Heartwarming Womens Fiction

Max is a washed-up rock star who's about to turn 40 and feeling nostalgic for his university days. All he says he wants for his birthday is to host his old friends at his house in the French countryside for a weekend of good food and reminiscing. But he has an ulterior motive: Finally ready to settle down, this is his chance to declare his undying love to his best friend, Helen.

Linzi arrived at Green Valley Vineyard nine years ago, in need of a fresh start. In the lush emerald countryside and ripening grapes, she finally has a place to call home. But Linzi's world is rocked when the owner announces he is retiring, and his grandson is taking over. When Elliot Montgomery first sets foot at Green Valley, Linzi's worst fears are realised. He's stepped straight out of the boardroom in shiny shoes and a tailored suit. How will a numbers man like him ever understand the magic of what they do here?

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their small island home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel ...

Lena has always had a knack for making the wrong choices, especially when it comes to men. From the deadbeat ex who cares more about his sports car than their daughter Maya, to a string of disastrous dates, her romantic life is as predictable as it is disappointing. But Lena’s life isn’t just about bad decisions and broken dreams. She’s a fiercely devoted mother and the proud owner of PixelCraft Studios, a thriving graphic design business that she built from the ground up. Still, when her ex lets her down once again, Lena finds herself taking an unexpected detour—right into the path...

Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott has a secret. Overlooked and underestimated by all who meet her, the wallflower daughter of Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch has a sharp intelligence and keen powers of observation. Traits that make her perfect to uncover society crimes – those whose wealthy victims have their pride and reputation at stake. Unnoticed amongst the ballrooms of grand houses, Mary uncovers stolen jewellery, missing money, and saves reputations. When Mary meets Colonel Walter Trefusis, an unlikely alliance is formed as the two work together.

The 12 Quilts of Christmas: A Heartstrings Holiday Collection Welcome to Heartstrings Quilt Co., a cozy quilt shop nestled in the snowy heart of Sweetwater Falls, where every bolt of fabric holds a memory and every stitch tells a story. In this heartwarming collection of twelve interconnected tales, quilt shop owner Kate Adamson reflects on the joys, sorrows, and unexpected moments that have walked through her doors over thirty magical Christmases. From long-lost friends reunited through unfinished quilt blocks to a young girl finding hope in a circle of patchwork stars, The 12 Quilts of ...

Friends to more, single mother sweet, clean romance! A modern marriage of convenience... the second chance these best friends need or a road to disaster? Left widowed, destitute, and emotionally hurt, Mercy Grant doesn't intend to remarry, much less to a known player like Ethan Echeverría. Never mind that he's her one-time teenage crush and a longtime friend. But when her son, Stevie, needs an expensive surgery, risking her heart is a small price to pay for her little boy's happiness. Ethan Echeverría leaves women before they have a chance to leave him the way his mother once abandoned ...

After years of chasing success in the fast-paced world of New York City, Bella York is burnt out and in desperate need of a break. When her big event is unexpectedly canceled, she reluctantly returns to her small hometown of Pine Ridge, Tennessee, for the holidays. She plans to rest, recharge, and get back to city life as quickly as possible—until she runs into her old flame, Hugh Blake. Now a firefighter and beloved member of the tight-knit community, Hugh never forgot Bella or the future they could have had together. As they work side by side to save the town’s Christmas Eve festival,...

★★★★★ “The story of family and finding yourself was deeply moving. I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with Tuscany." "In the heart of Italy, she found the love she never knew she was searching for." Escape to the rolling hills of Tuscany in this captivating romance of love, legacy, and the magic of second chances. When art historian Sophia Valentino receives a mysterious letter informing her of an unexpected inheritance—a vineyard estate in the heart of Tuscany—she’s swept into a world she never knew existed. Leaving behind her life in New York, she arrives in Italy, ...

Armed with a super-sized backpack full of optimism, Jess sets off in search of sun, sea and a much-needed new beginning. Things don’t get off to a good start. Instead of sunshine, she’s met with torrential rain. Her job prospects are as dismal as the weather and that friend-of-a-friend she was meant to stay with has fallen through. Just as Jess is homeless, jobless and wishing she’d gone for the waterproof mascara, she runs into the last person she expected to see. Sam.

"Kristina Mitchell's romance about imperfect people is spot-on. Mitchell hits all the right (realistic) notes with a straightforward prose style that's poetic in its simplicity. Great dialog, plot turns, and a heartfelt ending make this a winner." --Author Brian Kaufman (Sins in Blue) Harper never believed in love. After a string of failed relationships, she had given up on finding her happily ever after. But when she meets Jaxon, everything changes. Jaxon is everything Harper never knew she wanted - handsome, charming, and with a heart of gold. From the moment they meet, there's an ...

