Bücher von Jessie Gussman

Can these life-long enemies set aside their differences for the sake of a little girl and her horse?Cormac Henderson is shocked when he discovered his friend from college has willed him half-interest in a high-dollar roping horse...and his daughter. But then he finds out that the woman who has hated him since high school is the person he's supposed to be sharing custody of both with. How could one piece of information twist up his life so fast?Brooklyn Lepley is content baking and ranching with her sisters. Going to farmers markets and doing chores on their ranch. Her main goal in life is to stay away from Cormac Henderson, who humiliated her in high school and never showed a bit of remorse for it. Avoiding him is not the easiest thing to do in a small town like Sweet Water, especially since they've been tapped to man the kissing booth together for the summer festival. It becomes impossible when she is informed Cormac and she have inherited half-interest of a horse...and a little girl.They have to work together for the good of the little girl, and as they do, they find that maybe the past doesn't have to define the future.Can these two enemies find forgiveness and possibly even fall in love?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Enemy:¿¿¿¿¿ "This third book in the series is delightful: you'll laugh, even if you'll suffer along with some characters, you'll enjoy the romance and, as usual in every Jessie Gussman's book, you'll have free counselling!" - Soleil¿¿¿¿¿ "What an awesome story!" - MaryEllen¿¿¿¿¿ "I love reading Jessie Gussman's books because they always challenge me." - Desiree¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is such a blessing to read. My only regret is that I didn't want this book to end!" - Connie¿¿¿¿¿ "Jessie is a writer or a psychologist? She has the ability to make you see yourself, what is inside your heart. This book makes you think if what you're doing is what you want to really live." - Maria¿¿¿¿¿ "Such great life advice, inspirational. Definitely recommend." - SharonBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

When Teagan Lepley is asked to cat-sit by a kindly lady in town, she wasn't expecting the neighbor to be so "friendly." So she asks her best friend to hang out with her so she can honestly say she's busy. What she wasn't expecting was the entire town to think that there is - finally - something more going on between her and her best friend. Something more than the great friendship they've always had.Deuce Zimmerman is happy to hang out with Teagan. There's never been anyone else whose company he's enjoyed more. But when she disappears, he panics, and it's possible he might, for the first time, be tempted to cross the bonds of friendship into something more.Will one housesitting assignment bring these two best friends together? Or will it ruin their friendship forever?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Best Friend:¿¿¿¿¿ "Pretty sure this is the most I've laughed while reading!!" - Sandy¿¿¿¿¿ "Reasons I enjoyed this book: Whimsical Inspirational Witty Unpredictable Romantic Easy-to-read Happily Ever After Wonderful characters Page-turner Original Realistic Entertaining" - Janna¿¿¿¿¿ "Another humorous romance, filled with advice for living like Jesus in the good and the bad times." - Jeannette¿¿¿¿¿ "I would definitely recommend reading this book. I didn't want to put it down, but thought I better get some sleep or I would be very sleepy at work!" - Terry¿¿¿¿¿ "Another great book by Jessie Gussman. I find it incredibly relaxing to read her stories. And I love this story of friends to more. Perfect for those who love reading Christian romance fiction." - LindaBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

