Strings of lights, roasted chestnuts…And a sweet holiday reunion. Could a moment under the mistletoe lead to a lifetime of happy celebrations?

Do you enjoy Christmas romances?

A Small Town Family Christmas, my next Jen Gilroy sweet contemporary from Harlequin Heartwarming is out September 29.

Although third in my Strawberry Pond, New Hampshire series, it also stands alone.

A story of second chances in life, as well as love, A Small Town Family Christmas brings high school sweethearts Alana Hansen and Cal Paquette together after fifteen years apart.

While Cal left Strawberry Pond to join the military—and left Alana behind—she stayed in town and became the local librarian.

Librarian is a job I once wanted so in writing this book I got to live vicariously!

When Cal returns to what locals call “The Pond” to spend the holidays with his foster mom, he wants to figure out the rest of his life…And unexpectedly comes face-to-face with Alana.

Working together at her family’s Christmas tree farm sparks feelings they’d both rather avoid.

Because when Cal left town all those years ago, he not only broke Alana’s heart but kept a secret he couldn’t expect her to ever forgive.

But Christmas is a season of miracles and even if Alana isn’t ready to take another chance on Cal, he still wants to be the man she deserves.

Filled with small-town festive charm, including some of my own favourite Christmas traditions, A Small Town Family Christmas captures the magic and promise of the season.

As a second-chance romance, it’s also about overcoming anger, grief and betrayal to find healing, forgiveness and, maybe even a way back to a forever love.

If you choose to read my new book, I hope it gives you the same sense of warmth, hope and comfort I had as I wrote Cal and Alanna’s story.

Because Strawberry Pond isn’t just a place but a feeling…And for me, that feeling is home.

Pre-order a copy of A Small Town Family Christmas (in large print paperback or ebook) here or request it from your library.

While I often include dog characters in my books, A Small Town Family Christmas has a very special cat. In the spirit of the season, she’s called Holly…But don’t tell Floppy Ears!

If you’re a reviewer and would like to read and review an epub copy of A Small Town Family Christmas, message me via the form on my website here.