Montana Matchmakers Series by Reina M. Williams

All Dean Manning wants for Christmas is a second chance with his first love... For Maya Perry, Christmas Eve in Loving, Montana is just another lonely closing at the café where she works. Worse, her truck won’t start, and the only person there to help is Dean Manning, her childhood friend, and first kiss at thirteen. They’re both back in town forging new lives, but Maya has no time to rekindle a relationship... moreAll Dean Manning wants for Christmas is a second chance with his first love... For Maya Perry, Christmas Eve in Loving, Montana is just another lonely closing at the café where she works. Worse, her truck won’t start, and the only person there to help is Dean Manning, her childhood friend, and first kiss at thirteen. They’re both back in town forging new lives, but Maya has no time to rekindle a relationship. She has big plans to open her own bakery, and Dean’s adorable smile is already too much of a distraction. Dean’s Christmas improves when he gets to spend it with Maya, but she doesn’t seem to feel the same. He wants her in his life, but not if she doesn’t want romance. Santa delivers Maya and Dean a chance at a sweet Christmas, if they can see the gifts right in front of them. Spend Christmas in Loving, Montana, where the Matchmakers are always at work! Length: 45 pages/10,000 words (Perfect for reading on a break, while you wait, or on a cozy holiday evening!) Heat level: Sweet-Kisses Only less

New beginnings are in the air…Ana Delgado loves love. And, even at twenty-four, she’s been in it a lot, yet she’s only living in Loving, Montana and not loving any man. Maybe she should’ve stayed in Arizona, but she moved with her older sister to the tiny town where the only things to do are go to church, take walks, garden, and help at her cousin’s new bakery. And make new friends, like crusty bachelor Brandon Manning, whose kindness seems at odds with his scowls... moreNew beginnings are in the air…Ana Delgado loves love. And, even at twenty-four, she’s been in it a lot, yet she’s only living in Loving, Montana and not loving any man. Maybe she should’ve stayed in Arizona, but she moved with her older sister to the tiny town where the only things to do are go to church, take walks, garden, and help at her cousin’s new bakery. And make new friends, like crusty bachelor Brandon Manning, whose kindness seems at odds with his scowls.Brandon Manning has iced over his heart to hide his past, his plans, and his growing feelings for Ana. No one would suspect him of being prone to love at first sight, but it’s struck again, as quick as a flash of lightning and as potentially damaging. When Brandon and Ana are forced together as best man and maid of honor at his brother’s wedding to Ana’s sister, Brandon can no longer avoid his secrets. A sweet spring may finally be possible, if Brandon and Ana can let go and trust each other.Join the Montana Matchmakers in Loving as they prove that love sweetens every season!Length: 55 pagesHeat Level: Sweet-Kisses Only less

The summer winds bring change to Loving…Minnie Molloy likes surprises, but not when her first love, Adam Manning, appears one hot summer day. He has her remembering, wanting, and hoping for what she thought remained in her past. But when she and Adam spend the day together, she realizes that the past is back and ready to claim her heart again.Adam Manning will take every opportunity to be with Minnie... moreThe summer winds bring change to Loving…Minnie Molloy likes surprises, but not when her first love, Adam Manning, appears one hot summer day. He has her remembering, wanting, and hoping for what she thought remained in her past. But when she and Adam spend the day together, she realizes that the past is back and ready to claim her heart again.Adam Manning will take every opportunity to be with Minnie. He hasn’t stopped loving her, and all he needs is a second chance to rekindle their relationship. Loving, Montana’s Fourth of July festivities provide the perfect opportunity to show Minnie that they’re still in love, if their fears don’t drive them apart again.But the Montana Matchmakers will prove that some things never change, like true love!Length: 47 pagesHeat level: Sweet-Kisses Only less

The fall chill is breezing into Loving…Luke Levi is finally settled. His new business is shaping up, he’s part of a community that values him, and leaves him to his private life. Except his neighbor, whose latest matchmaking scheme pushes Luke into the arms of the new woman in town. He falls hard and fast for the cheerful charmer, until his painful past makes him question whether it’s time to move on again.Dolly Gallagher arrives in Loving, Montana to start over... moreThe fall chill is breezing into Loving…Luke Levi is finally settled. His new business is shaping up, he’s part of a community that values him, and leaves him to his private life. Except his neighbor, whose latest matchmaking scheme pushes Luke into the arms of the new woman in town. He falls hard and fast for the cheerful charmer, until his painful past makes him question whether it’s time to move on again.Dolly Gallagher arrives in Loving, Montana to start over. And to be close to her aunt, the only family she has left. When she sees Luke, feelings she believed buried begin to blossom. But they need to stay professional, since she chooses Luke’s company to contract on her new bookshop. Working together makes Dolly realize she’s ready for love, but Luke is running scared. They’ll end up alone again, unless they can both open to love.And they may be in the cold unless the Montana Matchmakers help them keep the warmth of love!Heat level: Sweet/Kisses-Only less