A man who lost everything.A woman squatting on a property that's not hers.An aunt who suggests a marriage of convenience.When Smith Long strides into his new hometown, he doesn't expect to get bowled over by a woman chasing her cow whom she claims has fallen in love with a pig. Doesn't every small town have that one crazy person?He's not laughing later, though, when his aunt informs him that in order for him to receive the old, rundown property she'd promised him, he has to marry the crazy woman he'd hoped to never see again.Abrielle Adams is squatting on a ranch outside of Sweet Water, North Dakota and hoping that she'll get back on her feet before the heir shows up. Wishful thinking since she finds out that the man who'd kept her from catching her cow is the very person she was trying to avoid.But now Abrielle has been offered the one thing she could really use - half ownership of the ranch she's been "borrowing" - and all she has to do is marry a (grumpy, sour, and okay, handsome) stranger.To both Abrielle and Smith, marriage is more than convenience and a vow is a lifetime commitment. Will they see how much they have in common and decide they need each other?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Convenient Marriage:¿¿¿¿¿"As usual, I highlighted a lot of quotes and wrote them down to help me be a better person. The heroes have integrity, character and faith. Each book by Jessie Gussman helps me face my days and I try to react with the wisdom that her characters have in tough situations, it's a real help. I laughed a lot as well: the story is a romance but it's also really funny!" - Soleil¿¿¿¿¿ "I love Jessie Gussman's inventive meet cute in this book, and what these two incredible characters went through in order to create this marriage of convenience. I love how what started out as dislike turns into care and devotion. An inspirational read!" - Janet¿¿¿¿¿ "I found this book thought-provoking as well as entertaining, and look forward to future books in the series. Recommended." - Cathy¿¿¿¿¿ "Jessie Gussman has hit a homerun with this book. It has everything! Humor, sarcasm, manipulation, compromise and just a touch of romance." - RhondaBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Jonah Mills is content keeping a low profile on the Sweet Briar Ranch, drumming up business for their crop-dusting service and learning how to be a rancher after years in the Air Force. His marriage was a mistake he doesn't intend to repeat.Darby Woods comes to Sweet Water with Amber, her adopted daughter, looking for Amber's father, just as a group of girls make a video that goes viral on social media. The town is swarmed with ladies looking to be the lady with the Three Old Coots, and, while not intending to be in the running, Darby is somehow chosen.Her new gig is great, except it doesn't pay anything. So, she takes a clerk job on Sweet Briar Ranch, where the man she's looking for lives, only he doesn't realize he's a father and she doesn't want to hurt her daughter if he isn't interested in fulfilling his responsibilities.But when her daughter's birth mother shows up in Sweet Water to take her away from Darby, can she trust that Jonah will be the kind of father Amber needs? Can she find more than just a father for Amber, and maybe true love for herself as well?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love Song Just a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Former firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own.Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble.Will the scars that bind them ultimately lead to a love that transcends physical appearances and ignites the flame of true belonging?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

After losing her husband in the line of duty, Annie Brooks moves in with her mother in Sweet Water, North Dakota with her two small children to try to put the pieces of her life back together.Hired to book clients for the Dude ranch her husband's best friends started, Annie is completely uninterested in any type of relationship. In fact, she's finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning, let alone care what she looks like. She's heading toward depression and is holding it together - barely - for the sake of her kids.Zeke hates seeing the pretty, young widow of one of his Air Force buddies struggling so hard, but he doesn't know what to do about it. Until the matchmakers of Sweet Water come up with a plan.Will a roadtrip with two small children to house sit a cabin in the woods be what Annie needs? Or will they end up with more than they bargained for?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

A woman who beat cancer, but longs for a family.A man who can't shake his youthful reputation of instability.A desperate midnight marriage.Mav Stryker can't seem to convince the town of Sweet Water that he's not the kid he used to be. Of course, taking a gamble on high dollar cattle that didn't pay off, isn't helping anything. Especially when it causes him to face foreclosure.Except, there is an inheritance, but he needs to act...by midnight.Cassie Hoover has secretly been in love with Mav Stryker forever. He's never noticed her, of course. No man has. After all, she's "the girl with cancer." Except her cancer is in remission and she's more than ready for a family of her own.If she marries Mav to help him get his inheritance, will he learn to love her in return? Or will it be the biggest mistake she ever made?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Shorthanded in his business on Sweet Briar Ranch, Baker Lawrence is relieved when his friend, Zeke shows up to help.Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on Zeke bringing his sister, Princess Kennedy Weaver-Payne, reeling from a divorce from her husband, the heir to the Cornith throne, after his very public affair. She's in North Dakota to heal and to hide from the paparazzi.Baker isn't quite sure how he became her babysitter, and he's looking for a way to get out of it. Because Kenni is a lot more down to earth - and a lot more appealing - than he ever thought a Princess would be. She's the girl next door, just as sweet and kind as she'd been all those years ago when he crushed on her in high school.Kennedy Weaver wants out of the fish bowl. For ten years, people micromanaged her life and her every move was reported in news outlets all over the earth.Since her husband's infidelity, and their subsequent divorce, Kenni just wants to be left alone to figure things out. North Dakota seems like the perfect place. Only, because of one little kidnapping and ransom incident, her older brother thinks she needs a bodyguard. She supposes he's probably right, but she'd really like it to be anyone other than Baker Lawrence. He's been her brother's best friend forever and her very first crush. There is no man more solid and dependable than Baker.When reporters come to Sweet Water asking questions, they end up improvising to keep Kenni's identity secure. A fake marriage is the perfect foil, but will it end up being more than they bargained for?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

