Author: deannakinney

Dahlia Dawson is a spunky young woman with a zest for life, but an illness threatens her dreams of a bright future. With her bucket list in hand, she sets out to spend Christmas at one of several Christmas Cottages along the breathtaking Chestnut Lake.Expecting the brisk mountain air, hot cups of coffee, and a roaring fire to be her only company, Dahlia’s dreams of a Christmas escape do not … not include a grumpy, stiff neighbor who seems to hate life… and Christmas itself.Realizing her purpose for coming to Clove Cottage, Dahlia becomes determined, with the aid of a…

Charity Bell is eighteen, beautiful, and has an unyielding chip on her shoulder. The loss of her father and betrayal of her stepfather have left her angry and confident that no man will ever win her trust, or possess her heart. She wears that declaration proudly–on her countenance, as well as her sharp tongue.That’s all tested when the enchanting Levi Drake transfers from her rival school across … across town. In a town divided by intense rivalry this should mean trouble, and yet the school is quickly won over by his alluring charm. When a strange encounter with the mysterious…