Love in Sweet Bloom Series by Jenna Brandt, Kristen Iten

A grumpy deputy struggling to find his Christmas spirit after a tragic loss, a new school teacher trying to fit in, and an adorable puppy that brings them together.Mark Phillips has no intentions of celebrating Christmas ever again. Not after the tragedy that ruined his family forever. His chip on his shoulder suits him just fine, and makes everyone in town know better than to cross him. That is, until he has a run-in with the new teacher in town and her adorable pup... moreA grumpy deputy struggling to find his Christmas spirit after a tragic loss, a new school teacher trying to fit in, and an adorable puppy that brings them together.Mark Phillips has no intentions of celebrating Christmas ever again. Not after the tragedy that ruined his family forever. His chip on his shoulder suits him just fine, and makes everyone in town know better than to cross him. That is, until he has a run-in with the new teacher in town and her adorable pup. She seems determined to bring sunshine into his life, whether he wants it or not. Christie Wilcox’s having a hard time fitting in at her new job, not to mention the small town she moved to. To help cure her loneliness, she gets a puppy as an early Christmas gift for herself. He might be the cutest thing she’s ever seen, but he seems determined to embarrass her all over town. The worst, is when her golden retriever runs smack into the grumpy deputy everyone’s told her to avoid. But something about him makes her want to get past his prickly demeanor to see what lies beneath. Will Mark stop punishing everyone else for his heartbreak? Will Christie help Mark find his Christmas cheer again? And will they both find the love they were never looking for just in time for the holidays? ***A Gift for Her Grumpy Deputy is book five in the Love in Sweet Bloom romance series. less

He's a true Santa at heart, pining for a Mrs. Claus. She's a big city lawyer who's lost her way. Could a childhood pact they made years ago give them both the gift they've been longing for?

He’s the new flirty K-9 handler in town, she’s the department's seasoned dispatcher. They shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but that’s easier said than done when they’re fighting against off-the-charts chemistry.Paul Evans just finished his training at Disaster City Search and Rescue and decided to take the brand new job as the first K-9 handler for the Sweet Bloom sheriff department. He’s great at two things in working with his German shepherd partner, Maddox, and flirty with women... moreHe’s the new flirty K-9 handler in town, she’s the department's seasoned dispatcher. They shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but that’s easier said than done when they’re fighting against off-the-charts chemistry.Paul Evans just finished his training at Disaster City Search and Rescue and decided to take the brand new job as the first K-9 handler for the Sweet Bloom sheriff department. He’s great at two things in working with his German shepherd partner, Maddox, and flirty with women. A girlfriend is the last thing he wants, so when he finds himself pursuing the department’s dispatcher, he’s not sure what’s going on with him.Emily Ortiz knows better than to date a guy with a badge. She’s been down that road before, and it only ended up making her miserable. So when the new K-9 handler turns his attentions toward her, she figures it'll be easy to rebuff him. But instead, there’s something about Paul that intrigues her, and she finds herself ignoring all the red flags.Will Paul change his flirtatious ways and commit to one woman? Will Emily break her own rule and fall for the handsome K-9 handler? And what happens when their work enviroment threatens to tear them apart?***A Miracle for the Flirtatious K-9 Handler is book ten in the Love in Sweet Bloom romance series. less