Cirrus@Austlit

'Ivy Henderson moves to the small Montana town of Dewberry after the sudden death of her beloved aunt. She takes over the running of the Buttons and Bows store, her aunt’s pride and joy.

'In her time of grief, all Ivy wants is to keep running the store the way her aunt would expect of her. Little did she know she would be required to participate in the upcoming annual Christmas Extravaganza, where she would have close contact with popular local solicitor, Jeremy Hycroft.

'He is the most sought after bachelor in town, but until now, no one has caught his eye. What starts out as friendship with Ivy doesn’t quickly turn to much more, and Jeremy can’t figure out why. After all, women usually flock to go out with him, don’t they?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'The Holly-Berry Cake Shoppe is almost an institution on Dewberry Lane, but Holly Yates has no idea how her little store will survive after the devastating the fire, especially this close to Christmas. With her most important asset, the commercial oven, being the seat of the fire and now ruined, she finds herself in a dire situation.

'Town carpenter, Marcus Taylor sets out to restore her beloved store to its former glory. He warms to the pretty little owner quickly, but she has little time for him. It irks him she hasn’t forgiven him for saving her from the fire – by taking liberties and lifting her into his arms without permission. Marcus hasn’t forgotten the feel of Holly in his arms, nor does he want to.

'Can these two put aside their differences? And will they ever find their happy ever after?'

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'The last thing bookstore owner Noelle Jenkins expected on book club night was to have a total stranger invite himself in at the last minute. Things go from bad to worse when town the matchmaker decides to intervene. Howie Jones is downright irritating, and Noelle will be glad to see the back of him when his short stay in Dewberry ends.

'Howie Jones visits the quaint town out of curiosity, but when he becomes smitten with the demure book store owner, he is torn. He wants to see where their friendship will go, but is afraid of the implications. The sooner he leaves, the better. When disaster strikes, everything changes in a heartbeat.

'Will he walk away and pretend they never met? Or will they face adversity together and seek a happy ever after ending?'

Source : publisher's blurb