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Can a restoration save a marriage? With a crash of the judge's gavel, Camden and Trinity Moore are speechless. In their small town of Woolsey, Arizona, the transplanted southern judge sentences the couple to restore their home before she'll grant a divorce. Trinity is a native to the desert landscape, being raised in the two-horse town by her mom. On the other hand, her husband, Camden, grew up in a Chicago high-rise penthouse. They've only been married for a few years, but when they discovered they couldn't have children of their own, afford to adopt, or have the heart to foster, they decide to file for divorce. However, the town of Woolsey has a different plan. Will Trinity and Camden realize their love for each other outweighs their desire for a family before the final nail is secured? Sometimes it takes a town to raise a couple. Includes Trinity's eggless coconut-chip cookie recipe

Two strangers, two dreams. They'll need more than a Christmas miracle; they'll need each other.Craving a change of pace and spending more time with her adopted daughter, overworked E.R. doctor Lorelei Parker has rented her estranged relative's house and taken a fill-in position in Oakvale, Minnesota, for December. It's the kind of place she can imagine raising Mary Ann and having more time to be a mom - if her parents didn't hitch their dreams to her. They were against her being a single mom and wanted to see her climb the corporate ladder at the city hospital.Oakvale resident, Tyler McCain, runs his family's combination real estate/bowling alley businesses. He's trapped in duty and obligation and can't stop daydreaming about buying the thriving bookstore across the street. A love of books won't be enough to walk away from his parents' business, though. If he chooses his dreams, it'll spell the end of the McCain legacy and cause everlasting guilt. However, if Tyler can confront his parents, the only way he can afford to buy the bookstore is to use the funds he saved for traveling the world to explore the places from all his favorite books.With the new temporary doctor in town, Tyler's the go-to person for the rental and is drawn to Lorelei and their similar circumstance. Together they acknowledge the weight of perpetually pleasing their parents and letting obligations and duties squeeze their own dreams out of the picture. As Tyler showcases the small-town's charms to Lorelei, a friendship builds, and chaos unfolds when her parents show up for a visit. In a short time, she becomes a part of the community, from the Christmas tree lighting to the Christmas feast, and falls in love with it all, including Tyler. Yet he knows the rental and position are only temporary, even if he's falling in love with her too. The desire and importance of raising a family in a small town is a long-time goal for them both. But can the dreams of Oakvale last beyond December?

"It was a charming read and a wonderful escape. I loved everything about this book and I highly recommend it." - Page Turners "This is a heart warming inspirational story of love, life, obstacles and the power of making decisions." - Carol on Goodreads "Wow, a perfect sequel to Grounded in January. This is such a sweet romantic and funny story of unexpected love and love that conquers all. I truly loved it." - Linda on Goodreads THIS SUMMER, LOVE IS IN AT THE INN From the author of the award-winning novel Grounded in January comes the romantic comedy sequel about love and the obstacles in its way.With only a few days until the 4th of July, Inn of the Woods is blooming with love and life-changing news. The still ever-clumsy, Kate Swanson, works through the reality of her and her husband's decision to not have children by trying to convince Ox that their English Lab, Bayou, needs a puppy-sibling. But Kate doesn't stop there. She jumps headfirst into a matchmaking plan between her best friend, Ali, and prior guest, Matt, when she invites them for a summer getaway at the inn.Multiple sclerosis warrior, pilot, and inn owner, Ox Swanson, receives devastating news, forcing him to give up his prime joy in life. To accept the change and find a new secondary income source, he'll need to overcome a long-standing fear with the assistance of Bayou's therapy skills. But will Ox's grounding news propel him to push Kate out of their marriage?When the inn's regular guest, Maggie, who's now a Crooked River resident, announces her and Richard's engagement, she rushes to the inn to inquire about having the wedding there. However, as a widow, she's soon filled with doubt and calls it off.Will romantic sparks fly at the inn, or will everything fizzle and fade like fireworks?Includes an original recipe for Less-Dairy Chicken Lasagna

"If GILMORE GIRLS and FRIED GREEN TOMATOES made a book, this would be it." - Sharon Marie on Goodreads "Savannah writes in such a captivating detailed way that keeps you turning the pages." - Joyce Stewart Reviews "This story was so good, it explored the truth, forgiveness, sadness, courage and so much more. The references to the '80s and '90s were not lost on me either, I absolutely ADORED them!" - Samantha (Bookworm Blogger Mama) In the summer of 1993, on the ninth anniversary of her Mama's death, Sandy runs away. Having a fear of germs is inconvenient when you're on a road-trip adventure. However, needing to know what it's like to have a mom, and to finally see the beach means more than anything to an eleven-year-old. Some sixteen years later, a man Sandy never wanted to see again shows up at her doorstep. When Sandy's best friend places an ultimate life-changing decision in her hands, Sandy must venture back down the road, this time with the father she hates. Making these decisions will be much easier with Justin, a long-time friend, by Sandy's side. Yet, Justin's help only leads to continued mixed emotions Sandy has been fighting for some time. A journey rich in history, the truth, and determining forgiveness with a touch of humor is the portrait of life. 2nd Place Winner for Women's Fiction in the 2021 Pencraft Awards 2021 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award Finalist for Fiction Other