by Debbie Mason
“Regardless, it’s in your file until she withdraws the complaint. But you’re missing the point. Brad’s a suck-up, and he hasn’t been written up. You need to do some sucking up of your own. The only way you’ll be elected sheriff is if you have Gage’s full support.”
“Well, he’s not going to feel very supportive if I lose the game for them. Suze, the only hockey I’ve ever played is street hockey with Sawyer and Jack when I was nine.”
“You’ll be fine. You’re as athletic and as competitive as Brad. You’ll get the hang of it in no time.” She wiggled Jill’s list out from under her arm. “And this is a great opportunity for you to prove to Sawyer that you’re perfect for him.”
Jill grabbed the paper from Suze and folded it in half. “I didn’t write, prove to Sawyer I’m perfect for him on my list. I wrote, ask him out.” Saying it out loud caused Jill’s stomach to heave. But the more time she’d spent on the list, the more obvious it became that she really had put her life on hold. And clearly, with the approach of the big three-o, she wasn’t getting any younger.
“Maybe you should have, because you are. He just doesn’t know it yet. And you know why he doesn’t, Jill?”
“No, but I’m sure you’re going to tell me,” she said under her breath.
“He doesn’t because you’re so busy working, the only time he sees you is in uniform or at Grace and Jack’s. You need to show him another side of you. Not the cop or his best friend’s baby sister.”
About the Author
Debbie Mason is the USA Today bestselling author of the Christmas, Colorado, and the Harmony Harbor series. Her books have been praised for their “likable characters, clever dialogue, and juicy plots” (RTBookReviews.com). When she isn’t writing or reading, Debbie enjoys spending time with her very own real-life hero, their three wonderful children and their son-in-law, and two adorable grandbabies in Ottawa, Canada.
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Also by Debbie Mason
The Harmony Harbor series
Mistletoe Cottage
“Christmas with an Angel” (short story)
Starlight Bridge
Primrose Lane
Sugarplum Way
Driftwood Cove
Sandpiper Shore
The Corner of Holly and Ivy
The Christmas, Colorado series
The Trouble with Christmas
Christmas in July
It Happened at Christmas
Wedding Bells in Christmas
Snowbound at Christmas
Kiss Me in Christmas
Happy Ever After in Christmas
“Marry Me at Christmas” (short story)
“Miracle at Christmas” (short story)
PRAISE FOR DEBBIE MASON’S
HARMONY HARBOR SERIES
The Corner of Holly and Ivy
“[A] delightful return to a small town that I adore. Frankly, I’ve never met a Debbie Mason story that I didn’t enjoy, and this one is no exception. I had fun with Connor and Arianna, cried a bit, laughed out loud, and experienced the magic of a small-town Christmas season. If that doesn’t equal a great Christmas romance, then I don’t know what does.”
—KeeperBookshelf.com
“Mason takes her romances to a whole new level with plenty of content to make for a more action-packed romance than just two people falling in love. So again this was another fun trip to Harmony Harbor that I’m sure romance readers will enjoy.”
—CarriesBookReviews.com
Sandpiper Shore
“Hurray for SANDPIPER SHORE, a Cinderella story loaded with intrigue.”
—FreshFiction.com
“Quirky, funny, sweet, and overflowing with a colorful cast.”
—Library Journal
Driftwood Cove
“Mason rolls out the excitement in the fifth book in the Harmony Harbor series.”
—RT Book Reviews
“I love second-chance romances, and Debbie Mason has written another good one in her Harmony Harbor series with some pretty significant obstacles between our hero and heroine and their happy ending.”
—TheRomanceDish.com
Sugarplum Way
“4 Stars! Harlequin Junkie Recommends! An amazing addition to this sweet and sassy series.”
—HarlequinJunkie.com
“I really enjoyed this story…it had a lot of elements that put together made for a Christmas where dreams really do come true.”
—RomancingTheBook.com
Primrose Lane
“4 Stars! This is a book worth savoring as it has all the elements of a fantastic read.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Wow, do these books bring the feels. Deep emotion, heart-tugging romance, and a touch of suspense make them hard to put down, while the humor sprinkled throughout keeps the emotional intensity balanced with comic relief.”
—TheRomanceDish.com
Starlight Bridge
“4 Stars! Mason gives Ava and Griffin a second chance at love. There’s a mystery surrounding the sale of the estate…that adds a special appeal to the book.”
—RT Book Reviews
“I loved this book. Debbie Mason writes romance like none other.”
—FreshFiction.com
Mistletoe Cottage
“Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! Mason has a knockout with the first book in her Harmony Harbor series.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Mistletoe Cottage is anything but typical. It’s a fast-paced story with colorful characters, lots of banter, and even more twists and turns.”
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fall in love with these charming small-town romances!
BAREFOOT BEACH
By Debbie Mason
Theia Lawson and Marco DiRossi are determined to beat the matchmakers of Harmony Harbor at their own game. Both lone wolves, the two conspire to pretend that they’ve already fallen in love. But just when they want to make their relationship real, a secret is revealed that puts everything Marco and Theia have fought for in jeopardy.
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SPRINGTIME AT HOPE COTTAGE
By Annie Rains
In Sweetwater Springs, love has a way of mending even the most damaged heart. When Josie Kellum is sidelined in a small town, she focuses on her rehab to get back to the big city ASAP. But that becomes awfully difficult when she falls for her hunky physical therapist. Includes a bonus story by Hope Ramsay!
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THE AMISH WIDOW’S RESCUE
By Rachel J. Good
Pregnant and recently widowed, Grace Fisher is determined to provide for her family on her own. Elijah Beiler has always admired his neighbor Grace, so standing by while she struggles to support her family isn’t an option. Determined to help, Elijah finds it difficult to remain detached. Can he overcome past hurts and open his heart to this ready-made family?
WELCOME TO LAST CHANCE (REISSUE)
By Hope Ramsay
When Wanda Jane Coblentz arrives in Last Chance with five dollars in her pocket, all she wants is a hot meal and a fresh start. But when she falls for sexy musician Clay Rhodes, she never expects a bad boy like Clay to rescue a damsel in distress. Thank goodness Jane plans on rescuing herself. Includes a bonus story!
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THE WAY YOU LOVE ME
By Miranda Liasson
Gabby Langdon secretly dreams of being a writer, so for once she does something for herself—she signs up for a writing class taught by bestselling novelist Caden Marshall. There’s only one problem: Her brooding, sexy professor is a distraction she can’t afford if she’s finally going to get the life she truly wants. Includes a bonus story by Alison Bliss!
THREE LITTLE WORDS
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By Jenny Holiday
Stranded in New York with her best friend’s wedding dress, Gia Gallo has six days to make it to Florida in time for the ceremony. And oh-so-charming best man Bennett Buchanan has taken the last available rental car. Looks like she’s in for one long road trip with the sexiest—and most irritating—Southern gentleman she’s ever met.
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