Award-winning novelist Trish Perry loves a good romance. She also loves to laugh and thinks others do, as well. So she incorporates touches of humor into all of her writing, no matter how serious the subject matter. Trish has written 17 inspirational romances for Forget-Me-Not Romances, Harvest House Publishers, Summerside Press, Barbour Publishing, and Mountainbrook Ink. She has co-authored five devotionals for Summerside, Broadstreet Publishing, and Worthy Inspired.
Jensy St. Martin is not pleased when she recognizes the latest ad man to join the Washington, D. C. agency she has long considered her professional home. Phil Quinn was a cocky, love-’em-and-leave-’em type when they attended the same high school ten years ago, and she senses he hasn’t changed much since then.
When the two ad designers are forced to work together on a campaign, Jensy learns more than she wants to know about the man, and his growing attractiveness becomes the least of her worries. AMAZON
Layla Belanger enjoys her moderately successful career writing whimsical books for children, but she’s eager to expand to more meaty, adult fare. Still, when approached by a strange, older man about writing his dark story of family turmoil, her intuition whispers “no.”
She seeks advice from her exciting new man, the charming father of a precocious little girl, as well as from her prosperous but emotionally distant parents. In so doing, she starts in motion the crumbling of a wall of secrets she never knew existed.
When the truth is unearthed, Layla must decide: how much is she willing to forgive? AMAZON
Harper Deering has figured it out. The most fulfilling Christmas celebrations go beyond the giving of gifts and involve the giving of one’s self—a mirroring of the original Christmas, so to speak. She’s organized her family’s traditions accordingly.
But the discovery of a lifelong secret on Christmas morning rocks her world and sets her on a course that challenges her ideas of generosity and loyalty. Is there such a thing as being too sacrificial to keep a loved one happy? Harper has always been a risk taker, but the relationships at stake now are all too precious. Which one is she willing to lose? AMAZON
As a pregnant teen, Delaney Shaw had to grow up quickly. Now she’s forty and embracing experiences she missed as a hard-working single mom—college, independence, and…romance? No, thank you. No time for romance.
But Delaney’s grown daughter, her best friend, and a dashing-but-vexing professor might change her mind.
Delaney’s been blessed with a chance to change her future, if her past and present hang-ups can just get out of the way. AMAZON
Rachel Stanhope tries to see the good in everyone. But even her good graces are challenged when she meets cocky reporter Josh Reegan outside her Arlington, Virginia dance studio on a brisk fall morning in 1951. Their paths cross, between Arlington and New York, between the melodrama of ballroom antics and the real drama of political corruption, between family involvement and romantic entanglement. The last thing either of them expects is mutual need and support. But once they stop dancing around the truth, the results are unforgettable. AMAZON
Counselor Tina Milano has been visiting Milly’s Tea Shop regularly for the past several months. She has many friends but no steady man in her life. Zack Cooper is a local farmer who provides Milly with fresh fruit and vegetables. As a single parent, Zack is doing his best to raise his teenage son and daughter on his own.
When the kids get in minor scrapes with the law, Milly gently encourages Zack and Tina to work together to draw the teens back before their rebellious natures land them in even hotter water. At first Tina sees the relationship in only a professional capacity, but soon her friends notice the luscious scent of romance in the air and decide to help things along.
Tea for Two is a faith-filled novel that explores the delight of second chances, warm friendship, and unexpected romantic encounters. AMAZON
If you enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, you’ll love this perfect blend of recipes and romance set in a small town with a big heart.
Steph Vandergrift is in need of a job. She left everything behind to elope with Middleburg attorney Rick Manfred, never imagining he would stand her up at the altar. Now, hoping just to get by until she can decide what to do next, Steph thinks she’s found the perfect position at the local tea shop.
Kendall James, one of the kindest and most eligible bachelors in the area, meets Steph and proceeds to pursue her. But by the time Steph feels able to consider dating again, her runaway fiancé returns and tries to win her back. Steph is wary, but she and Rick always seemed to blend so well. Are they truly meant to be together, or does God have something else in mind? AMAZON
Franny and Grace Otterbridge were always the closest of sisters. But after their father’s death, Grace veered off in a different direction. Now Franny feels she’s lost her. Literally—Grace has gone missing. Franny assumes she’s taken off on another wild hair, but signs soon suggest otherwise. Franny accepts amateur sleuthing help from new flame Nevan Burns, a young fine artist (who’s also a fine young artist). He proves himself more than good company, and Franny finds herself swinging from one emotion to another, from joy to fear, from anticipation to dread. She’s not equipped to search for Grace alone. She’s even less prepared for what she finds. AMAZON
Trish Perry, author of the charming novel The Guy I’m Not Dating, follows up with a contemporary, humorous tale of how love and life unfold in surprising ways.
Rennie Young, heroine of Too Good to Be True, meets the gallant Truman Sayers after she faints in the boys’ department of the local super store. Despite this unromantic introduction, Tru Sayers, a handsome young labor–and–delivery nurse, seems like a gift from God. But a recent divorce and other life disappointments cause Ren to question whether she can trust her heart and God.
This clever novel encourages readers to lean on God’s leading and to be open to life after the hurt—even when it seems too good to be true. AMAZON
“So, what do I do? Just give up? Avoid him? Stop brushing my teeth and wearing deodorant? He’s so sweet. And when he says something in that cute accent and looks at me with those long-lashed blue eyes and those dimples and that cleft thingy in his chin, and have you noticed how perfect his nose is?”
