This book bundle includes seven short stories and an epilogue from the bestselling Treasured Dreams series.
Holly adores living in her small mountain town of Whitefish, Montana, treasures her beading business, but longs to fall in love. When she meets a handsome stranger at the Falling Leaves Festival, she starts to wonder if dreams do come true. . . .
“An Unexpected Date is a wonderful and … a wonderful and perfect release to a stressful or crazy day.” — Cafè of Dreams Book Reviews
“It’s super short and super sweet. ” — Getting Your Read On on An Unexpected Kiss
“It’s different from most romance series, it’s certainly entertaining and it’s a slice of life that most of us can relate to on some level with a memory or two of our own.” — Romance is Ageless on An Unexpected Love
AN UNEXPECTED DATE (6 pages, 1700 words).
Holly loves living in her cozy mountain town and all the surrounding beauty soothes her soul. She treasures beading jewelry for her own small business while watching nature and its amazing creatures outside her window. But, her mom begs her to move back to the city so she can find a man to marry.
Holly doesn’t want to give up on her dreams, but does that mean she’ll have to give up on love?
AN UNEXPECTED KISS (25 pages, 5200 words).
Holly is beyond excited about her first date with Dave. They share a love for her beloved small mountain resort town, plus she’s never felt such sparks for a guy before. But when her mom warns her to proceed with caution so she won’t get disappointed, Holly pulls back—until an unexpected surprise entices her to risk her heart completely.
AN UNEXPECTED LOVE (20 pages, 4500 words).
Holly receives an unexpected offer to expand her jewelry business, Treasured Creations, and she doesn’t know whether to accept the contract or not. Selling beaded jewelry at festivals in her small town is one thing, but a painful experience from her past has made her gun-shy about taking risks.
She wants to discuss her fears with Dave, her boyfriend of two months, but she’s falling in love with him and feels ashamed of her past failures.
Will opening up to Dave jeopardize their developing romance? Or will it lead them to a place more beautiful than she could’ve ever imagined?
AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL (24 pages, 5200 words).
When Holly’s boyfriend is offered the job of his dreams in Africa, Holly must choose between the love of her life and the small mountain town that soothes her soul.
AN UNEXPECTED WEDDING (24 pages, 5300 words).
Instead of being an excited bride-to-be, Holly’s frazzled beyond belief as she tries to plan her wedding. Her fiancé, Dave, says whatever she wants works for him, but she can’t get her mom and soon-to-be mother-in-law to so much as agree on a date.
The worst part is that her dad passed away four years ago, and she’s heartbroken he won’t be walking her down the aisle.
Holly begins to accept the wedding is doomed, but then an unexpected surprise reminds her why she’s getting married in the first place.
AN UNEXPECTED JOY (22 pages, 4900 words).
Holly is struggling with some of life’s greatest challenges, but hiking in Montana’s rocky mountains gives her much needed peace she hopes to share with Dave.
AN UNEXPECTED BABY (12 pages, 3200 words).
Holly’s already in over her head when she receives an unexpected surprise, which is beyond her wildest dreams.
THE EPILOGUE (12 pages, 3200 words).
The finale to the Treasured Dreams short story series.
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* Treasured Dreams Series books 1-7
Together these excerpts make a wonderful story featuring Treasured Creations owner Holly and new comer web developer Dave but separately, although each are good moments, they are disappointing as they are just brief glimpse of pivotal moments in their lives in Whitefish, Montana.
1 An Unexpected Date (Treasured Dreams Book 1) by Susan Hatler
4 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Date (Treasured Dreams Book 1) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
A very short excerpt of a short story. Struggling owner of Treasured Creations beading business, Holly meets new resident Dave at a craft festival and it is attraction at first sight.
2 An Unexpected Kiss (Treasured Dreams Book 2) by Susan Hatler
4 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Kiss (Treasured Dreams Book 2) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
Sweet with vivid descriptions of the area and Holly and Dave’s first date. Holly and Dave become closer as they share desert and their reasons for moving to Whitefish.
3 An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3) by Susan Hatler
3 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
Conflicted with a happy ending. Holly and Dave hike up the mountain for their weekly picnic while Holly tries to decide if she wants to take her business and their relationship to the next level.
4 An Unexpected Proposal (Treasured Dreams Book 4) by Susan Hatler
3 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Proposal (Treasured Dreams Book 4) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
Relayed during their weekly hike and picnic, the ending is heartwarming. This excerpt features a recap of the last three excerpts plus pivotal points in both Dave’s business and in Holly and Dave’s relationship.
5 An Unexpected Wedding (Treasured Dreams Book 5) by Susan Hatler
4 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Wedding (Treasured Dreams Book 5) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
This excerpt features a recap but then has a heart warming and sweet finish. Although if I was the bride, I would hate all the subterfuge and angst that led up to the surprise.
6 An Unexpected Joy (Treasured Dreams Book 6) by Susan Hatler
4 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Joy (Treasured Dreams Book 6) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
The stress of house hunting, a new jewelry line, and trying to become pregnant have a partially happy ending which is revealed on this snowshoe hike.
7 An Unexpected Baby (Treasured Dreams Book 7) by Susan Hatler
4 stars
I purchased the short novella An Unexpected Baby (Treasured Dreams Book 7) by Susan Hatler and this review was given freely.
Contains another recap. The deliberation of new parents Holly and Dave to adopt or not, the continued stress of house hunting, and Holly’s deliberating over hiring an employee make this a complex and interesting read.ead.
This is a seven book series (can not or should not be read as a standalone) each book is very short and tells the journey of Holly & Dave. Holly owns a little beading jewelry shop in a small mountain town of White Fish, Montana.
Unexpected Date tells of just that, Holly and Dave’s first date.
Unexpected Kiss this continues the first date story.
Unexpected Love the story of taking a leap and admitting love.
Unexpected Proposal gives us a heartfelt proposal of undying love and devotion.
Unexpected Wedding shows how much meddling families and stressful days can hurt your soul.
Unexpected Joy happiness expands as baby makes three.
Unexpected Baby, well I guess that needs no explanation.
Treasured Dreams Series was written as just little tidbits of the love and struggles of two wonderful souls and their lives together. Each book is very short, leading into the next book.
I guess you could read them as a standalone but you will be very disappointed, each story only tells about a kind of snap shot of their lives together.
Almost like looking through a photo album of special moments in time.
The final book ends their journey although it also leaves you wanting to know more details of their little family and what lies in the future for them.
If you are looking for a short read and want happily ever after then you will probably like this sweet read. This author has a way of tugging at heartstrings and making you smile.