Unwanted. Unwed. Unexpectedly matched? Can a daring plan bring together a pregnant social outcast and a lonely lighthouse keeper forced to marry in this slow-burn romance set in the Gilded Age? Sara Rose My heart shattered when my sister's fiancé took what he wanted against my will, leaving me pregnant and disavowed by my family. Driven to desperate measures, I agree to take a housekeeping job on a remote island off the cost of Washington state. The man I’m working for? He’s kind, handsome and has a unique understanding of my position. Rhett The agency's ultimatum is clear: marry or lose my cherished position as the Whale Island lighthouse keeper. My childhood home, my sanctuary, hangs in the balance. I am frantic to keep it, but there are no candidates on this secluded island. Until Sara Rose arrives. Pregnant from a vicious attack, without family, and desperate for safety and security, she needs a husband as much as I need a wife. Out of options, she accepts my proposal of marriage, though we agree there would be nothing but necessity between us. But as time passes, I realize I need more than just a sham marriage with her. Sara Rose needs me, and I need her too. For much more than just the upkeep of the lighthouse. Have the secret matchmakers brought them true love despite the odds? The fifth installment of Tess Thompson’s clean and wholesome historical romance series will leave you breathless and rooting for these unlikely lovers in this marriage-of-convenience tale.

The Mystery Matchmaker of Ella Pointe

A Match for a Disgraced Bride

Whale Island’s nurse has no use for a doctor or a husband. He’s fresh out of medical school with no prospects. Will an interfering mother, two matchmakers and some divine intervention make lovers of these enemies? Ella I didn’t want him here. I’d do anything to get rid of him. Sabotage his practice. Make sure the islanders knew he was not to be trusted. Push away his overtures of friendship and partnership. What good did a fancy city doctor do for the community anyway? My community. The residents of Whale Island could attest to my competency and compassion. We don’t need outsiders telling us what to do. Then I find out my mother is the one funding the interloper’s medical practice. My own mother. Why? I can’t fathom why she’d want to ruin my life. To make matters worse, he’s handsome and charming. Lucca No one wanted me. Not here in the states anyway. I was an outcast. Catholic. Italian. Poor. I’d hoped it would be different in Whale Island and the little town of Ella Pointe. I was wrong. If anything, it’s worse. Mostly because Ella of Ella Pointe hates me and intends to drive me out. Her scheme might work on a man with something to lose, but I have nothing. Nowhere to go and no funds to get there. I must make my medical practice a success or be back on the streets. There’s one other little thing. I might be falling in love with the enemy. The fourth installment of Tess Thompson’s fanciful, heartfelt new historical romance series will have you cheering for Lucca and Ella as they find their happy-ever-after. With a little suspense and a lot of family drama, the Tutheridge family will steal your heart!

A Match for a Willful Bride

He only cares about money. She’s fighting for history. Will a surprise delivery unite two opponents in love?Property developer Kyle Hicks’s playboy lifestyle couldn’t be better. He’s overcome his impoverished past, his new resort is under construction, and he’s free of any ties. But when he’s given custody of a baby he didn’t know he fathered, he has no choice but to turn for help to the one person who hates him.Single mother Violet Ellis can’t seem to catch a break. Between the failure of her business and a greedy developer ruining Cliffside Bay’s small-town charm, she feels her life is in tatters. So out of work and desperate for a home for herself and her son, she reluctantly accepts a job offer from the man she despises caring for his out-of-wedlock infant.Trading his bachelor nights for midnight bottle feedings, Kyle is stunned when he falls for the blended family under his roof. And as her revulsion turns to desire for the mogul she once loathed, Violet fears compromising her principles if she gives Kyle her heart.Will an unexpected bundle of joy turn these enemies into lifelong partners?Marred: Kyle and Violet is the fourth book in the emotional Cliffside Bay women’s romantic fiction series. If you like headstrong characters, opposites that attract, and alluring suspense, then you’ll adore Tess Thompson’s captivating story.Buy Marred: Kyle and Violet to turn the tables on this relationship today!

