Falls could be just what she needs to complete the project she’s working on, he chooses to lend a hand, even though it means she’ll be one step closer to leaving them behind. But how many Christmas events and attractions can they visit together before Valentina’s determination to resist the Williams boys gives way? When she’s put to the ultimate test as a member of her friend’s wedding party, will Valentina manage to keep her heart on ice? Or will she finally, finally let herself melt? Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less

He’s back in his hometown for Christmas. But will any place feel like home without her? Brad Williams followed his dreams to the city for a career in architecture years ago. Now the single dad has made his fortune, and he’s determined to come back home to Trinity Falls this Christmas to raise his daughter in the small town he’s always missed, with family all around... moreHe’s back in his hometown for Christmas. But will any place feel like home without her? Brad Williams followed his dreams to the city for a career in architecture years ago. Now the single dad has made his fortune, and he’s determined to come back home to Trinity Falls this Christmas to raise his daughter in the small town he’s always missed, with family all around. The only trouble is Jillian, his daughter’s nanny, who has been like a mother to the little girl since her mom ran out when she was a baby. But Josie is older now, and she doesn’t really need a nanny anymore, especially with so much family around. When Josie has a hard time saying goodbye, Jillian agrees to stay with them in Trinity Falls for one last Christmas together before she heads back to the city to start her new life without them. And that means Brad just has to make it a few more weeks without revealing his secret feelings for her. But the crush he harbors for Jillian consumes him more with every moment he spends with the sweet young woman who has been like an angel to his small family for all these years. As the decorations appear around town, and the holiday hits flow from the radio, it’s becoming clearer and clearer to Brad that all he wants for Christmas is the one thing he can’t have. Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls. less