The Little Shop of Gentle Magics by Jessica Rosenberg

 

A gentle. cozy romance with heart warming characters and the delights of Scotland. A woman shrunken through marriage, moves to Scotland after divorce. There, the magic of the land releases her own magic as she finds herself and love.

The Cowboy and the Rodeo Queen by Leah Vale

 

A wonderful story of second chances between an injured rodeo cowboy and a former stage manager. Both are back to her parents ranch and hoping for the ranch manager’s open job. A haunted cabin, a creepy huge nutcracker, and a meddling grandmother round out the story.

The Cowboy's Long Lost Christmas Bride by Megan Crane

 

A heart touching story of a second chance that seems impossible. Past mistakes were made to blow up a marriage. Patience and honesty are necessary to rebuild the relationship.

If One Day We Return by María Dueñas

 

An unforgettable story of a woman's grit, fortitude, determination, and endurance throughout her life. Raped at a young age, Ceciliakills tha man and steals his papers. She uses them to gain passage to Algeria after traveling barefoot to the port. There, she lives a desolate life of repeated hardships, never failing in her resolve. An excellent novel that will grab and hold you until the last page.

Rabbit Rabbit by Jennifer E. Smith

 

A beautiful tale of two people who meet by chance in Florence and over the course of a year, fall in love although distance and odds are against them. 

Christmas on Goose Island by Laurie Beach

 

The Southern Isle series novels by Ms Beach are all excellent, down home Southern novels. The characters are relatable with quirks and foibles. The dilemmas of mother Dottie Boone are the topic of this book as she struggles with recognizing her girls are fully grown and not dependent on her any more. Plus, she has a premonition that her death is imminent. There is a chance for a partner at last in her life, if only. Loved her personality as a force of nature. An excellent read.

Cozy Little Christmas by RaeAnne Thayne

 

Hannah and Wes once loved each other tremendously. His anger deep within from the murder of his father and tragic injury to his mother caused him to shut the door to Hannah. Back in their small town after a police injury, both he and Hannah struggle with the love that remains and with his actions. A Christmas story of redemption and love.