J.L. Jarvis

Four stories of love, destiny, and second chances From bustling city streets to quiet country farms, love has a way of finding us when we least expect it. This collection brings together four enchanting romance stories that explore the magic of perfect timing and destined encounters. Meet Ella, whose attempt to dodge fate leads her straight into an elevator with her office crush. Follow Belle, a social media star who discovers authenticity—and love—on a remote homestead. Join Cara as she returns home for Christmas and finds that some flames never truly die. And spend New Year's Eve with Cate, whose long-ago promise leads to an encounter that could rewrite her future. Whether it's a Valentine's Day surprise, autumn on the farm, Christmas in a small town, or New Year's Eve in New York City, these heartwarming tales remind us that sometimes the best love stories begin when we stop trying to control them. Perfect for cozy nights and hopeful hearts, Seasons of Love is a celebration of romance in its many forms—filled with tender moments, laughter, and the joy of finding love when you least expect it. Included: Work-Crush Balance The Farmer and the Belle A Christmas Yarn The Eleventh-Hour Pact

Violet Quinn's life changes forever when a lightning storm sends her back in time.  Caught in a thunderstorm, cyclist Violet Quinn takes shelter in an ancient stone chamber, where a lightning strike sends her back in time. Landing in the frenzy of the Scottish Reformation, her life is at risk. Mysterious knight errant Robert de Mallay is on a mission to safely deliver an ancient Knights Templar secret. But when he encounters a beguiling young woman in peril, his daring rescue puts them in the path of danger.  Together, Violet and Robert must battle enemies and their own growing feelings as they strive to complete the mission. But, with danger around every corner, will they be able to complete it and find a way back home? If you enjoy a timeless Scottish romance, get your copy of Knight Errant today!

They let go of their dreams, but their hearts never let go of love. When Piper Harriman got engaged fresh out of high school, her father gave her a choice—if she married her unsuitable fiancé, Juan Calderon, her family wouldn’t pay for college. So she went off to college and left Juan behind, hoping he would wait. His idealistic heart was broken, and he said goodbye. But her love for him refused to fade. Eight years later, alone and laid off, Piper is moving back home. With her snowbird parents’ house leased out for the winter, Piper is content with their small rental lodge—until the tenant next door turns out to be the lost love of her life. As handsome as ever, Juan’s success has proven her father’s predictions wrong. For Piper, it’s time to face facts. Juan has moved on, and he deserves to be happy. Logic tells her it’s time to let go, but when those dark eyes search hers, her heart knows there may still be a chance.

A battlefield vow will force him to choose between honor and love.  Amidst the chaos of war, dashing mercenary soldier Gowan Dunbar finds himself drawn back to his homeland to fulfill a sacred vow made to a fallen friend. Morna Innes, a spirited beauty betrothed to another, longs for a love that transcends the constraints of tradition. But fate has other plans for the two of them. As the sparks of passion ignite, Morna and Gowan must confront a heart-wrenching choice — to follow their hearts or to honor their families.  The outcome will determine their future, forever entwined by a battlefield vow.

When her Christmas cheer meets his Christmas sneer, the resulting sparks rival her lighting display. Unemployed artist Chloe Burke has just finished a temp job when a letter arrives from a lawyer. Her estranged great-aunt Eleanor has died and left Chloe a secluded mountain cabin and a modest inheritance. While this is a perfect opportunity to realize her dream of building a business around her painting, she wonders what prompted the gift. An unabashed Christmas enthusiast, Chloe hurries to move in and hang Christmas lights before the first winter snow. Luke Abbot has no regrets, but he would rather keep hidden the troubling truth about his line of work. He has found contentment in his solitary mountain retreat. But his peaceful existence is shaken when a new neighbor arrives. Chloe’s exuberant holiday spirit is like crisp winter air. He would rather come in from the cold. But the sparkle and shimmer of Chloe’s holiday lights are hard to ignore. So is Chloe.