Cliffside Bay

Marred: Kyle and Violet

An impoverished young woman. A lonely father of five. Will they be able to resist when a cadre of optimistic children start matchmaking? 1910 I arrived in Emerson Pass Colorado with my entire life in one small suitcase. Compared to Boston, life wouldn’t be easy in this tiny frontier town. Everyone was counting on me. My family…to provide for them back home. The mayor…to teach all the children living here. I was determined to make it work and succeed in the unruly West. But things didn’t start off well. A stray gunshot spooked the horses, and I ended up face-first in the snow. Until rescue came in the strong, capable hands of a handsome stranger… Widower and single father Lord Alexander Barnes. English royalty. Older. Affluent. Despite our easy rapport and my instant connection with his children any courtship was out of the question. On top of our age difference, we were from different worlds and classes. Yet the wild, untamed nature of this town kept thrusting us together. Almost as if by fate. Our chance at happiness was within reach. Unless the realities of the unsettled mountain territory tear us apart… One-click The School Mistress, the delightful, heartwarming first book in the Emerson Pass Historicals sweet romance series. If you like rags-to-riches tales with resilient heroines and hints of mystery, then you’ll adore Tess Thompson’s Edwardian adventure in the Old West.

Emerson Pass Historicals

The School Mistress

Can a worried mother find the perfect matches for her family of eccentrics on remote Whale Island? Amelia In the spring of 1910, an advertisement I spotted in the Boston newspaper called out to me: “Wealthy family in need of secretary on Whale Island. Must have an affinity for books.” When I’m offered the position, I do not hesitate to pack my meagre belongings and travel to Washington state. After all, I have nothing to lose. I’ve been dismissed from my current position. I have no family. It’s all a dream come true. The only problem? My employer, Benedict Tutheridge, makes my heart flutter and my knees wobble. I didn’t expect him to be devastatingly handsome or interesting. Unfortunately, I’m not from prestige or wealth. A man like Benedict would never marry a woman like me. Benedict In a town full of misfits, I win the prize. After my father’s untimely death, I’m expected to run the family business. However, despite my efforts and education, I can barely read or write. At my mother’s urging, I agree to hire a secretary, fully expecting A.F. Young to be a man. To my utter shock, Amelia Frances is very much a woman. A beautiful, beguiling one. A woman who would never fall for the town idiot. A clean and wholesome historical romance that will pull on your heartstrings and have you cheering for second chances in this new family saga by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson.

A Match for a Bookish Bride

She’s afraid to take risks. He’s an incurable daredevil. When tragedy throws them together, will it spark a lasting devotion? Crystal Whalen isn’t sure why she should go on. Two years after her husband’s death on a ski trip, she’s devastated when a fire destroys her quiet Colorado mountain home. And when she can’t keep her hands off the gorgeous divorcé who’s become her new temporary housemate, it only feeds her grief and growing guilt. Garth Welte won’t be burned again. After his ex-wife took most of his money, the downhill-skiing Olympic medalist is determined to keep things casual with the sexy woman he can’t resist. But the more time they spend with each other, the harder it is to deny his burgeoning feelings. As Crystal’s longing for the rugged man’s embrace grows, she worries that his dangerous lifestyle will steal him away. And although Garth believes she’s his perfect girl, the specter of betrayal keeps a tight grip on his heart. Will the thrill-seeker and the wary woman succumb to the power of love? The Patron of Emerson Pass is the emotional second book in the Emerson Pass Contemporaries small-town romance series. If you like lyrical prose, unexpected chances at happiness, and uplifting stories, then you’ll adore Tess Thompson’s sweet tale.

