Happy New Year, and all the best in 2026. I hope Santa was good to everyone, and you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. I’m currently working on a new book to keep me occupied during the cold winter months.

My latest release, A Miracle By Mistake, is a feel-good small town romance, and it’s now available on Amazon in both e-book and print. 

Jessica Barker opens her door to the handsome stranger seeking refuge during a raging winter storm. Unfortunately, the fellow who introduced himself as Rob discovers the unused pregnancy test kit in her main bathroom. Having been told she can never have children, she decides to eliminate the obvious. Not only is the test positive, but she learns Rob is much more than a random traveler at her door. She has unknowingly shared this news with her new boss. Soon, her problems multiply as potentially life-altering circumstances unfold.

Dr. Robin Watson looks forward to his position as Spruce Ridge’s new dentist. He’s very attracted to the pretty woman who rescued him, but Jessica is pregnant, and he assumes she has a boyfriend. When incidents compel him to get involved, he hopes his efforts will be more of a help than hindrance.

Was Jessica and Rob’s unexpected introduction a sign they were destined to meet? Or will they face too many challenges for any chance of a future together?

Here’s the link to get your copy now. Snuggle up on the sofa with a hot beverage and Happy Reading! https://tinyurl.com/yz8k4yj7  

Autumn is here and winter can’t be far behind. We’ve even had a small snowfall this past Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Final preparations for the backyard will be completed soon, and the winter clothes will be hauled out. Then we’ll be ready to settle in for what always seems a long, cold winter in Alberta.

Next week, I’ll be enjoying my annual autumn author retreat with my dear friends and fellow writers, Victoria Chatham and S. L. Dickson. As always, our retreat will be productive writing time, working on our next releases, mixed with conversation and lots of laughs. We’ll no doubt have an awesome time.

I’ll be working on my standalone romance, A Miracle By Mistake, with a dentist as hero. My latest release and final book in the Sun Valley trilogy, Sun Valley Gems, is now available in both e-book and print. Buy your copy here on Amazon https://shorturl.fm/YbOC5

Victoria will be working on her second cozy mystery, A Body In The Brewery, to be released early next year. Buy the first in the trilogy, A Murder In The Meadow, here on Amazon https://books2read.com/A-Murder-in-the-Meadow.

And S. L. Dickson could be writing anything. She usually has two or three projects on the go. You can buy her latest release, Doctor In Cowboy Boots, the sequel to Doctor On The Lake, also on Amazon. https://www.sldickson.com

Let’s get outside and enjoy these last days of autumn. Or cozy up and read a book, snuggled under a warm blanket, with a cup of hot tea.

Happy Reading!

The third book in the Town of Sun Valley Trilogy is

Now Available.

Sun Valley Gems E-book is here

on Amazon.  https://tinyurl.com/mr3dsdyt

Print Version available in September

Brittany Fisher is knocked unconscious when she topples off a ladder while setting up her jewelry display at the Sun Valley Farmers’ Market. As she comes to, she discovers a handsome stranger looming over her. Worse yet, Brittany learns a local social worker has her son. Brittany’s worst fear is realized, considering her current situation… jobless, homeless, and living in her camper van.

Randy Harper unsuccessfully rushes to catch the cute blonde jewelry maker whose table is situated opposite his honey display. He can’t miss the woman’s panicked expression when he tells her a local social worker removed her son from the area when she witnessed the fall. Considering all the problems he’s facing on the farm, he hasn’t time for women in distress, but there’s something about the woman’s vulnerability he can’t ignore.

Will the social worker place Brittany’s young son with social services once she learns the truth about her dire situation? Will Brittany accept Randy’s offer of assistance she so desperately needs, knowing his solution could jeopardize her son’s life? Will they acknowledge their attraction to each other, or will they face too many obstacles and secrets from the past to consider a future together?

Enjoy the rest of the summer and

Happy Reading!

In summer, I find time can get away on you so easily. Whether you’re boating at the lake, walking the dog in a city park, gardening or cutting the lawn, everyone is enjoying the great outdoors and time flies.

I’ve been dividing my time between gardening and writing book three in my Town of Sun Valley Series. Sun Valley Gems will be published by the end of August. The hero is a cattleman and beekeeper and the heroine designs jewelry. When hard times befall our heroine and her young son, the hero offers a solution, but will his remedy help or provide a whole batch of new challenges?

I’m also working on a new standalone novel which will be published in late autumn. The hero is a dentist, something new for me. I’m enjoying plotting and writing this story also.

