Love in Brighton Village - A Cozy Women's Fiction Series

Love in Brighton Village Series by Sylvie Kurtz

A heartwarming small-town women's fiction series set in Brighton, New Hampshire, where love, family, and second chances bring people together.

What is the Love in Brighton Village series about?

The Love in Brighton Village series is a collection of interconnected small-town women's fiction novels with heartfelt romance. Each book follows a different character navigating personal challenges, emotional growth, and love in the charming fictional town of Brighton, New Hampshire.

With recurring characters, cozy settings, and heartfelt themes, the series blends:

• Small-town charm 
• Emotional, character-driven storytelling
• Romance with real-life stakes 
• Community, family, and belonging 

Each book can be read as a standalone, but together they create a rich, immersive world.

Love in Brighton Village books in order

1. Christmas by Candlelight

A story of grief, responsibility, and rediscovering joy

 After losing her parents, Claire returns home to run the family inn during the holidays—putting her dreams on hold while learning to heal and open her heart again.

 👉 Best for readers who enjoy emotional holiday fiction with light romance

2. Christmas in Brighton

A story of belonging, ambition, and unexpected love

 A travel writer arrives in Brighton to save her mother’s business—but a snowstorm, a charming local, and a shift in perspective change everything.

 👉 Best for readers who love opposites-attract and cozy Christmas settings

A story of single motherhood, resilience, and new beginnings

 A bakery owner and single mom fights to keep her business afloat while navigating financial stress—and a complicated new romance.

 👉 Best for readers who enjoy food-centered stories and strong female leads

A story of redemption, trust, and holiday magic

 When a beloved town tradition goes missing, a determined administrator must work with the man she once hurt to save Christmas—and possibly find love again.

 👉 Best for readers who love second-chance romance with a hint of mystery

A story of healing, connection, and the courage to be vulnerable

 A dog trainer with a unique gift struggles to save her business while helping others—and herself—learn to trust again.

 👉 Best for readers who love emotional romance and animal-centered stories

6. The Art of Mending Hearts

A story of forgiveness, family, and finding the courage to begin again

When old wounds and complicated family relationships resurface, a woman who has learned to protect her heart must decide whether holding on to the past is keeping her from the future she wants. In Brighton, healing may mean accepting that some things can’t be fixed—but they can be transformed into something new.

👉 Best for readers who enjoy emotional women’s fiction about family relationships, forgiveness, second chances, and love

7. Unforgettable

A story of found family, trust, and fighting for the place you call home

Miranda Maxwell has built her life around caring for the residents of The Good Shepherd, a small independent-living home in Brighton. But when fraud threatens to take away their home, she must work with Cameron Shades—the man she doesn’t trust—to uncover the truth and save the family she has chosen. Along the way, Miranda discovers that protecting the people she loves sometimes means risking her own heart.

👉 Best for readers who enjoy heartfelt women’s fiction about found family, community, trust, second chances, and later-in-life characters

• 💛 Emotionally rich, character-driven stories
• 🌊 Charming New Hampshire small-town setting
• 🔁 Interconnected characters across books
• 🎄 Strong holiday themes (perfect for seasonal reading)
• 🌱 Focus on growth, healing, and second chances

Readers often describe the series as:

• “Cozy but meaningful” 
• “Perfect for comfort reading” 
• “Like visiting a town you never want to leave” 

No—but reading in order enhances the experience.

Each book stands alone with its own central romance and storyline. However, reading sequentially allows you to:

• Recognize returning characters 
• Deepen your connection to the town 
• See relationships evolve in the background 

Across all books, the series explores:

• Second chances in love and life 
• Family dynamics and emotional healing 
• Finding belonging in community 
• Balancing responsibility and personal dreams
• Letting go of the past to move forward

• Small-town romance 
• Women’s fiction with emotional depth 
• Holiday stories and cozy seasonal reads 
• Character-driven stories with uplifting endings 

Is Brighton Village a real place?

Brighton Village is a fictional town inspired by small-town New Hampshire communities, blending charm, tradition, and warmth.

Are these books romance or women’s fiction?

They are a blend of both—each story includes a romantic arc alongside deeper personal and emotional journeys.

Which book should I start with?

Start with Christmas by Candlelight for the full experience—or jump into any book that matches your favorite trope or theme.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy Christmas escape or an emotional story about starting over, the Love in Brighton Village series offers a heartfelt journey into love, community, and second chances.