Hi! I’m Jessie Gussman and I get emails all the time from people who spewed their coffee/half-chewed toast/cereal out all over their e-reader. Or who woke up their spouse while reading my newsletter because they were laughing so hard. Or who save my emails until they get home from work because they don’t have the kind of job where howling and rolling on the floor is acceptable conduct. But not every story in this book is laugh-out-loud funny. Some of them will make you cry. Some will make you think. And some of them will make you shake your head and wonder how in the world someone like me has made it through life without being put in a straight jacket and carted away. Not even close. I get paid to write love stories. Lol Life is weird, I agree. I’m a wife, mother and farmer by day, romance novelist by night and in my spare time, I write about my life from prison. Kidding about the prison part. (At the time of this writing, anyway. No one has figured out if there was actually a body in the car that’s buried in my dad’s back yard – that story’s in the book, along with the time I caught myself on fire and my kid was laughing too hard to blow me out, how to charge a 1600 pound, angry mama cow (and why you’d want to), odd Amish courting rituals (involving frogs), and how not to fall out of your husband’s Peterbilt as he’s driving down the interstate.) There is a lot of faith, family and fun in my fiction books, and WARNING: my real life has a ton of all that, too. But life on the farm is not always fun. Sometimes it’s hard and sometimes it hurts and those stories are in here, too. Thanks so much for choosing to spend a little time with me today! Love, Jessie Reviews for Chickens in Canaan Land: ★★★★★ "This book of newsletters is actually better described as a collection of short, real-life stories by Jessie that will leave you snorting with laughter, and sometimes, struggling with tears. " - Mari ★★★★★ "I absolutely love Jessie Gussman’s books and I always thought we should have to pay for her newsletters, but thank heavens we don’t. This is a book I highly recommend even if you’ve never read a Jessie book you still enjoy the stories of living on the farm being the mother of four and others and the relationship with her and her husband. An absolute treat." - Janalyn ★★★★★ "I've been reading this book to my husband whenever we're riding in his truck together. We're both loving it! Many laugh out loud moments!" - Amber ★★★★★ "This is a faith-based writing that is so touching that it not only will inspire the reader but entertain you in a clean and wholesome way. Jessie’s real-life stories about her family and life on their farm made my day! This really is a must-read charmer!" - Crystal ★★★★★ "This book had me laughing out loud, crying, and wondering how in the world people can live with themselves sometimes. I truly don't know when Jessie finds time in her life to write, but when she does, it's an experience. I love Jessie's honesty, spirit, love, generosity, human-ness, kindness, parenting style, relationship with God." - Janet Books in the Stories from Jessie Gussman's newsletter series: 1. Chickens in Canaan Land 2. The Farm on Naked Creek 3. Beef Below the Blue Ridge 4. Stories from the Promised Land
They got married in secret then her prison sentence came between them. Can they recapture what they once had? Braxton Emmerson was born and bred in the heartland. He loves his farm and his family, but he was willing to give it all up for the woman who stole his heart. But she didn’t want to give up her career and insisted on keeping their romance a secret. But then her business partner doubled crossed her and she ended up with a prison sentence for tax evasion. Now she’s out and she’s much wiser. Family is more important than her career. Unfortunately, she’d hurt Braxton deeply and the only reason he’s coming to see her is to give their daughter a Christmas with her mom. Will two weeks and a little Christmas cheer be enough to help them see they’ve always been meant for each other? Listen to the incredible Jay Dyess bring this, and many of Jessie's other books, to beautiful life in audio on the YouTube Channel Say with Jay here: https://youtu.be/GCUhyT0qqYI Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "How much is one person willing to give up for another? What is the cost of true love? This is one book you will enjoy as you read the life, adventures, and love between Braxton and Krista." - Nancy ★★★★★ "Wow that was an awesome story, truly loved the book. Braxton and Krista’s story was 100% a true love story." - Lorraine ★★★★★ "No one writes a better second chance romance than Jessie Gussman." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "Jessie's characters are so believable that you feel like you've been friends forever. This is another story where true love overcomes difficult situations." - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "A heart-warming story about sacrificing what the world considers success for the happiness that only family can bring." - Ballet in AK Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
How far will a man go for love? He's a poor boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Her family owns a fortune. They met by accident, but their relationship can't stay hidden forever. They always meant to do the right thing. Until... One mistake changes everything. Reviews for Dreaming of Take My Place: ★★★★★ "So well written.” - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ "So glad to read how the story all began. Like everyone else, think Torque is an amazing character." - Millie ★★★★★ "WOW! What a lead - in to the next book!" - Amber ★★★★★ "This book is so good and kept my interest all the way through. Great job by Jessie Gussman." - Terry ★★★★★ "This prequel is the back story of the first book in the Baxter Brothers series, Always with You. It is heart wrenching and poignant and meshes perfectly with the opening scene of the continuing story in Book 1. I have read this novella and the whole series, over and over again. It is one of my favorites!! Thank you, Jessie Gussman!!" - AvidListener Books in the Baxter Boys series: Always With You Forever With You Still With You Second Chance With You For Keeps With You
