Book 3

A widow and now single mother looking for a retreat from her heartache becomes stranded in a Dover, Mississippi lakeside cabin with her son. The owner of the cabin, Detective Tyler Durrant, has been injured on the job and has decided to retreat as well for his recovery. When the two bump into each other, it is a surprise-- yet for the first time in years Tyler has hope for the future and is hoping he can convince Ginger Sloan that she would be happy as part of that future as well.

Book 4

His Small-Town Family

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 1 January 2014
Nicki Latimer never expected to be back in her tiny Mississippi hometown - much less running a store with a baby on her hip. But when her father falls ill, Nicki will do anything to save the family business ... even putting her dreams on hold. And she's found just the person to help her. Ethan Stone is strong and reliable, but also haunted by his past as a war photographer. He's convinced he could never be the man Nicki thinks he is. But with Ethan by her side, Nicki's dreams of love and family are closer than she thinks."--Page 4 cover.

Book 5

Bachelor to the Rescue

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 21 April 2015
"Young widow Lainie Hollings will do anything to protect her daughters--even if it means accepting help from Shaw McKinney. Though she blames Shaw for her husband's death, he's the only one she can turn to when a robbery forces her to take shelter in his home. Soon she's surprised by the handsome contractor. He's kind, charming and determined to protect her and her girls. Being with Lainie makes Shaw want to give up his bachelor life and become a family man. But he'll need to win over the pretty librarian and prove to her he's the right man for her future" -- Amazon.com.

Book 6

Her Christmas Hero

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 20 October 2015

A Small-Town Christmas

Gemma Butler has a grand vision to transform Dover, Mississippi's fledgling Christmas celebrations and bring visitors to the town. It's also the single mum's last chance to provide for her son, and revive her event planning business. But Gemma's not the only one with something to prove. Linc Montgomery has the weight of the family business on his shoulders. And he'll go down swinging before he'll let anyone disrupt the traditions he holds dear. Yet when a storm threatens to destroy the holiday, he'll join forces with the beautiful planner and discover she just might be the love he's been searching for.

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart


Book 7

The Nanny's Secret Child

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 22 March 2016
Widower Gil Montgomery's new nanny has a secret. There's a reason Julie Bishop and Gil's daughter, Abby, connect so perfectly Julie is Abby's birth mother. Julie gave her daughter up for adoption years ago, but she couldn't resist the chance to be close to the child her heart never forgot. But Julie never imagined she'd fall for the handsome adoptive dad. Gil's been burned before, and Julie worries that if her secret is exposed, he'll never forgive her. The perfect family is so close, but so far & Unless Gil can let the past go and welcome Julie home. Right where she belongs.

Book 8

A Mom for Christmas

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 18 October 2016

A Christmas Reunion

Noah Carlisle is surprised to see first love Beth Montgomery back in Dover. Beth left their small Mississippi town-and him-years ago for a ballet career. Now the only female in Noah's life is his daughter, and he won't risk their future for a temporary reunion with Beth. Home to rehab her knee, Beth counts the days to resume her career-until she sees her long-ago beau. Celebrating Christmas with the handsome man and his adorable child, Beth wonders if the dreams worth chasing were always right in her own backyard. Can she stay and be Noah's second chance and his daughter's Christmas wish-a gift-wrapped mom under the tree?


Book 9

The Lawman's Secret Son

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 17 January 2017

THE LAWMAN'S SECRET SON

Police officer Seth Montgomery knows all about order-but his world is thrown into chaos when he learns he has a five-year-old son. With little Jack suddenly in his care, Seth turns to neighbour Carrie Fletcher for help. Given her checkered past, Carrie prefers to keep to herself, but there's no denying she cares for the boy-and her feelings for charming Seth are rapidly developing, too. When someone from Carrie's past shows up threatening to jeopardise the life she's worked so hard to build, Carrie will have to fight for her future with the new family she's found...or risk losing everything.


Book 10

Her Handyman Hero

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 19 December 2017

Building a Dream

Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission-to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily's guardian isn't his intention. Yet once Tori Montgomery mistakes Reid for her new handyman, he knows it's the only way to be close to his niece. Tori is honoring her friend's last wish by keeping Lily away from her father's family. And once she learns who Reid truly is, she realizes there's too much at stake-including custody of Lily-for her to fall for the former DEA agent. But in keeping a promise, is she losing out on her chance for a happily-ever-after?


Rekindled Romance

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 1 January 2013
Forced to return home after a health scare, Shelby Russell winds up next door to none other than Matt Durrant. Her onetime fiance and now a widower with two kids, Matt plans to keep Shelby at arm's length. Even if she is the logical choice for a nanny. Even if his kids love her. Even if he's happier than he's been in years. But Matt was the one left behind when Shelby went to follow her dreams. After losing so much, Matt knows his courage is faltering. And when he learns the truth about what Shelby faces now, they will both need a heavy dose of courage if they dare hope for a future.

A Mum For Christmas

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 1 November 2016

Restoring His Heart

by Lorraine Beatty

Published 1 January 2013
"After he crashes his sports car into a gazebo, Adam Holbrook is sentenced to spend thirty days rebuilding it--definitely not Adam's usual glamorous lifestyle. But when Laura Durrant, the contractor scheduled to help him, shows up, everything changes. Suddenly Adam wouldn't mind an extended sentence. And no one's more surprised by this change in attitude than Adam. As they work amid the sawdust and sweat, Laura teaches him about more than carpentry. She teaches him everything he's missed out on--a family, a relationship with God-- and maybe even love"--Page 4 of cover.