Noelle

The last thing bookstore owner Noelle Jenkins expected on book club night was to have a total stranger invite himself in at the last minute. Things go from bad to worse when town the matchmaker decides to intervene. Howie Jones is downright irritating, and Noelle will be glad to see the back of him when his short stay in Dewberry ends.Howie Jones visits the quaint town out of curiosity, but when he becomes smitten with the demure book store owner, he is torn. He wants to see where their friendship will go, but is afraid of the implications. The sooner he leaves, the better. When disaster strikes, everything changes in a heartbeat.Will he walk away and pretend they never met? Or will they face adversity together and seek a happy ever after ending? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical Christmas romance with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands. Multi-published international best-selling author, Cheryl Wright, former secretary, debt collector, account manager, writing instructor, and shopping tour hostess, loves reading. She writes historical and contemporary western romance, as well as romantic suspense and cozy mysteries.She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is married with two adult children, has six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. When she's not writing, she can be found in her craft room.