Hey, Everyone! I’m Jessie Gussman and I write love stories. I guess some people think that a writer’s life is glamorous. Especially a romance writer. This book was written to disabuse that notion. I’m kidding. That’s not the purpose of this book, although it’s a definite effect. It’s true that I’m a USA Today bestselling author, which, I have to admit, surprises me as much as anyone. My husband and I also own a trucking company. We have two twenty thousand bird free-range laying houses (our eggs are probably in your grocery store!), raise grass-fed beef cattle, homeschool our kids and are on a first-name basis with the Game Warden and the state police (mostly because of the kids and not really my husband). I frequently cook for strangers, occasionally hide from my family and own more fire extinguishers than the average person (for good reason). Sometimes, when I sit down at my computer, instead of writing the next chapter in my latest romance, I write about my life. Sometimes it’s fun. Sometimes funny. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking and sometimes you just see life through the eyes of a farmer, growing older every day and maybe just a little wiser. We do a lot of laughing, some crying and every day is a learning experience wrapped in the love of God and held in His hand. That’s what I share with you in this book. Thanks so much for spending some time with me today! Love, Jessie Reviews for Stories from Jessie Gussman's Newsletter: ★★★★★ "Jessie is an author that can make getting bunted by a cow or helping a cow have a calf interesting and educational. She has so much faith and her kindness always shows thru. Her books and emails just put a smile on your face - she has a way to balance when things may not go the way intended but she has a positive attitude and is a Wonderful Author." - Bets ★★★★★ "Jessie has a way with words that grab you and hold you in each story so much that will have you laughing, wishing you were there to see it in person. When you start this book, be prepared to sit down, get a drink, get comfortable and be sure to have a snack because once you start you won't get up for quite a few hours and it is well worth it." - KRP ★★★★★ "I have never laughed so hard! I have always enjoyed receiving Jessie Gussman's newsletters as they pull me right in, make me feel like I am right there, and make me laugh a lot. I enjoyed this book as it is a collection of those wonderful newsletters with everything from stories about her children, God, her faith, and the farm and farm animals. I will warn you that you will be laughing a lot too. It is just impossible not to." - lori ★★★★★ "I do not review a great many non-fiction or contemporary books but Jessie Gussman is an author I admire. In this charming book, you will be invited into her home. Get yourself a cup of coffee to enjoy as this author share humor and wisdom into what life on the farm really is. Her faith shines through so brightly! I think this was a wonderful book and a big thank you to the author for sharing." - Crystal ★★★★★ "This book had me laughing out loud in parts. Jessie writes in a way that it feels like you're there. You can seriously picture what she's writing!" - Amber Books in the Stories from Jessie Gussman's newsletter series: 1. Chickens in Canaan Land 2. The Farm on Naked Creek 3. Beef Below the Blue Ridge 4. Stories from the Promised Land
Love kindles when a fake engagement brings best friends together. World Champion snowboarder, Wyatt Fernandez, should be hitting the slopes in the Andes and spending his days teaching as the new ski instructor. But an emergency means he’s heading off the family’s tree farm with his best friend, Harper. She’s too busy with her books and earning tenure to notice his hopes for more than friendship. Homebody and nutritionist, Dr. Harper Bright, must let go of her coveted summer research position so she can help on the tree farm...with Wyatt. He might push past her comfort zone, but he has always “gotten” her. She doesn’t want to scare off her best friend just because he is suddenly far more interesting than the nutritional benefits of broccoli. In order to keep their friendship intact, Harper has to pretend she is not infatuated with her best friend. When Wyatt names Harper as his fiancé to appease his father and prevent returning to Chile early, he never dreams Harper might actually have to play the part. Wyatt wants more than a reluctant fake fiancé. And he has one last summer to convince Harper that they’re better together. Reviews for Better Together: ★★★★★ "Twist Turn Swoon. I don’t know any other way to describe the story. It started in a very unexpected way at a very unexpected time and place. It went places I couldn’t believe it went!! But then again this is a book by Jesse Gusman. So there are no rules but there is a wonderful story worth reading and I’m going to continue on in the series right now.” - Lisa ★★★★★ "I stayed up two nights to read this book, it is that good." - Shelia ★★★★★ "Again Jessie’s words put a smile on my face, touched my heart and made me laugh!" - glendaleona ★★★★★ "This is a wonderful story of best friends falling in love. It was a nail biter at the end and I shed a few tears. Strong Christian message too." - Jill ★★★★★ "Right from the start this story is action packed! " - Crystal Books in the Sweet Haven Farm series: Harvest Moon Homecoming Better Together Just Right Anything for You
