Julianna Morris

Driven to defend a woman who won't let him! 

Poppy Gold Inns should be the perfect place to relax, except architect Tyler Prentiss doesn't do slow. He's juggling his work long–distance while looking after his brother, a wounded soldier battling PTSD. And he's figuring out how to make nice with Sarah Fullerton, his mother's new boss.

Helping the stubborn, sexy baker remodel her kitchens is a step in the right direction, he figures. And when someone begins harassing Sarah, he wants to do more, but the independent woman won't let him. Tyler knows all about needing space. She's in danger, and so is he…of finally opening his heart.

As a researcher, Layne McGraw can handle tough situations. So when suspicions arise that her uncle may have been murdered, she won't let anything stop her from finding the truth. Not the risks, and certainly not party–boy philanthropist Matt Hollister.

It turns out Matt is more irresistible than she expected. Not only has he reformed his wild ways, but as the new head of his family's charity, he has a lot to prove. And her quest seems to challenges his plans. She knows finding out what really happened could serve both their needs. All they have to do is control their attraction!

All he wants for Christmas… 

Widower Luke Forrester's fortune can't buy happiness, but he's counting on it to give his twin daughters the magical Christmas they deserve at Poppy Gold Inns. Activities director Carlie Benton, with her upbeat seasonal spirit, definitely isn't impressed by money. She's all about holiday cheer and he can't resist. 

While Luke and Carlie try to restore the sparkle in his kids' eyes, the heat between them melts the winter chill. And in the season of miracles, anything is possible–including a tempting second chance at love.

Could they be a picture-perfect family?

Daredevil photographer Jake Hollister has never stayed in one place. But, after an injury, he has no choice. No more photographing polar bears in the Arctic or documenting the wonders of the world—he's in small-town Washington State for at least a year. A year with his wholesome, beautiful landlady, Hannah Nolan, and her young son.

The longer Jake stays, the more he's drawn to Hannah. She's passionate about her community and her family, things Jake has never experienced. And suddenly, because of her, these things are starting to appeal to him.

Jake has always been a risk-taker—maybe now it's time to take a risk on love.

And with the hope it will snap his teenage daughter out of her rebellious ways, widower Jacob O'Donnell has temporarily swapped his Seattle boardroom for Mariah Weston's Montana working ranch. But big-city business is his territory, and this rugged, wild country…

Well, it can only be paradise to someone like Mariah, whose can-do attitude and sizzling-hot temper throw Jacob harder than any horse ever could. Yet maybe a strong woman like Mariah can get through to his daughter. And Mariah is definitely getting through to Jacob!

Even though city and country are meant to clash, the closer Mariah gets to his heart, the more Jacob wants what he knows might be impossible.

A former navy SEAL undercover…and into temptation 

Going undercover at the historic Poppy Gold Inns should be easy for former navy SEAL Gabe McKinley. But it's not. He needs to find out who's sabotaging his family's company…and his prime suspect is the resort's lovely–and fiercely protective–manager, Tessa Connor. 

The more he gets to know her–and the more they get under each other's skin–the more Gabe doubts that Tessa could be the culprit. But has his military focus been compromised by his need to kiss her blind? Because as they get closer to danger, Gabe risks the one thing he fears: falling for Tessa.

She's changed…but has he? 

Skylar Gibson isn't the rebellious teen she used to be. Aaron Hollister, on the other hand, is still the entitled rich kid who betrayed her. And if he thinks she'll let his business plans threaten her town, well, he'd better think again. But her first priority is protecting her secret–their fourteen–year–old daughter. 

When the truth comes out, Skylar is shocked by Aaron's reaction. Could there be more to this golden boy than she'd thought? It'll take more than a trip down memory lane to prove he's changed….