Kat Tales Volume 2

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh Each issue contains a complete novel and at least five full short stories. Each issue is an anthology of Kathryn's different stories that can include historical romance, time travel romance, and sweet wholesome contemporary. Most issues contain stories from her different series, but some issues have standalone stories not part of a series. In this issue: SHORT STORIES… ALMOST MIDNIGHT Almost Midnight. A new year. A new beginning. But Mika's heart still waited. Weary with heartbreak. Would this year bring more than just snowfall? Or a ray of happiness? A sweet story of second chances and new beginnings. GUARDIAN ANGEL The southern land burned. Scarred. Its families splintered. A war going on three years too long. Union soldier Christopher Mitchell rides alone through the south. Emily does the unthinkable to protect her family. Will Christopher do his part to help her? Or maintain his loyalty to the Union? A standalone story that introduces new characters into the Civil War Southern Belle historical romance series. APARTMENT 602 Ava never took anything that would be noticeable. And no one noticed her work, or even her for that matter. Except for the man in Apartment 602. A sweet story of an American Dream. A RAINY SATURDAY MORNING It was a rainy Saturday morning. Not the way Samantha planned to spend her morning. Her first solo camping trip in the mountains turned out to be a rainy wash out. But this day held significance. So did hiking into the Rocky Mountains. Always had. Little did she know that the day also held significance for someone else. Sometimes what started as a rainy day ended with a silver lining. THE LOCKET After the Civil War, Lily's life as a southern belle ends forever forcing her into heading west. A prairie fire rages toward their covered wagon. Caught between saving herself and leaving behind her mother's cherished locket, Lily makes an impossible choice. This split-second choice changes her life in more ways than she could ever imagine. Second in a new series. If you like Kathryn Kaleigh's Civil War series, follow her into the untamed west. COMPLETE NOVEL… SERENITY Kristen MacGregor chose Serenity, Colorado as a peaceful place to get away from her troubles. But Serenity may hold dangers not evident to tourists. Did Mark Jensen know enough about the little community to keep her safe? If you enjoy sweet romance with a more than a hint of danger and page-turning suspense, grab your copy of Serenity by this best-selling author.

Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh Each issue of Kat Tales is a special collection of a novel with 5 bonus short stories from bestselling author Kathryn Kaleigh. This 16th volume of Kat Tales includes the standalone sweet wholesome novel JUST US in the acclaimed Cupid's Kiss series. Also includes 5 short stories in her popular time travel and historical romance worlds. In this issue: SHORT STORIES… PLAYING THE ODDS PAPER AIRPLANES MISSISSIPPI TIME WHISPERS REBEL AT HEART A HIKE THROUGH TIME NOVEL… JUST US High school sweethearts separated by too much distance and too much time. College happened. Life happened. A business deal brings Wynter Jordan reluctantly back to Cassville. Visiting her hometown brings back a flood of memories from ten years ago. Homecoming queen. Cheerleader. High school quarterback boyfriend. Bradford Cooper's parents left him holding the family business. And left him in a quandary. What will happen when a chance encounter brings them full circle?

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh SHORT STORIES… A PROPOSAL IN TIME MOON SHADOWS JUST ONE NIGHT FRACTURED KEY STONE PRINCESS NOVEL… JASMINE KISSES