Emerson Pass Contemporaries

The Patron

Her love died on a battlefield. He carries a torch for a woman he’s never met. Can the tragic death of a soldier entwine the souls of two strangers? Colorado, 1920. Josephine Barnes wrote every day to her beloved fiancé battling in the trenches of the Great War. Devastated when he’s killed in action, she vows never to marry and buries her grief in the construction of the town’s first library. But she’s left breathless when she receives a request from a gracious gentleman to visit and return the letters containing her declarations of desire. Philip Baker survived the war but returned home burdened with a distressing secret. Though he knows it’s wrong, he can’t stop reading through the beautiful sentiments left among his slain comrade’s possessions. Plagued by guilt, he’s unable to resist connecting with the extraordinary woman who captured his heart with her words. When Josephine invites Philip to join her gregarious family for the holidays, she’s torn by her loyalty to a ghost and her growing feelings for the gallant man. And as Philip prepares to risk everything by telling her the truth about her dead fiancé, he fears he could crush Josephine’s blossoming happiness forever. Will they break free from their painful pasts to embrace a passion meant to be? The Spinster is the second book in the heartwarming Emerson Pass historical romance series. If you like staunch heroines, emotional backdrops, and sweeping family sagas, then you’ll adore Tess Thompson’s wholesome tale.

The Spinster

She’s loved him from afar. He thinks of her as his best friend’s little sister. Will these forbidden lovers find their way before they lose each other forever? As a child Adelaide Barnes felt sure she wouldn’t live to be an adult. However, she was wrong. She’s grown into a lovely and ambitious young woman yearning to become a published author. And that’s not her only desire. James West is all she can think of, even though he's promised to another. She didn’t want to fall in love with him. He was too old, too English, and too much her sibling’s best friend. Englishman James West came to Colorado with his best friend before following his dreams to New York City as a book editor. He's content with his new life, if not a little lonely. All that changes when he receives a letter from his father. His family is in dire financial trouble and they need his help. The solution? Marry a woman he hardly knows so that he might save his mother and father, as well as his little sister, from ruin. He sets out to Colorado for his annual trip to see the Barnes family with a heavy heart, knowing it could be his last. Then, something very unexpected changes everything. Little Addie Barnes is no longer only his best friend's younger sister but a beautiful, captivating woman. He finds himself falling for her, even though he knows he cannot have her. His loyalty to his family is in direct competition with his heart's desire. Will love or duty win? In the seventh installment of Tess Thompson’s bestselling Emerson Pass Historicals, baby sister Addie Barnes finally gets her story in this heartwarming, clean and wholesome love story, and family saga.

The Wordsmith

She watches helplessly as the man she loves leaves to fight with the Allies overseas. He promises her he will return to her alive and well. Will he be able to keep his promise, or will he be yet another lost soldier in a war against tyranny? After four years at a university, Delphia Barnes returns home to Emerson Pass as America prepares to join the war. Determined to resist a conventional life of marriage and children, she fights her attraction to her old pal Jack Depaul. However, her heart won’t listen to reason and falls in love anyway. Jack Depaul is the proud second generation of horse breeders in Emerson Pass. With no desire to do anything else with his life, he happily works alongside his father and brother on their farm. His old friend, Delphia Barnes, is the last one he’d thought he’d miss. Yet, she quickly becomes a passion that burns brighter than his love of horses. How can he leave her when they’ve found each other at last? But when America joins the war overseas, he feels he has no choice but to enlist and leave her behind Will Jack survive the war? If so, will Delphia recognize the man who returns? Can family and community sustain them during troubled times? American Historical Romance meets family saga in this final installment of Tess Thompson’s bestselling Emerson Pass Historicals. A tale of survival and bravery by two young people torn apart by war will be sure to satisfy fans as we say goodbye to the beloved Barnes family.

The Rebel

He’s a brilliant chef with a love for food and fly fishing. She’s a pastry chef craving a fresh start. Is love on the menu or will the past she left behind ruin what could be the perfect pairing? Elliot After the death of my beloved aunt and a troubling experience with a stalker, I’m ready for a fresh start somewhere quiet. I leap at the chance to become the pastry chef at a quaint dude ranch in western Montana. Soon, I’m happily working under the talented and sexy, Caspian Moon. If only I could concentrate fully on my cakes instead of yearning for the boss who has made it clear that employees are off-limits. Even if they don’t want to be. Caspian I didn’t have much hope for romantic love in my life until the alluring Elliot came to work for my family’s restaurant. She's talented and intriguing, and I can't help but feel a pull towards her. But I have strict rules. I don’t date employees. The risk to the ranch's future is too great. If only I could stop thinking about her. In this clean and wholesome, small-town romance, kindred spirits believing they’re too broken for love must face their demons if they hope for a future together. Don’t miss this latest page-turner by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings.

