Montana Matchmakers Series

A Second Chance Romance Short Story All Dean Manning wants for Christmas is a second chance with his first love...   For Maya Perry, Christmas Eve in Loving, Montana is just another lonely closing at the café where she works. Worse, her truck won't start, and the only person there to help is Dean Manning, her childhood friend, and first kiss at thirteen. They're both back in town forging new lives, but Maya has no time to rekindle a relationship. She has big plans to open her own bakery, and Dean's adorable smile is already too much of a distraction.   Dean's Christmas improves when he gets to spend it with Maya, but she doesn't seem to feel the same. He wants her in his life, but not if she doesn't want romance. Santa delivers Maya and Dean a chance at a sweet Christmas, if they can see the gifts right in front of them.   Spend Christmas in Loving, Montana, where the Matchmakers are always at work!   Length: 50 pages/11,000 words (Perfect for reading on a break, while you wait, or on a cozy holiday evening!) Heat level: Kisses Only   Inspired by Jane Austen couples and old Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly! and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the Montana Matchmakers series will leave you with a smile! Sweet Christmas (short) Sweet Valentine (short) Sweet Spring (short) Sweet Summer (short) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short) Sweet Easter (short) Sweet May (short)  

Cutler Manning and Nora Delgado left their love in the past...   Nora Delgado is where she never thought she'd be: Loving, Montana. Since Nora and her sister had to leave their family ranch after the death of their father, Nora feels she has to continue being the responsible, practical sibling. When the one person who brought out her impulsive side walks into her life again, trying to pull her back into his, she pushes back. But Cutler is determined to show Nora that there's only one valentine for him, and that's the one woman he left, but loves: Nora.   This Valentine's Day, the Montana Matchmakers help Cutler and Nora discover that love is forever present.   Length: 50 pages Heat level: Low Heat-Kisses Only Content Advisory: discussion of grief   Find a smile in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)

New beginnings are in the air…   Ana Delgado loves love. And, even at twenty-four, she's been in it a lot, yet she's only living in Loving, Montana and not loving any man. Maybe she should've stayed in Arizona, but she moved with her older sister to the tiny town where the only things to do are go to church, take walks, garden, and help at her cousin's new bakery. And make new friends, like crusty bachelor Brandon Manning, whose kindness seems at odds with his scowls.   Brandon Manning has iced over his heart to hide his past, his plans, and his growing feelings for Ana. No one would suspect him of being prone to love at first sight, but it's struck again, as quick as a flash of lightning and as potentially damaging. When Brandon and Ana are forced together as best man and maid of honor at his brother's wedding to Ana's sister, Brandon can no longer avoid his secrets. A sweet spring may finally be possible, if Brandon and Ana can let go and trust each other.   Join the Montana Matchmakers in Loving as they prove that love sweetens every season!   Length: 55 pages Heat Level: Kisses Only Content advisory: brief discussion of grief   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)  

The fall chill is breezing into Loving…   Luke Levi is finally settled. His new business is shaping up, he's part of a community that values him, and leaves him to his private life. Except his neighbor, whose latest matchmaking scheme pushes Luke into the arms of the new woman in town. He falls hard and fast for the cheerful charmer, until his painful past makes him question whether it's time to move on again.   Dolly Gallagher arrives in Loving, Montana to start over. And to be close to her aunt, the only family she has left. When she meets Luke, feelings she believed buried begin to blossom. But they need to stay professional, since she chooses Luke's company to contract on her new bookshop. Working together makes Dolly realize she's ready for love, but Luke is running scared. They'll end up alone again, unless they can both open to love.   And they may be in the cold unless the Montana Matchmakers help them keep the warmth of love!   Length: 160 pages Heat level: Low heat-Kisses Only Content Advisory: brief discussion of grief and childhood trauma; malicious/sexist gossip from secondary characters; brief mention of bullying and antisemitism   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly! and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)  

The summer winds bring change to Loving… Minnie Molloy likes surprises, but not when her first love, Adam Manning, appears one hot summer day. He has her remembering, wanting, and hoping for what she thought remained in her past. But when she and Adam spend the day together, she realizes that the past is back and ready to claim her heart again. Adam Manning will take every opportunity to be with Minnie. He hasn't stopped loving her, and all he needs is a second chance to make her happy. Loving, Montana's Fourth of July festivities provide the perfect opportunity to show Minnie that they're still in love, if their fears don't drive them apart again. But the Montana Matchmakers prove once again that some things never change, like true love! Length: 50 pages Heat level: Kisses Only Content Advisory: brief discussion of grief and stillbirth Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly! and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)  

