This author delves into the realm of romance writing, driven by a fascination with the depth of human emotions and the intricacies of relationships. Her work explores the timeless essence of love and connection, which remains constant despite shifting settings and eras. With narratives centered on vibrant emotions, from hearty laughter to poignant tears, she aims to forge a profound connection with her readers. Her inspiration flows from a rich tapestry of family life and the dynamic world around her, ensuring her stories are infused with life and resonate with universal human experiences.
Set against the backdrop of spring, this heartwarming collection features stories from renowned authors Fern Michaels, Carolyn Brown, and Lori Foster. Each tale captures the essence of renewal and the joy of new beginnings, inviting readers to experience uplifting narratives that celebrate the season's promise.
An emotional novel about a small-town Texas family, forgiveness, and coming to terms with the past by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. Angela Marie has spent all of her thirty-five years on Meadow Falls, the farm that's been in her Texas family for generations. It wasn't her plan. It was an obligation. Now that her parents--less loving kin than strangers--have passed, the whole shebang belongs to Angela. And a legacy she never wanted is hers to uphold. She can't forsake it now. Her beloved nanny, Mandy, who was always more of a mother, needs a caregiver herself. And Mandy's great-granddaughter, as close to Angela as a sister, has returned to roost. When a handsome veteran arrives seeking work as a farmhand, Angela thinks the future might not be half-bad after all. But it's the past that proves enlightening. Mandy is revealing secrets Angela never knew about her parents. As the clouds on her family history begin to part, the inheritance feels more like a precious gift, and Meadow Falls more like the home Angela's been looking for her whole life.
A restless woman discovers the comforts of small-town Texas--and more--in a bighearted novel about the next chapters in life by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. Unsure of the future but ready for risks, Libby O'Dell trades big-city life for whatever the back roads hold. In this case it's the small community of Sawmill, Texas, where Libby's taken a temporary job putting an antique store in order. Her new boss, Benny Taylor, a handsome charmer with a three-legged dog named Elvis, isn't a bad change of scenery, either. Across the street Benny's surrogate grandmothers--the widows Minilee and Opal--are ready with homemade corn bread, sweet tea, and an invitation for Libby to join their book club. Even if it is mostly a gathering for local gossip and meddling. The ladies' main agenda: find Benny a wife. Except Benny's not looking, and Libby's only passing through until she decides what direction she's headed next. Truth is, Sawmill is starting to feel pretty nice. Benny, even nicer. Time will tell if this meantime job in a stopover town is just what Libby's been looking for--and where she belongs.
A bride grappling with doubts about her upcoming marriage is on the verge of making a life-altering decision. The story unfolds with the guidance of a wise woman who aims to help her navigate this emotional turmoil. Additionally, the book features two bonus novellas that celebrate the changing seasons, adding depth and variety to the narrative.
Southern sass and spirit make every Christmas bright! The oldest of seven sisters, Ursula Simmons has followed in her mother's footsteps as a novelist. With a bad case of writer's block, she brings her notebooks and computer home to the old brothel called Paradise where they all grew up, in the hope that being home for the holidays will inspire her--and since it's Christmas, all her sisters will be there too. The sisters take the holidays very seriously, and as soon as they've celebrated Thanksgiving, it's on to decorating for Christmas. As all pitch in to make the spirits bright, younger sister Endora is dismayed to find some of the handsome men who've come to help doing more flirting than anything else. She's determined to show her sisters that no relationship is worth the heartbreak. But it might be Ursula who reminds the family that Christmas is a magical time, and finding new love is always a gift. Praise for Carolyn Brown: "Fans...will flip for this charming small-town tale."--Woman's World for The Sisters Café "Brown's characters easily inspire readers to care what happens to them."--Publishers Weekly for Bride for a Day "A sweet story about building family out of what life hands you."--Kirkus Reviews for Talk Cowboy to Me
New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's bighearted novel about family, secrets, small-town Texas romance, and--with a little bit of luck--starting over. Family doesn't mean everyone has to like each other. That's the case when cousins Taryn, Anna Rose, and Jorja return to Shamrock, Texas, to help manage their grandmother's flower shop, the Lucky Shamrock. The reunion isn't exactly a beautiful arrangement--considering they're as compatible as ranchers and coyotes. Thank heaven for a handsome go-between like Clinton, who lives above the shop. The easygoing war vet, and most eligible bachelor in Wheeler County, is now throwing romance into the mix and setting the local women to gossiping. But as the hot months wear on, hidden secrets begin to surface for the temperamental Irish trio. And it's bringing them closer together than they ever thought possible. With a flurry of weddings, a love story in the making, a surprise baby, and crazy good fortune, maybe that shamrock painted on the window does bring luck. Because for Taryn, Anna Rose, and Jorja, this could be the summer that'll change their lives forever.
Three women are torn between traditions of the past and unexpected new beginnings in a warmhearted novel by Carolyn Brown about family, romance, and the best pastries in Texas. For Grace Dalton, her sister, Sarah, and her cousin Macy, the Devine Doughnut Shop is a sweet family legacy and a landmark in their Texas town. As the fourth generation to run the Double D, they keep their great-grandmother's recipe secret and uphold the shop's tradition as a coffee klatch for sharing local gossip, advice, and woes. But drama brews behind the counter, too. Grace is a single mother struggling with an unruly teenage daughter. Heartbroken Sarah has sworn off love. Macy's impending wedding has an unexpected hitch. And now charming developer Travis Butler has arrived in Devine with a checkbook and a handsome smile. He wants to buy the shop, expand it nationally, and boost the economy of a town divided by the prospect. With the family's relationships in flux, their beloved heritage up for grabs, and their future in the air, it's amazing what determination, sass, a promise of romance, and a warm maple doughnut can do to change hearts and minds.
New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Southern twang and inimitable sass shine through in this contemporary second-chance romance. Their differences drove them apart...but fate is giving them one more chance. Six years ago, one fight ended it all... And now Tracey Walker has a secret and bittersweet memories that she keeps close to her heart. A fresh start in a new town is just what she and her five year-old son need to move on from the past. But when she discovers her old flame lives a few doors down from her, she's confronted with the urge to tell him everything. Tracey was the one woman Austin Miller cared about most, and he threw it all away. Now a professor at Oklahoma State University, with a five year-old daughter from a rebound one-night stand, he never expects life to bring Tracey back to him. This time, he won't make the same mistake. Praise for Carolyn Brown: Fans of beloved Southern films will flip for this charming small-town tale.--Woman's World for The Sister's Café I know when I read a book by Carolyn Brown, I'm in for a treat.--Long and Short Reviews Brown's writing holds you spellbound.--Thoughts in Progress
New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown makes her trade paperback debut with this revised edition of Wild Cowboy Ways (12/15), plus an all-new Sunflower Ranch novella-both full of her signature sass, strong family bonds, and sweet romance.
Pearl Richland is reaching the end of her rope. First she lost her job. Then she lost her great-aunt Pearlita. Then she inherited Pearlita's old roadside motel, which looks like the perfect horror movie setting. But at least running the motel means she can be her own boss. And her first order of business is to deal with the handsome cowboy who just checked in... Wil Marshall was just looking for a place to wait out a nasty storm when he took a room at the Longhorn Inn. But what's a cowboy to do when the police come knocking on his door, suspecting him of murder? Good thing the feisty innkeeper can vouch for him and set the record straight. But when more trouble comes Wil's way, it becomes clear that sticking close to Pearl is not only a good idea--it's the only option now that another storm has trapped them together, leading to some seriously hot nights... Wil didn't have plans to stay, but the inn--and Pearl--are starting to feel like home"-- Back cover