Happy 2026, my dear friend ✨
As this new year opens its arms, I find myself filled with gratitude and anticipation — for the stories still waiting to be told, the hearts still waiting to be stirred, and the quiet moments of wonder that remind us why love matters so much.
This year, I want to share more love-infused stories with you — stories that soften us, awaken something brave inside us, and remind us that it’s never too late to feel deeply, to begin again, or to believe in something beautiful.
So let’s begin as we mean to journey together…
with open hearts, curious minds, and a little magic guiding the way. 💫
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SOMETHING I LEARNED!
Did you know that the skins of Panamanian coffee berries — often discarded — are actually shipped to Switzerland, where they’re transformed into coffee-infused chocolate?
I know… delicious, right?
As soon as I learned this, my imagination lit up. Because, as authors do, I immediately thought: What if…?
What if Susie Sweet, the chocolatier from The Italian Billionaire’s Furious Bride, played a small but meaningful role in The Color of Love?
What if her passion for ethical chocolate and waste-nothing creativity helped my heroine reimagine the future of her struggling coffee plantation?
Suddenly, the story deepened — not just as a romance, but as a tale of renewal, ingenuity, and women helping one another turn something overlooked into something extraordinary.
It felt like one of those beautiful, serendipitous moments where story and real life quietly nod at each other and say, yes, this belongs here.
And honestly? I love it when that happens.
The Italian Billionaire’s Furious Bride
(Previously released as Chocolate Kisses and Billionaire Wishes: A Romantic Escape)
★★★★★ “Romance, secrets and surprises as we move towards a happily ever after that exceeded my expectations.”
In the heart of Montana, one woman learns it’s never too late to reclaim your dreams and find true love
She’s fighting for her dream. He’s fighting to protect his empire. But when passion melts their defenses, will love be the sweetest victory?
Perfect for fans of:
Enemies-to-lovers
Later-in-life romance
Opposites attract
Billionaire romance
A feisty chocolatier vs. a powerful Italian mogul
Steamy slow-burn tension
Montana chocolatier Susie Sweet has poured her heart into her fledgling business, crafting artisanal truffles and handmade confections that capture the magic of her home. But when a cease-and-desist letter arrives from Raffaello Moretti, Italy’s most powerful chocolate baron, Susie refuses to back down. After all, her name is her legacy—and no billionaire is going to take it from her.
Raffaello has spent his life building an empire, one that honors his family’s century-old traditions. When he discovers an American chocolatier using the Moretti name, he sees it as an insult—and a challenge. But nothing prepares him for the firestorm that is Susie Sweet. She’s bold, stubborn, and infuriatingly tempting.
Desperate to save her dream, Susie travels to Italy, where their heated rivalry turns into something far more dangerous… attraction. As sparks fly in the kitchen and their chocolate war escalates, the lines between business and pleasure blur. But when betrayal threatens to ruin everything, will they risk it all for love?
A heart-melting, steamy billionaire romance filled with passion, wit, and the irresistible power of chocolate. If you love grumpy-sunshine dynamics, powerful heroes, and fiercely independent heroines, The Italian Billionaire’s Furious Bride is your next delicious escape!
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9RT6M6Z
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F9RT6M6Z
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F9RT6M6Z
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F9RT6M6Z
THE ITALIAN BILLIONAIRE’s FURIOUS BRIDE is part of Mollie Mathews Montana Hearts: Later-in-Life Love Stories—a heartwarming series of small-town romances that celebrate the beauty of finding love in unexpected moments, proving it’s never too late to take a leap of faith. Each story can be enjoyed as a standalone. Very often characters from the other stories are linked in this series and others.
Everlasting Christmas (Daisy and Sam)
A Christmas of Her Own ((Maggie and Daniel)
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A breathtaking romance about love, courage, and the risk of wanting more.
Perfect for fans of heartfelt, emotional love stories.