Crescent Moon Ranch

Harvest Moon

He’s a happy bachelor with a simple life on his family’s ranch. She’s a single mother fleeing an abusive husband. Will love become the haven she needs or will her past destroy any chance for happiness? Sammie I didn’t mean to kill my husband. All I wanted was to escape his abuse and start a new life with my daughter as far away from him as possible. But in one life-altering second, I had to decide—run or stay and face his family and a possible murder conviction. I ran. What else could I do? I’m all my daughter has in this world. I’ll do anything to make sure she’s safe. My path led me to a new identity, a job and rented room at the Crescent Moon Ranch. Even though I don’t deserve it, the Moon family welcomes me into their loving world. Especially the youngest son, Thad Moon. He’s everything a woman could want—smart, kind, handsome. If only I could tell him the truth about who I really am. But doing so would expose him and his family to danger and scandal. And the last thing I want to do is hurt another family. Thad Sammie Scott has secrets. She’s clearly running from someone dangerous. I’m not even sure of her true identity. Regardless, I’ve fallen for her and her little girl. All I want is to keep them safe and give them the life they deserve. But until I know who she really is and what she’s so afraid of, there’s no hope for an honest, loving relationship. Tess Thompson returns with the fourth installment of her beloved clean-and-wholesome Crescent Moon Ranch series. In this friends-to-lovers, small-town romance, the youngest Moon brother will do anything to protect the woman he loves, even if it means risking his own life.

Haven Moon

An ugly duckling and a charming scoundrel have nothing in common. But fate has a different plan. Faith Devastated after both my fiancée and best friend betrayed me, I traveled to a distant isle in the Pacific Northwest, clinging to a job as an artist's assistant to escape my broken heart. Little did I know that I would find something else entirely when I met Briggs Tutheridge. His kindness and sensitivity were not at all what I expected. Still, his reputation was well-known and notorious, with bevies of admirers who wanted nothing more than a brief affair. That wasn't me. I was a wallflower destined to live in the shadows, and no amount of wishing could change that. Briggs I agreed to my mother’s suggestion to hire an artist’s assistant without much thought. All that changed when Faith Fidget arrived in my studio. Timid and introverted, she was not the type of woman who usually turned my head. Yet, in her presence, I felt something undeniable stirring inside me. Soon enough, I found myself daydreaming about spending a lifetime with her instead of fleeting moments with women who were nothing more than meaningless trysts. But she deserved someone much better than a scoundrel with a reputation. No matter my feelings, I knew it would never work between us. Meanwhile, an unsolved murder, an interfering mother, and two secret matchmakers bring tension to bestselling author Tess Thompson’s clean and wholesome romance series that will leave you believing that opposites can attract.

A Match for a Reluctant Bride

In the fall of 1910, a violent patriarch with many enemies is murdered, freeing his long-suffering wife and four misfit children. Can a secret matchmaking plan find love for the eccentric members of the Tutheridge family? The four Tutheridge siblings grew up under the savage dictatorship of their wealthy and powerful father. Isolated on a small island in the Puget Sound, his three sons and daughter have little hope for finding love. Given their unique personalities and internal demons, romance seems unlikely. But when their mother secretly engages a team of matchmakers, hope blossoms for this lonely, slightly odd family. As long as they don’t know they’re being matched, they just might get their happy ending. However, when their father’s secrets are revealed in the weeks after his death, everyone becomes a murder suspect. Could one of them have snapped in a moment of rage? Or was it one of the many people he manipulated and hurt over the years that finally had enough? And is it possible for love to grow in the wake of such darkness? A murder mystery meets swoony historical romance in this new clean and wholesome series by bestselling author, Tess Thompson. Listen to this prequel to fall in love with Whale Island and its lovable band of eccentrics!

