Arriving September 30, 2025

A Winter of Sweet Secrets

Heartwarming Women’s Fiction + Small-Town Romance

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

When Jovi Wright returns to Evergreen, Alaska, she’s determined to rescue her family’s beloved candy company with a new twist on her grandmother’s famous salted caramels. But with the recipe missing and Grammie’s memory fading, Jovi’s plans quickly unravel.

Enter Burke Solomon — a brooding author, single dad, and her unexpected neighbor. He’s battling writer’s block and learning how to be a full-time parent, and the last thing he needs is Jovi’s sunshine disrupting his quiet life.

As the two team up to unravel a decades-old family feud, they just might discover that the sweetest surprises come when you least expect them.

Publishers weekly BestSelling Author

Heidi McCahan

Heidi McCahan began dreaming up stories as a little girl. Now she writes uplifting inspirational romance novels set in small towns. Originally from Alaska, Heidi moved to North Carolina because she rarely has to shovel snow and she’s within a day’s drive of the mountains or the beach. She’s been married to her handsome husband for over twenty years. They have three incredible sons and the world’s greatest goldendoodle. A perfect day for Heidi includes a good cup of coffee and reading books with happy endings. She loves connecting with readers, so please subscribe to her monthly newsletter. 

Early Praise for A Winter of Sweet Secrets

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An Alaskan snowstorm, dueling families and a long-lost recipe offer a lot to love in this story. I savored every page.

– Debbie macomber, #1 New York Times Bestselling author

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Kelly Jo and Heidi chat about mean girls, inspirational romance novels, Heidi’s unconventional childhood in Alaska and more!

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