Fall is coming to Loving…   Jena Raines likes her life: scheduled, busy, comfortable. Hard work and single-minded focus have gotten her exactly where she wants to be. Then Grant Manning arrives in Loving, hiring the company Jena works for to renovate an old farm. But the way Grant looks at her, and how she feels about him, aren't professional.   Grant Manning knows his substitute grandma may be meddling again, like she did with his brothers' love lives. When this brings Jena into his orbit, he's more than willing to see where life leads them. But Jena doesn't seem to appreciate his spontaneity or unplanned life. Their potential relationship won't get off the ground unless they can accept their whirlwind feelings, and each other.   Where the Montana Matchmakers are cooking up romance!   Length: 51 pages Heat level: Low Heat-Kisses Only   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!  Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)

Christmas is working magic in Loving…   Maura Griffin can't believe she let her uncle and cousin talk her into moving. She likes the new town, her new job, and new possibilities, but not that her ex, Nathan Shepherd, lives nearby. Before she can decide what to do, she's asked to help on the town Christmas tree-lighting festivities committee. Wanting to become part of the community and immerse herself in her favorite holiday, she accepts. But when Nathan is also on the committee, she wonders if her decision will bring disaster.   Nathan Shepherd knows one thing: he needs to apologize to Maura. He used to think he knew a whole lot more, but that was when he was a young jerk. Seeing Maura again brings back memories he'd rather forget, and feelings he thought he'd left behind. When working with her on the town's Christmas celebrations deepens his understanding of Maura, he hopes for a second chance in love. Can they learn to sing a new song together, or will the same old tune break them apart again?   And so are the Montana Matchmakers!   Length: 150 Heat level: Sweet-Kisses Only Content advisory: discussion of grief   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly! and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)

Easter brings new beginnings to Loving…   Autumn West doesn't want to be set up, and she's not looking for romance. So when her childhood best friend, Ethan Manning, asks her to be his wedding buddy for his older brothers' upcoming weddings, she agrees. But Ethan, now a handsome man—not that she's noticing—is acting differently, and she's determined to find out why.   Ethan Manning can't remember when his crush on Autumn started. With the encouragement of the town matchmakers, he's making inroads to reveal his feelings to Autumn. Her painful relationship with her mother keeps her closed off, even from Ethan's comfort. Ethan won't desert his friend, or his plan, and his brother's wedding gives him and Autumn a chance to decide if one date will turn into the love of a lifetime.   And the Montana Matchmakers sweeten the holiday with the magic of romance!   Length: 55 pages Heat level: Sweet/Kisses Only Content advisory: brief discussions of grief and parental emotional abuse   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)

Winter is long in Loving…   Irene Molloy suspects the town matriarchs have their sights set on her for their latest matchmaking scheme. She doesn't want help finding a man, mostly because she doesn't need one. She has her friends, her business, and her niece's wedding to plan. So when she seems cornered, she asks a stranger to pose as her boyfriend to stop their plans.   Wade Davis is in town visiting his aunt, who he hasn't spoken to in years. The last thing he expects is for a beautiful stranger to throw herself into his arms and ask him to be her wedding date, and more…but not for real. When he finds out it's to foil his aunt at her old manipulations, he throws himself into the role. But soon Wade and Irene's acting feels real, leaving them wondering if a love started in a lie can last.   But the Montana Matchmakers know how to spark fires!   Length: 60 pages Heat Level: Sweet-Kisses Only   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story: Maya Perry and Dean Manning) Sweet Valentine (short story: Nora Delgado and Cutler Manning) Sweet Spring (short story: Ana Delgado and Brandon Manning) Sweet Summer (short story: Minnie Molloy and Adam Manning) Hello Dolly (novella: Dolly Gallagher and Luke Levi) Sweet Fall (short story: Jena Raines and Grant Manning) One Moment (novella: Maura Raines and Nathan Shepherd) Sweet Winter (short story: Irene Molloy and Wade Davis) Sweet Easter (short story: Autumn West and Ethan Manning) Sweet May (short story: Mandy Thurmburg and Flint Manning)

Cue the big finale for the Montana Matchmakers and the seven Manning brothers!   Flint Manning finally has a date for the night—meeting his honorary grandma at her café. Usually, the charming cowboy has no trouble meeting women, but change has come for him. Still, that doesn't mean he wants to be like his six brothers, who have all partnered up. When Mandy Thurmburg, the new waitress at the café, steps into his life, he's ready to ride forward, if she's by his side.   Mandy Thurmburg loves her new town, new job, and classic movies. Going to a wedding reception with Flint Manning seems like a fun way to spend a Saturday. Soon, she wants to spend more than just the day with Flint. But the handsome flirt seems to be moving too fast for sensible Mandy, even if part of her wants to join him in the whirl. With a nudge from the Montana Matchmakers, Flint and Mandy's once upon a sweet May might just bring them their happily ever after.   Find love in Loving with the Montana Matchmakers, inspired by Jane Austen's couples and classic Hollywood musicals like Hello, Dolly and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! Sweet Christmas (short story) Sweet Valentine (short story) Sweet Spring (short story) Sweet Summer (short story) Hello Dolly (novella) Sweet Fall (short story) One Moment (novella) Sweet Winter (short story) Sweet Easter (short story) Sweet May (short story)