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Cranberry Corner
Series · 6 books · 2019-2022

Books in series

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#1

Ginger

2022

Curvy Girl Short and Steamy Small Town Christmas Romance When a game of Dirty Santa gets heated, will tempers flare, or will our naughty elves play nice? Ginger It’s Cranberry Corner’s annual holiday singles mixer. As an introvert, it’s the last place I want to be. But my meddlesome brother volunteered me to play party host. My plan to fade into the background is dashed when one party guest keeps stealing my Dirty Santa gift. He may be the hottest man I’ve ever seen, but that doesn’t mean he gets to ruin the Christmas fun. This gift-stealing Grinch is about to get a dose of my festive spirit. Connor I come from humble beginnings, growing up without all the trimmings my peers enjoyed. My family relied on the generosity of strangers during hard times. Now that I’m able, I strive to give back to the community. While my spirit’s full of good intentions and holiday cheer, my heart lacks love. It’ll take a Christmas miracle to make a holiday love connection, but the Cranberry Corner singles party is a festive place to start. I’m instantly smitten with the evening’s flame-haired host. But when a game of Dirty Santa goes awry, I discover she’s as fiery as her hair and twice as feisty. She’s everything I want…and not just for Christmas. When this generous gent gets his hands on the girl of his dreams, it’s jingle bells all the way. If you love Christmas miracles, cinnamon roll heroes, curvy women, and sticky sweet steamy romance, then you’ll love Ginger and Connor. If you’re a hopeful romantic at heart and love steamy, short holiday love stories, Cranberry Corner is the place for you. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers.
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#3

Kinsey

2021

Grumpy Sunshine Brother’s Best Friend Holiday Romance She’s full of holiday cheer. He’s a brooding grinch. Can she work her holiday magic on him, or will it be lights out on their friendship forever? Kinsey Making sure the town square is perfectly lit and festive is a big job juggling contractors and their egos. But I’m organized, diligent, and ready to tackle the task. At least I thought so. Things don't go according to plan when my brother’s best friend shows up on the work crew. Knox is my obsession. But he treats me like his little sister. I’m about to show him who’s boss. Knox When my best friend’s lighting business lands the bid for stringing lights in the town square, I’m happy to help. Until she starts bossing me around. Kinsey is a curvy, flirty temptation I’ve struggled to resist. I want to unwrap her layer by layer and light up her world. When another man makes his move, I see red. Have I waited too long to show her my true colors? And will it test the limits of friendship and family too far? Warning: When this reluctant alpha tumbles head over heels in love with his best friend’s sweet-as-sin younger sister, he’ll do whatever it takes to light up her life. If you love cinnamon roll alphas, curvy women, and sticky sweet steamy romance, then you’ll love Kinsey & Knox. \\\* If you’re a hopeful romantic at heart and love steamy, short, small-town, swoony romances, then Cranberry Corner is the place for you. Don your mittens and prepare for a bedtime story that’ll give you all the warm, toasty feels. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers.
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#4

Hilary

2019

Curvy Girl Short and Steamy Billionaire Boss Holiday Romance She’s surrounded by people with no family to call her own. His pockets are loaded, but his heart is empty. Will they make a home for the holidays, or will outside pressure force them apart? Hilary Holidays are the craziest time of year, but I like staying busy. Immersing myself in work and the community gives me a sense of family. When my boss asks me to accompany him to several holiday appearances, I begin to see him in a different light. Declan is smart, savvy, and jingles my bells. But is an ordinary girl like me enough for a man of his prominence? Declan It brings me great joy to see the people of Cranberry Corner thrive with the holiday spirit. But there’s still something missing in my life. When a business arrangement becomes personal, I know it’s time to put family first. Hilary is a bundle of holiday cheer, and I’d like to untie her Christmas bows. But will she take a chance on me for forever? If you like your stories short and steamy with lots of heat and sprinkling of humor, you’ll love Hilary. She’s the perfect combination of naughty and nice wrapped up with ribbons and bows. This is a curvy woman, billionaire boss romance. Guaranteed HEA. No cheating. No cliffhangers.
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#5

