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Her Alaskan Family

One lost little girl could be the key to a permanent family.

Recently fired, Savannah Morgan dreads attending her ten-year high school reunion as a failure. But for Levi Carter, Savannah’s return home might solve all his troubles. The newly single dad needs reliable childcare for his temporary foster daughter–and a fake girlfriend at the reunion to deflect any pitying glances after his recent breakup. But as the line between real and pretend begins to blur, will a secret Savannah is keeping ruin their chance at a permanent commitment? 

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One Southern Summer

It’s her second chance summer…if she’s ready for it–in this warm and utterly irresistible Southern small-town novel.

When Avery Lansing Crawford left her hometown of Camellia, Alabama, she was the darling of the town. A beauty queen. Now she’s come back a disgraced and divorced mom who has lost almost everything–her home, her husband, even her TV design show–all while the public watched. And if the humiliation wasn’t bad enough, Avery and her two small children are moving in with her mama…just in time to give everyone in Camellia something to talk about.

And oh, they’re talkin’. Especially when Avery reignites her old friendship with Cole Whitaker who’s offered Avery the opportunity to do something real: a redesign project that would help survivors of human trafficking. It could kick-start both her career and her confidence–not to mention give her a chance to spend more time with Cole.

With three generations of strong Southern women around the family dinner table, coming home to Camellia could be the perfect fresh start. Even if Avery is the topic of salacious gossip over sweet tea and her grandmother won’t stop interfering in her love life. But the bonds of family and the promise of second chances just might lead to a future that looks nothing like she expected.

 

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Her Alaskan Companion

Romance isn’t the plan…until a mischievous dog changes everything.

When pregnant widow Lexi Thomas moves to Alaska for a fresh start, the last thing on her mind is romance. Fortunately her neighbor’s affectionate goldendoodle is just the distraction she needs–unlike his gruff owner. Police officer Heath Donovan hopes building a fence in exchange for pet sitting will keep Lexi at a distance. But when his unruly dog turns matchmaker, can he face his biggest fear for a shot at love?

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A Baby in Alaska

He needs short-term help…But will he find a lasting love?

Sam Frazier has three weeks in Alaska to acquire a small aviation company and serve as best man in a wedding–all with his infant nephew in tow. Thankfully, maid of honor and pilot Rylee Madden can’t resist helping the new guardian, even if the acquisition might eliminate her job. The arrangement is temporary, and romance isn’t an option.  But will caring for baby Silas together change their minds?

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Heidi McCahan

 Heidi dreamed of writing stories as a little girl. Now she writes uplifting inspirational romance novels set in small towns. She is the bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including A Baby in Alaska and Her Alaskan Companion. A perfect day for Heidi includes a good cup of coffee, dark chocolate, and reading stories with happy endings. Originally from Alaska, she now makes her home in North Carolina with her handsome husband, three amazing boys, and the world’s greatest goldendoodle. Heidi’s next novel, A Winter of Sweet Secrets, releases on September 30, 2025.

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A Winter of Sweet Secrets

What will it take to save her family’s candy company …and end a decades-long feud?

The Evergreen Candy Company is a small-town Alaskan tradition, run by Jovi Wright’s family for decades. But with her grandparents no longer at the helm, Jovi’s parents are considering selling. Determined not to let that happen, Jovi hops a plane back to her hometown. Her plan: launch Grammie’s salted caramel chews as a new product that will save the company. But with Grammie’s memory fading and the recipe missing, Jovi has her work cut out for her.

Still reeling from being jilted by her fiancé, Jovi welcomes the distraction of trying to re-create the recipe from scratch. True, the trip is off to a rocky start when her flight is canceled and she has to car-share with a grumpy and mysterious author seeking a fresh start, but Burke Solomon’s little girl is adorable. And the recently widowed man needs help adjusting to Evergreen, whether he’ll admit it or not.

With a looming deadline and the stresses of single parenthood, the last thing Burke needs is a bright-eyed optimist like Jovi to disrupt his life. But their association soon becomes the talk of the town because of a long-standing feud between their families. Turns out, Burke’s late aunt and Jovi’s Grammie were once best friends—until something tore them apart. Untangling their history provides an antidote to Burke’s writer’s block. But when he unearths several shocking family secrets, will revealing them settle the feud or bring everything he and Jovi have been working toward crashing down around them?

 

 

 

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 The Bull Rider’s Fresh Start

This cowboy can charm almost anyone… except the mother of his surprise baby girl.

Former bull rider Landon Chambers has made mistakes. Big ones. But discovering he’s the father of a sweet little girl might be the best thing ever. Now Landon just has to convince her mother, navy diver Kelsey Sinclair, that his wild, troubled cowboy days are over. But Kelsey’s not quite sure she can trust Landon with her little girl…or her cautious heart.

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More than Words

Determined to escape the foolish mistakes in her past, Aubrey Keller moves across the country to start over as a speech pathologist in Astoria, Oregon. She thought she’d run far enough until Jake Womack walks back into her life, and she’s reminded of what might have been.

As a straight-laced US Coast Guard helicopter pilot, Jake Womack is driven and focused. His primary mission is avoiding potential disasters and rescuing the lost. But Aubrey’s sudden departure three years ago set his heart adrift.

When Aubrey is tasked with helping Jake’s young nephew speak again, Jake believes this is a second chance to restore their relationship. But Aubrey is convinced Jake will never truly love her–not when he finds out the scandalous reason for her goodbye.

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I’m relatively new to Heidi McCahan and her novels, but after reading Sweet Melody I think I need to go on a reading binge! Sweet Melody is an excellent contemporary romance that I enjoyed from start to end.

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