Haven Saunders
Haven Saunders began her writing journey in high school, crafting heartfelt stories that explored the complexities of relationships. Recently, she turned her passion into reality as a co-author of the Cloverton Romance series. When she’s not writing, Haven enjoys traveling, spending time with her dogs, and watching classic films. She holds a BA in Communications, which enriches her ability to connect with readers through authentic, emotional storytelling.
Midwinter Series
Coming January 6, 2026!
Travel blogger Lila Moore comes to Midwinter, Montana to escape burnout, not to get snowed in with Evan Drake, the lodge’s quiet handyman. She wants rest. He wants routine. Neither expects the blizzard that forces them into close quarters or the gentle pull that grows between them.
As the storm deepens, small moments—shared coffee, firelight laughter, a candlelit dinner after the power flickers out—begin to feel like something neither one of them should want to lose. But when the roads open and Lila is meant to leave, Evan isn’t sure he should hope she’ll stay.
A tender, wintry romance about finding warmth when least expected.
Cloverton Romance
Cloverton police officer Melanie Hart juggles the demands of her job and raising her two young daughters alone after her husband abandoned them years ago. Mel isn’t complaining though. Unfortunately, great kids doesn’t do much to ease her loneliness.
Dean Gorman never thought he’d return to Cloverton after creating a successful career as a photojournalist. However, he is drawn to his hometown to document the loss of their biggest employer, Cloverton Lumber, and the ripple effect it has had on the town.
While exploring the vacant building, he is nearly arrested for trespassing by Mel, his long-lost childhood friend and the woman who broke his heart. Despite his determination to move on and once again leave Cloverton in the past, Dean doesn’t know if he can walk away from love once again.
Can Melanie and Dean navigate the complexities of their past to forge a future together or will the past be too much to overcome?
Ginny DePowell, the owner of In Good Time Bookstore, is juggling an overwhelming load of responsibilities. Between tending to her ailing mother and managing the bookstore, she’s desperately in need of a helping hand. Enter Ben Weaver, a handsome young writer seeking refuge in the idyllic charm of Cloverton. A part-time job at Ginny’s bookstore seems like the perfect fit for both.
However, as Ben settles into his new role, unforeseen challenges arise. A skeptical reporter’s prying threatens to unearth secrets while an unexpected connection blossoms between Ben and Ginny.
Just when it seems like the stars are aligning, fate intervenes, leaving Ben on the brink of losing everything. Will Ginny and Ben find the strength to overcome adversity and write their own happy ending?
Olivia Hooper is making a name for herself as owner of the flourishing Cloverton Sweets Bakery. When her older brother, Wes, makes plans to visit their parents in Florida over the holidays, Olivia insists he’ll have to go without her. There is no way she can close her shop during her busiest season of the year.
Ever since they were kids, Mannie Nikos has seen Olivia as a thorn in his side. Now that they are adults, that feeling has grown. Mannie is obsessed with maintaining and promoting a healthy lifestyle and does his best to keep his clients out of Cloverton Sweets. Naturally, this has taken their rivalry to the next level.
When Wes asks Mannie to invite Olivia to spend Christmas with his family so she won’t be alone, Mannie is reluctant. Until he realizes this might be a way out of a predicament of his mother’s making. His grandparents are visiting from Greece and are expecting to meet his longtime girlfriend—one that he doesn’t have. He and Olivia have always butted heads, but she knows him well enough to pull off a fake relationship for a few weeks.
So long as things go as planned.
Zoe Redford never planned on returning to her hometown, but after failing to get her music career off the ground, she needs somewhere to regroup. When her sister needs someone to cover a babysitting gig, Zoe steps in to save the day and instantly bonds with young Ella.
Marty Martinez is in over his head as a single father and business owner. When he sees how taken his daughter is with Zoe, he offers her a job as a nanny. As Zoe and Ella spend more time together, so do Zoe and Marty. They both feel a budding attraction, but neither is willing to act on it.
However, when Zoe’s ex resurfaces determined to rekindle their relationship, Marty realizes how much she has become a part of his and Ella’s lives. While he fears losing Zoe and the family they’ve become, he would never stand in the way of her happiness…even if that means sacrificing his own.