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh Each issue contains a complete novel and at least five full short stories. Each issue is an anthology of Kathryn's different stories including historical romance, time travel romance, and sweet wholesome contemporary. Most issues contain stories from her different series, but some issues have standalone stories not part of a series. In this issue: SHORT STORIES… Silver Linings Ninety silver foil balloons. Ten party hats and ten party blowers. But no one at the party but Maribelle and her ninety-year-old grandmother. The self-quarantine order happened quickly, sending everyone isolating in their homes. After retiring from the Air Force, Lucas needed a break. Some time to himself. Little did he know that the world had completely changed during the four weeks he avoided any semblance of civilization. When Lucas found Maribelle and her grandmother isolating in a cabin in the woods, he wanted to catch up on more than just a world turned upside down. A heartwarming short story set during America's fight with COVID 19. On a Snowy Winter Morning Natalie Worthington loved the magic of snowy mornings. The quiet peacefulness. But beneath the peacefulness lay a deadly danger. Natalie's world flipped upside down, leaving her responsible for not only her own survival, but the survival of her little brother. When their home is invaded, and Natalie's life on the line, will she survive? A heartwarming and suspenseful American historical short story. Louisiana Time Whispers Lilah Woodward spent her days working in hospitality with senior citizens. Enchanted by the magic of the Mississippi River, she does something few people in her position would do. Would a simple act of kindness change her destiny? A Rainy Wednesday Morning A rainy Wednesday morning. Just like any other morning. In the rain. Except that it wasn't. Emily's life turned upside down in the blink of an eye. A chance encounter in a coffee shop folds away the years. An Errant Yankee While on a supply run to town, southerner Alisa and her cat Muffin find a Yankee soldier treed by their dog. The injured soldier posed no danger, but Muffin wove a safety spell around them anyway. The man needed shelter. Rescuing an errant Yankee proved to be more than Alisa could have predicted… A charming short story in the Civil War Southern Belle historical romance series with unexpected compelling characters. NOVEL... Just Chance Tara Rodgers reinvented herself. She moved to Dallas. Enrolled in college classes. Broke up with her boyfriend. On her way to a new career. A shiny new life. Jonathan Cooper slowly adjusted to Dallas life. Especially the heat. He struggled to adapt to life in Texas. But flying for the famed Skye Travels made the sacrifice worthwhile. When Tara and Jonathan experience a life-altering event together, each find the course of their lives changing… A heartwarming and intensely engaging standalone novel in Kathryn Kaleigh's Cupid's Kiss sweet wholesome romance series.

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh Each issue contains a complete novel and at least five full short stories. Each issue is an anthology of Kathryn's different stories including historical romance, time travel romance, and sweet wholesome contemporary. Most issues contain stories from her different series, but some issues have standalone stories not part of a series. In this issue: SHORT STORIES… The Unexpected Shelby Margaret worked every day in her very own bouquet play house. Carnations. Roses. Lilies. Just one month after opening her brand new flower shop, Shelby filled orders for weddings, funerals, proms, and Mother's Day. A dream come true. But a bittersweet dream. One that came with a cost that took her breath away. Take the Leap During the country's stay at home order, Sophia spent her days working from home. But she spent more time calming down frantic brides – and their mothers – than her real job as a wedding designer. Busy as a bumblebee, she put her own life plans aside. As Sophia helped others, someone else made plans for her. A heartwarming short story set during America's attempt to flatten the curve. The Phantom Train When Hannah set off to retrace her missing brother's footsteps, she found herself on a train. With nothing but his last cryptic message to guide her, she put her own life on hold. Charlie stayed up most nights. Watching for the train that sometimes came with the thunder. Others may say he suffered. Broken. From the war. But Charlie knew what he saw. Would destiny bring Hannah to her brother? And would she also find a love greater than any she had known before? If so, would it be real? A heart-pounding blend of romance and suspense! A Rainy Tuesday Morning A rainy Tuesday morning. A lightning storm outside. As Professor Victoria Graham waited in her third-floor office for her next class to start, the wind howled with a creepy ghostly noise. A university known for its historic oak trees. When one of those oak trees landed in the hallway blocking her in, Victoria waited for the fire department to rescue her. Turns out the fireman was one of the last people she ever expected to see again. Fifteen years seemed like a long time, but yet it seemed like yesterday in some ways. A Woman's Honor The stagecoach left Maisyn standing in front of the Howling Dog Saloon. Whoever would have thought? Maisyn in a saloon. And a saloon with a strong resemblance to a brothel. An adventure like she'd never expected. Maisyn's only business in the saloon/brothel was to find her fiancé. But life on the frontier held unexpected difficulties. Would Maisyn be up for the challenge? Another romantic adventure into the untamed west by bestselling author Kathryn Kaleigh. NOVEL... The Reluctant Bride A mysterious contract, made long ago, between their two fathers led Carolina to Milton's doorstep. Milton, at the ripe old age of twenty-five, decided he needed a wife. But a wife on his own terms. Not one dictated by his father. Carolina, tired of her father's constant badgering, relented and traveled north merely to appease him. An interminable trip that she instantly regretted. While sorting out the mystery of the contract, will what they discover link them together as their fathers planned or just push them apart? A spellbinding historical romance set in the early 1830s — before the south was devastated by a war that tore the country apart.

