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One moment from her past could cost them everything. Eve Driskill has it all—millions of followers, a new cosmetic line on the horizon, and a future with Anson Hawkins. But when a vindictive ex posts intimate photos she never knew existed, her world shatters. Online outrage spreads fast, threatening Eve’s reputation and Anson’s political career. Anson believes their love can survive anything, but Eve fears staying could destroy his dreams. To protect the man she loves, she may have to sacrifice her own.

She thought she was falling for a carpenter… turns out, he owns the team. Britt Appleton is great at spinning stories—until one little fib about knowing JR Driskill, heir to the Colorado Grizzlies, lands her an interview she’s not quite ready for. Now in Denver, Britt’s desperate to meet JR before the big day. But while he’s nowhere to be found, she connects with a handsome carpenter named Amos Lee. Their chemistry is instant, and Britt’s falling fast… until she learns Amos isn’t a carpenter—and Amos isn’t even his real name. Sometimes love finds you where you least expect…

In love and rivalry, some names carry all the weight. Work has always come first for Nyla Driskill—until a trip to Paris rekindles her passion for life… and for Deron Flock. Their families have been bitter rivals for generations, but far from Denver’s prying eyes, Nyla and Deron share a connection too powerful to ignore. Though they agree to leave their Paris romance behind, their hearts have other plans. When secrets come to light back home, Nyla and Deron must decide: Will they fight for a love their families would never accept—or walk away forever?

He’s the man she trusts most… but what if he’s hiding a past even he doesn’t remember? Anson Hawkins has spent his life fighting for mental health causes—and now, a City Council seat is within reach. With Eve Driskill, the woman he’s loved from afar, by his side, he feels unstoppable. But when a cold case from a decade ago surfaces, linking Anson to a night he can’t fully remember, everything is at risk. As secrets come to light, Anson and Eve must uncover the truth together—before the past destroys the future they’ve only just begun to dream of.

True love was never meant to stay a secret. JR Driskill never believed in love at first sight—until he met Britt Appleton. But when Britt lands a dream job with JR’s family’s football team, she asks him to keep their relationship private to protect her career. JR agrees, wanting only to support her. Yet as their love deepens, hiding it becomes harder than either imagined. When their romance makes headlines and Britt’s job is jeopardized, she must forge a new path… while JR fights to prove that love—and a future together—is worth it all.

Hannah never expected much from her trip to GraceTown—certainly not a mysterious pink house hidden deep in the woods. No one else seems to see it, yet inside waits a woman who feels strangely familiar… and a letter from Hannah’s late husband. Who is this woman, and how did she get the letter? As Hannah follows the clues, she’s drawn into a journey that defies logic but speaks straight to the heart—a journey of love, healing, and the kind of magic that only appears when you're ready to believe.

Abigail Fine knew being a surrogate would change her life—but she never expected to raise the child alone. Five years later, she’s built a life she loves. Then, the past comes knocking. Jonah Rollins made a mistake that cost him a friendship and his marriage. Now, he’s back, determined to make things right. But for Abby, forgiveness doesn't come easy, and neither does trusting the man who once walked away. As old wounds resurface and undeniable feelings spark, Abby and Jonah must decide—can love heal the past, or is some damage beyond repair?

Greer Chapin never planned to run for mayor—until no one else stepped up. Confident and running unopposed, she’s blindsided when newcomer Wyatt McConnell throws his hat in the ring. Wyatt came to Good Hope looking for a fresh start and maybe found something more in Greer… if only she wasn’t determined to beat him. As sparks fly and attraction grows, the line between rivalry and romance starts to blur. But with only one winner on election night, will their hearts be the true casualties of the race?

All Rosalie Carson wants for Christmas is to get back on her feet. After losing her apartment and her job, Roe is on the verge of being ho-ho-homeless. Out of desperation, she accepts a friend’s offer to stay at her family’s cabin in the woods outside Good Hope. Roe is looking forward to a quiet Christmas alone.

