Tess Brennan Small Town Romances

A Christmas Gift for Kate

Book 1 Hope Valley Romance

After her husband’s business fails and he leaves her for another woman, Kate is finally at peace with her new life—until her daughters come to visit with some unwelcome news.

Her enraged daughters want justice, but Kate—with a growing attraction between her and neighbor Tolly Nelson—just wants to move on. 

The only thing Kate wants for Christmas is a quiet life—but it seems that this might be a gift that will cost her dearly!

A New Start for Lily

Book 2 Hope Valley Romance

When everything around her falls apart, Lily Carella abandons her old life and runs to where she hopes she can’t be found: Hope Valley. 

Short of funds, living in a tiny apartment and still scared, Lily grits her teeth and makes the best of her situation. Gradually, she makes new friends, semi-adopts a timid pup called Nameless and starts to feel at home — but Mike Agnew’s interest in her has her worried.

Anyone around her could be in danger… 

A Valentine for Sarah

Book 3 Hope Valley Romance

Sarah Clancy, raising two children alone after the death of her beloved husband five years before, has a problem.

That problem comes in the shape of a rebellious sixteen-year-old daughter, Ruby, who has been skipping school—in company with Dylan, who just happens to be the son of the high school principal, Cam Hyde.

Then the kids really start acting out, and the fur flies. What happened to a peaceful life?

A Mother for Mandy

Book 4 Hope Valley Romance

Amber Meadows is drawn to Blake, the introverted army vet she rides with on weekend biker outings. She’s sensed something special in him — but he never once mentioned he had a daughter.

When Blake turns up on her doorstep looking frazzled, holding the hand of a tiny red-haired spitfire called Mandy, Amber is stunned. Together, they try to give a brave but fearful little girl the security she’s never had. The problem? Mandy wants nothing to do with the taciturn man who says he’s her dad. She just wants Amber.

A Mystery Man for Jo

Book 5 Hope Valley Romance

Jo Bailey resigns from her high-profile job and returns to sleepy Hope Valley to manage her mother’s quirky bookstore — more community centre than real business. Harvard-educated and the daughter of a business tycoon, Jo struggles to understand a clientele that includes a craft group, canasta-playing ladies, and the mysterious Mr. Smith, tapping away at his ‘memoirs’ while taking far too much interest in local affairs.

By the time Jo uncovers Ashton Smith’s secrets, it’s too late. She’s already lost her heart to him.

A Villain for Valentine’s Day

Book 6 Hope Valley Romance 

Edie Calhoun has always been a disappointment to her parents — not fashionable enough, not talented enough, wasting her gifts on a fledgling graphic design business. So when her charming, feckless brother talks her into minding his dog Villain over Valentine’s Day, she’s already in a bad mood.

Then Jake Miller arrives—the dog trainer her brother hired before flying out. Handsome and charming, Jake is exactly the type Edie distrusts. She’s watched her brother leave a trail of broken hearts, and she’s not going to fall for this!

By TESS BRENNAN

A Heart Full of Hope

Enjoy this inspirational boxed set of the first four stories in the Hope Valley Romance series!

Books included are:
A Christmas Gift for Kate
A New Start for Lily
A Valentine for Sarah
A Mother for Mandy

(see full descriptions of each title above)

Contemporary romance Author

Tess Brennan

I’m lucky enough to be able to live on the coast, near beaches and a creek, and my husband and I both enjoy exploring our local area. I’m pretty happy to spend time on the beach or swimming – and oh yes,  lolling about in the sun, and spending hours on craft pursuits! But there’s one other thing that I love to do: read stories about people who have loved and lost, and loved again… or people who fight against the odds to find the love of a lifetime! Naturally, reading stories like this led to writing stories about the path to love and happiness. (OK, I’m a sucker for this.) The Hope Valley Romance series is just the beginning. After all, there are thousands of wonderful stories to tell!

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