Julia McKay – författare

Get ready to fall in love with the heart-warming second chance, small-town, seasonal romance that's as sweet and nostalgic as apple pie! Perfect for fans of Lucy Score, B.K. Borison and Elsie Silver.Sweater weather is better together.This September, Rebecca McIntosh is back in Bramley Hollow and she’s not sure how she feels about it. The crisp air and golden light usually fill her with that delicious back-to-school sense of anticipation, but even that can’t quell her nerves. Because the last time she was in Bramley Hollow, she and Cort Adams, her high school crush, had a nearly-almost moment that left her reeling.She’s been summoned home by town-spirit tyrant Mayor Crispin, and has thirty days to fix up her late grandmother’s diner or face the consequences. And the only contractor in town? Cort Adams.As the leaves start to fall, will the spark between them finally catch fire . . . and give her a reason to stay for good?Tropes:🍂Found Family🍂Small Town Romance🍂Second Chance Romance🍂Friends to Lovers🍂Single DadReaders are falling hard for Something About September!'Warm, cozy, comforting, and the absolute epitome of a happily-ever-after. I ate it UP' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Honestly, this felt like the kind of story you just want to live inside for a while. Cozy, a little dreamy, and just so satisfying. I loved it.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The cozy feel of this book and the fall vibes have me so ready for autumn' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'i was not at all expecting to be crying lmao (in a good way though)' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Cort completely stole my heart. Truly top-tier book boyfriend energy' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Trading places and vacations might just be the Christmas miracle these two best friends need“The Holiday meets The Unhoneymooners in this friends-swapping-places romance that has it all: mistletoe and make-outs, plus sun, sand, and swoon!”—Chantel Guertin, author of It Happened One ChristmasHolly Beech and Ivy Casey are bury-the-body besties. They’re so in sync, they even look alike. When Holly’s fiancé jilts her, leaving her in shock and with a nonrefundable honeymoon, Holly convinces Ivy to switch places. Ivy will go on the Hawaiian honeymoon her best friend can’t bear to take alone, while Holly escapes to Ivy’s rented Hudson Valley cabin to binge-watch holiday movies and heal.    But Holly’s wallowing is interrupted when her rugged Airbnb host turns out to be her high school academic rival who’s had a major glow-up. Meanwhile, Ivy’s (now Hawaiian) annual solo art retreat is upended when Holly’s ex-fiancé checks into the honeymoon suite—with a new woman. Raging and bed-less, the last thing Ivy expects is for the hot hotel bartender to come to her rescue. Against all odds, this Christmas might prove the most magical yet.

A second-chance holiday romance about a woman who flees family scandal by returning to Wilder Ranch for Christmas, where she first found love—and heartbreak.She hasn’t been in love in ten years, but she’s about to get back in the saddle.With the holidays around the corner and her father recently imprisoned for financial fraud, disgraced journalist Emory Oakes doesn’t know where to turn. She’s only certain of one thing: She needs to get away.Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snowy Evergreen, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen — and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his family’s idyllic horse ranch — until it all went wrong.Emory isn’t ready to face Tate, but kismet and Christmas magic have other ideas. As the love they’ve denied for a decade rekindles, the betrayals that kept them apart resurface, as does Emory’s family scandal. Yet Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has. Will Emory and Tate’s alchemy fizzle or will their Christmas wishes come true?

She hasn’t been in love in ten years, but she’s about to get back in the saddle. What better gift to curl up with this Christmas than a swoon-worthy cowboy?! On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a run-in with my ex, two flat tires, and a miracle horse to help me find love.Welcome to Evergreen Lake . . .🎄Cosy Christmas vibes💕Second chance romance🤠Cowboy romance❤️Slow burn🏚️Small townWith the holidays around the corner and her father under arrest for financial fraud, journalist Emory Oakes doesn’t know where to turn. She’s only certain of one thing: she needs to get away.Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snow-dusted Evergreen Lake, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen – and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his family’s idyllic horse ranch – until it all went wrong.Emory isn’t ready to face Tate again, but Christmas magic has other ideas. Between snowy horseback rides and Christmas cookie tastings, it isn't long before Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has. But Emory can't stop the betrayals that kept them apart for a decade from resurfacing, and as her family scandal reaches the small town, Emory faces an impossible choice.Will Emory and Tate’s alchemy fizzle, or will their Christmas wishes come true?Christmas at the Ranch is a totally unputdownable and irresistibly cosy Christmas romance perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Laurie Gilmore!Praise for Christmas at the Ranch'The kind of book that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and a mug of cocoa. Cozy, tender, and full of second-chance magic, it’s the perfect holiday read.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer.'—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance'Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kisses—Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape.'—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters'Reading it felt like a comforting hug with all the best tropes. Second chance romance, small town, trapped in the snow. One of my favorite reads this year.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season.'—Emily Stone, author of Always in December'If you’re looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! You’ll want to bust this baby out every year.'—Codi Hall, author of There’s Something About Merry'Beautifully Christmassy and heart warming, snuggle up and enjoy!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most.'—Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl'Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charm—and this book is a winter dream.'—Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas

