The Paradise Series
Whispers in Paradise
A town plagued by hidden conflicts. The spark of a healing romance. Can they put aside their pain and receive the blessing of a lifetime?
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Ashley Snyder is ready for a fresh start. Though the quiet nineteen-year-old has already defeated cancer twice, the toll of battling the disease has left her feeling shy and alone. But when she nearly faints on a solo walk, the petite blonde is startled to end up in the arms of the most handsome man she’s ever seen.
Harry Campbell is praying for guidance. Reluctant to open up since his younger brother swooped in and stole the only woman he’s ever admired, the man of few words softens instantly when he meets the vulnerable survivor. And as they explore their incredible chemistry, the hulking red-headed Scot begins to let down his well-built walls.
Devastated when their hours together reveal his intense desire for children, Ashley tearfully confesses her chemo-induced infertility. But though Harry turns the painful moment into a passionate proposal, he soon allows an accidental kiss to throw their relationship into chaos.
Can their blossoming joy still be turned into a garden of happiness?
Dealing with the complexities of the ties between friends and family, author Chas Williamson offers a charming look at a small community. And as he walks you through the ups and downs of this tight-knit world, you’ll delight in watching characters overcome adversity and find redemption.
Whispers in Paradise is the upbeat first book in The Paradise Series of women’s Christian fiction. If you like warm settings, clean romance, and splashes of humor, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s sweet connections.
Echoes in Paradise
Love doesn’t come easy when the world has been cruel. But after fate brings two pairs of souls together, will it end in happily ever after?
Hannah Rutledge is colored by trauma. Discovered in a cornfield two weeks after being abducted in her youth, she’s now on the run from the man she believes was responsible. But when she's hired on as a farmworker, she's drawn to a coworker with similar ghosts from the past… even though he’s twelve years her junior.
Daisy Good has a bad case of heartache. Crushed when the man of her dreams married another, the medical practice manager has always held a candle for him. When he reappears, divorced and broken, she gladly accepts his offer to act as a stand-in for Mr. Right, hoping she can demonstrate her heart still belongs only to him.
Though Hannah is stunned by the young man’s helpfulness when she’s incapacitated by a charging bull, she fears their age gap is too much for their affection to overcome. And Daisy knows the more she feeds into her dangerous façade, the worse the fallout when all is revealed…
Can four lonely hearts discover peace through passion?
Echoes in Paradise is the lovely second book in the Sweetheart Romances of Paradise small-town romance series. If you like genuine characters, wistful near-misses, and heart-swelling surprises, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s double duo of devotion.
Courage in Paradise
Close friends and television personalities Riley Espenshade and Didi Phillips move to beautiful south-central Pennsylvania to build their careers. But neither envisioned how life would unfold.
Riley falls for a tall, rugged Canadian, Mickey Campeau. Mickey is pro-hockey’s shining star, a man who knows what he wants. And that happens to be Riley Espenshade. The two fall deeply in love, but then Mickey falls for another girl, Molly. Molly is two, an orphan who has cancer. And just when Riley lands her dream job, she realizes she has a choice to make – her career or an instant family.
Didi Phillips is attracted to her friend Hannah’s husband, Sam. That is, until her camera man, Luke, saves her life and wins her heart. Luke and Didi marry the night before he’s deployed. Soon after, Didi discovers she’s pregnant. But just when her dreams are coming true, she’s told her husband is missing in action.
Didi and Riley are faced with decisions that require deep soul searching, faith and fortitude. Read their stories and find the meaning of Courage in Paradise.
Courage in Paradise is the heartwarming third book in the Sweetheart Romances of Paradise small-town romance series. If you like larger-than-life characters, life changing decisions, and heart-warming surprises, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s double tale of devotion and true love.
Stranded in Paradise
When Aubrey Stettinger is accosted by a wild-eyed madman on a train, a tall, handsome stranger comes to her assistance, but he disappears so quickly she doesn’t even catch his name. After a horrible accident four months later, Aubrey finds herself recuperating at a stranger’s house - the home of a friend of a friend who lives in Paradise. When she realizes the host’s brother is the hero from the train, is their reunion a coincidence, a setup or something more?