Tammy Fry I thought it would be a good idea to buy a dog…I ended up with an ATV I have no idea how to drive. I’m not sure how this happened, especially since the man I purchased it from, Justin Gabriel, introduced himself by running his remote-controlled monster pickup into my high heeled shoe. I’m serious, studious and a high school English teacher at Good Grief High. Needless to say, Justin Gabriel is not my type. Except I also somehow managed to get myself signed up for a charity run riding the ATV I’ve purchased but have never started. Mr. Gabriel is going to teach me how to drive. If I can stand him that long. Justin She’s tall, tidy and man, when she gets serious about riding her machine, that woman’s a tornado! This country boy is in love. I'm not sure the lady feels the same. Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the Say with Jay channel. Reviews for Me and the Tidy Tornado: ★★★★★ "Your granny can read this book and you won't be embarrassed for recommending it." - L.Gross ★★★★★ "Absolutely loved this book what a hoot!!!" - Lorraine ★★★★★ "Loved this, aside from Jesse's typical humor and believable story, for the first time the thoughts and feelings of a divorced person were realistically portrayed." - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "Laugh out loud, sweet and zany. Can't get enough of these sisters, so glad there's more stories to come! It can be read on its own but I'm sure that for you, like me, one won't be enough!!" - Gretan ★★★★★ "This is a fun book to read! I liked how 2 seemingly opposites, both still healing from their ex-spouses, manage to find commonalities. Each grows in their own way and together. Enjoy it!" - Kindle Customer Books in the Sweet, Small Town Romantic Comedy in Good Grief, Idaho series: Me and the Cute Catastrophe Me and the Tidy Tornado Me and the Helpful Hurricane Me and the Sweet Snowstorm Me and the Dreamy Doomsday
Claire Harding I live in Idaho. (Yes, potatoes. *eye roll* Can we talk about something else?) And I love it here. Small town values galore and it’s right where I want to raise my girls after my jerk ex traded me in for a “younger, newer model” (his words, not mine). My mom’s the volunteer fire chief in our town and I’m pretty happy hanging out with the auxiliary at the fire hall and doing her grunt work – NOT fighting fires, because, please, I read, love science and my idea of a lot of exercise is having to walk up the stairs twice in the morning before I send my girls off to school and leave for my job as a home nurse. I guess it’s kind of weird that I also coach basketball. Long story. I was pretty happy with my life until the hot shot, all-state baller from my teen years moved back in next door. (I babysat him, yes, but I never changed his diapers. Just wanted to be clear about that.) Guess who’s now the assistant b-ball coach? Logic would say me – especially since I coached my entire first year holding the play book upside down (it turned out to be an old football playbook from the ‘80s, so it’s not like it mattered which way I held it) but the accurate answer is Trey Haywood, my all-star neighbor, and I’m honestly not sure which of us is more upset about it. Anyway, the team was trying to set us up (girls, they’re such romantics) and I don’t think they would have succeeded, but in celebration of breaking our 37 game losing streak, they locked Trey and me in the septic system control room. That changed everything. Not in a good way. Trey Yeah. What she said. And…when I first saw her again, I thought she was a catastrophe. New thought post septic control: she’s a cute catastrophe. (And, holy man, can she kiss.) Listen for free on the Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Me and the Cute Catastrophe: ★★★★★ "This is a giggle, snort,snort, laugh out loud kind of book, but there is an underlying message about growing up, letting go of some insecurities, seeing life with all its warts but loving anyway. Oh and the kiss scene is the best." - Wren ★★★★★ "This is a little different than Jessie’s other books, but I LOVED it! Trey and Claire were truly fun to read about. You won’t be disappointed!" - Ashton01 ★★★★★ "It's beautifully written, the characters are true to real, and true to life. It's funny, and loving, and exciting, just like a Rom-Com should be. Although it doesn't have any sex in it, you can still feel the attraction and desire building." - Ken ★★★★★ "This book starts out funny from the very beginning and pulls you right in! I’m actually not a fan of funny books, (just to be clear, I do like a little humor) but this had me hooked right off!" - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "I admit to being a skimmer. But the way this author writes, I had to stop that behavior and read every word so I wouldn’t miss out on a laugh or grin or smirk. She was just throwing those sentences out there and I couldn’t skim or I would miss them. Thank you so much Jessie for a really enjoyable read." - Shirley Books in the Sweet, Small Town Romantic Comedy in Good Grief, Idaho series: Me and the Cute Catastrophe Me and the Tidy Tornado Me and the Helpful Hurricane Me and the Sweet Snowstorm Me and the Dreamy Doomsday
Late one night Lincoln was delivering a yard decoration when he came upon a wild, unruly teenager throwing stones at the window of his neighbor’s house. He tackled the belligerent child and was about to call the cops when she informed him she was his neighbor’s sister who had been locked out of the house. Oops. Not the best beginning, but it gets worse when he accidentally walks into her house and accuses her of squatting in it. Annie has never trusted large men, and Lincoln has not only attacked her, but he’s thrown unfounded accusations of thievery at her as well. There is no way she’d ever fall in love with that man. Except The Snowstorm of the Century hits and the two of them are pitted against nature to try to save the elderly folks in their care. As they work together will they find out that sometimes first impressions are wrong? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "As with Jessie’s other books, the characters give real ways to follow God’s way to live our lives." - Topmom52 ★★★★★ "These two are so good together and just what the other one needs. I loved their story and can't wait for the next one. Jessie Gussman never disappoints. A really great Christain read" - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "This is a sweet, clean romance filled with humor and faith. I highly recommend this inspirational romance and think you will enjoy it as much as I did." - S ★★★★★ "Jessie has written another awesome book about being selfless, thinking of others before ourselves, asking God to direct our paths before we do anything, and love. I recommend this book, this series and all of Jessie's books to everyone." - Carol ★★★★★ "Really sweet ending. One of my favorite couples." - Renee Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
