Louise Baxter may not be the eldest of the four Baxter sisters, but she is certainly the tallest, the sturdiest, and the one who gets things done. With her eldest sister away in Ireland and another traveling to Cumbria, Louise is left to oversee Baxter’s Fine Books during the busiest time of year. But between managing customers, keeping her youngest sister out of trouble, and dealing with their overbearing cousins, Louise has no time for nonsense, or for romance. When a towering, handsome stranger arrives in Hatfield, carrying crates of books and a mysterious past, Louise is intrigued despite herself. Shaun Jackson, a former soldier searching for his place in the world, is everything Louise admires - capable, clever, and unafraid to stand up to bullies. But his arrival stirs up more than just fluttering hearts. Rumours of arson, family scheming, and a growing threat to the bookshop push Louise to her limits, and she finds herself in need of an ally. As Christmas approaches, the bond between Louise and Shaun deepens, but his plans to move on may shatter the fragile happiness they have found together. With her family depending on her strength, Louise must decide whether to guard her heart or take a chance on the one man who makes her feel truly seen. Step into the charming world of Regency England in this witty, heartwarming series about family, love, and the courage it takes to follow your heart. The Bookshop Belles is a series of sweet historical romances which do not feature on-page sexual content.