Drawing from over two decades as a newspaper reporter, Stacy Finz brings a wealth of unusual characters and experiences to her fiction. Her narratives often explore small mountain towns, places where individuals find unexpected reasons to start anew and encounter irresistible chances for love. Finz skillfully crafts stories that blend the charm of rural settings with compelling romantic storylines, making her work a captivating read for those who enjoy heartwarming tales.
Set against the backdrop of a San Francisco family restaurant, this intimate novel explores the journey of two estranged sisters as they confront personal upheavals. The story delves into themes of reconciliation and the challenge of letting go of the past, offering a poignant look at the complexities of familial relationships and the possibility of new beginnings. Through their shared experiences, the sisters navigate their differences and strive to rebuild their bond.
Focusing on a young widow's journey, this emotional women's fiction explores themes of love, loss, and the quest for hope and joy following heartache. The narrative delves into the complexities of grief and the resilience required to rebuild one's life, making it a poignant read for fans of contemporary authors like Josie Silver and Sophie Cousins.
Three cousins navigate the complexities of their inheritance of 500 acres of prime California ranch land, uncovering unexpected surprises along the way. As Cash, Jace, and Sawyer confront their family legacy, they must face personal challenges and the dynamics of their relationships, leading to revelations that could change their lives forever. The story explores themes of family, loyalty, and the impact of the past on the present.
"The savvy CEO behind his family's outdoor sporting empire, TJ Garner has his choice of women. But the only one he wants is way out of bounds. Deb Bennett has been his brother Win's on and off girl since they were teenagers. And Deb's still waiting for Win to quit fooling around and realize she's The One... Deb carves the ski slopes and rides the rapids like a champion--it's getting her every day life in order that's the real challenge. When she turns to Win's big brother for financial advice, TJ spontaneously offers the hard-working waitress an executive job at Garner Adventure. To Deb's surprise, the job is a blast--and so is working for TJ. She always knew he was a heartthrob, just like all the Garners, but he's charming and attentive too. Of course, given the choice between him and Win there's no contest--or is there?"--Page [4] of cover.
Open your heart to the holidays with these stories of unexpected love . . . A BABY FOR CHRISTMAS * Lisa Jackson The uneventful Christmas Annie McFarlane expected is suddenly anything but. First, there's the adorable baby left on the snowy doorstep of her Oregon cabin. Second, there's the extremely attractive, yet extremely angry man claiming to be the father. Liam O'Shaughnessy may be intimidating, but this is one precious gift Annie isn't giving up so easily . . .WHAT THE COWBOY WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS * Maisey Yates When Meg O'Neill's longtime boyfriend lets her down, again, on Christmas no less, she braves an Oregon blizzard to get to her best friend Noah's comforting arms. But this time Noah's not telling her what she wants to hear--he's telling her the truth, from his heart . . .SNOWED IN * Stacy Finz Rachel Johnson has found the perfect spot for her second Tart Me Up bakery in Glory Junction, California. Except she's in fierce competition with hunky bar owner Boden Farmer. Worse, while the icy rivals await the city's decision, they end up catering the same Christmas Eve mountaintop wedding--and getting snowed in . . .A COWBOY WEDDING FOR CHRISTMAS * Nicole Helm Big city art teacher Lindsay Tyler isn't just back home in Colorado for her brother's wedding at the Barton Christmas Tree Farm and Ranch. She's back for good. She just hasn't told anyone yet--including Cal Barton, the ex-boyfriend she left behind . . .
The Garner brothers are poster boys for the ski resort town of Glory Junction, California. But as much as they love outdoor thrills, they know how to create indoor thrills, too. Colt Garner thrives on adrenaline. As Glory Junction's police chief and the co-owner of Garner Adventure, he knows where to find danger and excitement. Unfortunately his new neighbor, fussy, transplanted city girl Delaney Scott, is anything but a thrill, even if she is as gorgeously curved as a killer ski slope. They have nothing in common but a shared driveway they're arguing over and a mutual attraction neither of them can fight.