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh In this issue: SHORT STORIES… The Promise Point A solemn promise made ten years ago. Ten years to the day. Payton waited in a deserted park in Pittsburgh. An historic area at the intersection of three rivers that went from Fort Duquesne to Fort Pitt to the beautiful city park of today. Would social distancing break a date set ten years ago? Or was there another reason for Richard not being there? Moonlight Stroll Southern belle Jasmin Laurent met a stranger at a ball. A tall, dark, and handsome man who immediately charmed her. But Jasmin's father had betrothed her to a man nearly twice her age. A betrothal that sat on her shoulders like a death sentence. Surely a moonlight stroll, though improper for a lady of her status, would do no harm. After all, she would soon be bound to another. A charming short story in the Civil War Southern Belle historical romance series. The Early Years. Illinois Time Whispers Isla Maslow's life detoured down a path she never could have anticipated. Even as she attempts to trudge forward, the past still haunts her. Would the magic of the Mississippi River help her find the answers she seeks? A Rainy Thursday Morning A rainy Thursday morning. Hunting season. Kayla's intent to surprise her husband turned out to be an unexpected surprise for her. Will a misunderstanding lead to a second chance at happily ever after? A sweet story of second chances. Liberty Stance Fall signaled the excitement of a new year. And preparations for the high school homecoming parade electrified the air. Layla's heart held so many secrets. Secrets that kept her tied to the small hometown where she had been a cheerleader. A sweet American romance with an unexpected turn. A story that tugs at the heart and haunts the reader long after the last word. JUST MAYBE Autumn on romantic Mackinac Island. A place with a reputation for magic. Perhaps not for Texas girl Tara Montgomery there only out of family obligation. No one warned Beau about the magic of Mackinac Island. Read all the novels by bestselling author Kathryn Kaleigh: Cupid's Kiss series: 1. Begin Again 2. Love Again 3. Falling Again 4. Just Happened 5. Just Maybe 6. Just Pretend 7. Just Because 8. Just Us 9. Just Once 10. Just Stay 11. Just Chance 12. Just Believe American Historical Romance Series: 1. Love Always 2. Beyond Enemy Lines 3. Hearts Under Siege 4. Hearts Under Fire 5. Wait for Me 6. Take Me Home 7. Keep Me Safe 8. Away Down South in Dixie 9. The Reluctant Bride Time Travel Romance Series: 1. Twist of Fate 2. When the Stars Align 3. Once in a Blue Moon 4. Once Upon a Christmas 5. Falling Through to Forever Romantic Suspense: 1. Serenity 2. Lost and Found 3. Courting Alley Cat 4. All I Want for Christmas FATED MATES: 1. Riley's Mate 2. Aiden's Mate 3. Brayden's Mate