Journee Barclay isn't interested in the big, hulky football player the town of Mistletoe wants her to date. She's been writing to a sweet, shy computer geek and she's hoping he'll eventually ask to meet her. But putting the town off is getting to be more difficult every day. Football star Dante Tolzien came to the town of Mistletoe, Arkansas to rest and recover from his recent car accident on the advice of his doctor. While in the hospital, he enjoyed writing to a secret pen pal. While a part of him would love to meet his unknown friend, another part of him is more interested in the real live nurse in front of him. Unfortunately, she seems to be stuck on a man no one has ever met. When Journee and Dante are entered in Mistletoe's own Not-Such-An-Ironman contest together, sparks fly. But can they let go of their pen pals in order to pursue a relationship with each other? Listen to the incredible voice actor, Jay Dyess, perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss: ★★★★★ "Jessie at her best weaving a story of healing and change and moving forward from hard things with so much fun and laughter, you are having so much fun you hardly are aware it is happening. But I really was giggling to the point of tears rolling down my cheeks and could hardly read for laughing so hard. I really loved the story and thanks for the wonderful afternoon. I read it again the next day I enjoyed it so much." - Wren ★★★★★ "I wish I could give all the stories in this series 20 stars each." - KRP ★★★★★ "Do you need a good laugh? Reading this book or listening to the audiobook will brighten your day. Gussman has written a book full of witty banter between the main characters, Journey and Dante." - JP ★★★★★ "Jessie is the only author I will buy every book without even looking at the title because I know I will find a story that I can relate to, just when I need to read it. The Lord brings me to her stories when I need reminding that I am not alone and to remind me that I am always a child of God." - GreenJeepMom ★★★★★ "Beautiful, well written clean romance story about discovery, being vulnerable, about sharing and love." - Nancy Books in the Cowboy Mountain Christmas series: Dreaming of Her Cowboy's Kiss Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss Dreaming of Her Secret Santa's Kiss Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss
She’s losing her house. He never had one. A marriage would give them a house to share, but could they learn to love each other and make their house into a home? Natalie Moody’s house has been condemned and she has two weeks left to move out. When a friend at church offers to let her stay at his brother’s farmhouse while he’s out on assignment for two months, she jumps at the chance. Denver Barclay bought a farm, but he can’t seem to get himself to want to settle down. Didn’t help that the girl he dreamed about kissing married his brother. When he finally makes it home, his house has been invaded, his brother failed to let him know and the woman he thought had married months ago is living in his house. She’s just as intriguing as she was before and needs a place to stay. A marriage of convenience would help her get on her feet and she’s willing to help care for the apple orchard he didn’t realize he had. Could it be the start of a beautiful forever? Or the biggest mistake of his life? Listen for FREE to the audio of Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss performed by the incredible Jay Dyess on the Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss: ★★★★★ "How you wove together the events and happenings with Denver and Natalie was a intense journey with true blessings and God's Love. You captured her children and their behavior beautifully and hilarious events that made me laughed heartily and cringed to others that showed how to deal with serious circumstances. Your storytelling immensely captivated me throughout this book." - Judi T ★★★★★ "Wow, I loved this book! Right away I fell in love with Denver and was rooting for Natalie. Loved how they were both striving to hear from God and obey him. Really enjoyed all the humor and clever dialogue, especially the emails. This is a great book and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves hardworking, honest, God loving characters and a great, imaginative storyline. Two thumbs up! 👍👍" - LEMB ★★★★★ "This is my favorite story of this series. It is funny sweet, and though the reader is in on the mystery of who the two leads are, one can hardly wait until they discover who each other is and how God has drawn them together! So much fun to read and reread!!" - Patrice ★★★★★ "I made the mistake of starting it at bedtime. Don’t do that to yourself. You’re not going to want to put it down. Mom-of-Five and WelderMan stole my heart and my attention from the first paragraph." - Charlene ★★★★★ "This book is just absolutely perfect in every way. I cannot wait to read the next books from Mrs. Gussman, because each book has been better than any before!" - GreenJeepMom Books in the Cowboy Mountain Christmas series: Dreaming of Her Cowboy's Kiss Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss Dreaming of Her Secret Santa's Kiss Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss
He’s dating one sister and falling for the other. Originally diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease, Esther MacCartney is frustrated because she’s been bedridden for months and doctors can’t tell her if she’ll ever be well again. The only person who’s visited her regularly is her sister’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Monroe. He makes her laugh and treats her like he enjoys her company. But her sister has a job offer off the farm and Esther is afraid Monroe will propose to get her to stay. Monroe Hutchison is spending the winter in Prairie Rose, Iowa, and thinking about settling there permanently. The MacCartney sister that’s he’s been kind of dating would make an excellent farmer’s wife, but it’s her younger sister, Esther, who makes him laugh. He enjoys her company and sometimes forgets that she never gets up from the couch and could never handle the rigorous life of a farmer’s wife. If he kisses one, can he forget about the other? But which sister does he want to kiss? Will Esther ever get better? Could Monroe sacrifice the dream he’s had since childhood to be able to care for the sister who captivates him? Or will he be like everyone else and overlook her charm because of her sickness? They’re all wrong for each other, but why does being together feel so right? Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "I love Jessie Gussman's books. She knows how to keep readers interested until the end." - Kimberly ★★★★★ "I loved everything about this story. It’s so much more than a romance." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed all the beautiful Spiritual encouragement worked into this story line." - T. Quinn ★★★★★ "This book really spoke to me about reactions when life doesn't go the way I think it should." - Di ★★★★★ "A beautiful story of love and sacrifice. Jessie developed the characters so well that they really seem real." - Kindle Reader Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
Kori People are so serious about life. I feel it was made to be enjoyed. I’m not interested in having a great career or climbing a corporate ladder or being inside much at all, actually. I don’t like to stay with things too long, either. I’ve worked as a short line cook, a firefighter and a dolphin trainer among other things. So, when the ladies at the Good Grief senior living center offer me a short term job as the photographer for the risqué nature calendar they want to pose for – to cross it off of Miss Agnes’s bucket list – I am all in. A few online photography courses later and I am ready to roll. Unfortunately, the guide of our choice, my sister’s fiancé, Bain, is all booked up. So he gets us his brother, Hoover, instead. Hoover and I have a bit of history, but he is as boring as the day is long and I couldn’t be less interested. Everything is going as planned until Miss Agnes decides she actually has being a photographer on her bucket list, Miss Harriet comes down with a severe case of sunburn on her nether regions and Miss Gertrude runs off with her favorite narrator. Suddenly I’m the star of the risqué calendar, Miss Agnes is taking my picture and Hoover…well, Hoover disapproves of pretty much everything, and he hates me, too. I want to fire him, but Miss Agnes has other plans… Hoover I thought I was leading a tour to show the ladies Idaho’s scenic places and wildlife. I was misinformed, although Kori equals wild life. Way too wild for me. I mean, show the woman a mud puddle and she wants to skinny dip in it. Then, Miss Agnes decides that I should be in the calendar too, and I have an eighty year old woman explaining to me what a speedo is… I’m on to Miss Agnes’s plans, but I’m not sure Kori and I are strong enough to fight the tide… Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - for FREE - on YouTube on the Say with Jay channel. Reviews for Me and the Dreamy Doomsday: ★★★★★ "What a light, funny, friendly and romantic cozy read. Jessie Gussman did it again! I couldn’t put the book down until I completed it. Some books tend to drag, but not this one. If you follow Jessie online or through her weekly emails, there are some surprises in the book. You’ll have to read it to find out what they are. I highly recommend this book." - Colleen ★★★★★ "So many of this author's books hit me in areas I haven't examined. Ouch! This is a very good book! I highly recommend it." - Amber ★★★★★ "This is one of my favorite authors and I haven't found a series by her that I dislike." - Pam ★★★★★ "Me and the Dreamy Doomsday is another zany, small town, romantic comedy from Jessie Gussman. Once again we meet Miss Agnes and her bucket list. Miss Agnes is still matchmaking as she hires a guide and a photographer for her risqué calendar shoot in the Idaho wilds. You will not want to miss this well written adventure with these charismatic characters. I could not put it down!" - Bernadette ★★★★★ "Jessie's writing strikes my funny bone and this story is no exception." - S.Neilsen Books in the Sweet, Small Town Romantic Comedy in Good Grief, Idaho series: Me and the Cute Catastrophe Me and the Tidy Tornado Me and the Helpful Hurricane Me and the Sweet Snowstorm Me and the Dreamy Doomsday
She made a mistake and married the wrong man. Once the vows were said, she had to keep them. After all, they were said to God just as much as to her loser, neglectful husband. And so for fifteen years and four children, Carmen Davis stayed true, kept her word and did her level best to love the man she married. But she never forgot the man who could make her heart race and whose life was as straight and true as it had promised to be in high school. Preston Emerson would never love another. He wasn’t the kind of man who could fall for anyone. And it was better to stay single than to be married to one woman while he constantly fought off thinking about another. After all, the woman he’d fallen in love with had married another. He could stay away from her, but he couldn’t keep from helping her. But then one day a single decision changes their lives. The past comes back. Secrets come out and in the virtual storm a love that had been dormant bursts to life. Will they bank on faith and take a second chance at love? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "WOW. What an incredibly inspiring tale of faith and faithfulness." - BG Armstrong ★★★★★ "What a powerfully moving and inspirational story. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it." - Lucia ★★★★★ "This is one of my favorites. It had some really powerful moments (one in particular, but I don’t want to include spoilers), some thought provoking moments, and plenty of sweet and funny moments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did." - Tamy ★★★★★ "Definitely some surprises, romance, and a bit of humor. I feel this is a strong story in this series and really can stand on its own fine though reading the other books in this series makes this one even better. I had a hard time putting this story down." - Erralee ★★★★★ "This story was so well told, more dramatic than we're used to from this author, but it sent the message in such a powerful way." - Lady M Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