Slowly, and for the first time in her life, Aubrey begins to trust—in family, in God and in a man. Then, just when she’s ready to let her guard down, life once again reminds her she can’t trust anyone. Caught between two worlds, Aubrey must choose between chasing her fleeting dreams and carving out a new life in this strange place.
Stranded in Paradise is the fourth book in Chas Williamson's Women's Christian fiction small-town Paradise romance series. If you like boldly realized characters, evocative settings and joint journeys of healing, then you'll adore Chas Williamson's sentimental novel.
Christmas in Paradise
True love never dies, except when it abandons you at the altar.
Rachel Domitar has found the man of her dreams. The church is filled with friends and family, her hair and dress are perfect, and the honeymoon beckons. But one knock at the door changed everything.
For the past nine years, Rachel has avoided the heartache of that day by pouring herself into her career as a drama coach. Yet the void remained. She relocates to Paradise to begin again, even allowing herself to fall in love a second time.
But as Christmas approaches, she begins to notice shadows outside her bedroom window at night and the school administration suspects someone is watching her classroom as she teaches. Who is that man and what does he want?
Christmas in Paradise is the fifth book in Chas Williamson's Women's Christian fiction small-town Paradise romance series. If you like boldly realized characters, evocative settings, a touch of mystery and joint journeys of healing, then you'll adore Chas Williamson's sentimental novel.
Homecoming in Paradise
They keep meeting, but it’s never the right time. When the clock strikes true love, will their connection finally bloom?
Margaret Campbell will fight hard for her dream. With building a winery from the ground up and navigating family drama, she’s already got enough on her plate. But when she runs into a handsome man from her past, a big part of her wants to unlock room in her heart.
Joe Rohrer is haunted by his mistakes. So, when he’s swept up by a whirlwind of a woman who shows up in his backyard, he resolves to make amends. But after she pushes him away to focus on her upcoming launch, all he can do is hope his patience will eventually win her affections.
Finding a deep confidant in the gorgeous and gentle guy but consumed with the high-stakes opening day, Margaret fears time is running out for romance. And for Joe, the day of the grand opening turns out to be the worst day of his life because not only do he and Margaret quarrel, but all three of his exes show up. He wonders if their tentative future will be put on hold forever.
Can these two best friends uncork their happily ever after?
Homecoming in Paradise is the alluring sixth book in the sweet romance Paradise series. If you like slow-burn courtships, dramatic reveals, and soulmate bonds, you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s beautiful tale.
Hayride in Paradise
They live in two separate worlds. Rebecca is Amish and Abraham is English, but the attraction between them is undeniable. Can they overcome their differences to find true love?
Rebecca Stoltzfus is smart, caring and wise beyond her years. But her heart belongs to an English man she can’t have because he loves another woman. Caught between the Amish traditions and the English world she works in, Rebecca struggles to find where she really belongs. Then, to make her decision even harder, she is lovestruck when she meets the twin of the man she loved. Can lightning strike the tree of love twice?
Abe Golden moved east, away from the girl who broke his heart and smeared his name. “Never again,” he swears. But when he catches sight of the sweet, blue-eyed girl wearing a cap and a black dress, his heart screams that he’s just met his future. Despite Rebecca telling him their differences are too great, he vows to find a way to change her mind and win her hand.
Rebecca struggles with the decision as to which world she should choose. Abe’s kind and gentle spirit is slowly dissolving the chains binding her heart. That is, until Abe discovers Rebecca wanted to marry his twin. That is when their budding romance comes to a screeching halt.
Is there anything under the sun or moon that can bring them together again?
Hayride in Paradise is the first installment in the Short Stories of Romance in Paradise Series. If you like tales of destiny, family drama and soulmate bonds, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s sweet, romantic short story of forbidden love.
