Holmes Crossing

Terra Froese would never win Citizen of the Year and that's fine with her. She lives life on her own terms, bouncing from job to job and going her own way. But when a relationship goes sour she heads out of the city and across the country to find temporary refuge with her sister, Leslie.She figures Leslie might be able to help her sort out her life, though Terra still can't figure out what her career driven, city sister is doing living out on a farm of all places. Terra takes her own emotional baggage on her trip to her sister, hoping to dump it somewhere along the way. But when she is forced to stay in Holmes Crossing, Terra has to come face to face with her past and the decisions that haunt her still. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.

Miriam Spencer's world shatters when her brother Jer and his wife Francine die in a snowmobiling accident, leaving their six-year-old daughter Celia orphaned. When Miriam arrives in Holmes Crossing for the funeral, she discovers a devastating complication: while Jer named Duncan Tiemstra as Celia's guardian, Francine named Miriam.Six years ago, Miriam and Duncan were falling in love-until Miriam's past caught up with her and she fled, leaving Duncan with no explanation. Now they're bound together by a grieving child who needs them both, forced to navigate their complicated guardianship arrangement while buried feelings resurface.Miriam carries secrets from her foster care childhood that shaped who she became, and Duncan struggles with his own family burdens and the scars of abandonment. Neither feels worthy of raising Celia, yet their love for this little girl becomes the bridge that might heal them all. With compassionate exploration of loss, family bonds, and how tragedy can become the catalyst for healing, this deeply emotional story honors grief's messy reality while offering genuine hope. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.

Tracy Harris knows what it's like to be alone. Growing up with an alcoholic mother who prioritized bottles over her daughter, Tracy learned early that safety meant self-reliance. Now working as a vet technician in Holmes Crossing, she keeps people at arm's length-especially Dr. David Braun, the handsome veterinarian whose interest in her feels like a threat to her carefully maintained independence.Everything changes when seven-year-old Kent Cordell appears at the clinic clutching an injured kitten, his worn clothes and wary eyes reflecting Tracy's own childhood back at her. Unable to turn away from this little boy who reminds her so much of herself, Tracy promises to help-a decision that draws her deeper into Kent's troubled life and closer to David, whose own past holds shadows he's never shared.Tracy's journey from self-protection to vulnerability feels authentic and earned, never rushed. The romance develops slowly, built on shared values and genuine connection. With a beautiful subplot involving Kent's need for stability and belonging, this tender story explores how sometimes the people we're trying to save end up saving us. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.

Danielle Hemstead is surrounded by guys-three rough-around-the-edges brothers who leave saddles on the porch, flex their muscles, and communicate primarily through good-natured chaos. As a social worker, Danielle craves sophistication and maturity in her romantic life, which is why she's dating Anthony, a polished professional who seems like everything her brothers aren't.But when her father suffers a heart attack, Danielle's carefully planned escape from ranch life gets postponed indefinitely. Worse, taking over more family responsibilities means dealing with Wyatt Van Dyke, a charming cowboy from her past who stirs up feelings she thought she'd buried four years ago. While Anthony represents the refined future she thinks she wants, Wyatt embodies the authentic, grounded life she's been running from.With delightful family dynamics, small-town warmth, and genuine humor, this romantic comedy with substance explores how sometimes what we're running from is exactly what we need. Danielle's journey involves figuring out what she truly values versus what she thinks she should want-a question many of us wrestle with when choosing between surface sophistication and authentic connection. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.

Becky Ellison has poured her heart into Going West magazine, the publication her father started. She's also a writer whose first novel-her pride and joy-was savaged by Rick Ethier's scathing review, effectively killing her publishing career. Words like sentimental claptrap and treacly still sting years later.Now Rick has become the new publisher of her magazine. He doesn't remember her, but Becky remembers him all too well. As they clash over the magazine's vision and direction, Becky discovers that Rick's cynical exterior hides deep wounds from his own past-wounds that shaped his harsh view of the hopeful, heartfelt stories Becky loves. He's been given twelve months to turn the magazine around before moving on to his real life, while Becky's fighting to preserve the legacy her father built.Rick and Becky challenge each other-he pushes her toward excellence while she shows him that hope and realism aren't opposites. Their professional tensions create genuine obstacles that can't be solved with a kiss, making their eventual understanding feel earned and meaningful. A satisfying enemies-to-lovers workplace romance about forgiveness, artistic integrity, and learning to see beyond first impressions. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.