Welcome to Romance Sweet Reads. This week and
next we’ll be featuring the holiday anthology, Hearts, Homes and
Holidays. This anthology is a currently available to pre-order for
just 99¢ on all major ebook retailers. All proceeds from the sale of
Hearts, Homes, and Holidays will benefit Reece’s
Rainbow, an organization that assists with the adoption of
special-needs children.
Today, we’ll look at an overview of the nine-author anthology, with a sneak peek at all the books. Then, beginning tomorrow, we’ll take an individual look at each book, including exclusive excerpts available only on Romance Sweet Reads.
So, sit back and enjoy this look at a fabulous collection of heartfelt holiday romances by some of your favorite authors.
Family Ever After
ADOPTED IN ARKANSAS by Kirsten Osbourne
Socialite Emily Simpson feels out of place. So, when Emily consults her aunt, Lachele suggests she use Matchrimony to find a husband. For farmer Derrick Bobo, he hopes an arranged marriage will give him a better chance of gaining custody of his autistic nephew, Zach. Can Emily adjust to a farm wife’s lifestyle? And more importantly, how will she deal with a boy on the spectrum?
A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Jean Jacobsen
Madeline Collier finds solace in charity work and fundraising for a local children’s home. Peter Townsend moves west from Philadelphia to escape his past and begin a new life. When an idea is planted for an orphan’s possible future, Madeline realizes she needs help. Can Maddie persuade Peter to commit to a marriage of convenience and, in so doing, help her give a child a forever home?
A NEW FAMILY by Rose Pearson
Eliot Graveney fought his entire life to be seen as the equal of those around him, but a flash of fire enters his world in the shape of heiress Marianne Daltrey. And Eliot’s life will never be the same. Can Eliot outsmart a wealthy man to help Marianne get her inheritance? Will he lose his heart in the process? Can he accept Marianne’s unusual brother and create their own family?
FOREVER FAMILY by Christine Sterling
Susan Vuichard is committed to making sure no child is forgotten in the foster system, which means opening her family farm to three sisters that have nowhere else to go. Richard Petra still suffers from a tragic loss, but sparks fly when he finds his high school sweetheart. Can this group somehow become a forever family?
JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS MORNING by Michele Brouder
Anna Beckett has a soulless job at Gallagher Industries. When she becomes a volunteer cuddler, holding the sickest babies in the neonatal unit, Anna begins to realize there’s more to life than work. Thrust into a Santa Claus suit at the children’s hospital, Jack Gallagher is surprised to recognize the accountant from work. Can they overcome their misguided perceptions to form a lasting bond?
KANDIE KISSES by Michele Pollock Dalton
Frazzled by a hectic lifestyle, Rachel Boulton has no choice
but to rearrange her priorities when a surprise gift is left for her at work.
With the help of her secret crush, Mick Polenz, can Rachel meet the
overwhelming needs of this special delivery, or will she lose the greatest joy
she’s ever known to the demands of unfulfilled ambitions?
LONG TO BELONG by T.C. Hester
Mark Diamond has never had a family of his own, but being on the spectrum makes relationships extra complicated - until Katie Reed, owner of the Bountiful Blueberry Coffee Shop, stole his heart faster than an underpriced IPO offering. For Katie, her shy beau has been as yummy as a dandelion-cocoa latte, but can they handle each other’s situation, or will their dreams be thrown out like yesterday’s brew?
MACY’S GIFT by Nancy Fraser
Macy Williams loves her career as a photojournalist, but when her brother and sister-in-law die, Macy is drawn back to her small hometown to handle their estate. Cord Adams is surprised by his deceased friend’s choice of guardian. He only met Macy once, and the meeting was anything but cordial. Can two strong-willed individuals set aside their differences for the good of two young girls?
NOT PART OF OUR EVENING PLANS by Caroline Lee
As one of the couples who found love at River’s End Ranch, Jace and Dinky Cunningham struggle with the loss of their dreams for a family; but, circumstances can shift in a split second. Dare they hope this change of plans will bring them everything their hearts desire?
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Adoption is another word for love, and proceeds from this collection of inspiring stories will benefit special-needs adoption grants through Reece’s Rainbow.
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Please come back again tomorrow when we’ll be featuring an excerpt from Michele Pollock Dalton’s story, Kandie Kisses.
Blessings,
Nancy
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