Bestselling Canadian Author Shelley Kassian Presents
Places in the Heart
Welcome to Places in the Heart, a contemporary romance book series where real love and second chances are more than just stories—they are the magic that lives within us. Through struggles and patience, commitment and hope, and the promises that bring people closer or lead to unexpected second chances, this heartfelt romance series celebrates enduring love and deep emotional connections—the kind we keep forever.
Beach Romance
Where Love Returns with the Tide.
A Sea for Summer
A heart-broken pastry chef and an accountant, both yearning for second chances, discover that love, like the perfect recipe, require patience, trust, and a dash of seaside magic.
Winter Romance
Where Paths Cross on the Slopes of Life.
A Mountain Leads Home
Inspired by true events, an Australian snowboarder’s trip to Canada leads to a hospital stay and an unexpected connection with a nurse. A delightful winter read about finding the true meaning of home.
International Romance
Where Love Blooms After Loss.
A Lotus to Love
In pursuit of an ancient fragrance, a perfumer and her Bedouin guide navigate hidden fears, cultural differences, and growing feelings, forging a love that bridges worlds.
A Gentleman for Christmas
In this Downton Abbey meets highlander romance, a veterinary surgeon pursues a high society lady at the height of the Christmas season. Differing cultures and a high-class father complicate the romance. Will a Christmas carol and a horse named Lady Luck make this season brighter?
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Cowboy Romance
A Love Story at Full Gallop.
Historical Romance
A Love Story for the Open Sea.
Medieval Romantasy
Where the Crown Bows to No One.
The Half Mile of Baby Blue
Facing foreclosure, a ranch family with a hidden legacy of chuckwagon racing returns to the circuit, rallying their community and a sexy billionaire to save their land and reclaim their heritage.
A Heart Across the Ocean
In this 16th-century historical romance, A ward of King Louis XIV immigrates to New France to secure a husband, but faces difficulties when her secret is discovered by the regiment captain.
The Scarlett Mark
A shape-shifting lord and a princess with snakelike powers battle a witch’s curse—and a potentially fatal attraction—in this debut fairy-tale romance.
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