Holiday Cottage

Series · 5 books · 2020-2022

By Teresa Ives Lilly, Linda Carroll-Bradd, Susan Horsnell, and more

Books in series

Evergreen Cottage

Holiday Cottage Series

2020

The Holiday Cottages are magical places, where those who come to Sprucewood, Colorado to “get away” find themselves and their hopes renewed, relationships kindled and dreams coming true. Read the twelve Holiday Cottage books in this series.... Book 1) Evergreen Cottage Shay Martin has been collecting houses and buildings for her Christmas Villages since she was a child, but this year, she has a specific looking cottage in mind. While searching for just the right addition for her collection, she finds a picture of the perfect Evergreen Cottage. However, on further research she finds the photo is of a real cottage at Sprucewood, Colorado’s Holiday Cottages Farm. Shay had already decided to travel for the holidays to get away from sad memories and a just be alone. The Holiday Cottages Farm looks like the perfect place. Shay hopes to find a replica of the Evergreen Cottage for her collection in the Holiday Cottage’s Gift Store. After meeting the dark rugged, trail ride instructor, she's no longer sure she wants to be completely alone for the season or that she ever wants to go back to her boring job and friendless life, however, she knows he needs to deal with the young woman in his life right now, named Cat. Dixon Jones wants nothing more than to spend his days enjoying the Christmas activities in Sprucewood and running the winter sleigh rides at the Holiday Cottages Farm. Against his own self-imposed rules of ‘never get involve with a guest’ he finds himself attracted to Shay and wants to share all the holiday events that Sprucewood has to offer with her, but first he needs to deal with the uncooperative woman named Cat.

Holly Bough Cottage

2020

The last thing Liv was planning to do on December 9th was move back to her hometown after finalizing a divorce. Facing the possibility of spending Christmas alone—or even worse, at her over-eager parent’s—she booked a two-week stay at the first affordable, well-rated winter retreat she could find: Holly Bough Cottage in the Colorado Rockies. With her interior design business slowing down over the holidays, Liv can practically smell the pine trees and warm apple cider, but most importantly? She won’t have to face anyone for at least fourteen days. Jonah wasn’t planning on being anywhere but home for Christmas, but when the owners of the Cottages posted on a community board that their handyman injured himself, he decided to pull them a solid. It didn’t hurt that they were offering a free stay and double the daily rate he usually made as a middle-school science teacher. When Liv discovers that the man who came to replace her thermostat is staying in the next cottage over, she finds herself looking for opportunities to sit on the porch while answering emails. Even if it is thirty below. Jonah, battling ghosts of his own, can’t help but walk the long way to the office in the hopes of catching a moment with her. With Liv's heart still raw from past wounds and Jonah hiding a past life that could ruin any budding relationship, their initial attraction doesn't seem to stand a chance. Will their unexpected meeting during the most magical of times be enough to open their hearts to loving and trusting again? If you adore cozy Christmas memories, down-to-earth characters, and sweet romance, you'll love Gunderson's heartwarming holiday tale.

Snowflake Cottage

2020

The Holiday Cottages are magical places, where those who come to Sprucewood, Colorado, to “get away” find themselves and their hopes renewed, relationships kindled, and dreams coming true. After receiving a life-altering health diagnosis, Jada Beldane heads to a holiday cottage in Sprucewood, Colorado. Armed with a handbook titled Ten Days to Find Joy, she vows to use every exercise to fight her way out of this funk and face a new year with a positive attitude. All she needs is a little time to herself and to stay away from children. Following a disastrous marriage, single dad Graham Seaver does his best to avoid the tourists in his hometown. He’s determined to give his young daughter the best Christmas ever. Hopefully, keeping her busy will distract her from asking questions about getting a new mother. On paper, Jada and Graham are a horrible match. But when the town’s scheduled events throw them together, will they succumb to the holiday magic?

Mistletoe Cottage

2020

The Holiday Cottages are magical places, where those who come to Sprucewood, Colorado to “get away” find themselves, and their hopes renewed, relationships kindled and dreams coming true. Fed up with corporate life in Denver and the ‘boys club’ attitude where she works, Renae Caldwell resigns her job. She has one month before she commences with a new company and intends to use it to rejuvenate herself. When an advertisement for the Cottages Farm in Sprucewood catches her eye, Renae decides she will spend her vacation there in the clean air and peace of the mountains. She rents Mistletoe Cottage and falls in love with it at first sight. Mason Flint is Sprucewood’s Fire Brigade Captain and loves living in this small mountain town a few hours from Denver. He’s a confirmed bachelor, happy with life. Life for Mason will never be the same once he encounters the beautiful lady visiting from the city. Will she feel the same about him? Will Renae’s life, and the lives of others, be threatened by an out of control arsonist, or will Mason find the perpetrator in time? And what part will the cottage play in Renae and Mason’s future?

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Thanksgiving Cottage

2022

The Holiday Cottages are magical places, where those who come to Sprucewood, Colorado to “get away” find themselves and their hopes renewed, relationships kindled and dreams coming true. Jaimyn Jones wants to experience a real thanksgiving, but she has no family or friends to do this with, so instead she hopes to find a bit of the holiday season by staying at the Holiday Cottage in Sprucewood, Colorado called the Thanksgiving Cottage, even though she knows it's too big for just one person. However, once she arrives, she is surprised to find that the cottage has been double booked and she can either share it with the large friendly Branson family or go back home and be alone again. In a way she thinks this is an answer to her prayer for having a real Thanksgiving, but then the final member of the family shows up, with dark brooding eyes.... and not happy to share his holiday with a total stranger. Disclaimer: Christian Content

Authors

As a child, Linda was often found lying on her bed reading about characters having exciting adventures in places far away. Upon reaching a landmark birthday, she decided to write one of those romances she loved so much. Easier said than done. Perseverance paid out and twelve years later, she received her first call from a publisher and a confession story was published. Now Linda writes heartwarming contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor, and many have a tie to her previous home of Texas. Linda enjoys writing from her cabin in the mountains among the cedar and pines with her husband of 34 years and their two much-loved dogs.

Susan Horsnell

Author · 13 books

I was born in Manly on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, Australia and grew up in the west after we moved there to help my brother’s eczema which was made worse by salt air. I now reside in the beautiful sunny state of Queensland. My dad had the biggest impact on my life. I have always had an overactive imagination and would often tell him stories which floated in my mind. He encouraged me to put pen to paper convinced that one day they would become published books. Apart from marrying the love of my life, the highlight of my life was being accepted into Nursing just before my 16th birthday. It had been a long-time dream and one which encompassed 37 years of my life. Along with nursing, being married to a Naval Officer for almost 47 years, and posted in numerous places, gave me experiences which I have written into many of my books. We enjoy traveling the country with our Caravan/RV, and Jack Russell puppy by the name of Gemma who will be joining us. As my parents were British, never Australian citizens, I hold dual citizenship and we plan to take advantage of this to spend two years traveling the UK and Europe in the near future. It will also give me the opportunity to catch up with many family members who reside in England. My books are in various genres - Western Historical Romance-both steamy and sweet, Contemporary Romance-steamy and sweet, Male/Male, Australian Outback and City Romance. I also have one menage and one paranormal romance along with two children's books. As I said earlier, I have a rather overactive imagination. I hope you will pick up one of my books and when you close the cover on one of my stories it will be with a satisfied sigh. Author Links Blog: http://susanhorsnell.com Web: http://www.susanhorsnellromanceauthor... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanhorsnel... Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/susan... You can email me at: horsnells@yahoo.com.au

Cindy Gunderson

Author · 9 books