Böcker av Katie O'Connor

Drinda McKenzie is struggling to stay afloat. She's just bought into in the famous Coffee Loft franchise. People in Cherry Lake are reluctant to take a risk on her shop and if they don't start coming by, she'll lose her life savings. Her favorite customer is a kindly matchmaker who thinks her grandson is the perfect man for Drinda. Too bad an outgoing guy like Ford would never be interested in a wall flower like her. Besides, he's her landlord and she's hiding a puppy in her no-pets-allowed suite. Ford Langhammer is busy enough as it is, but when his grandmother keeps thrusting the lovely Drinda into his life, he's tempted to fall for her matchmaking schemes except he's a little wary of women after his last disastrous relationship. When his boss assigns him to help with Cherry Lake's Valentine's Ball, he's stuck in close proximity with Drinda. She's a wonderful woman, but after a brief flare of attraction, she's back away like she's up to something.Will the magic of love join forces with an inveterate matchmaker and bring Ford and Drinda together, or will their differences over her wee puppy make them died in the wool enemies forever?

When dedicated receptionist and volunteer Sage Taylor is looking for help with the Christmas holiday toy drive, she seeks the assistance of the local fire hall. She isn't expecting to be saddled with the entirely too attractive, Brad Putnam. He may be cute, but his Christmas spirit is lacking. She'll have to make do. After all, kids love firemen, even taciturn ones. Watching Brad's attitude soften might just steal her heart. Fire fighter Brad Putnam isn't one for helping out. He'd rather stay in the fire hall, out of the public's eye, and hold down the fort. When his boss assigns him to a charity drive, he's annoyed. Much to his surprise, Sage Taylor is lovely, and her generous heart draws him in almost as much as the grateful smiles of their gift recipients. He finds he'll do anything to make Sage happy. He may even give up his Grinch persona. Christmas, it seems, is a time of giving, and if Brad and Sage aren't careful, they might just give each other their hearts.

Can Santa's Christmas magic help a single mom with a matchmaking daughter find love with a jaded billionaire? Darcy: >Kurt might just be the perfect Christmas gift. But do I want to risk getting closer and having him break my daughter's heart? Kurt: I've got more money than I'll ever use, but I'm bored, lonely, and there's this weird thing happening with my heart. Taking a medical sabbatical in my hometown of Salvation might just be my salvation. I'm debating leaving it all behind to work at my parent's garden center where I know I'll find the human contact I'm missing. My folks have organized a Christmas challenge to raise money for the local hospital and they expect me to pair up with Darcy Sharp the pest who followed me around through high school. I'm not finding it as onerous as I thought I would. Darcy might just be the angel of my dreams. How can I convince her that my money isn't an obstacle to being together and that her heart is safe with me?

A single mom with a tragic past, a tongue-tied cowboy, and one last chance to find love. Happily married, Carly Johnston noticed that her best friend's brother was attractive and that's as far as it went. When her husband fell into drinking, her heart was broken. When he refused to stop or get help, her life fell apart. Add an unexpected pregnancy to the mix and her life became a total disaster. Luckily her best friend and her family were there to offer support and help her get on with her life. Now, six years later, she's a single mother and ready to date. Too bad the man she'd slowly been falling for is oblivious to her attraction. It's like he doesn't know she exists. She's hoping his sister's wedding is her chance to pop onto his radar. When she's kicked out of the wedding party her hopes are dashed. How is she ever going to convince him that she's eager to get to know him better? Birch Brighton fell for Carly the moment he set eyes on her. She was, in all respects, his ideal woman. When he found out that she was already married, he was gutted and tried to move on. He'd never fish in another man's pond but having Carly hanging around the family ranch with his sister was keeping him from moving on. He'd kept his distance while her marriage crumbled, but now she's a single mother with an adorable child and his heart still yearns to be with her. He'd been waiting for her forever. She's gone from friendly and outgoing to standoffish and shy and he can't understand why. He's at a loss about how to catch her attention and show her how much he loves her. Can this duo of confused friends get past the awkward misunderstanding between them to find the love they always wanted? A billionaire cowboy romance.