The Making of a Matchmaker

When her world is shattered, a single mother must summon every ounce of strength and determination to rebuild a future for herself and her five precious boys. Can she save her Montana ranch and protect her babies? Stella I’m a mother above all else. My boys are my life and my heart. When I’m suddenly raising them alone, I must face the possibility of selling the ranch that’s been in my family for generations. The last thing on my mind is finding a second chance at love. Yet, when a buttoned-up banker offers his assistance, I can’t help but say yes. Will the man in a suit and leather loafers be the key to my next chapter? Jasper When I agreed to open a bank branch in a small town in western Montana, I had no idea how much I would love life in a sleepy community full of cowboys and cowgirls. Things get even more interesting when I meet Stella. She’s a mother of five adorable boys with the prettiest brown eyes I’ve ever seen. She also has a rundown ranch in desperate need of repair. I’m only a city boy in a suit with no business on a ranch. Yet, Stella and her boys feel like home. Can I convince her I’m the one to repair her broken heart and her ranch? This clean and wholesome series starter from USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson will warm hearts as Stella and Jasper make a family from the broken parts of trampled dreams in this opposites-attract, contemporary romance.

Mama Moon

1921 Estelle Cast out and alone, I lost everything weeks before my wedding—my betrothed, my family, my future. With nowhere to turn, I accept the help of a compassionate stranger, not knowing it may lead me towards a path I swore never to tread. Percival After my wife succumbed to a psychotic break, I placed her in an asylum, a decision that haunts me as I raise our daughter alone. Hope for her recovery wanes with each passing year. I've vowed to uphold my marital duty, yet the arrival of a mysterious woman tempts me with forbidden possibilities. My father’s dishonorable legacy is a constant reminder of the man I refuse to become. Set in the tumultuous early 1920s, When Stars Fall at Midnight is the first installment in USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson’s romantic family saga—a tale of resilience, redemption, and unexpected love, where second chances arise from the ruins of tragedy, and newfound bonds forge new a family.

The Midnight Stars Saga

When Stars Fall at Midnight

Falling in love was the last thing they wanted. Can they resist their feelings to protect the ones they care about? Estelle After the trauma of my family’s abandonment and the forced adoption of my baby, I find solace in New York City, living in a fine apartment, thanks to my benefactor, Percival Bancroft. He asks for nothing in return except for one thing—dinner once a week. All would be well if it weren’t for my growing feelings for the kind man who rescued me from a life on the streets. He is not mine to love, as he belongs to another. Percival This is not the life I wanted, but it’s the one I have, and I must make the best of it. Thankfully, I have Estelle safely tucked away in an apartment in the city. If only I hadn’t fallen in love with her, all would be well. With my wife committed to an insane asylum with no hope of recovery, there is no chance for love in my life. Listen to part two of USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson’s Midnight Stars Saga, a clean and wholesome American historical romance, for this rags-to-riches tale of forbidden love.

When Stars Rise at Midnight

As children, they’d made a pact to marry until a mutual family tragedy ripped them apart. Can a Christmas miracle bring them back together in this clean and wholesome, small-town romance, or will the cruel demons of the past ruin their second chance? Atticus Annie Armstrong was my best friend growing up. When betrayal brought heartbreak to both our lives, she and her father moved away from Bluefern, Montana. As the years went by, we tried to stay in touch through letters but eventually, our correspondence dwindled to an occasional text. Now, she’s a big Hollywood star I see on my television screen every week. I’m just a boring tech nerd turned billionaire. Our lives could not be further apart, especially since I’ve returned to my family’s Montana ranch to run my charity work from home. But then, Annie shows up, broken and in need of a good hiding place. Will the decades since our last tearful goodbye prove too much for a second chance? Annie Atticus Moon was the finest boy I’d ever known. Although the years had distanced us, I never stopped thinking about him or wishing we could have remained close. Was it simply time and distance that separated us? Or had the selfish choice my mother made when we were children ruined any chance of a relationship with Atticus or his family? I’d not stopped running from the past long enough to know the answer. However, when the unthinkable happens and I’m left alone, publicly humiliated and in possible danger, I head to Bluefern and Atticus. Will he take me in after all this time and be the friend I so desperately need or will he disappoint me like all the other men in my life? Opposites attract in this sweet, emotional family saga starring the Moon brothers. Grab it today for a cozy, happy-ever-after by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson.