A small-town single-dad cowboy and a matchmaker out to prove herself in the big city… Can they have a chance at love? After Maggie Harris is fired from her job at a prestigious matchmaking agency in New York, she returns to her hometown, Cowboy Crossing, Missouri, to regroup. Falling for a local cowboy, Georgio Moore, isn’t part of the plan, despite the attraction sparking between them. But abandoned by her mother as a child, Maggie instantly connects with Georgio’s daughter and offers to find him a wife who'll be a good mother for his child. Since his ex-wife left him and their ...

Briana’s bakery is the heart of Honeywood, and she’s happy keeping it that way—until Cade, her childhood best friend, starts restoring the town’s old gazebo. Watching Cade breathe life into the centerpiece of their small town stirs something Briana didn’t expect: feelings she’s kept buried for years. Cade has always been her rock, but now he’s considering a job that could take him away from Honeywood—and from her. With the gazebo project bringing them closer than ever, Briana realizes it’s time to take a chance and tell him the truth. As the clock ticks down on Cade’s ...

The Sugar Loaf Lodge welcomes you in to warm yourself by the fire as the snow falls softly down. You'll find yourself immediately at home, bathed in the magic of this romantic hotel as it reveals the secrets and dreams of its guests. Sheila O'Flanagan's Christmas with You - originally published as A Season to Remember - is ideal festive listening for fans of Veronica Henry, Carole Matthews and Marian Keyes. These enchanting linked stories from the number one best-selling author bring to life one unforgettable Christmas full of surprise twists, life-changing moments...and love.

Her hidden past is about to explode! Sara returns to her hometown for Christmas, to face her sisters—and the man she left behind—with a stunning secret. The baby she gave up for adoption years ago is having her own baby, and wants her to be the grandma. Young, pregnant and feeling abandoned, Sara rebelled against everyone she knew, including the man she secretly loved. Now, about to celebrate her 50th birthday, can she finally claim the family that should have been hers, right old wrongs, and find the home she believed lost forever? This compulsively readable tale of love and redemption...

An Enemies-to-Lovers Later-in-Life Romance About New Beginnings, Self-Worth, and Finding Love Again Lori has spent years in the shadow of her famous husband, quietly supporting his career while setting aside her own dreams. Their marriage has had its struggles, but when an opportunity to publish her book arises, she seizes it—determined to reclaim a part of herself that she lost along the way. Her manuscript lands on the desk of Matt, a sharp-minded businessman and publisher whose blunt manner and laid-back approach immediately clash with Lori’s refined and determined nature. Sparks fly...

Dragonfly Farm has been a home and a haven for generations of Melchiors - arch rivals to the Culbones, the wealthy family who live the other side of the valley. Nestled amidst soft, rolling apple orchards in the depths of the Somerset countryside, life there is dictated by the seasons and cider-making. The farm is idyllic and everyone falls under its spell. But its thick stone walls hold many secrets, and this summer everything will change for the family living there....

When 30-year-old Nick loses his prestigious job at a city law firm, he is forced to grudgingly accept work as a Santa at a local Christmas grotto. There he meets five-year-old Alfie, and all Alfie wants for Christmas is for his mum to be happy again. She has been sad ever since his dad died three years ago. Moved by the boy's selfless wish, Nick arranges a date between Alfie's mum, Sarah, and his best friend, Matt.

In the picturesque town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, big city advertising executive Ashley Sampson returns home for the holidays, carrying the weight of a broken heart. As she navigates the familiar streets of her childhood, old memories and new feelings collide when she reconnects with her childhood friend, Myles Hickman—a talented carpenter with dreams of his own. With a community project to renovate a local park bringing them closer, Ashley and Myles rediscover the laughter and love they once shared. But as Ashley faces pressure from her career and her family’s expectations, she finds...

Before the secrets. Before the storm. There was that summer… Eliza Upson has always dreamed of leaving Foxwood Hollow behind. With New York’s fashion world calling and a sketchbook full of ambition, she’s ready to chase the future she’s spent years imagining. But one unexpected summer changes everything. When Eliza crosses paths with Sawyer Whitmore—the town’s gifted carpenter with beautiful eyes and a heart full of hope—sparks fly. Their whirlwind romance is everything she never knew she wanted: passionate, grounded, and full of promise. Together, they imagine a life rooted ...