Christmas in Baublesville, Sweet and Clean Romance Series by Honey Stone

Emma Frost loves everything about Christmas—the twinkling lights, concocting festive treats at her bakery, and most of all, her yearly visit to Santa’s Grotto at Baublesville’s Christmas Market. But when she leaps onto Santa’s lap, expecting the comforting presence of her godfather, she’s horrified to discover she’s thrown herself into the arms of a complete stranger—one who’s far too handsome and far too amused by her mistake... moreEmma Frost loves everything about Christmas—the twinkling lights, concocting festive treats at her bakery, and most of all, her yearly visit to Santa’s Grotto at Baublesville’s Christmas Market. But when she leaps onto Santa’s lap, expecting the comforting presence of her godfather, she’s horrified to discover she’s thrown herself into the arms of a complete stranger—one who’s far too handsome and far too amused by her mistake.Jack is back in Baublesville to help his stepfather, Nick, recover from surgery – mainly by filling in as Santa. Still, Jack can’t help but enjoy his new role—especially when it means working alongside a mysterious elf with a biting sense of humour.As Emma and Jack are drawn closer together, both must confront their Jack must choose between the big-city career waiting for him and the life he’s unexpectedly found in Baublesville, while Emma must learn to let someone in, even if it means risking her heart.With a little Christmas magic—and a small boy who believes in Santa’s wishes—they might just discover that the greatest surprise of all is finding a love that feels like home.This small town romance is a short and sweet, light-hearted romcom that can be read in two hours or less. All three of the Baublesville romances can be read as standalones. less

Anna Beech never expected to return to Baublesville, but when news of her mother’s failing health reaches her, she feels she has no choice. Leaving behind her life in Australia, she brings her daughter, Lyndsay, back to the place she swore she’d never see again.But Baublesville hasn’t changed, and neither has the bitterness between Anna and her mother. As tensions rise, Anna grapples with the memories of the young love she left behind and the feud that tore their family apart... moreAnna Beech never expected to return to Baublesville, but when news of her mother’s failing health reaches her, she feels she has no choice. Leaving behind her life in Australia, she brings her daughter, Lyndsay, back to the place she swore she’d never see again.But Baublesville hasn’t changed, and neither has the bitterness between Anna and her mother. As tensions rise, Anna grapples with the memories of the young love she left behind and the feud that tore their family apart. When a plaster model village is discovered in the old shed, complete with gnome-like figures of Anna’s past and present, it becomes a symbol of the life she dreamed of - and the family she lost.As Christmas approaches, a snowstorm traps Anna, Lyndsay, Grandma and their neighbours together, forcing them to confront long-buried truths and lingering regrets.With the help of Martin, her first love, and Lyndsay’s growing bond with Max, Anna begins to see a path forward - a chance to mend the fractures of the past and rebuild her family’s future.Second Chance Christmas is a heartfelt story of forgiveness, love, and the courage to take a chance on happiness when it comes around again.This small town romance is a short and sweet, light-hearted romance that can be read in two hours or less. All three of the Baublesville stories can be read as standalones. less

'A Christmas Kiss' is everything I want from a holiday romance - warm, witty, and genuinely moving. Tessa Langley escapes her overworked city life hoping for peace, only to end up running her aunt’s inn when a mishap leaves Aunt Iris with a broken leg. What follows is a snow-covered light-hearted tale that slowly turns into something heartfelt and real... more'A Christmas Kiss' is everything I want from a holiday romance - warm, witty, and genuinely moving. Tessa Langley escapes her overworked city life hoping for peace, only to end up running her aunt’s inn when a mishap leaves Aunt Iris with a broken leg. What follows is a snow-covered light-hearted tale that slowly turns into something heartfelt and real.Miles, the weary travel journalist who helps Tessa keep the Comfort and Joy Inn running, is a perfect foil - practical, grounded, and quietly vulnerable. Their connection builds through humour, teamwork and shared disasters (including a broken oven on Christmas Day!) rather than grand gestures, which makes it all the more believable.I loved the vivid the scent of mulled wine, flickering candles, and snow piling against the windows while the guests squabble and laugh. It felt like being part of a living inn, not a staged romance. The writing is clean, the humour subtle, and the emotional payoff deeply satisfying.If you love small-town Christmas stories with heart, charm and a touch of chaos, this one belongs on your holiday reading list. I finished it smiling. less