Christmas Honeymoon (for One)

Christmas Honeymoon (for One)

Hope August

Hope August

Her ex-fiancé took everything except the honeymoon package. Kate had it all planned out. A beautiful wedding and a perfect honeymoon with the man of her dreams. But when her fiancé dumps her for someone else, he leaves behind nothing but the non-refundable honeymoon package. Left with a shattered heart and barely a cent to her name, Kate goes on the trip. Her best friend said it would be cathartic. Besides, it wasn't like things could get any worse. Liam, burdened by his own loss, arrives at the idyllic, snow-kissed resort on a solemn quest—to honor a promise made to his late girlfriend. This was supposed to be a journey of final goodbyes and the closure of a love chapter, not the start of a new one. After a meet-cute fail, an unexpected couple's competition with the potential to solve Kate's dire financial struggles throws her and Liam together again. Can Kate navigate her growing feelings for Liam while pursuing the...
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A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion

A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion

Hope August

Hope August

Being snowed in at Paradise isn't all it's cracked up to be. Tucker has simple needs. And those needs include locking himself away from the world when it goes crazy at Christmas. The holiday used to be something he could enjoy, until one fateful year, his heart was shattered. Given the task of writing an enticing article about Sweet Paradise Resort—a haven for holiday enthusiasts, the kind of crowd he steers clear of—he's anything but excited. Blaire is determined to prove not only to her peers but to her father that she's capable of pulling off a decent story. So, when her father requests she accompany the bitter Christmas grinch of the office to a resort in the mountains, she won't refuse even if she wants to. What was supposed to be a quick interview of past guests who found love on these very premises turns into much more. A flash winter storm covers the resort in several feet of snow, trapping guests and employees...
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Merry Mistletoe Wedding

Merry Mistletoe Wedding

Hope August

Hope August

Weddings are difficult...even without the maid of honor and best man being at odds. Ansley doesn't believe in love. She believes in fun. Her best friend is heading down the aisle for a second time, and she hopes this union will go better than the first. There's nothing she wouldn't do for Kate, including being her maid of honor. There's only one problem: the best man couldn't be more stuck up if he tried. Zane has a two-date rule, which makes his love life less complicated. People are fickle, and he'd rather not get attached to anyone who could eventually leave him. But then Ansley enters his life, and suddenly, he's second-guessing his decision to keep his distance. Ansley's wedding duties continue to mount, and she has no choice but to accept Zane's help. As they join forces to give their best friends the perfect ceremony, they stumble upon a romantic connection that could change everything they thought they knew about love....
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Beneath the Christmas Star

Beneath the Christmas Star

Hope August

Hope August

Could the search for the perfect holiday tree-topper help turn friendship into forever? There is nothing that Emily loves more than Christmas. She eats, sleeps, and breathes holiday spirit. When officials with a local winter festival announce a competition for who will host next year's festival, Emily is hired to put Sagebrush Dude Ranch on the map. If she helps them win, she'll be hired permanently as the resort's holiday decorator. Unfortunately, nothing ever goes according to plan. Seth has always prided himself on being a protector and the one person Emily could count on ever since they were kids. So when Emily enlists his help in finding the perfect Christmas star to mount on the spotlight tree, there's no chance he'll turn her down, even if it means taking time off from his ranch hand job. No matter how hard Emily and Seth try to find that star, obstacles thwart their plans. Despite it all, their longtime friendship suddenly...
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Christmas Cookies and Coworkers

Christmas Cookies and Coworkers

Hope August

Hope August

He's loved her since the first day they met, but she's more interested in helping others find their happily ever after. Eve has spent her young adult life playing matchmaker for the guests at Sweet Paradise Resort. Just because she hasn't found love yet doesn't mean she's doomed to live alone, does it? Besides, she has different dreams that come first. One day, she's going to be the head organizer for the events at the resort, and nothing is going to stop her. Gabriel can't remember a day when he didn't have feelings for Eve. She's always been his bright light in an otherwise dim world. Eve doesn't know about his feelings, but she will because he's finally going to do it. He's going to ask her out. Then everything gets tipped sideways when Eve insists on setting Gabriel up with someone who would be perfect for him. But, there's a problem. Seeing him with someone does something strange to her heart. Is it possible she's made the...
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Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up

Maid for Mistletoe Mix-up

Hope August

Hope August

A maid, a billionaire, a little girl, and a mistaken identity... What could go wrong? Mira is a maid, and she's darn good at it. A few more years, and she might get a promotion that would help her pay for her brother's college tuition. There's no room for mistakes, but they just keep coming. She loses an engagement ring that isn't hers, breaks a vase, and gets mistaken for a wealthy guest at the resort by none other than Kane Jordan. What else could go wrong? Guilt over working too much finally gets to Kane, and he agrees to visit Sweet Paradise Resort with his parents and his daughter. If he can spend a few extra hours with them, he can get back to work on an important acquisition. Then he bumps into a beautiful woman. What starts as a simple mistake quickly snowballs into a bigger lie. To tell him who she really is would jeopardize not only her job but their budding relationship. Mira battles with the decision until...
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Mistletoe Masquerade

Mistletoe Masquerade

Hope August

Hope August

Will a Christmas ruse unmask hidden feelings? Zoe loves her job as a resort event coordinator for a dude ranch in the small town of Starlight, Texas, especially around Christmas. The air practically shimmers with hope for families and lovers alike. But this Christmas, it's not just the visitors who will experience the holiday magic of the resort. Zoe is in for a ride all her own. Daniel is desperate. His family surprised him with an unexpected visit to the resort where he works just for the holidays. Worse yet, they want to meet his "girlfriend," but their relationship exists only as a means of keeping his mother from meddling in his love life. Surprisingly, Zoe is willing to help keep up the charade. All they have to do is convince his family that they are in love, something that's easier said than done. As Zoe and Daniel spend time together, their fake relationship begins to feel increasingly real. What starts as a ruse to keep his...
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Gingerbread Hearts

Gingerbread Hearts

Hope August

Hope August

Is it too late to write the perfect recipe for a holiday happily ever after? Olivia, once the chef at a five-star Michelin restaurant, has finally found the place where she belongs: Sagebrush Dude Ranch. Time moves slower in Starlight, Texas, but not during the holidays and not when she's preparing for a wedding. There is no time for distractions, especially from the likes of her high school flame. Alex only came to Starlight to work. His next novel was due to his editor at the end of the holidays and he didn't even have one chapter complete. What better place to research his western setting than a dude ranch that promised hands-on experiences? Only, he didn't expect to see the girl who broke his heart. Seeing one another again stirs up old feelings and unfinished business. As the wedding and the holidays converge, both have to make a difficult choice. Do they run from their past, or make room for the future? Grab your copy today to...
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