After her husband walks out, leaving her with three small children, Shelby isn't interested in romance. She just wants her roof to not leak and the furnace to work. Keene Emmerson is ready to settle down, but he's not expecting to find love in a single wide trailer amidst the chaos of kids and construction and a pair of September sky blue eyes. When Keene volunteers to take some Christmas gifts out to Shelby's place and help put an addition on her trailer, he doesn't expect to start falling for the down-on-her-luck single mother. He's only thinking he'll spread a little Christmas cheer and do a good deed or two. But when a snowstorm collapses Shelby's roof and forces them together for the holidays, he realizes he's falling for the woman who swore never to marry again. Can he convince her that a good man is worth risking her heart for? Listen to the talented voice actor, Jay Dyess, bring this book - and many of Jessie's other books - to life on the YouTube channel Say with Jay for FREE. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "This story touched my heart. " - Bets ★★★★★ "This story was such a pleasure to read." - Terry ★★★★★ "This story is full of family and faith and friendship and love. It’s a cozy story to curl up with. These characters will make you feel all warm and happy." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "Very insightful. You will cherish the time reading it💞" - Terri ★★★★★ "At last a real live love story with the gory bits the insecurities and the truth of a good relationship." - Amazon Customer Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
Everyone thinks Poppy Kyle is naturally happy and positive. But it took a major tragedy in her life for her to overcome her natural negative tendencies and develop a happiness attitude. She will not allow the surly West Barclay to steal her joy. After West Barclay lost his parents in a car accident, he spent some time in foster care. Unfortunately, he fell in with the wrong crowd and saw just how rotten life can be. He still carries the scars. Poppy, with her perpetual smile and positive attitude irritates him to no end. He couldn’t think of a person he would be less inclined to be snowed in with. So, of course it was Poppy who had delivered the church’s supper to his ranch when the Snowstorm of the Century hit, closing down all roads and stranding two people who can barely stand each other together for a week. Is it possible that they will see beyond their surface irritations and fall in love? Listen to this book for FREE performed by the incredible Jay Dyess on the Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss: ★★★★★ "WOW. WOW. WOW. I can't tell you how much this author writes from he heart but she does and everything she writes is just amazing, wonderful and heart melting. All of her Christmas stories are unique and you won't be able to put them down until the very last page is read." - KRP ★★★★★ "Jesse does it again. Another soul reaching book that takes you through the heartbreak of life and the hope and love that is found in the ashes." - Supermom ★★★★★ "Jessie can bring grace and love and hope to the most dismal situations. You never finish one of her books without feeling uplifted and smiling. Her humorous takes on everyday situations in life are spot on and helps you get over the tough parts of life happening in her stories." - Wren ★★★★★ "This is a lovely story of life, loss, and having faith in yourself when you feel all is crashing around. This is a standalone story, but it is interwoven in the lives of a family built from heartache and through their faith in the Lord. This is one of those series you fall in love with over and over." - GreenJeepMom ★★★★★ "I'm feeling all kinds of feelings. Joy, peace, heartache, silliness, giddiness, so much love. I'm feeling them all. I'm wrapped up in love. And I'm sad. And I'm happy. It's the entire gamut of human emotions. What a great book. So very touching. West and Poppy are the best kinds of characters." - Janet Books in the Cowboy Mountain Christmas series: Dreaming of Her Cowboy's Kiss Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss Dreaming of Her Secret Santa's Kiss Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss
Blakley Barclay knows her parents are up to something. They’ve been matching all her siblings and even some other people in her hometown of Mistletoe. But the man they’re wanting to pair her up with? A huge pro-ball player with more muscles than brains and she is NOT interested. So she turns to her best friend for help. Martin Zedler is on the receiving end of some match-making of his own. He is equally uninterested. Blakley’s proposition that they pretend to be interested in each other to foil the romantically inclined efforts of her parents seems like a good idea. Until a well-meaning do-gooder enters them into Mistletoe’s annual Christmas Kissing Contest. When they’re crowned the winners, the town goes on a crusade to catch them kissing every chance they get. How will their friendship ever survive? Listen to the incredible voice actor, Jay Dyess, perform this book for FREE on Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss: ★★★★★ "Sweet and true