One Christmas can change your lifeâ¦
Kyle Houseman believes heâll never find anyone he could love as much as Olivia Arnold, whoâs now married to his stepbrother. Not only did he lose her, heâs been through one divorce and has no desire to go through another. Heâs determined to be extra careful about the next woman he gets involved withâwhich is why he fights his attraction to the beautiful stranger who rents his farmhouse for the Christmas holiday.
Lourdes Bennett is a country music artist. Sheâs only planning to stay in Whiskey Creek long enough to write the songs for her next albumâthe album thatâs going to put her back on top. Her dreams donât include settling in a town even smaller than the one she escaped. But as she comes to know Kyle, she begins to wonder if sheâd be making a terrible mistake to leave him behindâ¦
Praise for the Whiskey Creek novels of New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak
âThis Heart of Mine is a potently emotional, powerfully life-affirming contemporary romance that can be read and enjoyed on its own, but it also serves as an excellent addition to Novakâs popular Whiskey Creek series.â
âBooklist (starred review)
âThis Heart of Mine is another engrossing addition to Novakâs addictive series.â
âLibrary Journal (starred review)
âNovakâs Whiskey Creek novels are a favorite among romance readers because of their small-town charm⦠Novak never disappoints.â
âRT Book Reviews on This Heart of Mine (Top Pick)
âNovak is always a go-to author for sassy romance set in small towns loaded with charm. Her latest in the Whiskey Creek series is naughty and nice, and readers will fall in love with the magic of the season portrayed throughout.â
âRT Book Reviews on The Heart of Christmas (Top Pick)
âOnce again Novakâs Whiskey Creek springs to life in all its realistic, gritty Gold Country glory as two determined, likable people come to terms with their pasts and give love a chance. This poignant, heartfelt romance puts a refreshing spin on the classic reunion/secret baby theme.â
âLibrary Journal on Come Home to Me
â[Brenda Novak] weaves a tight story of human weakness and longing, with cross threads of passion and hope. One neednât wonder why Novak is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. Just read Come Home to Me.â
âExaminer.com
âThe worst part of any Brenda Novak book is the last page. I always want more. Luckily there is usually another Novak book in the wings. The Whiskey Creek series is an absolute delight and this newest installment isâ¦so satisfying I ran out of superlatives. Brenda Novak outdid herself in Take Me Home for Christmas.â
âFresh Fiction
âItâs steamy, itâs poignant, itâs perfectly pacedâitâs When Lightning Strikes and you donât want to miss it.â
âUSATODAY.comâs Happy Ever After blog
To Novakâs Notables, that special group of women who do so much to support me online.
Dear Reader,
Itâs always a joy for me to return to Whiskey Creek. Even though itâs a fictional town, these days it feels like my second home. I love imagining the quaint bed-and-breakfasts, the Gas-N-Go, the ice-cream parlor, Just Like Momâs Diner, even the spooky old cemeteryâand Iâm especially excited about this book because Iâve had so many readers request Kyleâs story. He first appeared in When We Touch (part of the Together for Christmas anthology, if you read print, and the digital prequel to the series, if youâre an ebook reader), so those of you whoâve read Brandon and Oliviaâs story will know Kyleâs made a few mistakes. If youâve been following the rest of the series, you will also know heâs paid for them and is a really kind, fabulous person who deserves his own happily-ever-after. But if you havenât visited Whiskey Creek before, donât worry. This book is written to stand on its own; you wonât be missing out.
Not only am I writing books set in Whiskey Creek, Iâve been working on a new trilogy set on Fairham Island, a fictional place off the coast of North Carolina. The first book in that trilogy, The Secret Sister, is already out, with more coming. You can find information about these and my other works on my website at brendanovak.com. There, you can also enter to win my monthly drawings, sign up for my newsletter, contact me with comments or questions or join my fight to find a cure for diabetes. My youngest son suffers from this disease. Thanks to the support of many, many wonderful people, Iâve been able to raise $2.5 million for the cause so far.
Happy reading!
Brenda Novak
WHISKEY CREEK Cast of Characters
Phoenix Fuller: Recently released from prison. Mother of Jacob Stinson, who is being raised by his father, Riley.
Riley Stinson: Contractor, father of Jacob.
Gail DeMarco: Owns a public relations firm in LA. Married to movie star Simon OâNeal.
Ted Dixon: Bestselling thriller writer, married to Sophia DeBussi.
Eve Harmon: Manages Little Maryâs B&B, which is owned by her family. Recently married to Lincoln McCormick, a newcomer.