I have read most of the 2025 releases now and had meant to post this at the beginning of December and now it's January. But better late than never. Christmas may be over, but it's never too early or late to dive in to one of these amazing stories.
What if the wrong turn leads to the love you’ve always prayed for?
Aimee Perkins dreams of love, but her small Ohio town offers little hope—until she meets Max online. His charm sweeps her off her feet, and she agrees to meet him for a Christmas Eve service in the West Virginia mountains. But before she leaves, she rescues Chester, a senior service dog facing euthanasia, and brings him along for the ride.
When a blizzard strands her on a lonely mountain road, Aimee’s fairy-tale date turns into a nightmare: Max’s number is disconnected, his profile deleted, and her car is buried in snow. Cold, scared, and alone, she prays for a miracle—only to be found by Marty Frazier, a kind-hearted mountain man with a heart as warm as the fire in his cabin.
Marty’s been praying for love too. But Aimee’s been burned before, and trust doesn’t come easy—even when Chester works his own kind of magic. As Christmas unfolds, Aimee must decide: Is Marty the answer to her prayers, or is she too afraid to take a leap of faith?
A heartwarming Christian romance about trust, divine timing, and the miracles that find us when we least expect them—perfect for fans of holiday love stories, rescue dogs, and mountain men who believe in second chances.
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1727
Can love return from a Christmas past?
After a painful divorce, Elise Raines moves to the quiet mountain town of Laurel Ridge, determined to rebuild her life for herself and her young daughter, Amelia. Planning her cousin’s Christmas wedding seems like the perfect distraction...until Jaxson Bleu, her childhood sweetheart and now a country music superstar, returns to town. The boy she walked away from is back, his heart transformed by newfound belief. But their reunion stirs up old wounds and an undeniable spark.
When Elise discovers a mysterious, silent child in the roadside brush, their lives take an unexpected turn. As they race to uncover the boy’s identity, Elise and Jaxson are drawn into a dangerous web of secrets that threatens their safety and the fragile trust they’re starting to rebuild.
Jaxson never expected to face the woman who broke his heart, but as they work together to protect the child, he realizes his journey isn’t just about redemption; it’s about proving he’s finally the man Elise always deserved. Yet Elise harbors a secret of her own, one that could shatter their second chance before it even begins.
With danger closing in, can they find the courage to forgive, the strength to protect the innocent, and the faith to fight for a love they were always meant to share?
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1729
Holy Grounds runs on two things: the nutty, caramel scent of coffee and Sebastien Davenport’s beloved cranberry-gingerbread muffins.
When the pastry chef collapses days before Christmas, owner Bridgette Calloway faces an impossible morning rush and an even harder truth: the beloved chef she’s leaned on may need her more than ever.
When a frightening diagnosis upends Seb’s independence and he’s at his lowest, it’s his boss he finds himself calling. Perhaps she’s more than a boss after all… Bridgette shows up with a Bible, Chinese takeout, and the solid courage he didn’t know he needed. In the hush of winter and a kitchen dusted with flour and light, their friendship warms into something deeper. But fear, pride, and new limitations could cost them more than a holiday menu.
As carols ring and candlelight glows, Bridgette and Seb are thrust into uncharted territory and must make a choice. Will they retreat into safety, or put their trust in the God who writes love stories in unexpected places like a coffee sleeve, a baker’s bench, and prayer whispered over racks of cooling pastries?
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1719
Can love and faith overcome the shadows of the past?
Pink Rainwater has spent her life running—from her childhood in a storage unit, from the stalker who won’t let go, and now from the doubt that she’ll ever be enough. Moving back to Nebraska to be near her mother and sister should feel like safety. Instead, it feels like one more place she doesn’t belong, especially when everyone around her talks about a God she’s not sure she trusts.
Bowie Miller is a man of strong faith and stronger convictions, always fighting for the underdog. When his best friend’s future sister-in-law arrives in Lincoln, he offers to help, partly as a favor, partly to quiet the guilt of a past failure he can’t outrun. But the more he learns about Pink’s fragile strength and stubborn independence, the harder it is to keep his distance. She’s an unbeliever. He’s vowed to protect her. And the line between duty and desire is blurring fast.
When threatening notes and a stalker’s shadow force them closer, Bowie’s determination to shield Pink clashes with her resistance to faith...and to love. As Christmas nears, Pink must decide: Is she willing to trust the God Bowie believes in, or will fear keep her running forever?
A gripping Christian romance about redemption, trust, and the love that meets you in the dark. Perfect for fans of faith-filled suspense, enemies-to-lovers, and stories where grace changes everything.
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1726
Love and trouble are brewing at TrueSpark Trucking…
Tali Shadowgrace just wants a fresh start. After escaping an abusive ex, she’s moved to a new state, landed a job at TrueSpark Trucking, and is almost convinced she’s safe. But trust? That’s another story. Especially when it comes to men.
Enter Puck Bellpepper—yes, Puck—a man with three non-negotiables for a relationship: she must be shorter than he is, willing to tolerate his twin sister Quincia, and, most importantly, share his faith. When he meets Tali and discovers she works with Quincia, he starts to think his prayers might’ve been answered. (Even if her name does sound like a cartoon villain.)
But when strange “accidents” start plaguing TrueSpark, Puck’s determined to get to the bottom of it...and spend more time with Tali. Is her ex back for revenge? Or is someone else stirring up chaos? With sabotaged trucks, a meddling twin, and a Christmas party that reveals all, Puck and Tali must figure out: Can love bloom when danger’s lurking? And will Tali ever believe that a man like Puck, a gnomebody as sweet as he is quirky, is exactly who she needs?