Tiffany LeBoeuf has a problem. She has lost her job, her mother has recently passed away, and she has zero social life. And then she meets Jeremy Beckett. But Tiff is a new Christian and knows she shouldn’t be attracted to this unbelieving (but charming!) Brit.
And then there’s Eve….Jeremy’s girlfriend.
When Tiffany reserves a cozy beach house in San Diego for a much-needed retreat, a mix-up causes a double booking, and Tiffany ends up sharing the beach house with Eve. When Jeremy arrives to surprise Eve, he surprises Tiffany, as well.
As Jeremy settles in at the beach house next door, events and secrets unravel that surprise everyone.
Trish Perry’s Beach Dreams tells the touching and humorous story about how God uses even our mistakes to bring about His divine purposes. AMAZON
Recent college graduate Sonny Miller plans to earn a master’s degree in psychology. Before starting the next chapter of her life, she hopes to resolve long-standing family tensions and put her knowledge to the test. To make it happen, she invites her mother, Teresa, and Teresa’s estranged twin sister, Melanie, to a quiet, quirky beach house in California.
Both women arrive—but neither comes alone. Teresa, a celebrated classical singer, brings her newest protégé, Irina. Melanie arrives with shocking secrets about Teresa and the identity of Sonny’s long-lost father.
The strong personalities create plenty of conflict, and Sonny quickly finds herself in over her head. Along the way, she grows close to Irina and Irina’s charming brother, Grigori. Their story of being adopted from a Russian orphanage by a Christian couple inspires Sonny and strengthens her faith.
Readers will feel like welcomed guests as they share each sunrise and sunset with this unforgettable cast of characters. Every new day brings opportunities for healing, laughter, renewed family bonds, and a deeper trust in God’s faithful care.
When she attends a Washington, D.C. dinner party thrown by friends far wealthier than she, writer Maddie Travers is distracted by internal debates. Should she move back to D.C.? Should she seek work she might find more fulfilling? She meets the appealing “regular guy,” Dom Sebastiani, at the party and consequently wonders whether she’s ready to seek romance again. So many decisions! At the stroke of midnight, a shocking turn of events sets Maddie on a path that holds at least as many questions for her as it does answers. AMAZON
The setting for Cherise Paul’s destination wedding couldn’t be more romantic. So why does she feel she’s being dragged down the aisle? She doesn’t plan to run away and become entangled with the famous young actor, Niles Adair, and his film crew, but circumstances unfold exactly that way. When her fiancé, Jerry Gallagher, re-enters the scene, Cherise must decide: What does she want? What is she afraid of? What does she not understand? And who would have thought that Spanx could play such a pivotal role in one woman’s destiny? AMAZON
Elena Tafani is in control of almost every aspect of her life. But getting arrested is only the first in a number of experiences that throw her summer completely off kilter. She may know how to stage a home to show it at its best, but her life isn’t showing quite as well. There’s her runaway niece, her hard-bitten sister, her over-indulgent parents, and her judgmental clients. Then there’s Chaz, the best friend for whom she’s developing very confusing feelings. What’s a good rule follower supposed to do? AMAZON
“Yowza!” is Kara Richardson’s first reaction when she meets Gabe Paolino, the handsome owner of the new delicatessen in town. Gabe quickly returns her interest. It seems like the perfect beginning to a love story—except Kara has promised herself she won’t date until she feels God’s clear direction.
Then a series of hilarious events sends Kara and Gabe on a road trip to Florida. Hope begins to bloom. Kara’s flirtatious coworker, Tiffany—”a hyena in heels”—tags along, adding plenty of chaos to the journey. As the miles pass, Kara and Gabe discover that God may have plans neither of them expected.
Filled with humor, romance, and heart, this unforgettable story celebrates the joy of trusting God’s timing and the adventure of finding the perfect guy not to date.
Entrepreneur Edie Keegan achieves ever-growing acclaim for her popular Local Girl perfume. Her romantic life hasn’t been quite as successful, but that’s fine with her. As she insists to her matchmaking friend, Sara-Penny Butler, she’s not in the market for love. But Sara-Penny knows better, and she understands Edie and her painful past more than Edie realizes.
When Ben Walsh, the town veterinarian, turns Edie’s head, she questions whether love is worth the risk of getting hurt, whether Ben is the man for her (despite her cat allergies), and whether Sara-Penny is ever going to mind her own business. AMAZON
Bernadette Doyle believes she’s putting her life on hold for the summer while caring for Cookie, her spirited grandmother. But when Cookie has a run-in with an energetic dog, Bernadette meets a handsome EMT. He immediately recognizes “Bernie” as the girl he loved years ago.
Over the next three months, Bernadette rekindles an old romance, uncovers a crime, endures heartbreaking loss, and begins to heal. She soon realizes her life isn’t on hold after all. In fact, it’s only just beginning.
Anna Chesterfield earned a six-month trip to audition for the Manhattan theater through such odd circumstances, she’s certain God had a hand in it. And the kind attention from her benefactor’s smart, attractive, newly dateable son only convinces her further. But when she encounters several moral dilemmas, she struggles to know exactly why God led her to New York. Is it time to grow up or time to grow away from the future she’s craved all her life?