When Carna comes to help her brother on his dude ranch, she runs into her childhood arch enemy Miller. Only, he's gone from being a skinny dork to a handsome and appealing man. Not that she would ever admit it. Her new mission in life is to avoid him at all costs.Miller can't believe Smith's bratty little sister grew up to be such a kind, compassionate woman. But that doesn't mean that he is letting go of their childhood animosity. After all, teasing her is fun and she always has the best comebacks.But when they're paired up to represent the ranch at a three day dude competition, with the future of the whole ranch hinging on the outcome, can they set aside their differences long enough to come home with the customers they need to survive?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

After her husband died, leaving her with six kids to raise on her own, Piper Hughes struggles to hold everything together on a hairdresser's small wage. She has no hope of expanding her two bedroom ranch house and doesn't want to rely on the charity of the town, either. She definitely doesn't want some strange man coming in, being too kind, stealing her kids' hearts and turning her world upside down. He'll be leaving when he's done. After all, what man would want a woman with six kids?Former airman, Gideon Marsh, would've had the single mother's addition done last spring, but he'd broken his leg and couldn't work. But a building project is just what he needs to fill the long, cold, North Dakota winter days. Snow days with the kids will be especially fun.Except he doesn't know these kids have more in mind for him than being a general contractor. As he's looking into the serious gaze of Piper's oldest son, something in him just can't call the kid's bluff.So he ends up married.Shocked at first, he decides it might not be such a bad thing. After all, he's never met a woman who intrigues him quite like Piper. Can he convince her to allow him to be her husband for real?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Shotgun Wedding¿¿¿¿¿ "Gideon's and Piper's story is so sweet! And there is a shotgun wedding, but it's not what you probably think. This is a really fun story." - Leis¿¿¿¿¿ "I have loved all the books in this series but this is by far my favorite!" - Demi¿¿¿¿¿ "This one really delivers. Definitely recommend." - Sharon¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely LOVED this book! How can a broken foot, a huge family crowded into a two-bedroom house and a mega snowstorm be the fixin's for a sweet romance? Only in Jessie Gussman's imagination! I think you'll love it, too!" - PNG Lynn¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW! MY FAVORITE IN THIS SERIES! I love all the books by Jessie Gussman but this one! I don't want to ramble about how I loved it: I wouldn't change a line in it! I read it in a few days (and I have very full days!!). Thank you Jessie Gussman for this book!" - SoleilBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love Song Just a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Former firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own.Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble.Will the scars that bind them ultimately lead to a love that transcends physical appearances and ignites the flame of true belonging?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