At ninety-two, Matilda knows she has reached a time when more days are behind her than ahead. Surrounded by beloved friends, she’s grateful for every day. Still, listening to others plan their futures, Til can’t help but imagine, what if? What if she had left GraceTown? What if she had married and had children? What if she had pursued her passions rather than focusing on bettering the lives of those around her?

Amaryllis "Ami" Bloom's cheerful smile greets everyone in Good Hope, Wisconsin. But her merry façade hides a dark secret she won't ever forget. Still, she throws herself into celebrating Christmas - and convinces her handsome, and stubborn, new neighbor to join her.

Sometimes the heart finds home in the most unexpected place. Gianna Ricci has never stayed in one place for long—home has always been more of a dream than a destination. But everything changes when she arrives in Good Hope... and meets Ethan Shaw. Steady, kind, and deeply rooted in the town he loves, Ethan is everything Gianna believes she can’t have. Yet from their very first meeting, he sees something more in her—something worth holding onto. As Gianna grapples with her past, Ethan offers her a future. All she has to do is believe in forever.

Always be my baby... Marigold Rallis is not the type to fall to pieces. The youngest Bloom sister makes managing marriage, career, and a busy life in Good Hope look easy. But looks can be deceiving. Years of struggling with infertility while her sisters fill their nurseries have started to take a toll. It’s not just Marigold who is feeling the stress. Her husband, Cade, Good Hope’s Sheriff, is acting strangely. There are unexplained trips to Milwaukee, as well as mysterious texts and calls with his former fiancée.

A widow at twenty-six, Primrose Bloom returns to idyllic Good Hope, Wisconsin, with her two rambunctious young boys, seeking the beauty of the lakeside landscape and the comfort of home. After the loss of her husband and her job, all she's looking for is peace. Prim is resolved not to date again until her boys are in college, but her will starts crumbling whenever she's around her former high school debate partner, Max Brody.

They've helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now 12 new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection.

In the fourth installment of Cindy Kirk's beloved Good Hope series, a ruse with an old flame grows into romance. Delphinium "Fin" Bloom returns to her hometown with one goal: get the mayor - her former flame - to approve a location shoot in Good Hope. But business turns personal when the two become entangled in a fake engagement to comfort his ailing grandmother.

Celebrated hairstylist Marigold Bloom knows how to tease beauty out of chaos - until her own life becomes untamable. After losing her prestigious job in Chicago, Marigold returns home to Good Hope, Wisconsin. But her plan to lay low and consider her next move is complicated by an unexpected blast from the past.

Eliza Shaw has never met a crisis she couldn’t manage. If her father thinks she’s going to take his attempt at selling the family home out from underneath her, then he clearly doesn’t know her at all. She‘ll chain herself to the banister if she has to... Kyle Kendrick doesn’t have time for the hassle of an eviction. He doesn’t have time for Eliza Shaw’s drama – even if she does look distractingly gorgeous when she’s furious. His sister is arriving in Good Hope, and he needs a home.

Love isn’t always logical… but it might just be the perfect equation. Brilliant but baffled by romance, Dexter Woodard turns to data after his girlfriend dumps him. His newest research? Understanding love. Enter Sage McConnell—new to Good Hope, full of heart, and surprisingly open to helping Dexter with his experiment. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Dexter’s emotional walls and analytical mindset keep getting in the way. As data points turn into stolen glances and real feelings, the question becomes: Can love really be measured… or is it meant to be felt?

Aided by an enchanted music box, a young woman learns valuable lessons about life and love as she sees her life as it was, as it is, and as it could be. Successful businesswoman Annie Laggett's life is forever changed when she impulsively picks up a vintage music box that had been tossed to the curb. At home, as strains from the music box fill the air, Annie is transported back to first observe the past, then the present from the role of an observer, and finally to see what her future could hold depending on what course she takes.