Christmas is working magic in Loving…Maura Griffin can’t believe she let her uncle and cousin talk her into moving. She likes the new town, her new job, and new possibilities, but not that her ex, Nathan Shepherd, lives nearby. Before she can decide what to do, she’s asked to be on the town Christmas tree-lighting festivities committee. Wanting to become part of the community and immerse herself in her favorite holiday, she accepts... moreChristmas is working magic in Loving…Maura Griffin can’t believe she let her uncle and cousin talk her into moving. She likes the new town, her new job, and new possibilities, but not that her ex, Nathan Shepherd, lives nearby. Before she can decide what to do, she’s asked to be on the town Christmas tree-lighting festivities committee. Wanting to become part of the community and immerse herself in her favorite holiday, she accepts. But when Nathan is also on the committee, she wonders if her decision will bring disaster.Nathan Shepherd knows one thing: he needs to apologize to Maura. He used to think he knew a whole lot more, but that was when he was a young jerk. Seeing Maura again brings back memories he’d rather forget, and feelings he thought he’d left behind. When working with her on the town’s Christmas celebrations deepens his understanding of Maura, he hopes for a second chance in love. Can they learn to sing a new song together, or will the same old tune break them apart again?And so are the Montana Matchmakers!Length: 150 pagesHeat level: Sweet-Kisses OnlyContent advisory: discussion of grief less

Winter is long in Loving…Irene Molloy suspects the town matriarchs have their sights set on her for their latest matchmaking scheme. She doesn’t want help finding a man, mostly because she doesn’t need one. She has her friends, her business, and her niece’s wedding to plan. So when she seems cornered by the town gossip, she asks a stranger to pose as her boyfriend to stop their plans.Wade Davis is in Loving visiting his aunt, who he hasn’t spoken to in years... moreWinter is long in Loving…Irene Molloy suspects the town matriarchs have their sights set on her for their latest matchmaking scheme. She doesn’t want help finding a man, mostly because she doesn’t need one. She has her friends, her business, and her niece’s wedding to plan. So when she seems cornered by the town gossip, she asks a stranger to pose as her boyfriend to stop their plans.Wade Davis is in Loving visiting his aunt, who he hasn’t spoken to in years. The last thing he expects is for a beautiful stranger to throw herself into his arms and ask him to be her wedding date, and more…but not for real. When he finds out it’s partly to foil his aunt at her old manipulations, he throws himself into the role. But soon Wade and Irene’s acting feels real, leaving them wondering if a love started in a lie can last.But the Montana Matchmakers know how to spark romance!Length: 50 pagesHeat Level: Sweet-Kisses Only less

Easter brings new beginnings to Loving…Autumn West doesn’t want to be set up, and she’s not looking for romance. So when her childhood best friend, Ethan Manning, asks her to be his wedding buddy for his older brothers’ upcoming weddings, she agrees. But Ethan, now a handsome man—not that she’s noticing—is acting differently, and she’s determined to find out why.Ethan Manning can’t remember when his crush on Autumn started... moreEaster brings new beginnings to Loving…Autumn West doesn’t want to be set up, and she’s not looking for romance. So when her childhood best friend, Ethan Manning, asks her to be his wedding buddy for his older brothers’ upcoming weddings, she agrees. But Ethan, now a handsome man—not that she’s noticing—is acting differently, and she’s determined to find out why.Ethan Manning can’t remember when his crush on Autumn started. With the encouragement of the town matchmakers, he’s making inroads to reveal his feelings to Autumn. Her painful relationship with her mother keeps her closed off, even from Ethan’s comfort. Ethan won’t desert his friend, or his plan, and his brother’s wedding gives him and Autumn a chance to decide if one date will turn into the love of a lifetime.And the Montana Matchmakers sweeten the holiday with the magic of romance!Length: 55 pagesHeat level: Sweet/Kisses Only less