Clair Bell has struggled to put the past behind her since her boyfriend left without a trace years ago. She's built a life around helping others as the director of the Port Provident Retirement Community. As the annual retirement prom approaches on May Day, Clair is shocked to find that one of her residents has invited a date that she met while playing an online game. But when that date happens to be the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart, Clair realizes she can either use this moment to clear all the what-ifs and move forward in her life—or be dragged down by the clinical depression which has dogged her heart and her mind for far too long.This sweet, short read is a bite-sized summer romance perfect for an afternoon by the pool or while your toes are in the sand (or as a beach read to make you feel like you're escaping to the sun and surf!) If you love quick, sweet escape romance stories filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave...

SHE NEEDS THIS YEAR TO BE DIFFERENT...BUT THERE'S ONE RESOLUTION SHE DIDN'T PLAN ON MAKING When the clock strikes midnight at her beachside cottage on New Year's Eve, Eve Larson plans a fresh start following a year of heartbreaking disappointments. But when an enemy from her past tracks her down, will he stand in the way of rebuilding her dreams? Add in a treasured royal heirloom, New Year's resolutions, and sweet kisses on moonlit beaches, and you have the start of one unforgettable year. If you love quick, sweet escape romance stories filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave you with a smile, you will want to celebrate the holidays in Port Provident.

Dr. Amanda McGovern was headed to Europe for a research-filled summer sabbatical that would secure her promotion to a tenured professor...until a funding shortage at Provident College closes her project. As the semester comes to an end, the college is abuzz with rumors about the after-effects of a serious concussion jeopardizing the slowly-healing relationship between Provident College head baseball coach Dane Vazquez and his estranged son. Amanda doesn't trust her heart, but she does trust her knowledge of the human brain. It may not be the international research sabbatical she has been counting on—but there may be summer fireworks. Will they be enough to ignite her career...and her heart?If you love quick, sweet escape romance stories filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave you with a smile, you will want to celebrate the holidays with the residents of the beachside small town of Port Provident.

Meg McMahon's short-lived Cinderella story with Dan Clark ended ten years ago. Now he's the head football coach at Port Provident High School and she's determined to stay off his radar while she's back in her hometown for a few weeks in order to fulfill an obligation. He bought the lies of the world and put his potential in the NFL above their young marriage, and Meg has never forgiven him—or told him her secret that would change everything. When one chance meeting in the school hallway puts them in each other's path, will Meg hold on to her determination not to put herself in a position to repeat the mistakes of past...or will she turn toward the future and a forever homecoming for the family they'd tried to create so long ago?If you love quick, sweet escape romance stories filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave you with a smile, you will want to celebrate the holidays with the residents of the beachside small town of Port...

Bring Five Cowboys Home for the Holidays with New Stories from Best Selling Christian Romance AuthorsThe Cowboy's Christmas Wish by Kristen EthridgeSarah Murdoch knew bringing her daughter, Jamie, halfway across the country to Port Provident, Texas would cause more anxiety than feel-good Christmas memories. But when Jamie bonds with Grant McCray, the owner of Beachcomber Stables, she begins to come out of her shell. Can this big-city mom learn to embrace small-town simplicity and let a heart-scarred cowboy make a little girl’s Christmas wish come true?------------Memories + Mistletoe = Love by Danica FavoriteMallory McPherson’s act of desperation in accepting a long-lost relative’s Christmas invitation brings up difficult memories she doesn’t expect. Cowboy Nolan Masters knows what it’s like to come from a painful past. Can the lessons he’s learned bring healing and maybe a happily-ever-after to Mallory?------------Up On The Housetop by Liz IsaacsonArcher Bailey has already lost one job to Emersyn Enders, so he's beyond angry when he sees Emery at the ranch interview anyway. Then the owner of the ranch announces a contest to see which cowhand applicant can earn the most stars by Christmas. Whoever does will win the job. Will Emery and Archer be able to navigate the ranch, their close quarters, and their individual circumstances to find love this holiday season?------------Wilde About You by Deb KastnerWhen their best friends' wedding is about to collapse the night before the nuptials, the best man, wrangler Matthew Wilde, and the maid of honor, Riley Weaver, must work together to make their friends' Christmas wish come true. Despite their differences and a family feud, can Matthew and Riley embrace the holiday spirit–and each other–before the clock ticks down?------------Home For Hope by Jessica KellerWhen Hope Beckett crashes on Rider Longley’s property during a snowstorm, she wonders if life could get any worse. Running from her troubles, she can’t afford to stay in Bitterroot Valley for long. But Rider’s kind and steady personality makes it hard to leave, especially in the midst of the Christmas season.

COULD A LUCKY CHARM SHE NEVER KNEW SHE NEEDED BE THE KEY TO TRUE LOVE? It's always been high school drama teacher Lisa Fleming and her Nana against the world...until the rebellious retiree reconnects with her first love online and brings Lisa across the country for a legendary white chapel wedding. Lisa soon realizes she needs to get Las Vegas' most eligible bachelor on her side to stop Nana from saying "I do" and back home to their small town of Port Provident—so they can focus on Nana's failing health. Along the way, there's karaoke, a fake engagement that's the talk of the town, and a St. Patrick's Day filled with sweet kisses to remember that are better than a pot of gold. If you love quick, sweet escape romance stories filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-after that will make you swoon and leave you with a smile, you will want to celebrate the holidays with the residents of the beachside small town of Port Provident.

Kate Cormick is at a crossroads. She's ended both her long-term relationship and her long-term career and is trying to rebuild her life among the hills of Austin, Texas. Kate feels like her new co-workers are a pack of zany animals who all receive primate-themed nicknames, and it's not just because her team is managing the opening of the new Capitol of Texas Zoo. When consultant Jack Cooper joins the team, Kate knows a good word from him to her boss will solidify the career path she's now on. But the word she doesn't count on is love.When the up-and-comer that Kate has dubbed the "Queen Chimp" tells the entire office a secret, Kate's new career path is at risk. Will Kate put her life back in a cage or find the faith in herself to take a stand and create the future she's dreamed of?

A Stormy Reunion Nurse-midwife Gloria Rodriguez prides herself on her independence - but right now she needs help. There’s a hurricane approaching and she has one very pregnant patient on her hands. With so many people already evacuated, the only one Gloria can turn to is Rigo Vasquez, chief of the beach patrol in Port Provident. The man she holds responsible for the death of her husband. Rigo needs to make amends for his past mistakes, and Gloria’s desperate phone call opens the door to make things right with his first love. Rigo is honor-bound to keep her and her patient safe, but once the storm passes, will Gloria still need him?

Running an ESL school is hard work, but helping immigrants has always been a dream of Gracie Garcia's. When her school is threatened by real-estate developer Jake Peoples, Gracie hopes that getting him to attend a class will change his mind. But a lesson in love was something neither one signed up for. Learning about Gracie's work reminds Jake what family is really about. But just as he's starting to come around, a revelation about his past threatens his future with Gracie. When things look their bleakest, can Jake save her dream…and his place in her heart?