In the picturesque town of Sweet Water, two souls are intertwined in a bittersweet tale of missed chances and unfulfilled desires.Lark Stryker, a compassionate veterinarian with a heart full of hope, can't forget the man who broke her teenage heart. She has built a fulfilling life centered around caring for others. But beneath her selfless exterior lies a lingering longing for the man who shattered her heart years ago. As she tends to her animal patients and nurtures the teenage girls in her shelter, Lark wonders if God has a greater love in store for her.With each heartfelt prayer, she yearns for a lifetime companion. Will fate finally grant her the happiness she craves, or is she destined to rely solely on the Lord for solace?Meanwhile, Jeb Malone, a man of unwavering integrity, carries the weight of his past decisions, trapped in a loveless marriage. He made a promise, then he made a vow. Being a man of his word caused him to sacrifice the one thing he loved. A man's integrity is a cold bedfellow. Will he ever have the desire of his heart?As their paths converge once again, will fate give them a second chance at love or forever keep them apart?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Merrit and Sorrel Hines have been trying to find a husband for their mom because they want a dad. Their mom says to be patient, but at the rate she's going - always more concerned with what is happening at her diner than in looking for a husband - they'll be grown and out of the house until she gets around to finding someone.So, they take matters into their own hands. If their mom is so into food, they'll concoct a dish that will make the first man who tastes it ask her to marry him.Except it doesn't work.Elias Stone intended to make a career out of the Air Force. But a secret that he was sworn not to tell caused him to be dishonorably discharged. Reeling from the unexpected turn, and betrayed by the one person he'd always thought would stand by him, he follows his crew to Sweet Briar Ranch in Sweet Water, North Dakota, where two cute little girls mark him as the man who needs to marry their mom. Unfortunately, marrying is the farthest thing from his mind.Jane Hines knows her daughters are up to no good. She was married once, and has no desire to walk the aisle again. But a handsome stranger, a rumor of a love potion and a chicken recipe that could put her little restaurant on the map just might change her mind.Can a bite of chicken, a little nudge by the town and a lot of trust create a family?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Sally Curtis is all about numbers, details, and the crisp pages of accounting ledgers at the inn. She isn't interested in messy human interactions or anything that doesn't compute in a spreadsheet.But when Peter Slessing, the farmer with a contagious laugh, requires her skills, she's thrust into a world where calculations meet chaos.Peter, always ready with a joke, suddenly finds himself laid up and struggles to remember that everything happens for a reason and that happiness is a choice.As Sally and Peter are unexpectedly stuck together, will their differences bring out the best in each other and can they help each other choose happiness?

With her family and life spiraling out of control, Pam Corrigan needs an escape from the stress of her day job and decides to purchase the old inn just south of Strawberry Sands.Her mother will give her half of her inheritance when she remarries, but Pam isn't the slightest bit interested in another failed relationship. So she asks her best friend and neighbor, Mark Shields, to fake a relationship with her in the hopes that she can convince her mother to help fund the repairs of the inn she just purchased.Mark wants to help his friend, but a fake relationship is a bit much, until his sister insists that he needs to "host" her best friend for the summer. Suddenly a fake relationship is looking much better than spending another minute with the woman who killed all of his plants and took his dog to the pound.But as Mark and Pam juggle their respective families and their issues, they just might discover an attraction they hadn't anticipated. Will their friendship survive the chaos?

Dakota Esenwein's life took a turn she never expected after a heartbreak and a whirlwind of bad decisions led her away from her one true love. Now divorced, she's back in the picturesque town of Strawberry Sands, seeking a fresh start as she reopens the souvenir shop she inherited from her grandmother and struggles with the challenges of single motherhood.Ryan Landry, with the echoes of the rodeo still haunting him, is drawn back to the town he grew up in and where his family still lives. He's restless and unsettled, even as he takes a job fixing up the old souvenir shop which he does around his true love of training horses.As the waves gently lap the shores, the two are thrown together, their past mistakes hanging in the balance. Can Strawberry Sands, with its tranquil beaches and faith-filled community, offer them a second chance at love? Dive into a poignant tale of forgiveness, redemption, and rediscovered love set against the backdrop of golden sands and sunlit horizons.

