We’re only pretending… So why does it feel so real?When I board the train, I’m just looking for a seat—not a story. But Mr. Tall, Broody, and Beautiful is sitting next to me, on his way to a funeral and a reckoning with his past.And somehow, I end up volunteering to be his fake girlfriend.Impulsive? Obviously. A terrible idea? Absolutely.But Chris isn’t just a man with broad shoulders and quiet eyes—he’s carrying a weight that makes my chest ache. The more he shares, the more I’m drawn to him. His scars might be more visible than mine, but I have wounds too.This was supposed to be pretend—a brief escape for both of us. But every glance, every touch, every confession feels achingly real.Can our two broken hearts make a whole?If you love tortured heroes, tenacious heroines, and big emotions wrapped in a pretend relationship that feels anything but fake… then get ready, because this one’s got all the feels.(And yes, there’s only one bed. )

In the state of Montana, there is a little-known legal loophole that provides for double proxy marriage, should a bride and groom be unable to say their wedding vows in person. Small-town schoolteacher, Jenny Lindstrom, agrees to take wedding vows on behalf of her best friend, while city slicker, Sam Kelley, promises to stand in on behalf of his cousin, the groom. But when these two unlikely proxies end up missing their appointment with the judge, they're forced to spend a long weekend together.Despite their differences, they find themselves drawn to each other: Sam finds Jenny's unaffected wholesomeness refreshing, and Sam's gentle teasing fills Jenny with a longing she has never known. But when a supermodel ex, a very handsome principal, and three over-protective older brothers start meddling, will our sweet country mouse and slick city mouse find a path that leads to happily-ever-after?Set against the snowy backdrop of Gardiner, Montana, Proxy Bride is the perfect holiday read for fans of hot chocolate, warm gingerbread, and the magic of Hallmark Christmas movies!***** ~THE LINDSTROMS~ Book #1: Proxy Bride Book #2: Missy's Wish Book #3: Sweet Hearts Book #4: Choose Me Book #5: Virtually Mine Book #6: Unforgettable You*****TRADE REVIEWS"THIS BOOK IS A WINNER." --Kirkus Reviews"An enticing read..." --San Francisco/Sacramento Book Reviews"The unusual love affair of the two main characters unfolds in a lovely and unique way..." --Red City Review"This book made me smile, sigh, and warm all over." – Penny Reid, New York Times bestselling author"Everything about this story tickled me, starting with the concept." – Samanthe Beck, USA Today bestselling author"There was such magic and chemistry between them that I really didn't want the book to end." --The Book Enthusiast

A small-town cowboy and former Special Forces soldier. A single mom. A second chance at Christmas love.After years in Special Forces, Rohan Telford has swapped his helmet for a Stetson and returned home to Marietta, Montana to help run his family’s cattle ranch. But one final task for his fallen team leader forces him to face the woman he never stopped loving—his high school sweetheart, Ginny Lane.Single mother Ginny has no time—or trust—for Rohan. She’s focused on keeping her father’s legacy alive by opening the Harry’s House Annex for local teens. But when Rohan saunters back into her life, her heart and memories are stirred, and a hell-no quickly becomes a maybe.As Christmas approaches, the tension between past regrets and present desires threatens to ignite a second chance at love. Can Rohan remind Ginny of the good they once shared, or will old wounds keep them apart forever?First published as The Cowboy's Christmas Homecoming

Journey back in time with this beloved couple to experience their love story sparked by the enchantment and wonder of the Christmas season.When Trey Helton arrives in Duluth, Minnesota, he’s looking for a new life, but the last place he expects to find it is rescuing a badly injured woman from the side of the road.Allison Drakos puts up a brave front while dealing with her attackers, but the only place she feels truly safe is in Trey’s arms. As she adjusts to life using a wheelchair, she wonders if she’ll ever make her dreams a reality.Christmas Eve has always held a special place in their hearts, but this year, Allison hopes to wrap the one gift that will make all their dreams come true.Inclusion: The heroine uses a wheelchairPreviously titled Trusting Trey. This is a companion novel and can be read as a stand-alone.