Keeper of Lost Loves
A heartwarming tale of legacy, love, and the magic of new beginnings.
Clara Winters is a self-proclaimed cynic of soulmates. But when mistletoe magic compels her to play matchmaker for the town curmudgeon, her life takes an unexpected turn.
Clara’s only Christmas wish is to save her beloved Fireside Manor Bed and Breakfast, teetering on the edge of financial ruin in the outskirts of the quaint town of Serenity Falls.
Her plan is simple: drop off her cookies at the Winter Festival and return to welcome her lone holiday guest.
The arrival of Ethan, a guest with enigmatic intentions, sets off sparks of both romance and suspicion. As their paths intertwine, Clara and Ethan embark on a journey of amateur sleuthing, unearthing long-buried stories that are as entwined with Fireside Manor as they are with their own destinies.
In this cozy Christmas romance, each kiss under the mistletoe is a key to unlocking hidden truths, mending past heartaches, and discovering the enduring power of connection.
Join Clara in her enchanting adventure as she navigates the complexities of heart and heritage, learning that love is more resilient, more enduring, than she’d ever given it credit for.
This story is perfect for those seeking a sweet, low spice small town romance with a sprinkle of mystery and a dash of magic.
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What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★
Reading this novel is like watching a Hallmark Movie, only, with incredibly funny and occasionally unexpected turns of phrase.
The hilarity of this novel is in its minutia. It’s like watching a best friend in the room saying all of the things you are thinking while enjoying the magic and mystery of a Christmas love story.
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Keeper of Lost Loves by Iris Applewood is a delightful romantic cozy. But it has a deeper side. Secrets abound in this story. And the reader is expertly drawn into the intrigue.
In this well-researched and well-paced novel, Applewood paints the beautiful small town in sensual detail and fills it with unique characters. Poignant backstories drive these characters, moving the story along. The reader feels immersed in the life of the story.
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This story has all the makings of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
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It is EXACTLY like hanging out with a friend who is a gifted storyteller.
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I thought this was going to be your typical Christmas romance…it was so much more!
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A fun ride and a compelling story with unexpected turns.
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I loved that the main couple behave like adults and talk to one another when issues arise.
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This is a beautiful and heartfelt story… I couldn’t put it down.
Meet Iris Applewood
Iris Applewood is your friendly neighborhood cozy romance and mystery author, cooking up worlds of wonder from her quaint home in Southern Indiana. She has always believed that the boundaries between the mundane and the magical are just waiting to be blurred—and boy howdy, does she love blurring them!