Book excerpt: A year on from when they first met, Dylan and Merry are madly in love. Merry has moved to Starling Bay, and taken on a less pressured job that allows her more time with Chloe. Dylan's business is flourishing, and with Merry and Chloe, his life feels complete. Life is wonderful. But Merry has a yearning for more. She longs for a family, for a sibling for Chloe. Dylan has similar plans, but is aware that the end of the year is full of bad memories for Merry. Can these two lovers bide their time and wait for a more favorable month? christmas wedding fiction,small town friends to lovers,inspirational romance small town,wedding romance books,clean and wholesome romance,womens fiction romance,hallmark style family fiction