Having weathered her ex-husband’s abandonment, Jasmine Law finds a haven at Dewy’s Grocery Store as a floral designer. Her LA glitz combined with Cloverton’s Midwest charm make for a unique product for her clients, who have embraced her.
Justin Dewy has the daunting task of reshaping the family business to compete with an incoming national chain. His plans to convert the store into an organic, health-conscious option for Cloverton residents means removing the floral department. Something that doesn’t sit well with Jasmine.
Tensions rise between them, revealing unspoken feelings both would rather ignore. Can Justin find a way to save his family legacy without losing the woman who has come to mean so much to him?
When Min Choi and her son Carson move into a quiet Cloverton neighborhood, she expects privacy. However, Wesley Hooper, the man next door extends a friendly hand that always seems to be there when Min and Carson need it. Despite her determination to keep Wes at arm’s length, they start to spend more time together after Carson joins the scholastic bowl team that Wes coaches.
Wes can’t help but be drawn to Min. Not only is she hardworking, kind, and beautiful, but the air of mystery about her has him intrigued. As they celebrate a surprising victory for the team, Wesley and Min’s connection deepens. However, Carson makes it clear he is not okay with his teacher dating his mother.
Min is determined to keep a good relationship with her son, but that means giving up the man who has finally broken through the walls she keeps around her heart. Can she and Wes find a way to be together without losing their bond with Carson?
Thea Winton, a junior architect seeking to escape the single life, turns to her friend Zoe Redford for dating help. Little does she know, Zoe’s suggested match is none other than Thea’s longtime rival, coworker Derek Harper.
Accustomed to butting heads over their conflicting roles at a landscaping company, Thea and Derek reluctantly agree to a dinner which goes better than expected. After determining it’s a one-time occurrence, they attempt to go back to how things were before getting to know each other better.
When a work project goes awry due to Derek’s lapse in focus, their boss delivers an ultimatum—stop their bickering or risk losing their jobs. As tensions rise, suppressed feelings emerge, jeopardizing not only their careers but also their newfound connection in a tale of professional rivalry and forbidden passion.
Returning to Cloverton was the last thing on Lanie Bennett’s mind. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself back in the small town she once left behind—along with all the memories she thought she’d buried. The last thing she expects is to run into Ryan, her first love, whose presence stirs feelings she’s tried for years to forget.
Ryan never thought he’d get a second chance with Lanie. Yet now that she’s back, he’s determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past. As old flames reignite and their undeniable connection draws them closer, Ryan and Lanie begin to realize that love doesn’t have to be flawless to be real.
Will they find the courage to embrace the imperfect beauty of a fresh start, or will old wounds and doubts stand in their way?
When a mysterious stranger and his elderly dog step into Rachel Kahn’s pharmacy, the last thing she expects is for them to turn her carefully organized life upside down. As Cloverton’s overworked pharmacist, Rachel barely has time for herself—let alone time to wonder about the man behind the town’s new construction project.
Dalton Humphrey came to Cloverton to escape the pain of losing his wife and start fresh with a dream: building an all-organic dog food brand. He didn’t anticipate being drawn to Rachel’s warmth, kindness, and infectious laugh.
As their dogs forge an instant bond, so do Rachel and Dalton. Between late-night brainstorming sessions and town events, their friendship begins to blossom into something more. But Dalton’s lingering grief may keep his heart locked away forever.
Can Rachel and Dalton take a chance on love, or will the fear of moving on keep them from the happiness they both deserve?
Maria Sandoval is determined to breathe new life into Cloverton with her Downtown Revival Fair. But gruff, reclusive woodworker Graham Wilder thinks it’s a waste of time—and he definitely doesn’t want anything to do with the stubborn, too-charming woman behind it all.
When Maria ropes Graham into helping, their clashing visions ignite more than just frustration. Amid sawdust, sweet moments, and simmering tension, Maria glimpses the wounded heart beneath Graham’s grumpy exterior—and he starts to believe in something bigger than solitude.
But with the town’s future on the line and emotional scars threatening to derail their growing connection, can they build something real together… or will the past keep them apart?
