“Patti Petrone Miller’s books hit different than your typical feel-good stories. Sure, Hallmark’s got their formula down pat, but Miller brings something fresh to the table – authentic characters that actually feel like people you know, dealing with real-life stuff while still keeping things wonderfully uplifting.

I honestly get the same warm fuzzies reading her books as I do curling up with hot cocoa for a Hallmark marathon, but without all the predictable plot points we’ve seen a million times. She’s nailed that sweet spot between heartwarming and genuine that’s super hard to find these days. If you’re looking for stories…