Get ready to fall in love with the heart-warming second chance, small-town, seasonal romance that's as sweet and nostalgic as apple pie! Perfect for fans of Lucy Score, B.K. Borison and Elsie Silver.Sweater weather is better together.This September, Rebecca McIntosh is back in Bramley Hollow and she’s not sure how she feels about it. The crisp air and golden light usually fill her with that delicious back-to-school sense of anticipation, but even that can’t quell her nerves. Because the last time she was in Bramley Hollow, she and Cort Adams, her high school crush, had a nearly-almost moment that left her reeling.She’s been summoned home by town-spirit tyrant Mayor Crispin, and has thirty days to fix up her late grandmother’s diner or face the consequences. And the only contractor in town? Cort Adams.As the leaves start to fall, will the spark between them finally catch fire . . . and give her a reason to stay for good?Tropes:🍂Found Family🍂Small Town Romance🍂Second Chance Romance🍂Friends to Lovers🍂Single DadReaders are falling hard for Something About September!'Warm, cozy, comforting, and the absolute epitome of a happily-ever-after. I ate it UP' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Honestly, this felt like the kind of story you just want to live inside for a while. Cozy, a little dreamy, and just so satisfying. I loved it.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The cozy feel of this book and the fall vibes have me so ready for autumn' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'i was not at all expecting to be crying lmao (in a good way though)' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Cort completely stole my heart. Truly top-tier book boyfriend energy' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

She hasn’t been in love in ten years, but she’s about to get back in the saddle. What better gift to curl up with this Christmas than a swoon-worthy cowboy?! On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a run-in with my ex, two flat tires, and a miracle horse to help me find love.Welcome to Evergreen Lake . . .🎄Cosy Christmas vibes💕Second chance romance🤠Cowboy romance❤️Slow burn🏚️Small townWith the holidays around the corner and her father under arrest for financial fraud, journalist Emory Oakes doesn’t know where to turn. She’s only certain of one thing: she needs to get away.Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snow-dusted Evergreen Lake, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen – and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his family’s idyllic horse ranch – until it all went wrong.Emory isn’t ready to face Tate again, but Christmas magic has other ideas. Between snowy horseback rides and Christmas cookie tastings, it isn't long before Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has. But Emory can't stop the betrayals that kept them apart for a decade from resurfacing, and as her family scandal reaches the small town, Emory faces an impossible choice.Will Emory and Tate’s alchemy fizzle, or will their Christmas wishes come true?Christmas at the Ranch is a totally unputdownable and irresistibly cosy Christmas romance perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Laurie Gilmore!Praise for Christmas at the Ranch'The kind of book that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and a mug of cocoa. Cozy, tender, and full of second-chance magic, it’s the perfect holiday read.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer.'—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance'Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kisses—Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape.'—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters'Reading it felt like a comforting hug with all the best tropes. Second chance romance, small town, trapped in the snow. One of my favorite reads this year.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season.'—Emily Stone, author of Always in December'If you’re looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! You’ll want to bust this baby out every year.'—Codi Hall, author of There’s Something About Merry'Beautifully Christmassy and heart warming, snuggle up and enjoy!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most.'—Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl'Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charm—and this book is a winter dream.'—Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas

Zwei beste Freundinnen, ein Tausch und ein Jahresende, das sie so nicht haben kommen sehenDie perfekte Endjahres-Romcom à la ›The Unhoneymooners‹ meets ›Liebe braucht keine Ferien‹Holly und Ivy sind Ride-Or-Die-Besties, die so viel gemeinsam haben, dass sie sich sogar zum Verwechseln ähnlichsehen. Als Holly am Vorabend ihrer winterlichen Traumhochzeit von Matt, ihrem Verlobten, sitzen gelassen wird, bleibt sie nicht nur mit einem gebrochenen Herzen, sondern auch mit nicht erstattbaren Flitterwochen zurück. Kurzerhand tauschen die Freundinnen daher ihre Reiseziele. Ivy, kochend vor Wut auf Matt, tritt den Flug nach Hawaii an, und Holly, immer noch unter Schock, fährt ins verschneite Hudson Valley. Womit die beiden nicht gerechnet haben: wie unglaublich heiß ihre jeweiligen Gastgeber sind. Und obwohl Holly und Ivy sich geschworen haben, die Weihnachts-Ferien alleine zu verbringen, liegt plötzlich Liebe in der Luft.Für Fans von romantischen Komödien aus den 2000ern und Weihnachts-Romanen mit Herz und viel Humor- Perfekter Feelgood-Liebesroman für die Winterferien und Sylvester: Ob gemütlich zu Hause auf dem Sofa oder mit Cocktails am Strand- Romantische Komödie mit Feiertags-Setting für alle, die ›Prinzessinnentausch‹ oder ›Ein Zwilling Kommt selten allein‹ lieben- Tropes: Academic Rivals Turned Lovers, Serial Dater Finally Falls in Love, stehen gelassen vor dem Altar, Slow Burn