Brown House Books

Where Kindness Lives

Date: November 1, 2025
Genre: Women’s Fiction, Anthology, Short Stories, Friendship Fiction, Family Fiction
Author: Janet Koops, Annie M. Ballard, Kimberly Nixon, Heidi MacIntyre, Sarah Branson, Cathelina Duvert, Christy Matheson, Amanda Speights, & Paulette Stout

A collection of heartfelt stories that prove acts of kindness, big or small, ripple outward, transforming lives and hearts.

From strangers who reach out in unexpected moments, to loved ones offering grace when it’s needed most, these stories explore how even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple outward—shifting hearts, healing wounds, and lighting the way forward.

Written by nine talented women’s fiction authors, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of voices and experiences, each one rooted in hope and humanity. Whether you’re looking for comfort, inspiration, or simply a reminder of the goodness in the world, these stories invite you into a world where kindness lives—and thrives.

Holly and Ivar

Date: November 1, 2025
Genre: Clean and Wholesome Romance, Clean Paranormal Romance, Clean Magical Realism, Holiday Romance, Christmas Romance
Author: Janet Koops

She runs a family toy empire like a Fortune 500 CEO. He talks to pine trees. Obviously, they’re meant to fall in love.

Holly Kringle doesn’t have time for snowy festivals, small-town charm, or mysterious park rangers with strong opinions about tree preservation. She’s in Winterwood, Vermont for one reason only: to scout a location for a new toy manufacturing site and get back to work.

But Ivar Nilsen has other ideas—mostly involving protecting the forest, finding a tree from his childhood that may or may not glow, and figuring out why Holly is so tightly wound.

As holiday magic stirs and secrets begin to surface, Holly starts to wonder if there’s more to life than spreadsheets… and more to Ivar than plaid and pine needles.

This brand new standalone book in the Kringle Cousin universe promises a heartwarming romance filled with small-town charm, snowy adventures, and just the right touch of Christmas magic.