to form with spiritual insight along the way. This one was not as heavy as a subject as the last two in the series. It was lighter still sweet and definitely good character growth." - Supermom ★★★★★ "This book kept me on my toes. I kept wanting to go to the back to see if they kissed or even got together. Such a great series. Can’t wait to read the next book." - Mary ★★★★★ "I loved this story of best friends recognizing their deeper feelings for each other. Blakely goes through a great journey of self discovery and reflection that allows her to grow in a wonderful way." - Spencer ★★★★★ "Reading this series and have loved reading each and every book so far. Love every book I've read by this author." - Cheryl ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed this cute story and the messages it gave. The matchmaking Pastor Race and his wife, Penny were at it again. This time with their daughter, Blakely and her long-time best friend, Martin. I laughed at some of the things they put Blakely and Martin through. This was a great story, a fun story, with wonderful characters." - Janet Books in the Cowboy Mountain Christmas series: Dreaming of Her Cowboy's Kiss Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss Dreaming of Her Secret Santa's Kiss Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss
Late one night Lincoln was delivering a yard decoration when he came upon a wild, unruly teenager throwing stones at the window of his neighbor’s house. He tackled the belligerent child and was about to call the cops when she informed him she was his neighbor’s sister who had been locked out of the house. Oops. Not the best beginning, but it gets worse when he accidentally walks into her house and accuses her of squatting in it. Annie has never trusted large men, and Lincoln has not only attacked her, but he’s thrown unfounded accusations of thievery at her as well. There is no way she’d ever fall in love with that man. Except The Snowstorm of the Century hits and the two of them are pitted against nature to try to save the elderly folks in their care. As they work together will they find out that sometimes first impressions are wrong? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "As with Jessie’s other books, the characters give real ways to follow God’s way to live our lives." - Topmom52 ★★★★★ "These two are so good together and just what the other one needs. I loved their story and can't wait for the next one. Jessie Gussman never disappoints. A really great Christain read" - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "This is a sweet, clean romance filled with humor and faith. I highly recommend this inspirational romance and think you will enjoy it as much as I did." - S ★★★★★ "Jessie has written another awesome book about being selfless, thinking of others before ourselves, asking God to direct our paths before we do anything, and love. I recommend this book, this series and all of Jessie's books to everyone." - Carol ★★★★★ "Really sweet ending. One of my favorite couples." - Renee Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
After working beside her sisters for years on their Iowa farm, Meg McCartney finds herself alone, trying to do the work of three people. She’s never been one to mope around, but she’s lonely and tired and at the end of her rope – desperate enough to give serious thought to an offer that has come in for the farm…and for her. Farris Warner has spent the last ten years fighting. Fighting the cancer that took his wife’s life, leaving him a widower with four small children. Fighting the government as it took the farm that had been in his family for eight generations through eminent domain for a new airport. Fighting to keep his sanity as he tried to work his farm, raise his kids and keep up with lawyers and doctors and teachers and schools. He’s desperate. Desperate enough that when an old buddy makes an outrageous suggestion…he’s ready to take him up on it. Can two down-on-their-luck strangers take the pieces of their lives and make something beautiful out of them? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/SaywithJay Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "Oh my goodness! Meg deserved to find the best man, and she certainly did." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I love all of Jessie's books. She tells heartwarming stories with just the right amount of romance. Trials that are worked out through prayer. People that grow to love each other in the very best way." - Mary ★★★★★ "Another enjoyable story by Jessie. I’m already looking forward to the next in this series! I love the families and the inclusion of God and how inspiring life can be with him in your life." - Kathy ★★★★★ "A great read a book showing God’s compassion even when we don’t see it. But no matter what we endure His compassions fail not" - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ "Laughter, love, and peace embedded in every page. Wonderful read!" - Sharon Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy
Kimber I’m a city girl and proud of it. Chicago is my hometown and I’m in my element surrounded by people and buildings and busyness. Actually, my business – my vlog – depends on my interactions with people. You can’t go viral talking about your pet turtle. Well, maybe some people can, but that’s not how I became a highly paid influencer. I was happy to use my influence to help my grandmother, Agnes, save her assisted care facility. I thought I was going to hate being out in the wilderness for days on end…bugs and bears and no internet or sushi bars. To my surprise, I kind of…liked it. To my further surprise, I found myself wanting to linger around our tour guide, Bain. He’s a rugged, outdoorsy type – not the kind of guy I’ve ever found attractive. But he was so good at what he did – just tough and rugged and unafraid of anything. Who doesn’t find confidence and competence in a man attractive? Regardless, while I am going back out to Idaho to attend a wedding, and some small part of me wants to see