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh Each issue contains a complete novel and at least five full short stories. Each issue is an anthology of Kathryn's different stories including historical romance, time travel romance, and sweet wholesome contemporary. Most issues contain stories from her different series, but some issues have standalone stories not part of a series. In this issue: NOVEL… FINDING NATALIE Natalie Worthington. A young lady who sacrifices everything to care for her family, but nearly loses her own life in the process. With nothing left and nowhere to go after the war ends, they travel west. But danger lurks at every turn. Can she protect not only her loved ones, but also herself? Alexander Avery. A loyal friend who got more than he bargained for. Unable to find the woman he loves, he travels west. To make a new life for himself. Can two people fulfill a promise made long ago in a place far, far away? A story of two people searching for forever. SHORT STORIES… THE CAMEO A thunderstorm brewed. A storm that echoed her heartbreak. Little did college student Anna Becquerel know that her heartbreak paled with the discovery of family secrets that threaten her world. What she discovers changes her life path. A standalone story that introduces new characters into the Once Upon a Time time-travel romance series. TIME WHISPERS TENNESSEE Taylor Wyatt accidentally ended up on a Mississippi River steamboat. Like most things in her life, it had not been planned. But had fate decided her destiny from the beginning? A standalone short story in a series of enchanting tales of love that overcomes the boundaries of time. MAYBE ONE DAY Sierra Jordan's life had been a series of not so good choices. But it took just one of those choices to change her life. And it took her sister's engagement party to bring her back to her small hometown. All grown up now, Sierra sees things differently, but it might just take a ghost from her past to untangle her heartstrings. A heartwarming short story by the best-selling author of the award-winning Cupid's Kiss Series. SUMMER LOVE A college professor in real life. A server at the Barking Dog in Serenity, Colorado in her other life. Her hidden life. After her career puts her in danger, Aubrianna took a series of unexpected turns that brought her full circle. Would she be ready this time and can she salvage her career? A sweet romance with a hint of danger. A YANKEE'S HONOR The daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, Ava refused to give up her love of medicine even when her father refused to send her to medical school. But when her home in Vicksburg became part of a war zone, she used her privilege to help others. Would her own life be in danger when her home is invaded by Union soldiers? A heartwarming short story in the Civil War Southern Belle historical romance collection.

Original Stories and Novels by Kathryn Kaleigh Each issue contains a complete novel and at least five full short stories. Each issue is an anthology of Kathryn's different stories including historical romance, time travel romance, and sweet wholesome contemporary. Most issues contain stories from her different series, but some issues have standalone stories not part of a series. In this issue: SHORT STORIES… Change of Heart New Year's Eve. Bailee made the spontaneous decision to tie up the loose ends in her life. To wipe the slate clean and start fresh. But some loose ends show up at most unexpected times. Especially in a city the size of New York. Would 2020 turn out to be a better year than 2019? Or just more of the same? A standalone clean wholesome romance flash fiction short story. The Message Emilia blended in with the soldiers. She hurt everywhere. Her feet. Her legs. Her chest. Not impulsive by nature, she had a very good reason for jumping in line with the Confederate army. Tasked with delivering a life-saving message, would she change more than the outcome of a battle? A heartwarming short story in the Southern Belle Civil War historical romance series. Harvest Moon Maisie's dreams haunted her. Dreams that felt as real as life. Almost two hundred years earlier, Theodore also dreams during the Harvest Moon. Had Maisie started sleepwalking? Or had the Harvest Moon made time permeable? If you like time travel, read this chilling tale of dreams that may not be dreams. A Rainy Monday Morning It was a rainy Monday morning. Willow blames Houston traffic for being late. Again. Another typical day. Or so she thought. Turns out the day brings more than she bargained for. If you enjoy sweet second-chance short story romance, grab your copy of A Rainy Monday Morning by this best-selling author. Westward Destiny After the War Between the States, Melissa's world changed from wearing ruffled gowns and riding side saddle to wearing breeches and riding astride. Forced out of their family home, she and her father set off west. A new place. A new start. Everyone back home would be appalled at the new Melissa. But would she take to her new life like a fish to water? And would a destiny set a lifetime ago follow her to the west? Fourth in the Churning Butter and Companionship series. If you like Kathryn Kaleigh's Civil War series, follow her into the untamed west. COMPLETE NOVEL… Just Stay Airplane pilot Isobel LaFleur escaped small-town life a long time ago. Living in Dallas now, she enjoyed the city life and had no desire to spend time in a small town for any reason. But her latest passenger required her to spend the weekend in a little town barely on the map. When baseball player Matthew Rodgers broke his calf muscle, life as he knew it came to a screeching halt. But he kept his promises to family. Even if it meant going home. Surely he could endure one weekend in the country. Neither Isobel, nor Matthew could have predicted what happened that weekend. Would they welcome the unexpected events or send them both back to their familiar lives? A heartwarming and intensely engaging standalone novel that's tenth in Kathryn Kaleigh's Cupid's Kiss sweet wholesome romance series.