Spirit of Hops Series by J.E. Joyce

Callum’s life is full to the brim—building a career he loves with Spirit of Hops Brewstillery, raising his vivacious six-year-old daughter, Georgie, and building a life with his boyfriend, Charlie, the brewery’s charming and endlessly patient bar manager. With Christmas approaching, the trio is settling into their rhythm as a family, navigating the chaos and magic of the holiday season together... moreCallum’s life is full to the brim—building a career he loves with Spirit of Hops Brewstillery, raising his vivacious six-year-old daughter, Georgie, and building a life with his boyfriend, Charlie, the brewery’s charming and endlessly patient bar manager. With Christmas approaching, the trio is settling into their rhythm as a family, navigating the chaos and magic of the holiday season together.Between Georgie’s excitement over baking cookies with Charlie’s big-hearted family and the quiet moments shared beneath the glow of Christmas lights, Callum can’t help but feel like he’s finally found the life he’s always wanted. But as New Year’s Eve approaches, Charlie has a plan to take their love story to the next level—a surprise that could change everything for the better.This heartwarming, steamy, holiday romance is a celebration of love, laughter, and the joy of building a family together. Perfect for fans of small-town charm, found family, and happily-ever-afters, Hops for the Holidays is brimming with warmth and romance, leaving you smiling long after the last page. less

Welcome to Rapids Bay Minnesota, where the Viking blood runs strong, secrets don’t last long, and the best place to kick back is The Spirit of Hops Brewstillery. Half brewery, half distillery, all hometown watering hole goodness fit for the Gods.CharlieLife’s too short. Cliché? Yes, but some things are universal truths regardless of how many pumpkin spice-toting basic white girls paint said truths on barn wood and hang them in their kitchens... moreWelcome to Rapids Bay Minnesota, where the Viking blood runs strong, secrets don’t last long, and the best place to kick back is The Spirit of Hops Brewstillery. Half brewery, half distillery, all hometown watering hole goodness fit for the Gods.CharlieLife’s too short. Cliché? Yes, but some things are universal truths regardless of how many pumpkin spice-toting basic white girls paint said truths on barn wood and hang them in their kitchens. That basic truth has been my motto for most of my life and has rarely steered me wrong. It may have also steered me into some interesting shenanigans and awkward situations, but those just make for the best stories. As the bar manager for Spirit of Hops Brewstillery in my hometown, those stories have always given me something to chat about with customers. But when the new brewer and his little girl show up, those stories seem just a prologue to the newest adventure I hear calling my name. Life’s too short, why not seize the day and see what comes, right?CallumIf there is one thing I have learned in these last six years watching my little girl grow up, it’s that a year is both somehow forever and gone in an instant. Life is too short, and that’s not something to be taken lightly. Moving to Rapids Bay, MN to take over as a brewer for Spirit of Hops was the right move for us. I needed a fresh start, my daughter needed a chance to grow up without ghosts of the past, and we both needed a change in scenery. Georgie and Work, that’s my world and in that order. But life doesn’t like the best-laid plans and when opportunity literally comes crashing into you, you have to take a chance, right?Not So Straight Up is a full-length MM workplace, single dad, bi-awakening romance. It is book 2 in the Spirit of Hops Brewstillery series but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone. less

Welcome to Rapids Bay, Minnesota, where the beer is cold, the gossip is warm, and love tends to show up when you least expect it.SarahSpending the holidays alone is a special kind of loneliness, but who would have guessed a little Christmas road trip would lead to a man ready and willing to bring me into his crazy… until I ran in the other direction. Running away and being alone on Christmas was never the plan, but it gave me a chance at a fresh start, a new purpose... moreWelcome to Rapids Bay, Minnesota, where the beer is cold, the gossip is warm, and love tends to show up when you least expect it.SarahSpending the holidays alone is a special kind of loneliness, but who would have guessed a little Christmas road trip would lead to a man ready and willing to bring me into his crazy… until I ran in the other direction. Running away and being alone on Christmas was never the plan, but it gave me a chance at a fresh start, a new purpose. What I didn’t expect? Handwritten letters from the quiet, grumpy mechanic and metal artist I left behind. Donnie Larson. A Viking with a heart of gold. He’s everything I never knew I wanted—and everything I’m scared to lose.DonnieMy life was simple—fixing cars by day and crafting metal sculptures by night. Then Sarah blew into town with her over-the-top energy and unstoppable smile, turning my world upside down. She appreciates my art for what it is and is the only woman who’s ever made me want more. I want her to stay; I need her to come to me, but… I can’t get her off my mind, so I let my letters speak for me, hoping she’ll come back to me. After all, you can’t strong-arm love… can you?What happens when a big-city girl finds a home in a small-town artist’s heart? Sparks, laughs, and enough romance to melt even the iciest of Minnesota winters. less

Welcome to Rapids Bay, Minnesota, where the coffee is strong, the town is small, and love brews when you least expect it.AnyaRapids Bay provided the fresh start I craved after an injury ended my career on the stage. Forever a dancer at heart, now a barista and shop owner by fate. The coffee shop became a project of the heart, a place to heal and build something new when I took over ownership. None of it would have been the same without Alfie Larson... moreWelcome to Rapids Bay, Minnesota, where the coffee is strong, the town is small, and love brews when you least expect it.AnyaRapids Bay provided the fresh start I craved after an injury ended my career on the stage. Forever a dancer at heart, now a barista and shop owner by fate. The coffee shop became a project of the heart, a place to heal and build something new when I took over ownership. None of it would have been the same without Alfie Larson. He’s charming, frustrating, and the beating heart of the place. The pull between us has been undeniably strong from day one, and we’ve danced around it for years. The entire town knows we’ve got chemistry, but neither of us has been brave enough to admit anything. Until one fateful night when everything changes, and now I have to face the truth about what I really want–and who I want it with.AlfieBorn and raised in Rapids Bay, I thought I had everything figured out… until Anya arrived. She’s the coffee shop owner, a former dancer, and the one person who can make me feel content and conflicted in a single heartbeat while pulling a perfect shot. We’ve been dancing, or in my case tripping, around our feelings, but I’ve swallowed them down one cup at a time for years. Until a fire puts everything on the line and opens us up to finally take a chance on what we’ve been avoiding. Now all I have to do is convince Anya to take the leap with me—before her past, and her bitter ex, pull us apart.In Rapids Bay, it’s a hot brew of sparks, laughs, and a love story that proves sometimes the best things are the ones you’ve been running from but have been there all along. What happens when two people accept fate and give in to the undeniable? Whole Latte Love is a steamy, small-town romance where love is the perfect blend of passion, patience, and just the right amount of sweet. less