After years of service overseas, Evan Calloway returns to Cloverton with nothing but a duffel bag and a heart full of ghosts. The town hasn’t changed much—but he has. Hoping to keep a low profile, he’s drawn instead into a community project he can’t ignore: a memorial to honor the town’s veterans. It should be simple. Quiet. Temporary.
Harper Lynn came to Cloverton to heal from her own loss, pouring herself into revitalizing her family’s struggling newspaper. When she learns about the memorial project, she sees more than a story—she sees a chance to unite the town and maybe reclaim her sense of purpose.
But working with Evan proves to be anything but easy. He’s guarded, skeptical, and too familiar with heartbreak. She’s passionate, relentless, and not afraid to challenge him. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, they’ll have to decide if the past will define them—or if they’re ready to build something lasting, together.
A heartfelt story of second chances, small-town resilience, and the power of remembering.
Melissa Carter returns to Cloverton for a quick visit to help her mother, but an eight-year-old matchmaker has other plans. Sophie Winters, determined to bring joy back into her dad Jake’s life, enlists Melissa to join their family Christmas traditions.
Jake, a single dad and Christmas Tree Farm owner, isn’t looking for change—until Melissa starts to warm his heart. As they revive the town’s Christmas Angel Project, Melissa begins to wonder if Cloverton could be more than just a temporary stop.
Will the magic of the season convince her to stay, or will she leave behind the love waiting for her under the mistletoe?
When event planner Maddie Cooper returns to Cloverton determined to revive the town’s fading charm, she convinces stoic innkeeper Jack Dempsey to host a Christmas Eve gala that might be the inn’s last chance at survival.
But when a blizzard traps a handful of strangers—and a house full of rescued animals—inside the aging Cloverton Inn, Maddie’s perfectly crafted plan unravels into something far more meaningful.
As candlelight, shared stories, and unexpected kindness fill the quiet old halls, Maddie and Jack discover that the most powerful holiday miracles aren’t the ones you orchestrate.
They’re the ones you never saw coming.
Welcome back to Cloverton, where the snow falls soft, the lights glow warm, and love has a way of finding its way home.
A Cloverton Christmas
Melissa Carter plans a quick visit. Nothing more. But eight-year-old Sophie Winters has a mission—to bring her dad, Jake, a little joy. When Sophie pulls Melissa into their family traditions, Melissa finds herself laughing, helping revive the town’s Christmas Angel Project, and feeling something she didn’t expect. Something that makes Cloverton look less like a temporary stop and more like a place she could belong.
The Innkeeper’s Christmas
Event planner Maddie Cooper arrives determined to save the fading Cloverton Inn. Stoic owner Jack Dempsey agrees to one last Christmas Eve gala, but when a blizzard hits, they end up sheltering strangers and rescued animals instead. Candlelight. Shared stories. Quiet kindness. And a spark neither of them planned on. Maddie learns that the best holiday miracles aren’t the ones you plan. They’re the ones that catch you off guard and change everything.
Journals
For book lovers, every story is an adventure waiting to be explored. The Ultimate Book Journal is your personal reading companion, designed to help you stay organized, inspired, and engaged with every book you read. Whether you’re a casual reader or a dedicated bookworm, this beautifully designed journal will enhance your reading experience.
To-Be-Read (TBR) List – Never lose track of the books on your wish list! Jot down titles you’re excited to dive into.
Books Read Tracker – Log every book you finish, including author, genre, date completed, and your personal rating.
Review & Reflection Pages – Capture your thoughts, favorite quotes, and overall impressions for each book.
Monthly Reading Challenges – Push your reading boundaries to keep you motivated all year long.
Library Rental Tracker – Keep tabs on borrowed books, due dates, and returns, so you never miss a deadline.
Wishlist & Recommendations – A space for book recs from friends, book clubs, or that intriguing title you spotted at the bookstore.
Perfect for book lovers of all kinds, the Ultimate Book Journal turns your reading journey into a keepsake to treasure for years to come. Whether you’re building your personal library, keeping up with book clubs, or simply savoring every page, this journal is the perfect companion for your literary adventures.
Read More. Track More. Love Every Story.
