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Heaven Sent

by Michelle Romano

hough thirty years apart, Evie and Lou are best friends. They’ve shared everything…until now. Lou harbors a secret that she’s finally ready to reveal. As Evie comes to terms with the shocking news, she meets Gabriel, whose presence awakens her heart, offering comfort and hope amid despair. As friendships intertwine, one thing is certain: Their lives will never be the same.

With themes of love, faith, and ties that transcend time, Heaven Sent is an inspirational romance novelette that explores resilience and the profound connections that carry us through life’s most difficult moments.

World of Joy (Jhoi)

by Nadine C. Keels

’Tis her season to reclaim her name.

Jhoi: She’s a community youth advocate and also a poet-turned-novelist. When her latest, holiday romance writing leads to a timely opportunity for her, she takes it—the chance for a getaway. The kind that could be what so many heartwarming Christmas novels, movies, and dreams are made of.

Well, even without every fairy-tale detail she might’ve imagined, Jhoi’s trip turns out to be rather wonderful…and genuinely romantic. She starts to worry that this holiday experience may be too perfect for her.

It’ll take the counsel of a shrewd neighbor to help Jhoi realize where her worry really comes from. Only then will she recognize what this specific season means for her. And what it means for the seasons to come.

Enjoy this kisses-only, small-town romance as a standalone or as a sequel to World of the Innocent.