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From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Kingsley, the stand-alone small-town/romcom/romantic suspense/Christmas romance you didn’t know you needed.
Handsome, charismatic, and charming, Jensen Lakes is an enigma in a designer suit. But his playboy reputation is a persona—one of many—that he uses in his unique line of work. A priceless heirloom goes missing right before the holidays, and Jensen is hired to find it. Tracking down the perpetrator will be simple. He’ll be in and out before Santa hits chimneys.
Natalie Thatcher needs a break. She’s a dedicated sister, aunt, and nurse, but her life is no Christmas carol. Between bills, mounting home repairs, and holiday shopping still to be done, most days she feels like a tangled strand of lights.
Jensen follows his quarry to Tilikum, and the Christmas-clad town throws him for a loop. As does Natalie. He enlists her aid—who better to help him navigate the local quirks than the captivating woman next door? Despite their chemistry and sizzling banter, love isn’t on his Christmas list. Or hers.
But as danger mounts, Jensen finds himself in an unexpected position—falling in love with his partner. And when her life is on the line, he’ll risk everything to keep her safe.
And get her home for Christmas.
Author’s Note: A handsome charmer falls hard for a sassy small-town girl. Adventure, witty banter, Christmas coziness, and a holiday happily ever after that will leave your heart full.
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Coming to bookstores February 3rd, 2026! Ebook and Audio available now.
Not-your-usual second chance romance with a fiery heroine and a hero who isn’t afraid to bask in her heat in this small town romance from USA Today bestseller Claire Kingsley, with page-turning suspense and a wild happily ever after that will leave your heart full.
Luke Haven has an adrenaline problem—as in, he can’t get enough. He’s a regular at the old closed-down racetrack where people gather for unregulated stock car racing. His squeaky-clean, nice-guy reputation in his small town isn’t a lie, but it’s not the whole truth, either. His real problem? He’s not even sure what he’s searching for.
Melanie Andolini never thought she’d be starting over in her thirties. Her expensive divorce is final, her voice acting contract doesn’t begin for several months, and she’s back in Tilikum both for a fresh start and to be closer to her family. When she runs into Luke Haven, things get complicated. Although it feels like a lifetime since they dated in high school, sparks fly as soon as they’re face to face—hot enough to light up the whole town. Melanie blazes into Luke’s life like wildfire—messy and chaotic, beautiful and tempting. But they played with fire once and both got burned. Best not to go down that road again.
Little does Melanie know, a terrifying ghost from her past waits in the shadows to finish what he started. When this nightmare turns all too real, Luke will risk everything to save her and make her his—this time, forever.
Preorder now! Available April 7th 2026
Friends-to-lovers small town workplace romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Claire Kingsley.
He’ll help her solve a mystery, but they can’t risk their hearts.
A devastating injury ended Theo Haven’s pro-football career, but he’s made a good life for himself in his hometown. The high school teacher and football coach might be single, but that’s by choice. And his work bestie, Penelope? She’s one of the best parts of his job, but they’re just friends.
No, really. Not the sort of friends who are secretly pining for each other or destined to hook up. Just… friends.
Art teacher Penelope Fallbrook is stuck in a rut. When a locally renowned artist dies suspiciously, she channels her restless energy into amateur sleuthing. Who better than her best friend Theo to help her search for the truth?
When Penelope’s life comes crashing down, Theo is there, picking up the pieces and offering a place to stay. Best friends become roommates, and living one room away might be too much temptation.
As they dig deeper into the mystery of the artist’s death, secrets unravel. Are they searching for a murderer? Or uncovering the work of a serial killer?
And Penelope might be in danger of becoming the next victim.
