Lorraine Beatty

A Christmas Reunion 

Noah Carlisle is surprised to see first love Beth Montgomery back in Dover. Beth left their small Mississippi town–and him–years ago for a ballet career. Now the only female in Noah's life is his daughter, and he won't risk their future for a temporary reunion with Beth. Home to rehab her knee, Beth counts the days to resume her career–until she sees her long-ago beau. Celebrating Christmas with the handsome man and his adorable child, Beth wonders if the dreams worth chasing were always right in her own backyard. Can she stay and be Noah's second chance and his daughter's Christmas wish–a gift-wrapped mom under the tree?

Young widow Lainie Hollings will do anything to protect her daughters–even if it means accepting help from Shaw McKinney. Though she blames Shaw for her husband's death, he's the only one she can turn to when a robbery forces her to take shelter in his home.

Soon she's surprised by the handsome contractor. He's kind, charming and determined to protect her and her girls. Being with Lainie makes Shaw want to give up his bachelor life and become a family man. But he'll need to win over the pretty librarian and prove to her he's the right man for her future.

A Small–Town Christmas

Gemma Butler has a grand vision to transform Dover, Mississippi's fledgling Christmas celebrations and bring visitors to the town. It's also the single mum's last chance to provide for her son, and revive her event planning business. But Gemma's not the only one with something to prove. Linc Montgomery has the weight of the family business on his shoulders. And he'll go down swinging before he'll let anyone disrupt the traditions he holds dear. Yet when a storm threatens to destroy the holiday, he'll join forces with the beautiful planner and discover she just might be the love he's been searching for.

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart

A new life. A new love. But will secrets tear them apart?

Struggling with a tragic loss, widow Nina Johnson seeks a fresh start in a Southern small town. Then she meets handsome veteran Bret Sinclair and his sweet daughters. Bret's no stranger to loss, and his companionship is the solace Nina's been searching for. Until a dark secret from Bret's past is exposed, threatening to break these Mississippi Hearts.

Building a Dream

Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission – to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily's guardian isn't his intention. Yet once Tori Montgomery mistakes Reid for her new handyman, he knows it's the only way to be close to his niece.

Tori is honouring her friend's last wish by keeping Lily away from her father's family. And once she learns who Reid truly is, she realises there's too much at stake – including custody of Lily – for her to fall for the former DEA agent. But in keeping a promise, is she losing out on her chance for a happily–ever–after?

Healing their hearts...

Nicki Latimer never expected to be back in her tiny Mississippi hometown—much less running a store with a baby on her hip. But when her father falls ill, Nicki will do anything to save the family business…even putting her dreams on hold. And she's found just the person to help her.

Ethan Stone is strong and reliable, but also haunted by his past as a war photographer. He's convinced he could never be the man Nicki thinks he is. But with Ethan by her side, Nicki's dreams of love and family are closer than she thinks.

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart

Ginger Sloan's had enough of heartache. She just wants a peaceful place where she and her son can start over and feel safe. Getting stranded in a lakeside cabin outside Dover, Mississippi, isn't part of her plan. Then again, neither is falling for the cabin's handsome owner. Injured on the job, detective Tyler Durrant retreats to his cabin to heal. He's shocked to find the single mom and her son there. And surprised at the way Ginger affects his heart. For the first time in years, he has hope for the future, but can he convince Ginger that she can find safe haven in his arms?

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart

Forced to return home after a health scare, Shelby Russell winds up next door to none other than Matt Durrant. Her onetime fiancé and now a widower with two kids, Matt plans to keep Shelby at arm's length. Even if she's the logical choice for a nanny. Even if his kids love her. Even if he's happier than he's been in years. But Matt was the one left behind when Shelby went to follow her dreams. After losing so much, Matt knows his courage is faltering. And when he learns the truth about what Shelby faces now, they'll both need a heavy dose of courage if they dare hope for a future.

Police officer Seth Montgomery knows all about order–but his world is thrown into chaos when he learns he has a five–year–old son. With little Jack suddenly in his care, Seth turns to neighbor Carrie Fletcher for help. Given her checkered past, Carrie prefers to keep to herself, but there's no denying she cares for the boy–and her feelings for charming Seth are rapidly developing, too.

When someone from Carrie's past shows up threatening to jeopardize the life she's worked so hard to build, Carrie will have to fight for her future with the new family she's found…or risk losing everything.

Ready–Made Family 

Widower Gil Montgomery's new nanny has a secret. There's a reason Julie Bishop and Gil's daughter, Abby, connect so perfectly–Julie is Abby's birth mother. Julie gave her daughter up for adoption years ago, but she couldn't resist the chance to be close to the child her heart never forgot. But Julie never imagined she'd fall for the handsome adoptive dad. Gil's been burned before, and Julie worries that if her secret is exposed, he'll never forgive her. The perfect family is so close, but so far… Unless Gil can let the past go and welcome Julie home. Right where she belongs.