What happens when fake dating turns real? Confirmed bachelor Zander Bellamie has too much on his plate. He's got a busy veterinary practice to worry about, a mother, three brothers, and a niece who always needs his help. The last thing he needs to add to his life is a girlfriend. Unfortunately, his mother and her friends keep thrusting potential dates in his path. To make matters worse, his brother has hired a new chef. She's bright, pretty, and smart. They click instantly and he can't stop thinking about her. Heather Olsen is through with men. She just wants to rebuild her life without worrying about another man stealing everything she owns. She's a tough strong woman set on rebuilding her life. She's not about to risk a new job, in a new town, by dating her boss's brother, even if he might be exactly the man her heart is looking for. He's handsome, intelligent, and kind. Zander is a take charge kind of guy and when he suggests fake dating to get local matchmakers off his tail, Heather is reluctant, but agrees. She's not interested in long term, but fake dating Zander could be her rebound relationship ... the one she uses to test her ability to trust again. When things start to feel real, she doesn't know whether to cut and run, or beg for more. Can they get beyond the reasons they shouldn't be together and forge a love that was meant to be?

Librarian Cynthia Jones is stumped because she can't find any information about her favorite author, the reclusive DR Thomas. Little does she know he's sitting in her library working up the courage to ask her out. Declan Foxx has a well-kept secret. Not even his family knows he's the famous author DR Thomas. He loves living in anonymity, until he bumps into Cynthia Jones. Cynthia is the woman of his dreams, as well as his biggest fan, but a history of traumatic dating has stolen his bravery and he can barely talk to her. With the holidays fast approaching, both Declan and Cynthia are looking for love. They've waited their entire lives for their perfect match; yet they can get beyond their fears to approach each other. Can this silver fox break free of the chains on his heart and win over the woman he's always dreamed of, or will shyness steal Their Perfect Christmas?

Can a widowed mother and a playboy find happiness together?After the devastating loss of her husband, Lisa Brown is determined to make the best life she can for her four-year-old daughter, Amy. Lisa is looking for a positive man to share a long-term commitment and become part of their family.Construction worker, Cameron Zeus' parents taught him what a broken marriage and hateful attitudes can do to a kid. He's adopted a love-'em-and-leave-'em attitude and lives fast and free. He's determined to enjoy the bachelor's life forever. But just when he has his life under control, fate thrusts Lisa and Amy into his path.Despite Lisa's strong attraction to Cameron, he just doesn't fit the bill for a promising future, but there is no denying her attraction to him. Still, when crisis strikes, it's Cam Lisa looks to for help. Will he step up to the plate, or will he cut and run at the first opportunity?

She has one regret…Five years ago, fed up with her controlling parents, Grace Winston cut all ties with her family. She escaped to Haven, a small town in North Central Alberta, determined to build a new life for herself, depending solely on her own skills and not her family's name. Successful and happy, running her own business, Grace has one regret. Mark Sterling, the man she left behind.His mistakes cost them their future…Mark Sterling knows he screwed up by failing to reveal the depth of his feelings for Grace. Then she was gone, and he was alone to wonder what could have been. Unable to find her and reeling from the consequences of an ill-conceived one-night stand shortly after Grace fled, he determinedly moved on with his life. Still, over the years, his lost love never strayed far from his mind.A chance encounter changes everything…Widowed and vacationing with his young daughter, Mark bumps into Grace. Sparks fly, but the only thing they agree on is that they disagree on everything-except that they want each other. With just a few short weeks, can they erase regrets, fix mistakes and finally build a relationship? With nearly insurmountable odds, only time will tell if past hurts can be overcome. Deep inside, they both know finding the future they've always wanted might be their only chance at true happiness. It might be their only saving grace.

Can love empower and free a scared, abused woman?Natalie Walker's life is in tatters. An abused wife and devoted mother, she runs from her rich husband, intending to start a new life in hiding. When her car breaks down outside of a small town, she must accept the help of the local garage owner. Unable to access her money, she works for Clint Dawson to pay off her debt for car repairs and to feed her son. Despite her best efforts, she finds herself succumbing to Clint's kindness.Already falling for her, Clint is more than willing to help provide protection for Natalie and her son, especially after her abusive husband turns up dead. There is no doubt that in his mind that Natalie did not kill her husband and is not hiding anything. However, Clint has a past and a secret of his own.