Swoony Moon

He’s the rugged brother of my boss. A grumpy rancher who cares more for horses than people. Not this city girl’s cup of tea. At all. After my twin sister’s betrayal, I started fresh in America working on a dude ranch in the middle of nowhere. The last thing I need is a cantankerous rancher with an attitude looking at me with disapproval in his eyes. My chattiness and optimism clearly irritate him, so I take the high road and choose to ignore him. But when Soren Moon offers to rent me a room in his house, I can’t refuse. A broke English girl doesn’t have that many options in Bluefern, Montana. Even though that leaves me alone with him way too often. When my past comes knocking on my door, everything I’ve worked to rebuild comes crashing down around me. Strangely enough, it’s Soren who offers to help. Even stranger? It’s him I turn to, and the sparks between us are impossible to ignore. Will Finley’s past destroy her newfound peace, or can Soren’s unexpected support save her heart? From USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson comes a grumpy/sunshine romance about a rancher and a city girl with a tragic past. Fall in love with Soren and Finley in the fifth book in the Crescent Moon Ranch Series for a clean and wholesome tale of family, redemption, and the power of community.

Grumpy Moon

Two rivals. One snowstorm. An unexpected spark. Arabella Returning to Bluefern to care for my father wasn’t part of my plan. But here I am, doing my best as the town’s new vet and trying to avoid Rafferty Moon, the one person who knows exactly how to get under my skin. We were high school rivals through and through, constantly competing to be the best. Now he’s the town doctor, and it feels like no time has passed—as if the years haven’t erased the tension that crackles every time we’re in the same room. But when a snowstorm traps us together, I start to see a different side of him, one that I can’t ignore. Maybe he’s not just my old rival; maybe there’s more to him than I ever allowed myself to see. Rafferty Arabella Collins. The name alone still stirs something up inside me, something sharp and undeniable. High school was a battlefield, and she was my biggest competition. Now she’s back, all fire and determination, caring for her father and running her vet practice, and somehow, we’re right back to butting heads. But as we’re forced together by circumstances neither of us can control, I begin to wonder if there’s more to her than I thought—more than the smart, ambitious girl I used to try to outdo. I start to see her warmth, her resilience, and suddenly, I want more than just a fleeting spark. Clashing Moon by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson is a heartwarming story about letting go of old rivalries to discover a love worth fighting for. Perfect for fans of snowbound small-town romance, enemies-to-lovers, and second chances wrapped in the warmth of home.

Clashing Moon

Unveiled truths. Unrequited love. A world torn apart. Mireille When war threatened Europe, my parents sent me from our vineyard in France to safety in America, where I found a new life, with friends who become family. But even in a land untouched by the bombs, the shadows of war loomed over my heart. As secrets from my past emerge and the world around me is torn apart, I must confront the grief of loss, the weight of duty, and the delicate balance between love and loyalty. Peter I’ve always stood in the background—quiet, loyal, and resigned to love a woman I could never have. While her heart belonged to my best friend, mine was hers, a silent devotion that I buried beneath duty and the horrors of war. When tragedy sends me home, scarred and broken, I don’t expect to find healing in the life I left behind. But as grief turns into something deeper, I must decide if I have the courage to face a future shaped by love, hope, and loss. The third installment in the Midnight Stars Saga follows Mireille Perrin, the baby Estelle entrusted to her twin sister Mauve in When Stars Fall at Midnight. Now grown and navigating the heartache of war, Mireille’s journey will unearth family truths, test her resilience, and challenge her heart in ways she never expected. In this American Historical romance, Tess Thompson delivers a heartwarming, sweeping family saga filled with long-buried family secrets, unspoken desires, and characters torn between love and duty. A clean wartime that explores the power of second chances and healing nature of love is perfect for fans of 1940s historical fiction and WWII love stories. This sweet, inspirational tale will tug at heartstrings while reminding readers of the enduring resilience of the human spirit.

