A Small Town Family Christmas

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

By Jen Gilroy

On Sale: 9/29/2026
Strings of lights, roasted chestnuts…

And a sweet holiday reunion!

After fifteen years in the military, all Cal Paquette wants for Christmas is to figure out the rest of his life. Returning to charming Strawberry Pond, New Hampshire, to visit his foster mom seems like a solid first move. Until he comes face-to-face with Alana Hansen—the bright, beautiful woman he’d left behind. Working together at her family’s Christmas tree farm sparks feelings they’d both prefer to avoid. Cal isn’t sure of his next steps or where they will take him, and Alana isn’t ready to risk another chance on him. But he still longs to be the man she deserves. Could a moment under the mistletoe lead to a lifetime of happy celebrations?

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

A Strawberry Pond Romance

Book 1: The Hero Next Door
Book 2: A Surprise for the Single Dad
Book 3: A Small Town Family Christmas
ISBN: 9780369776488
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Sep 29, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Military
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Small Town & Rural

Jen Gilroy

Biography

Jen Gilroy writes sweet romance and, as Rose Warner, historical women’s fiction—warm, feel-good stories to bring readers’ hearts home. A Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® finalist and shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Joan Hessayon award, she lives in small-town Ontario, Canada with her husband, adult daughter and floppy-eared rescue hound. She loves reading, ice cream, ballet and paddling her purple kayak. Visit her at www.jengilroy.com

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<strong>Strings of lights, roasted chestnuts…</strong><br><br><strong>And a sweet holiday reunion!</strong><br><br> After fifteen years in the military, all Cal Paquette wants for Christmas is to figure out the rest of his life. Returning to charming Strawberry Pond, New Hampshire, to visit his foster mom seems like a solid first move. Until he comes face-to-face with Alana Hansen—the bright, beautiful woman he'd left behind. Working together at her family’s Christmas tree farm sparks feelings they’d both prefer to avoid. Cal isn't sure of his next steps or where they will take him, and Alana isn’t ready to risk another chance on him. But he still longs to be the man she deserves. Could a moment under the mistletoe lead to a lifetime of happy celebrations?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong><br><br><strong>A Strawberry Pond Romance</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>The Hero Next Door</i><br>Book 2: <i>A Surprise for the Single Dad</i><br>Book 3: <i>A Small Town Family Christmas</i>

ISBN: 9780369776488
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Sep 29, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Military
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Small Town & Rural

Jen Gilroy

Biography

<p>Jen Gilroy writes sweet romance and, as Rose Warner, historical women’s fiction—warm, feel-good stories to bring readers’ hearts home. A Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® finalist and shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Joan Hessayon award, she lives in small-town Ontario, Canada with her husband, adult daughter and floppy-eared rescue hound. She loves reading, ice cream, ballet and paddling her purple kayak. Visit her at www.jengilroy.com</p>gt;