Bain again, the bigger, more sophisticated part of me knows that there will never be anything between us unless of course, The Snowstorm of the Century happens to occur while I’m there and we take a snowmobile ride, get lost, find our way to a remote cabin and ride out the storm in blissful (or not so blissful) seclusion. But, come on, what are the odds of that happening? Bain Pretty good, it turns out. Back east, I’ve heard they call those late spring snows “sugar snows” because of the maple syrup and such. For me, here in Idaho, I just call it what it is: perfect timing for me and my sweet snowstorm. Reviews for Me and the Sweet Snowstorm: ★★★★★ "Each book in the Good Grief, Idaho series is full of fascinating characters, wonderful humour with and a sweet, unexpected romance. This book is no exception." - Rebmay ★★★★★ "...if you want a heart melting story about two very different people who find out that you really can build on feelings of attraction, you'll like this book. ." - Alison ★★★★★ "This is another wonderful installment by Jessie Gussman about a colorful cast of characters in Good Grief, Idaho. It makes me wish I could pack a bag and go visit this bunch - especially Miss Agnes! She's the best!" - Tracey ★★★★★ "I thought my favorite thing about romance stories was watching the couple recognize they loved each other, but I realize that my favorite thing is watching them figure out how to be together." - MaryEllen ★★★★★ "Oh my gosh, I just love Good Grief, Idaho. All the characters are lovable and maybe slightly crazy." - Lucia Books in the Sweet, Small Town Romantic Comedy in Good Grief, Idaho series: Me and the Cute Catastrophe Me and the Tidy Tornado Me and the Helpful Hurricane Me and the Sweet Snowstorm Me and the Dreamy Doomsday
Frustrations and tensions fly amid adversaries turned partners in this fun and sweet romance. When the high school’s float explodes five days before the National Farmer’s Day parade, Principal Calvin Finkenbinder sees his chance at the promotion to Superintendent disintegrate. Unless he enlists the help of Ellie Bright, the most annoying, disorganized and kissable woman he knows. Standing in Principal Fink’s office, again, for driving her daughter to school late, again, Ellie is given two odious choices. Either her straight A daughter receives detention for another tardy that’s not her fault, or Ellie uses her artistic skills and helps the uptight, stringent principal build a new float. As they scramble to construct the float in time, Ellie’s chaotic life collides with Fink’s methodical plans. A tangle of arguments and decorations leads to a stolen kiss. Underneath their long established animosity is an unexpected passion that threatens to ruin more than just a school float. Reviews for Harvest Moon Homecoming: ★★★★★ "This book made me laugh out loud and left me smiling. I loved Fink and Ellie's story. Throw in the kids and you have a captivating read that I read straight through.” - MJ ★★★★★ "I loved the humor Jussie Gussman infuses this rom-com with! The antics of the characters will keep you rolling. Somehow I see myself in this book but I won't say which character I'm most like." - Reid ★★★★★ "Reading her stories is about like riding a rollercoaster or a wild bull. You never know what's coming next or what's around the next turn." - Jim ★★★★★ "Jessie always comes through with a great storyline and engaging characters." - Jill ★★★★★ "Wow! This book starts out with a bang! Talk about opposites attracting! This book has it. " - Kim Books in the Sweet Haven Farm series: 1. Harvest Moon Homecoming 2. Better Together 3. Just Right 4. Anything for You
Journee Barclay isn't interested in the big, hulky football player the town of Mistletoe wants her to date. She's been writing to a sweet, shy computer geek and she's hoping he'll eventually ask to meet her. But putting the town off is getting to be more difficult every day. Football star Dante Tolzien came to the town of Mistletoe, Arkansas to rest and recover from his recent car accident on the advice of his doctor. While in the hospital, he enjoyed writing to a secret pen pal. While a part of him would love to meet his unknown friend, another part of him is more interested in the real live nurse in front of him. Unfortunately, she seems to be stuck on a man no one has ever met. When Journee and Dante are entered in Mistletoe's own Not-Such-An-Ironman contest together, sparks fly. But can they let go of their pen pals in order to pursue a relationship with each other? Listen to the incredible voice actor, Jay Dyess, perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss: ★★★★★ "Jessie at her best weaving a story of healing and change and moving forward from hard things with so much fun and laughter, you are having so much fun you hardly are aware it is happening. But I really was giggling to the point of tears rolling down my cheeks and could hardly read for laughing so hard. I really loved the story and thanks for the wonderful afternoon. I read it again the next day I enjoyed it so much." - Wren ★★★★★ "I wish I could give all the stories in this series 20 stars each." - KRP ★★★★★ "Do you need a good laugh? Reading this book or listening to the audiobook will brighten your day. Gussman has written a book full of witty banter between the main characters, Journey and Dante." - JP ★★★★★ "Jessie is the only author I will buy every book without even looking at the title because I know I will find a story that I can relate to, just when I need to read it. The Lord brings me to her stories when I need reminding that I am not alone and to remind me that I am always a child of God." - GreenJeepMom ★★★★★ "Beautiful, well written clean romance story about discovery, being vulnerable, about sharing and love." - Nancy Books in the Cowboy Mountain Christmas series: Dreaming of Her Cowboy's Kiss Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss Dreaming of Her Secret Santa's Kiss Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss
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