Sunday Landry suffers the most painful loss possible - the loss of her son. She closes her candy shop and moves back in with her mother, barely able to get out of bed. What's the point in living?Noah Emery had a crush on Sunday in high school, but she didn't notice him, choosing someone else and eventually having his baby. Now that Noah is back in Strawberry Sands, Sunday again has too much on her mind to notice him, and he can't blame her. He can't imagine losing a child. He wants to help her overcome her grief, so he starts to write to her.Sunday needs a purpose, and the letters she's been getting give her a reason to get up each day. She's able to pour out her grief, and her anonymous pen pal has some wisdom that helps her pull out of her depression. If only she knew who he was, because she thinks she's falling in love...

Chi came to Strawberry Sands to escape her past. There were a lot of things to be ashamed of there. Maybe that's why she's so eager to catch the eye of the big-name lawyer who hangs out at her diner. It will prove she's not as worthless as she feels.At a big gala she wasn't supposed to attend, she discovers the lawyer is not only cheating on her, but married as well. She might have done more to embarrass herself, but Griff, her co-worker showed up on his bike and whisked her away. Almost like a heroine in a fairy tale, except her life is anything but a fairy tale. And Chi is far from a heroine.Griff has done his share of things he regrets, and he can see the signs of self-destruction loud and clear in Chi. Maybe that's why he followed her to Blueberry Beach when she chased the fancy lawyer. Regardless, he was there to save her from herself, and to his surprise, she held on tight as he rode away. So far so good. Now all he has to do is convince her that appearances aren't everything, the past is under the blood, and it's what in her heart that matters.Simple. And he has to do all that without allowing her to see how much he loves her. Because, despite his tough persona, his heart can't handle another rejection.

Chi came to Strawberry Sands to escape her past. There were a lot of things to be ashamed of there. Maybe that's why she's so eager to catch the eye of the big-name lawyer who hangs out at her diner. It will prove she's not as worthless as she feels.At a big gala she wasn't supposed to attend, she discovers the lawyer is not only cheating on her, but married as well. She might have done more to embarrass herself, but Griff, her co-worker showed up on his bike and whisked her away. Almost like a heroine in a fairy tale, except her life is anything but a fairy tale. And Chi is far from a heroine.Griff has done his share of things he regrets, and he can see the signs of self-destruction loud and clear in Chi. Maybe that's why he followed her to Blueberry Beach when she chased the fancy lawyer. Regardless, he was there to save her from herself, and to his surprise, she held on tight as he rode away. So far so good. Now all he has to do is convince her that appearances aren't everything, the past is under the blood, and it's what in her heart that matters.Simple. And he has to do all that without allowing her to see how much he loves her. Because, despite his tough persona, his heart can't handle another rejection

Dakota Esenwein's life took a turn she never expected after a heartbreak and a whirlwind of bad decisions led her away from her one true love. Now divorced, she's back in the picturesque town of Strawberry Sands, seeking a fresh start as she reopens the souvenir shop she inherited from her grandmother and struggles with the challenges of single motherhood.Ryan Landry, with the echoes of the rodeo still haunting him, is drawn back to the town he grew up in and where his family still lives. He's restless and unsettled, even as he takes a job fixing up the old souvenir shop which he does around his true love of training horses.As the waves gently lap the shores, the two are thrown together, their past mistakes hanging in the balance. Can Strawberry Sands, with its tranquil beaches and faith-filled community, offer them a second chance at love? Dive into a poignant tale of forgiveness, redemption, and rediscovered love set against the backdrop of golden sands and sunlit horizons.

Luke Landry will avoid the matchmaking Miss Heather at all costs. Miss Heather will do anything to get her granddaughter hitched, and Luke seems to be her favorite target. If Kristen were such a catch, she wouldn't need her gram to find a husband for her. Every time Luke runs into her, sparks fly, and one or both of them leave angry. Why can't Miss Heather see Kristen and he would never be any good together?Kristen Shower knows people avoid her because of her gram. But family is family and blood is blood and despite her flaws, Kristen loves her gram. And she doesn't appreciate Luke Landry's negative attitude toward the one person in the world who loves her and wants the best for her. So she avoids Luke at all costs, until they are tapped to plan the annual Strawberry Sands Christmas parade together. That put a huge damper on the joy of the Season for Kristen.But after working with Luke for a few weeks, Kristen realizes that maybe joy could be found where one leasts expects it - right in front of her.

