Holiday Hearts
(2026)(A book in the Sunsets of New England series)
An omnibus of novels by Lucinda Race
Snowy nights, second chances, and the magic of Christmas await in Holly Haven…
In Holly Haven Inn, talented chef Dora Bennett escapes Boston after losing her dream job and heads to the cozy Holly Haven Inn for a fresh start. Determined to restore the inn’s reputation with her unforgettable holiday meals, Dora has no time for romance—especially not with a mysterious guest asking too many questions.
Charlie Ward arrives in Holly Haven carrying secrets of his own. Traveling incognito as a restaurant reviewer, he’s learned to keep people at a distance, especially when it comes to his hearing loss. But between candlelit dinners, snowy sleigh rides, and the warmth of the inn, Dora begins to make Charlie wonder if he’s finally found a place—and a person—worth staying for.
Then return to Holly Haven in Holiday Heart Wishes, where Christmas magic is in full swing. After losing her city job, social media director Vera Davis heads home with her lovable rescue dog, hoping for a fresh start and a quiet holiday season. Instead, she finds herself rescuing stranded reporter Tony Barbee during a snowstorm.
Tony never expected to come back to Holly Haven—or to discover his uncle is happily involved with Vera’s mother. As holiday traditions, twinkling lights, and heartfelt Christmas wishes bring Vera and Tony closer together, they’ll discover that sometimes the greatest gift of all is finding love where you least expect it.
Filled with cozy inns, snowy small-town charm, heartwarming romance, adorable pets, and Hallmark-style holiday magic, this Christmas novella collection is perfect for readers who love sweet small-town romance with guaranteed happily-ever-afters.
Genre: Romance
In Holly Haven Inn, talented chef Dora Bennett escapes Boston after losing her dream job and heads to the cozy Holly Haven Inn for a fresh start. Determined to restore the inn’s reputation with her unforgettable holiday meals, Dora has no time for romance—especially not with a mysterious guest asking too many questions.
Charlie Ward arrives in Holly Haven carrying secrets of his own. Traveling incognito as a restaurant reviewer, he’s learned to keep people at a distance, especially when it comes to his hearing loss. But between candlelit dinners, snowy sleigh rides, and the warmth of the inn, Dora begins to make Charlie wonder if he’s finally found a place—and a person—worth staying for.
Then return to Holly Haven in Holiday Heart Wishes, where Christmas magic is in full swing. After losing her city job, social media director Vera Davis heads home with her lovable rescue dog, hoping for a fresh start and a quiet holiday season. Instead, she finds herself rescuing stranded reporter Tony Barbee during a snowstorm.
Tony never expected to come back to Holly Haven—or to discover his uncle is happily involved with Vera’s mother. As holiday traditions, twinkling lights, and heartfelt Christmas wishes bring Vera and Tony closer together, they’ll discover that sometimes the greatest gift of all is finding love where you least expect it.
Filled with cozy inns, snowy small-town charm, heartwarming romance, adorable pets, and Hallmark-style holiday magic, this Christmas novella collection is perfect for readers who love sweet small-town romance with guaranteed happily-ever-afters.
Genre: Romance