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A Sweet, Small-Town Christmas Romance
Series · 2 books · 2023-2024

Books in series

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#1

The Gift of Christmas Magic

2023

After a difficult divorce, Darby Mitchell embarks on a journey to reinvent herself. The road trip in her ancient Buick is supposed to be an adventure, but it ends abruptly when her car sputters to a halt along a stretch of rural highway. Accepting that she’s stranded, she walks to the nearest residence for help. Peppermint Hollow Farms is, from the strands of festive lights to the wreaths on every window, the embodiment of Christmas. When the door opens, she’s welcomed with open arms. There, she meets Sterling, a charming cowboy who’s destined to become an unexpected part of her life. Sterling carries the heavy burden of pain and loss, and because of it, he’s vowed to shield his heart from love. Yet, when Darby arrives, the inexplicable connection he feels for her catches him by surprise. Driven by an unspoken need to safeguard her, Sterling offers the stability and unwavering support she never imagined finding in a man. Darby and Sterling are utterly unprepared for their irresistible attraction. Even amidst the twinkling lights and cozy holiday scenery, their path to a happily ever after is riddled with stumbling blocks as Sterling's closely guarded secrets and Darby’s past threaten to shatter the fragile bond they've built. Only by embracing the transformative magic of love can they hope to ultimately heal their hearts. Welcome to Peppermint Hollow! Enjoy this sweet, small-town Christmas romance, full of swoony moments, passionate kisses, and one satisfying happily ever after between a charismatic cowboy and a dynamic divorcée.
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#2

The Heart of Christmas Cheer

2024

This Christmas, a second chance could kindle a love truly worth the fight. Everything Jetta Carter has worked and expected for her life should be coming together. Instead, in one especially unfortunate evening, it all falls apart. Her career as a budding artist skids to a halt, her boyfriend betrays her, and the rumors start to fly. Needing a break from the disappointment, Jetta keeps her head high as she packs up her things and lugs her guilt with her to Peppermint Hollow. A lone wolf doesn’t need anyone, and that’s exactly who Maverick Blackwell is. Even when he’s reintroduced to the newly arrived Jetta, he tries to maintain his stony demeanor as a safety precaution for his bruised and battered heart. It’s futile. Jetta is captivating from her headstrong demeanor to her teasing smirk. It doesn’t take long for Maverick to wish he could meet her under the mistletoe. Maverick is determined to show Jetta how fiercely he can love a woman, but she has a secret that makes her balk. Unless he can get her to open her heart and give love a second chance, both of them might be in for a lonely Christmas.

Author

Rachael Eliker
Rachael Eliker
Author · 26 books

Rachael Eliker was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying Animal Science with an option in Biology. She currently lives on an acreage in Indiana, with her husband and children where she enjoys challenging home improvement projects, keeping up with a handful of livestock, running on lonely stretches of country road, and writing. Read more about her upcoming work and sign up for her newsletter at https://rachaeleliker.com.

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