A whimsical Christian rom-com with a dash of suspense, faith, and holiday magic—perfect for fans of lighthearted romance, quirky characters, and love stories where the hero’s name is literally Puck Bellpepper.
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1720
Can love bloom where grief has taken root?
After tragically losing his wife, Matthew Dawson is barely holding it together, let alone ready for Christmas. His greatest concern is his three-year-old daughter, Emma, who’s quietly grieving, too. Desperate for help, he hires Hannah Collins, a British-trained nanny with a heart for healing, and a secret tie to Emma’s school.
Hannah brings warmth to their home, but as Matt retreats to the oak tree he planted in Natalie’s memory, Hannah senses his pain. A Thanksgiving trip to the Texas Hill Country sparks joy in Emma...and something deeper between Hannah and Matt. Yet when their bond crosses the line, Hannah steps back, leaving Matt angrier and lonelier than ever.
Then, beneath the oak tree, purple crocuses bloom impossibly early—a sign of rebirth, hope, and new beginnings. This Christmas, God is writing a story of healing, love, and second chances neither of them saw coming.
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1725
What if the best marriage starts with no love at all?
Liam Page has lost too much: two wives, his faith, and nearly himself. Now, as a single father to baby Olive, he’s determined to stay sober, stay steady, and never marry again, especially not for love. But when Lynsi Torres, a fellow teacher and friend, faces losing custody of her orphaned niece, Stella, she makes Liam an offer he can’t refuse: a marriage in name only to secure Stella’s future.
Lynsi needs a British husband to adopt Stella before their Christmas Eve court date. Liam needs help with Olive...and maybe, just maybe, a reason to believe in second chances. It’s a practical solution, nothing more. Love isn’t required.
But as they navigate family skepticism, legal hurdles, and their own fragile hearts, Liam and Lynsi discover that God’s plans don’t always follow the rules. When Stella falls ill and Olive’s laughter fills their home, the lines between convenience and care begin to blur. Can two people who swore off love find healing, trust, and a family they never expected?
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1728
Can love rewrite fate when duty binds their hands?
Lady Alisoun faces a future she never chose: marriage to an elderly lord to save her bankrupt family’s estate. Resigned to sacrifice, she finds solace only in Christmas Eve prayers, until a mysterious stranger appears in her chapel. Their stolen moment, sealed with a sprig of rosemary, ignites a dream for which she dares not hope.
Kitt, raised as a monastery oblate, has just discovered his true identity: heir to Whitsell. Bound by duty to marry Alisoun (yet unaware of her noble status), he’s torn between honor and the heart he’s already given to a woman he thinks is a commoner. But when their secret identities collide, joy is short-lived. King John’s wrath threatens to destroy everything...unless a king who loves games more than justice decides to play matchmaker.
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1723
What if the journey home changes everything?
Noel Donner has three days to save his family’s toymaking business or face laying off twenty-seven employees before Christmas. When a critical investment meeting collapses, he boards a train out of London, desperate for a miracle. The last thing he needs is nine hours trapped beside Yari Ephron, the advertising executive he blames for his failure.
Yari Ephron just quit her job after her boss sabotaged Noel’s deal...and now she’s racing home to her injured father, thanks to her mother’s dramatic phone call. Stuck on a crowded train with the one man who thinks she ruined his future, Yari expects an awkward silence. Instead, they find unexpected common ground: faith, family, and a shared frustration with meddling parents.
But when floods strand them overnight, their forced proximity turns into something neither planned. As they share stories, laughter, and even a kiss under the mistletoe, Noel and Yari begin to wonder: Could this train delay be the best detour of their lives?
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1722
Can love find a way home when the past keeps you trapped?
Sara Quinn lives in paradise—Oahu, Hawaii—but her heart is thousands of miles away in New England, where her life once was. Six years after a tragic plane crash stole her family and her mobility, she’s stuck, physically injured, emotionally broken, and yearning for purpose. Then she meets Beck Sutherland, a pilot with a heart as wounded as her own.
Beck carries his own guilt from that same fateful flight...the one he was responsible for. Divorced and tied to Hawaii for his sons, he finds in Sara an unexpected thread of hope. Their shared faith becomes a lifeline, pulling them closer as they navigate grief, secrets, and the fear of moving forward.
But when Beck’s past collides with Sara’s dreams, they face an impossible choice: trust God’s path or stay trapped in the pain they know. Can Sara confront the fear that’s kept her stranded? And will Beck risk revealing the truth that could push her away forever?
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1724
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What if the sweetest dreams are the ones you’re too afraid to chase?
Hannah Parker has spent her life putting others first—whether it’s rescuing her sister Abby’s wedding veil or staying in a soul-crushing job to keep the peace. But when Drew Johnston, a passionate ice cream maker with big dreams, saves her from disaster, everything changes. His unshakable faith and encouragement ignite a spark in Hannah, making her wonder: What if God’s plan for her is bigger than she’s dared to imagine?
As Christmas nears, Drew’s kindness and vision challenge Hannah to step out of the shadows. For the first time, she lets herself sing freely, write music, and dream of a future beyond her predictable routine. But when misunderstandings and old fears threaten to pull them apart, Hannah must decide: Will she keep playing it safe or trust God’s timing, and her own heart, to embrace the life she was meant to live?
https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1721
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