Two people at a crossroads, two remote mountain cabins, and a Christmas they’ll never forget. Sophie Furnell loves her job as a 911 operator, and she’s good at it. One call at a time, she makes her community a better place. But one night, she has to tell a caller that help isn’t coming. Soon after, her job is defunded. Disheartened and broke, she sets off for the Adirondacks to house-sit her grandmother’s rental cottage. As violence sweeps through his neighborhood, Cole Marick defends his bicycle shop and loses. His wounds heal, but the business he’s worked hard to build is destroyed, along with his faith in humanity. Leaving the boarded-up neighborhood storefronts behind, Cole retreats to his family’s Adirondack fishing camp. Amid towering snow-laden trees, two neighbors have come seeking refuge. But not even the shimmer of holiday lights against new-fallen snow is enough to bring Christmas joy to their two damaged spirits. Neither has seen much in the way of miracles lately, but as a snowstorm blows in and Christmas approaches, they discover that miracles come in many forms.

From Edinburgh's enchanted cobbled streets to its misty hills, a timeless romance blooms. Burned out in grad school, Olivia Boyd jumps at the chance to spend a semester studying abroad in Edinburgh. There she discovers a city alive with music, history, and charm—not to mention a brooding barkeep who ignites her interest. Max Cameron was forced to give up his dreams of academia long ago in order to run the family’s generations-old pub, The Red Rose. His structured world is upended by the arrival of an intriguing American woman. As Olivia and Max explore Edinburgh’s winding lanes and lively music scene, she and Max make the mistake of letting their guard down. But with Olivia’s semester abroad ending soon, she and Max must face their inevitable parting. If you enjoy a feel-good read with engaging characters and uplifting warmth, get your copy today. Step into The Red Rose and have a seat by the fire.

In a web of secret societies, two scholars find something worth fighting for. When Professor Jackson Wilde and museum curator Iris Drake uncover a mysterious Revolutionary War artifact with astonishing powers, they’re thrown into a centuries-old conspiracy that threatens America’s very foundations. When the mysterious Seal is stolen, two shadowy organizations will stop at nothing to control it. As the Seal gains more power, reality itself wavers, and the legendary Headless Horseman proves more than myth. Now Iris and Jackson must race against time to prevent forces from reshaping America’s destiny. With help from Jackson’s long-lost father and a brilliant young cryptographer, they dive deep into a world where academic rivalries can have deadly consequences. But when their investigation reveals a plot that reaches far beyond ordinary understanding, Jackson and Iris discover that the greatest threat isn’t just to history—it’s to their future together. Shadow of the Horseman delivers pulse-pounding suspense, a touch of romance, and a twist of supernatural mystery in a story readers are calling National Treasure meets The Da Vinci Code. Don’t miss this thrilling adventure where nothing is quite what it seems!

What would you risk to find love? Mackenzie Cooper has had it with romance. On her way home from another blind date arranged by her well-meaning sister, she is caught in a snowstorm. While maneuvering the twists and turns of the icy road, Mackenzie loses control of her car and crashes into the rocky hillside. When a rugged Scotsman pulls her to safety, Mackenzie is sure she must be hallucinating. Through the storm’s fury, he takes her to shelter in one of the mysterious stone chambers scattered throughout Putnam County, New York. Snowbound, Mackenzie must wait out the storm with this strange, kilted man who claims to be a Highlander from eighteenth-century Scotland. By morning, she not only believes Ciarán MacRae’s story but has also lost her heart just in time for him to kiss her, promise his love—and then vanish. Unable to forget him, Mackenzie returns again and again to the stone chamber, hoping to unlock the secret of Ciarán’s disappearance. But if she does, she will have to decide whether her fierce feelings for Ciarán are worth abandoning all that she knows to travel through time to find her gallant Scotsman. If you enjoy a timeless Scottish romance, get your copy of Highland Passage today!

Two snowbound strangers who think they know what they want will find out what they need -- at The Christmas Cabin. Lawyer Abbie Harper rents a cabin for her own perfect Christmas. On Christmas Eve, she leaves the stress of her New York job and drives to the mountains, settling in for seven glorious days of peace on earth and good will toward men--so long as they steer clear of her. Forest Ranger Jack Whelan is no good at relationships. He manages just fine by holding fast to one rule: Don't let anyone get close. Then Abbie Harper rents his cabin. As a light snow falls, the furnace breaks down, and Jack is called in for repairs. When the storm picks up, they're stranded together, turning their ordered lives upside down like a snow globe.

