Cynthia Reese

Dana Wilson is a single mum and the new school nurse. Lissa's dad, Patrick Connor, is chair of the board of education. They're a perfect match, right? Well, there may be a few wrinkles to iron out first. Wrinkles such as Dana's desire for a calm and predictable life, and Patrick's reluctance to start over.

But the way Lissa and pretty much everyone else in town sees it, Dana and Patrick are going to have to get over their hang–ups. Because anyone can tell from the sparks between them that these two are meant to be together.

A promise made has to be a promise kept.

This small town in rural Georgia is where Kimberly Singleton hopes to find the answers that can save her adopted daughter's life. Daniel Monroe is the key: the charismatic firefighter is the one who helped bring her child into the world. He's a good man from a loving family, who makes Kimberly feel like she's finally found a safe haven. But he won't give up his secret.

For almost twelve years, Daniel has kept his promise to a terrified young mother. Now Kimberly and her daughter deserve the truth. But how can he break that long-ago vow and stay true to who he is, a man Kimberly can trust and love?

She wanted to make it on her own, but she never thought she'd be so lonely. The moment the truck set the house down on her very own land Penelope Langston knew dreams could come true.

But just as she starts making plans for her farm, she discovers it already has roots, and they stretch back to Brandon Wilkes. Handsome and determined, the sheriff's deputy will stop at nothing to get his family's property back. Still, Penelope had nothing to do with the so–called theft of his farm, and if she can only make Brandon understand how important the land is to her

Hope can rise from the smallest ember.

After a devastating fire rages through Rob Monroe's rural Georgia community, the prime suspect is the pretty, local baker. The blaze started in Kari Hendrix's shop — and she just confessed to being convicted of arson as a teenager.

Rob knows in his heart that Kari's innocent. So what is she running from? Who's she protecting? As he digs deeper, he uncovers the truth about an unresolved crime in his own family. Now he has to make a choice. Is he going to let the past destroy his chance for a future with Kari?

Losing a parent is never easy, and during the holidays the emptiness seems magnified. Local newspaper owner Neil Bailey knows that firsthand. That's why he's determined to help his neighbor, Dr. Charli Prescott, find the meaning of the season. Luckily he has enough cheer to go around–and the recipe for perfect cocoa. If that isn't enough to get Charli into the spirit, the town also has a Secret Santa.

Everyone's buzzing with news of the large anonymous donation and, once Neil promises to discover Santa's identity, his paper's circulation numbers skyrocket. It's his duty to report the truth. Except, as he gets closer to Charli, he's sure she's keeping something from him. All he can do is try to keep his journalistic integrity intact…while protecting the woman he thought was his Christmas miracle.

When Becca Reynolds heads for rural Georgia to investigate a suspected crop insurance scam, she's concerned about her career, not her heart.

Chief among the suspects is handsome Ryan MacIntosh, who isn't telling everything he knows. Could his involvement possibly be deeper than his devotion to his grandmother and the small farm that's been in the family for generations?

Becca can't be sure, even though she and Ryan have shared the most intimate of conversations – at least online. She's certain he's the charming stranger with whom she's exchanged countless emails…and fallen in love. But she can't admit the truth any more than Ryan can – nor predict what it will cost them in the end.

Following protocol during a fire that badly injured a young woman leaves Georgia firefighter Andrew Monroe racked with guilt. He hopes to make amends by helping Mallory Blair's kid sister heal through equestrian therapy on his family ranch. The big obstacle is Mallory, who blames Andrew for what happened in spite of the daring rescue that placed his own life at risk. He knows that falling for Mallory is asking for trouble…especially when their mutual attraction ignites more conflict. But Mallory's a fighter. Like her sister. Like him. Together, can they find a way to turn the past into hope for the future?

Allison Bell loves her grandmother. What she doesn't love is her Gran's once-stunning house in Georgia turning into a money pit. Fortunately, handsome Kyle Mitchell is more than happy to help out. Or so she thinks. Allison quickly learns that both Kyle and the historical society are working to block her plans to modernise. Kyle is determined to preserve the original houses in town, even if it means butting heads with a certain stubborn redhead. Yet with every argument, something is awakening beneath their words. Something new and fragile that will shatter if they can't resolve their differences...