Enjoy your summer; the warm weather won’t last forever. Happy Reading!

COMING SOON  AVAILABLE NOW

THE TOWN OF SUN VALLEY SERIES

Sun Valley Someone

Single and thirty, Kelly McCartney slings beer and serves tasty eats in her hometown bar. Unseen and underappreciated, she dreams of becoming someone people will notice and respect. She’s delighted when a quiet and unassuming newcomer to Sun Valley befriends her. But after they agree to an innocent deception, Preston throws her life into unexpected chaos.

Preston Brown arrives in Sun Valley hoping for a second chance in life, but a pretty server in Jokers Wild Bar creates havoc with his plans and his heart. Even after he confesses that he was recently released from prison, Kelly agrees to a dinner date. And then he receives a typed, one-page message in the mail… ‘I know you didn’t do it… I did’.

Would showing the note to the police put their lives in danger? Will the deception backfire and sideline his plans for a fresh start? Despite being perfect for each other, will their hopes for a future together be crushed, once Kelly learns everything about Preston’s past? 

Available now on Amazon https://igit.me/hMkRW 

Hello, readers. So far, 2025 has been a productive year for me. I started writing a new small town romance series and the first book is available now. The second book will be published in May. 

Here’s Sun Valley Valentine…

Workaholic accountant, Eve Foster reluctantly agrees to step away from the office when her boss issues the ultimatum… take three weeks’ vacation, or I’ll fire you. She arranges to spend time with her best friend from university, even if it means dealing with Lisa’s brother, Josh. Shortly after arriving in Sun Valley, Eve learns something about her old crush she never imagined. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, her friend’s ulterior motive throws Eve and Josh together in a renewed battle of wills. Until circumstances worsen in a way Eve doesn’t see coming.

Since inheriting the family legacy, Josh Olsen has been struggling to keep his nursery and tree farm in business, and his sister’s meddling in company affairs has been causing a rift between them. Lisa stops asking questions and takes her concerns to an unexpected level, involving her friend whom he long ago lost interest in. Soon, Josh fears he’s losing control of his business and his personal life.

Does Lisa feel cheated that Josh inherited the business while she only received the family home? Is Eve secretly working with Lisa to undermine Josh’s efforts and take control of his business? Or does Eve have his best interests in mind and simply intends to steal his heart?

AVAILABLE NOW AT AMAZON https://shorturl.at/7NH4B 

I cannot believe 2024 is coming to a close. The year has flown by, but I have accomplished a few things. Looking back, I realize I have published three new books this year!

Eight Days In Emerald Cabin is a contemporary romance set in the beautiful Alberta resort town of Banff. If you love a second chance romance with main characters who are older, you’ll enjoy Rebecca and Gordon’s story.

Recently, I released two contemporary Christmas stories, also set in fictional towns in Alberta. Many readers enjoy an amnesia premise, and Wanted List Christmas will meet your needs. There are a few surprising twists, and of course, a happy ending. And there’s a short story bonus read, Dear Diary, in the print version.

The other book is Taking Care Of Christmas. This contemporary tale of a collection of people stranded in a semi-remote resort during a winter storm power outage has a few surprises and a fun cast of characters. From the grouchy senior to an adorable pre-teen, a take-charge hero and a heroine harboring a secret or two, the story is certain to entertain readers.

On a personal note, I spent the spring and summer working in my little garden plot, enjoying the tasty fruits of my labors. You cannot beat the flavor of fresh veggies right from the garden. A few relishes and jellies, sauces and homemade soups were made to enjoy as a treat during the long cold winter. And afternoon wine-time on the veranda served to help the muscles recover after a day of weeding! I hosted what has become an annual one-day author’s retreat at Sylvan Lake, a beautiful resort town in Alberta. We enjoyed a fun day of activities, shared a few laughs, and exchanged useful writing ideas.

I also spent my annual October writer retreat with two fellow authors, Victoria Chatham and S. L. Dickson, at Sylvan Lake. The weather was great, Netflix provided movies for evening viewing, had a blast playing a tile game called Bananas, and we met two fellow authors for lunch one day. We couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more, and we did accomplish some writing, as well.

I am looking forward to 2025. I’m currently finishing another contemporary romance called Sun Valley Valentine which I will be publishing in February. No plans for what might follow but stay tuned.

Have a wonderful time with family and friends during the holiday season. And all the best to you and yours in 2025.

Happy reading!
Brenda