The Hope Chest Series by Pam McCutcheon, Maura Mckenzie, Laura Hayden, Paula Gill, Karen Fox

The historic Chesterfield Hotel once offered visitors the graceful charm of its sumptuous rooms and the healing waters of its nearby hot springs. In the present day, as five people unearth the hotel's century-old hope chest, each will be transported back to a bygone age - and transformed by the timeless power of true love... moreThe historic Chesterfield Hotel once offered visitors the graceful charm of its sumptuous rooms and the healing waters of its nearby hot springs. In the present day, as five people unearth the hotel's century-old hope chest, each will be transported back to a bygone age - and transformed by the timeless power of true love.She Saw Love In His EyesFleeing from her unfaithful fiancé, dog trainer Gina Charles and her loyal terrier check into a motel for some solitude, only to discover that the room is already occupied by a friendly ghost with compelling dark eyes. Gina reluctantly agrees to help mesmerist Drake Manton piece together the details of his death in the fire that left the Chesterfield in ruins. But just as she puts her hands on the most important clue, she suddenly finds herself hurtling back in time to 1883 and standing face-to-face with the living, breathing Drake - who's even more handsome and seductive than his apparition. Now, all Gina has to do is keep him from dying in the fire so she can return to her own time. Or will the lure of everlasting love keep her in his arms forever? less

With no home or family to go to during the Christmas break, Corrine Webb, head chef of a four-star Texas restaurant, accepts the loan of a quiet cabin in Virginia. Caught in a snowstorm, she finds shelter in an abandoned hotel and starts rummaging in an old chest for matches. But when she picks up a broken sheriff's badge, suddenly she's transported back to 1866 - where she finds herself waitressing in the hotel dining room, wreaking havoc with her modern ways.. moreWith no home or family to go to during the Christmas break, Corrine Webb, head chef of a four-star Texas restaurant, accepts the loan of a quiet cabin in Virginia. Caught in a snowstorm, she finds shelter in an abandoned hotel and starts rummaging in an old chest for matches. But when she picks up a broken sheriff's badge, suddenly she's transported back to 1866 - where she finds herself waitressing in the hotel dining room, wreaking havoc with her modern ways...and with the heart of one very handsome sheriff.Jesse Garrett may be part of famous clan of lawmen, but he's seen enough blood and violence to make him vow never to draw a gun again. His name alone has kept the peace here...but he's forged a rift with his powerful family. Sassy Corrie, with her outspoken opinions and confident walk, tempts him mercilessly, and her determination to reunite him with his family is as confounding as her mysterious "past". But before long, he finds himself financing her new restaurant, and they're sharing a taste of glorious love. Happily, Jess knows he's given Corrine a home in his arms. But when he learns the truth, they must face one burning question together: Will she be able stay? less

The Perfect Prince CharmingRestoring old paintings for Hope Springs' Historical Society isn't exactly what frustrated artist Cynda Madison wants from her career. And yet, she has no idea just how challenging her job will become when she begins work on the damaged portrait of handsome Prince Dimitri Karakov. Moved when she learns that he was tragically killed at the Chesterfield, Cynda decides to investigate his death... moreThe Perfect Prince CharmingRestoring old paintings for Hope Springs' Historical Society isn't exactly what frustrated artist Cynda Madison wants from her career. And yet, she has no idea just how challenging her job will become when she begins work on the damaged portrait of handsome Prince Dimitri Karakov. Moved when she learns that he was tragically killed at the Chesterfield, Cynda decides to investigate his death. Then she finds the painting's tarnished nameplate in an old hope chest, and is instantly swept back in time to 1887, where she meets the prince himself - very much alive and disturbingly attractive. Cynda knows she must prevent Dimitri's death to return to her own life...but can she prevent herself from falling in love? less

The historic Chesterfield Hotel once offered visitors the graceful charm of its sumptuous rooms and the healing waters of its nearby hot springs. In the present day, as five people unearth the hotel's century-old hope chest, each will be transported to a bygone age - and transformed by the power of true love.For years, the king of thieves known only as Delgatto has searched for the legendary emerald stolen from his family centuries before... moreThe historic Chesterfield Hotel once offered visitors the graceful charm of its sumptuous rooms and the healing waters of its nearby hot springs. In the present day, as five people unearth the hotel's century-old hope chest, each will be transported to a bygone age - and transformed by the power of true love.For years, the king of thieves known only as Delgatto has searched for the legendary emerald stolen from his family centuries before. But then fate leads him to a battered wooden box buried in the ruins of the Chesterfield Hotel. When he touches the broken gold chain inside, he is suddenly transported back a hundred years to find the Chesterfield in its heyday - and the Heart of Saharanpur around the neck of an innocent beauty. The glow in Emily Drewett's eyes puts the jewel to shame, and soon Delgatto is faced with a desperate decision. To claim his legacy, he must break Emily's heart. Torn between duty and desire, he must decide if what he really wants is the necklace, or something even more precious...Emily's devoted love. less

Her Kind of HeroDetermined to get the story of a lifetime, newspaper reporter Trish "Mac" McAllister is hot on the trail of a notorious murderer. Taking shelter against a winter storm inside an abandoned hotel, she picks up an old pair of handcuffs with the initials EJY and instantly plummets back to 1892 - -where she comes face to face with sinfully sexy Everett "Jared" Yates... moreHer Kind of HeroDetermined to get the story of a lifetime, newspaper reporter Trish "Mac" McAllister is hot on the trail of a notorious murderer. Taking shelter against a winter storm inside an abandoned hotel, she picks up an old pair of handcuffs with the initials EJY and instantly plummets back to 1892 - -where she comes face to face with sinfully sexy Everett "Jared" Yates. One of Pinkerton's finest, Jared's chasing the very same killer, and Mac is sure that, together, they can capture this elusive time traveler. She's more than willing to risk her life for this dangerous mission, yet after a night of searing passion in Jared's arms, will she be willing to risk her heart? less