Treasure in Paradise
She refuses to be hurt again. He felt his whole world shatter. When chance offers a fresh beginning, will they step into a future together?
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Jasmine Blue has been burned by secrets. Crushed after discovering her former fiancé’s lies and manipulations, the famous romance novelist writes about passion that only exists in her imagination. Until her undercover research in a quaint town unravels a handsome stranger’s hidden artistic talent.
Josh Miller wants to return to normal. Still reeling from the sudden death of his wife, the struggling father of three pushes aside his beautiful stone craft skills in favor of reliable but mundane yard work. But when he takes on a garden scape project to test the waters, he’s stunned when a woman barges into his life… with a face the spitting image of his beloved.
Fired up by a spike of creative inspiration, Jasmine discovers the new book she’s writing is a hopeful version of their story… if only she could reveal her true identity. And now Josh finds himself torn between his burgeoning feelings and making sure his children can heal in peace.
Will the truth topple their affections or finally free them for love’s embrace?
Treasure in Paradise is the seventh book in Chas Williamson's Women's Christian fiction small-town Paradise romance series. If you like strong, yet tortured characters, heart touching moments and joint journeys of healing, then you'll adore Chas Williamson's sentimental novel.
Road to Paradise
She’s young, pure and sure of her dreams. He’s sorting through his broken dreams. Will their differences keep them from falling in love?
Beth Rutledge’s life has just begun. She turned down an excellent career opportunity in Florida to take a job managing the new Paradise Bed & Breakfast in Lancaster. And while the position is somewhat boring, there are some nice perks... like being able to visit her family quite often and meeting some very interesting characters. One boarder in particular piques her interest, with his handsome face, well-toned body and polite manners.
Anderson Warren is a geologist in town for an extended stay. He’s adjusting to the new normal and desires peace and solitude, away from the world. But there’s a problem with his plans. He can’t keep the inn keeper or her allure from monopolizing every thought. Her beauty, honesty and graceful charm touch him in a way no woman ever has.
On their first date, Beth makes her dreams very clear. She wants a once-in-a-lifetime romance, and nothing less. Despite the eight-year difference in age, Anderson quickly realizes he wants the same thing, with Beth by his side.
But just when paradise seems within their reach, a whirling dervish from Anderson’s past appears, rips apart the fabric of their relationship and reveals the secret Anderson has kept from Beth for the whole world to see.
Now that Beth knows the truth, has Anderson lost her for good?
Still, the road to paradise beckons. Is it possible to rekindle their love?
Road to Paradise is the tantalizing second novella in the compelling Sweetheart Romances of Paradise series. If you like boldly realized characters, fascinating settings, and sensational sagas, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s devotion-driven tale.
Autumn in Paradise
Annie’s entire world crumbled around her. All Tatum touches turns to catastrophe. A new season of life is about to unfold for each of them. Will they share a future together?
Everything Annie Bennett had worked for is gone in the drop of a hat. The company she helped build forced her out and the man she loved threw her aside for another woman. Suddenly, New York City is no longer her home. Listlessly drifting in an uncertain world, a close friend offers a chance at a new life in Lancaster. The change brings two men into her life. One is polite, caring and has an attention to her needs. The second is a mysterious man. It seems Annie has met him before – but was it only in her dreams?
Tatum Miller once had it all – a wife, fulfilling career and a bright future. Time withered each of those dreams. After watching them die on the vine, Tatum believes he’s a failure. But his job as a handyman introduces him to a beautiful lady who touches him in a way he hasn’t felt in years. However, there’s a problem. His boss, the suave and debonair Dustin Henson, also has designs on Annie.
Finding herself drawn to both men, Annie looks for a nudge to direct her on the path God has planned for her. But the path that appears before her contrasts greatly with her desires. One man is the logical choice, but the other has teased her mind long before she met him.
Should she follow her mind or her heart?