Ella

2021

Curvy Girl Short and Steamy Single Dad Holiday Romance She’s trying to figure out her life. He’s been handed a child-sized curveball. Will a sprinkling of holiday magic be enough to keep them together when things begin to fall apart? Ella I loved the holidays as a kid. But now, they’re a yearly reminder of all the things I haven’t accomplished. Life isn’t bad, but I never thought I’d still be single, working gig jobs while couch-surfing between friend’s houses. When an anxious father wanders into the tree park with his little girl after closing time, I don’t have the heart to turn them away. Todd is patient, kind and lights my body up like a Christmas tree. But am I ready for an instant family when I don’t have my own life together? Todd I thought my life was on track until a daughter I didn’t know I had arrived on my doorstep. Rylee is shy, but we’re warming to each other, and I’m doing my best to make the holidays special for her. When we wander through a holiday lot searching for the perfect tree, we find a spritely young woman who steals both our hearts. Ella is an enchanting free spirit, and I’d like to trim her tree. But is it fair to bring a woman into my child’s life when I’m just getting to know her myself? If you like your stories short and steamy with lots of heat and a sprinkling of humor, you’ll love Ella. She’s the perfect combination of naughty and nice with a sprinkle of marshmallows. This is a curvy woman, single dad romance. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, no cliffhangers. Standalone read. The holiday spirit is alive and well in the heart of Cranberry Corner. Where mistletoe and mirth abound, and a sprinkling of Christmas magic is always in the air. Cranberry Corner is a series of steamy rom-com standalone short stories with curvy women as naughty as they are nice. Put a log on the fire and enjoy the heat. Guaranteed HEA. No cheating. No cliffhangers.
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#6

Rachel

2022

Short and Steamy Small Town Christmas Romance She’s a romantic at heart. He doesn’t believe in love at first sight. When they’re given the chance of a lifetime, will they trust in the magic of Christmas? Rachel I believe in serendipity, soulmates, and forever after. But I’m not holding my breath for a holiday miracle. Though there is a man I keep bumping into around town, and when he shows up at the holiday party, we meet under the mistletoe. I know nothing about him other than he’s a great kisser. Is the universe telling me something or am I misreading the signs? Grant I usually steer clear of social entanglements, especially around the holidays. But I get roped into participating in a gift exchange, so now I’m on the hunt for the perfect Dirty Santa present. When I bump into the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, not only does she steal my breath, but also the gift I planned to buy. I don't believe in love at first sight, but could she be the greatest Christmas gift of all? When this growly bear steps out of his comfort cocoon, he’s smitten beneath the mistletoe. If you love Christmas miracles, cinnamon roll heroes, curvy women, and sticky sweet steamy romance, then you’ll love Rachel and Grant. If you’re a hopeful romantic at heart and love steamy, short, holiday love stories, Cranberry Corner is the place for you. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers.
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#7

Cady

2022

Short and Steamy Best Friend’s Brother Humorous Christmas Romance When holiday birthday plans fall through, will the backup plan steal the show, or will Santa check his list twice and gift me all I’ve ever wanted this year? Cady I didn’t choose Christmas. The holiday chose me. Santa steals my birthday thunder every freaking year. Not this year, Santa baby. My bestie’s coming home for the holidays to brighten my birthday spirit. Only she gets stuck in a snowstorm and sends the only reinforcement she can gather. Kent, my bestie’s brother, my childhood tormentor, and the man I’ve secretly crushed on since third grade. But now, he’s stealing Christmas, too, and I’m grumpier than ever. Kent It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to Cranberry Corner. The town is full of good memories, old friends, and holiday cheer. When my sister calls in a favor to keep our childhood friend company for her birthday, I’m ready to don my party hat. But I’m not prepared to have my socks knocked off. Cady’s not a little kid anymore. She’s all grown up, sassier, and sexier than ever. It’ll take a Christmas miracle to change her tune about the holidays and me. If I can pull that off, anything’s possible. Maybe even love. When this gregarious guy falls in love, he’ll check every box on her list to win her heart. If you love Christmas miracles, cinnamon roll heroes, curvy women, and sticky sweet steamy romance, then you’ll love Cady and Kent. If you’re a hopeful romantic at heart and love steamy, short, holiday love stories, Cranberry Corner is the place for you. Guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers.

Author

Piper Cook
Piper Cook
Author · 60 books
Piper Cook writes sexy insta-love stories with strong, curvy leading ladies and their hot male counterparts. Guaranteed HEA without cliffhangers or cheating.
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