When Stars Dream at Midnight

Cymbeline Barnes declared Viktor Olofsson her arch-enemy when they were children. When he saved her beloved sister, she started to see him as a hero instead. Still, she can't let go of the idea that her destiny is waiting somewhere else in the world. Viktor Olofsson has cared for Cymbeline his whole life. However, when she continues to rebuff him, he allows himself to entertain the idea of newcomer Emma. Will Cymbeline come to terms with her life and wake up to the idea of love before it's too late? Grab the fourth installment of Tess Thompson's bestselling Emerson Pass Historicals and fall in love with the past.

The Problem Child

Fiona Barnes has a secret. One so big she's afraid it will destroy everything she holds dear. Not even her beloved music can save her. Li Wu has fought prejudice his entire life. But he's always felt safe and protected within the fierce love of the Barnes family. If only the object of his desire were free to be his, all would be well. Will he risk everything to be with the one he loves or will societal pressures keep them apart? Join the Barnes family for Fiona's story and return to the world of Emerson Pass for another heartwarming installment of this American Historical Romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Tess Thompson.

The Musician

She’s marrying him out of necessity. He’s secretly hoping to sway her heart. Will their friendship deepen into happily ever after? Colorado, 1924. Louisa Lind is a dutiful daughter to her adoptive parents. After the boy she loves marries someone else, she vows to assist her father and mother with church work and forget all about marriage. But when tragedy strikes, the suddenly penniless young woman reluctantly accepts a marriage proposal… from her dream man’s twin brother. Having completed his medical school studies, Theo Barnes has returned to Emerson Pass to apprentice under the town’s doctor. Smitten since childhood with the pastor’s adopted daughter, he gallantly offers to wed Louisa to save her from destitution even though he knows her to have been in love with his twin brother. Despite his family believing the marriage to be a mistake, Theo persistently holds out hope that all he needs is time to win Louisa’s heart. They both suffer from childhood wounds and began to see their connection as something much deeper. Can the two damaged souls find a way to finally move on from their painful pasts and find love? The Scholar of Emerson Pass is the wholesome third book in the Emerson Pass Historicals. A conflicted hero, authentic setting, and a story of unexpected attraction after a marriage of convenience make a swoon-worthy romance.

The Scholar

Costume designer Teagan Lanigan only has time to love her work and the young son she’s raising by herself. But when she decides to give up the glitz and glam of the film industry for a quiet life near her family, she’ll face two unique challenges: reconciling with her estranged mother, and trying to forget her fling with a very famous country music star. Yet when Wyatt Black suddenly appears on Teagan’s porch, forgetting him is no longer an option. The man who wooed her with sensuality and song is just a shell of himself. Fragile and depressed, he’s carrying the weight of the world on his broad shoulders, and Teagan can’t turn him away. But when the pair find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation, it will be more than just Wyatt’s troubles and the duo’s lingering feelings for each other that leave them tied up in knots. In the fourth installment of USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson’s Blue Mountain Series, fall in love with the thrills of a genuine small town mystery and the heartwarming redemption that can only be found in the eyes of true love.