Autumn in Paradise is the captivating eighth book in the Sweetheart Romances of Paradise small-town, Christian romance series. If you like characters with depth, evocative settings, and joint journeys of healing, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s sentimental novel.
West of Paradise
She’s sure any chance for romance long ago passed her by. He’s finally ready to start his life. But when sparks fly during a chance encounter one clear Seattle night, is it simply a coincidence… or the hand of God?
Teresa Faughtinger is a highly acclaimed and successful writer of horror stories—the master of her world. Except when it comes to men. Three failed marriages have convinced her to swear off men—forever. After all, men are only interested in her bank account, not Teresa’s heart. But when a red-bearded sea captain catches her eye, why is she drawn to him?
AJ Showers has sailed the seven seas, ignoring wine and women with the purpose of amassing the fortune he’ll need to fulfill his dream—to buy back the family orchard his drunken father sold for a song. In a courtyard of a West Coast hotel, AJ runs into the author of the book he’s just read. It’s not her words that capture his interest, instead it’s the lady’s irresistible wit, beauty and intrigue.
As the days go by, Teresa finds herself drawn to this man whose only desire appears to be making her life a fairy tale. Could it be she’s finally found true love?
AJ invites Teresa to visit him in the heritage he’s reclaimed. Life is idyllic until she finds the young lady who lives next door to AJ shares a deep, dark secret with the sea captain.
With the truth revealed in the naked light of day, will the discovery burst the bubble of hope building in Teresa’s heart? Fate awaits them in the grove west of Paradise. Will the story they write together end up happily-ever-after?
West of Paradise is the intriguing third novella in the compelling Sweetheart Romances of Paradise series. If you like boldly realized characters, unexpected plot twists, and sensational sagas, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s tale of devotion and commitment.
Starlight in Paradise
Tracilyn watched her world crumble. With an empty nest and a husband who abandoned her, life as she knew it had ended. Could the future hold a sweeter love?
Tracilyn is starting over, just when she should be enjoying the golden years. How do you stuff twenty years of your life into a tiny apartment? Where do you find the strength to start over? Peace and solitude are her constant companions, until the infuriatingly, attractive man upstairs inserts himself into her life. How can such an annoying man pique her interest?
Christian Bower is depressed. After landing his breakout role, he discovers his character would play opposite his former wife and her new husband. Leaving Hollywood in defeat, he takes a small, second-floor apartment. Christian is through with women… until he meets the lady downstairs.
Despite the spark that is ready to ignite the flames of love, obstacles keep coming between them, dousing a potentially happy future. Misunderstandings, ex-spouses, adult children, oriental food and an attractive volleyball coach all seem destined to keep them apart.
Should they throw in the towel or are they set for love?
Starlight in Paradise is the captivating ninth book in the Christian Journeys in Paradise small-town romance series. If you like characters with depth, evocative settings, and joint journeys of healing, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s sentimental novel.
Sunbeam in Paradise
Every man Lexi loved left her for another. Are there no faithful men left in the world? Why can’t she find someone who loves her, and only her?
Lexi moved to Paradise to start over after her first love ran off with another. A short time ago, it happened again. But when she locks herself out of her car, a young man with a southern drawl touches her with his willingness to help. Does Lexi have the strength to nurture that spark?
Clifton hightailed it from South Carolina to get away from his brother, the win-at-all-cost freak who treats life as a game… and Clifton as his sworn rival. The playboy who stole Clifton’s ex-girlfriend’s heart. Clifton swears never to let himself become vulnerable again, until he meets the girl with beautiful blue eyes.
Despite the baggage each carries, a flash of mutual respect kindles strong, romantic feelings. But when past loves show up, will Lexi and Clifton be able to focus on what’s really important or will replays from their pasts eliminate any chance for happiness?
Should they just forfeit now or is it possible to win this game called love?
Sunbeam in Paradise is a Women’s Christian Fiction, Second-Chance Novella. If you like boldly realized faith-filled characters, unexpected plot twists, and emotional drama, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s tale of trust, honor and love.