The Prairie Creek Trilogy Series by Lauren Noard

This heartwarming, humorous debut novella celebrates the magic of small town and country life.Joey Finch’s world has just fallen apart. Her fiancé broke off their engagement, and she was forced to close her beloved coffee shop in Boston after struggling through COVID. In debt and behind on rent, she returns to her Midwestern hometown of Prairie Creek and her family’s farm. The only problem is, no one, including her family, knows the reason for her visit... moreThis heartwarming, humorous debut novella celebrates the magic of small town and country life.Joey Finch’s world has just fallen apart. Her fiancé broke off their engagement, and she was forced to close her beloved coffee shop in Boston after struggling through COVID. In debt and behind on rent, she returns to her Midwestern hometown of Prairie Creek and her family’s farm. The only problem is, no one, including her family, knows the reason for her visit. And on top of getting up the nerve to break the news, she’ll have to face the strained relationship with her stubborn, old-fashioned father.Over the course of her stay, a series of heartwarming and humorous events baking in the cozy farmhouse kitchen; catching up with the fun-loving farmhand, Huck; fending off the town gossips; and facing-off with a disgruntled rooster named Carl. A charming, quirky cast of characters make their appearance, as well, including the Book Club ladies and the Saturday “old timer” coffee group.Before she knows it, Joey finds herself falling back in love with the place she was once desperate to escape and reconnecting with the people she left behind, including her childhood best friend, Jessie, and her high school sweetheart, Matt, who has been pining for her ever since she left town ten years ago. But after a new job opportunity presents itself, and a fateful newspaper ad finds its way into her hands by chance, Joey must Will she return to Boston to rebuild the life she worked so hard to create, or will she stay and replant her roots? less

A wholesome, heartwarming, and humorous small-town romance novella.Return to the charming small Midwestern town of Prairie Creek as Joey's story continues...A little over a year ago, Joey Finch moved back to her small hometown of Prairie Creek for a second chance at happiness. Now autumn has arrived and harvest is in full swing... moreA wholesome, heartwarming, and humorous small-town romance novella.Return to the charming small Midwestern town of Prairie Creek as Joey's story continues...A little over a year ago, Joey Finch moved back to her small hometown of Prairie Creek for a second chance at happiness. Now autumn has arrived and harvest is in full swing. As the magical season of crisp air, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice envelopes the little town, she has her hands full running her new coffee shop, Prairie Jo’s, co-chairing the upcoming Fall Festival, and working on the fixer-upper cottage she now calls home.When Joey first returned to Prairie Creek, she wasn’t looking for love. After all, she was still picking up the pieces of her life that had fallen apart back in Boston. Now, she can no longer deny the sparks flying between her and her high school sweetheart, Matt. But when an unexpected event causes her to question everything, she’s torn between playing it safe and following her heart.Perfect for fans of feel-good romance, clean and wholesome love stories, and books like Virgin River and Things We Never Got Over. less

A cozy holiday romance novella with a touch of mystery.Return once again to the charming town of Prairie Creek as Joey's story continues.It’s December, and the little town of Prairie Creek is brimming with holiday cheer. It’s been years since they’ve seen a white Christmas, and everyone is hoping for snow. Plus, with multiple romances blossoming, there’s the possibility of at least one engagement... moreA cozy holiday romance novella with a touch of mystery.Return once again to the charming town of Prairie Creek as Joey's story continues.It’s December, and the little town of Prairie Creek is brimming with holiday cheer. It’s been years since they’ve seen a white Christmas, and everyone is hoping for snow. Plus, with multiple romances blossoming, there’s the possibility of at least one engagement.In the midst of the excitement, Joey Finch is busy transforming her coffee shop, Prairie Jo’s, into a cozy winter retreat, preparing for the town Christmas Walk, and making time for her boyfriend, Matt. But when she discovers a mysterious recipe box in her attic and a secretive stranger moves to town, she finds herself with two mysteries to solve, as well.As December 25th draws near, one thing is It won’t be an ordinary Christmas in Prairie Creek. less