The Hope Harbor Lighthouse has drawn two people together, where a chance at love waits—if they’ll take it. Looking for an escape from her busy life, Emily Cooke retreats to a quaint beachfront house to take stock of her life. As she moves into her rental, her new neighbor rumbles into the driveway next door on his vintage motorcycle—and ignores her neighborly wave. Wes Taggert left behind a lucrative career that destroyed his faith in humanity. All he wants now is to be left alone, undisturbed. When news spreads that the historic lighthouse is slated to be demolished, Wes goes to a meeting of locals determined to rescue the crumbling landmark. His new neighbor is there. He can’t seem to ignore her. Sparks fly as they team up to save the historic lighthouse. But when their surprising chemistry ignites deeper emotions, emotional wounds are exposed. 

On the rocky coastline of a Maine fishing village, two people find new hope in each other.  Jess Pelletier’s life has spun out of control. Her ex-fiancé has broken the bank—or at least her account—and she’s just been laid off. So she takes a bold step. The Maine fishing village of Applecross Cove looks like the perfect refuge for her to retreat and reset her life. When Mark Breton’s realtor aunt sends him to Jess with the lease and the key to Jess’s house, the key to her heart isn’t part of the deal. But the guy’s pretty hard to ignore. With a heart that’s gone rogue, Jess desperately clings to her plan to build a new life and a business. Fate hasn’t given Mark very much reason to trust, but he’s come to terms with the accident that derailed his dreams years ago. When feelings for Jess bring his heart back to life, the past comes along with it and looms between them. Now they’ll both have to confront it or miss out on their one chance at love. 

A simple mistake, a surprising proposal, and a choice that will change everything Allie’s at her fourth wedding this summer — a painful reminder that her love life is stagnant — when a surprising encounter with a possible soulmate leaves her breathless. Minutes later, her boyfriend proposes to her in front of the other guests. As she struggles to answer, a phone recording captures her predicament. It quickly becomes a viral sensation, throwing her sensible life into chaos. Join Allie on her heartwarming quest to discover whether love at first sight can survive the upheaval it causes.

CHILDHOOD FRIENDS Annie Pope loves Finn Burton, and he loves her too—as a friend. Even after they both begin college, they return every year to their families’ neighboring cottages, work summers at the local food market, and spend all their spare time together. MAKE CHOICES But when Finn graduates and takes off backpacking through Europe with his college girlfriend—a girlfriend he’s never mentioned to Annie—she’s forced to face facts. She is merely the sister he never had, and he’s the boyfriend she’ll never have. THAT TIME CAN’T ERASE Two decades later, life hasn’t turned out as Annie had hoped, but she’s come to terms with it. In fact, she’s content with her life—that is, until her daughter and Finn’s son show up and announce they’re getting married, bringing Finn Burton back into her life. BUT CAN LOVE? Now they’re both trying to be the good friends they’d once been. But  friendship has never felt like this.

Experience the enchantment of the Christmas season when a young woman discovers wishes can come true — but in the most unexpected ways. Weary of city life, Laura Everly moves to the small coastal town of Mistletoe, Maine. While exploring a charming antique shop, she finds an unassuming snow globe that grants wishes — though they rarely unfold as expected. When Laura voices an idle wish that Santa would drop a hot guy down her chimney, her roof springs a leak.  A hasty call to the only handyman in town brings Farley Cooper, a rugged individualist with an outdoorsy charm, lives by his own rules. His charismatic aura draws people in one minute, while his directness repels them the next. As curious coincidences pile up and Laura’s dreams of a perfect Christmas in her new home seem to vanish, deeper feelings for Cooper take their place. Is the snow globe be behind them all, including their growing attraction? Find out in this heartwarming reminder of the true magic of Christmas. If you enjoy the heartwarming magic of a cozy small town Christmas, you'll love Once Upon a Winter. Get your copy today!

Being best friends was perfect—until she fell in love. Marco is the best friend a girl could ever want—fun, caring, and way too good-looking. Who wouldn’t long for more? But it’s hopeless. So when a guy in Lydia’s college class asks her out, she sees her big chance to get over Marco. Orphaned at ten, Marco’s older brother raised him. Now eighteen, Marco and his brother own a brewpub, where Marco works the bar and charms the ladies. But Marco and his best friend Lydia have grown close—too close. By the time he realizes he’s in over his head, she finds someone else. He didn’t see that coming. Don’t miss this endearing friends-to-lovers story.