Blue Mountain Series

Blue String

He’s a small-town veterinarian with a love for animals and naps. Haunted by a childhood trauma, she’s terrified of men. Can the truth about her past bring them closer together or tear them apart forever? Breck Stokes is back where he belongs. After years at university, he’s returned to Emerson Pass and taken over his mother’s veterinarian practice. He loves the small ski community, spending time with his buddies and healing big and small animals. The moment he meets lovely but reserved Tiffany Birt, he’s drawn to her in ways he can’t explain. Can he break through her walls to win her heart? Tiffany Birt is Emerson Pass’s favorite wedding planner. She’s accepted she’ll never be a bride herself but loves helping couples plan their perfect small-town wedding. In addition, she has good friends and her precious dog, Muffy. However, her well-ordered exterior hides a painful past. One she must keep hidden or risk being pulled back into the cult she ran from as a teenager. When her past explodes onto the national news, she’s forced to confront her demons and accept help from Breck and her two best friends. Will she at last be free or will the dangerous men she ran from ruin all chances for happiness and love? This gripping and heart wrenching third installment in the Emerson Pass Contemporaries is a friends-to-lovers tale that will tug at your heartstrings.

The Pet Doctor

Merry Christmas from Emerson Pass in this surprise bonus novella full of holiday cheer, romance, and family. Flynn Barnes and his wife Shannon have had an idyllic marriage. Until she discovers the dangerous secret he kept from her. One that threatens to ruin their marriage and the stability of a happy home for their two little girls. When his siblings suggest a way to gain back Shannon's love and trust, they embark on a seven-day journey to do so. Can Flynn win back her love before it's too late? Along with their focus on Flynn, the family is also helping plan Cymbeline's wedding to Viktor. Will Emerson Pass's favorite tomboy embrace a traditional wedding with all the trimmings? Her sisters are determined to make sure she does. Join the Barnes family for this bonus novella in the bestselling Emerson Pass Historicals. Christmas joy abounds as the family does what they do best, stick together no matter what happens. Don't miss this surprise holiday gift from USA Today Bestselling author Tess Thompson.

The Seven Days of Christmas

Will the two mystery matchmakers of Ella Pointe finally find their own chance for love? Aubrey Since the loss of my husband, matchmaking has been my solace and mission as I pair souls meant for each other. However, letters from a sensitive and insightful bachelor from across the country have me wondering about my own destiny. Together, Matthew and I successfully paired the Tutheridge siblings, but as our shared project ends, can a new story begin? With some trepidation, I agree to travel from Boston to Whale Island. Will I find love again in the arms of Matthew Goodwell? Matthew Aubrey's talent for uniting hearts captivated me, and through our letters, I found myself enthralled by the matchmaker herself. When I convince her to visit me on Whale Island, will my instincts prove correct? Are we as meant to be as the matches we encouraged? The last installment of Tess Thompson’s bestselling, clean-and-wholesome historical romance series, The Mystery Matchmaker of Ella Pointe, is sure to enchant as we watch seasoned characters find their new season in each other.

A Match for a Matchmaker Bride

Can the skilled matchmakers of Ella Pointe help a melancholic widower with a vivacious little girl rediscover love? Or will his intended love slip away into the arms of an alluring yet perilous charlatan? Piper As the governess for a guarded widower, I am faced with the daunting task of warming a heart that has deliberately grown cold, isolating him from the vibrant life beyond his walls. Were it not for his enchanting and spirited daughter, I may have sought employment elsewhere. Yet, I am resolute to stay on the picturesque Whale Island, nurturing a blossoming romance with the local schoolmaster and hoping it culminates in a bond of marriage. If it signifies securing a stable home at last, I am willing to endure every storm, even the exasperating presence of Hudson Tutheridge. Hudson My beautiful governess has wrought a miraculous transformation in my daughter, evolving her from tempestuous to delightful. The untimely loss of my wife had compelled me to fortify my heart, yet witnessing this metamorphosis stirs a question within me—could there be room for Piper in my life beyond her duties as a governess? Journey back in time with Tess Thompson's bestselling historical romantic family saga's sixth installment, promising a heartwarming tale of a stoic hero and his effervescent counterpart. This clean, wholesome romance brims with love, hope, and the age-old charm of finding home in the most unexpected places.

A Match for a Bubbly Bride

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