Luke Landry will avoid the matchmaking Miss Heather at all costs. Miss Heather will do anything to get her granddaughter hitched, and Luke seems to be her favorite target. If Kristen were such a catch, she wouldn't need her gram to find a husband for her. Every time Luke runs into her, sparks fly, and one or both of them leave angry. Why can't Miss Heather see Kristen and he would never be any good together?Kristen Shower knows people avoid her because of her gram. But family is family and blood is blood and despite her flaws, Kristen loves her gram. And she doesn't appreciate Luke Landry's negative attitude toward the one person in the world who loves her and wants the best for her. So she avoids Luke at all costs, until they are tapped to plan the annual Strawberry Sands Christmas parade together. That put a huge damper on the joy of the Season for Kristen.But after working with Luke for a few weeks, Kristen realizes that maybe joy could be found where one leasts expects it - right in front of her.

On the shore of Lake Michigan, just up the road from Blueberry Beach is another small town. Strawberry Sands.A place of comfort.A place of rest and peace.A place where divorcee and single mom, Kim Tinsley, can go to try to make a new life for herself, raising her baby, while praying for her older child who has left the faith of her childhood and is questioning everything she'd ever taught her.She's not looking for romance. Only a safe place to heal and protect her children. To raise horses and rent them out to people like her - looking for an idyllic time along the shores of Lake Michigan.But she hadn't expected the house she inherited to already have a renter.A man of character and conviction.A man she's ashamed to admit her miserable past and failures to.But, as they work together to build a close-knit community in their idyllic lake-side beach town, she finds herself wondering if God had opened a door that she had thought was closed forever.Maybe love really is more than buff bodies and passionate encounters, betrayal and heartbreak. And maybe Kim will find it where she least expects it - in Strawberry Sands.

Sally Curtis is all about numbers, details, and the crisp pages of accounting ledgers at the inn. She isn't interested in messy human interactions or anything that doesn't compute in a spreadsheet.But when Peter Slessing, the farmer with a contagious laugh, requires her skills, she's thrust into a world where calculations meet chaos.Peter, always ready with a joke, suddenly finds himself laid up and struggles to remember that everything happens for a reason and that happiness is a choice.As Sally and Peter are unexpectedly stuck together, will their differences bring out the best in each other and can they help each other choose happiness?

With her family and life spiraling out of control, Pam Corrigan needs an escape from the stress of her day job and decides to purchase the old inn just south of Strawberry Sands.Her mother will give her half of her inheritance when she remarries, but Pam isn't the slightest bit interested in another failed relationship. So she asks her best friend and neighbor, Mark Shields, to fake a relationship with her in the hopes that she can convince her mother to help fund the repairs of the inn she just purchased.Mark wants to help his friend, but a fake relationship is a bit much, until his sister insists that he needs to "host" her best friend for the summer. Suddenly a fake relationship is looking much better than spending another minute with the woman who killed all of his plants and took his dog to the pound.But as Mark and Pam juggle their respective families and their issues, they just might discover an attraction they hadn't anticipated. Will their friendship survive the chaos?

Sunday Landry suffers the most painful loss possible - the loss of her son. She closes her candy shop and moves back in with her mother, barely able to get out of bed. What's the point in living?Noah Emery had a crush on Sunday in high school, but she didn't notice him, choosing someone else and eventually having his baby. Now that Noah is back in Strawberry Sands, Sunday again has too much on her mind to notice him, and he can't blame her. He can't imagine losing a child. He wants to help her overcome her grief, so he starts to write to her.Sunday needs a purpose, and the letters she's been getting give her a reason to get up each day. She's able to pour out her grief, and her anonymous pen pal has some wisdom that helps her pull out of her depression. If only she knew who he was, because she thinks she's falling in love...