Tipsy (The MacAllisters, #2)

1. When Shannon first kisses Lucas, is it the alcohol talking?
2. At the beginning of the story, there are a lot of reasons why Shannon and Lucas shouldn’t be together. Why do you think they fall for each other anyway?
3. Do you think Shannon was too hard on Lucas for (initially) keeping the secret of his sister’s infidelity?
4. In what ways does Lucas challenge Shannon’s critical impression of him?
5. We get a good glimpse of Tracy in this story—Tracy, the all-knowing bartender without a love story of her own. What kind of partner do you think would be best for her?
6. For a long time, Lucas views Shannon as “off-limits” due to their tangled family dynamic. Do you think that it’s a good idea for siblings to marry into the same family, or do you too feel it should be off-limits?
7. Is Shannon right to keep her involvement with Lucas a secret, even when it hurts his feelings?
8. How is Sara an unwitting matchmaker in the story?
9. Lucas is torn between his loyalty to his sister and his respect and admiration for Shannon and her family. Do you think he manages this balancing act effectively? Would you do the same if you were him?

Reindeer Games (The MacAllisters, #3)

1. If it wasn’t for Max, do you think Ginger and Eli would have ended up together?
2. What do you think about Ginger’s decision to pick up Eli in the storm and bring him to the lodge with her for Christmas?
3. [If you’ve read Silver Bells:] How did this book change your image of Eli, after seeing him through his sister’s eyes? 
4. [If you’ve read Silver Bells:] Eli and his sister Jenna grew up together in the same environment—why do you think they turned out so differently? Or are they not so different after all?
5. Most of Reindeer Games takes places in an isolated area with no cell reception. For Eli, what are the opportunities and complications of spending the holiday there?
6. Do you think Justin has the right to be so protective of Ginger?
7. Why do you think Ginger judges Eli so harshly when they have their discussion about the victory money? When you consider her own past and her not-so-legal activities to help Driftwood House, do you think she is being hypocritical?
8. Over the holidays, Eli decides he wants to be a better person. Do you think it’s only his growing love for Ginger that turns him around?
9. Do you identify with any of the characters in Reindeer Games? 
10. Are you a “games person”? Do you think the Reindeer Games would be an ideal setting for real-life romance—or would it be a disaster?
11. Eli isn’t a conventionally warm and fuzzy person. What do you think makes him so attractive to Ginger? Do you find his character attractive? Why or why not?
12. This is the first time in the series that we’ve seen Too Many Monkeys, an unusual company to find in a quiet town like Rivers End. From what you’ve seen of Justin and his relationship with Sheena, what do you think we can expect from their romance?
13. We don’t know every detail of Eli’s run-in with Dominic Russo and his goons. What do you think really happened?

Wedding Bells (The MacAllisters, #4)

1. Does Isaac’s failure to get a proper divorce from Lauren change your opinion of the man you met in Silver Bells?
2. Do you think Jenna is right to break things off with Isaac when she does?
3. Why do you think it takes Isaac so long to get up the guts to propose to Jenna?
4. After reading Silver Bells and now meeting Lauren “in the flesh,” do you feel differently about her?
5. What business do you think should occupy the last remaining commercial space at The Landing: Kenya’s sensual photography studio, or Amie’s jewellery shop?
6. If this story had a moral, what would it be?
7. Do you think Jenna got in too deep, too fast with Isaac and Sara?
8. Before her real motivation was revealed, why did you think Lauren had shown up at the Big River Lodge?
9. Isaac has to resolve many challenges in Wedding Bells before his happily-ever-after, but his actions affect Jenna as well. What are her challenges in the story—as a girlfriend, a mother figure, and an independent business owner?
10. In fiction, children often appear as endearing or frustrating secondary characters who are peripheral to the central action. How do you think little, lively Sara affects character decisions and plot in Wedding Bells?
11. As a sequel to Silver Bells, did Wedding Bells offer any surprises? Did you imagine a different continuation of Isaac and Jenna’s story?

The List (The O’Donnells, #1)

1. How do you think Selina’s upbringing shaped her attitude to love and romance—for good or ill?
2. What do you think of George? Do you think he was a good man? Did Selina forgive him too easily? How would you deal with Selina’s conundrum?
3. What did you think of the author’s inclusion of the storyline involving Marcie and the kids? How did it affect your impressions of Connor, Selina, and Mr. Peterman?
4. Why do you think Connor and Marcie never made it as a couple despite their affection for one another? Can you guess what draws Marcie to Patrick, and vice versa?
5. In some ways, The List is about compulsions and addictions: Connor and George are both alcoholics, and George is a hoarder.But how do the other characters in the story manage their own compulsions? Do you think all compulsive behaviour is bad, or can it also be a force for good?
6. Do you agree with Mr. Peterman’s assessment of Rivers End? How might the town have changed since he was a young man? Do you think there would be challenges for a half-Chinese Canadian living in a small town, then and now?
7. What do you think is Uncle Tony’s story?
8. Were you surprised to learn about Connor’s past as an alcoholic and celebrity millionaire? Did it change the way you felt about him? Did you believe him when he told Selina that he simply hadn’t found a good moment to tell her?
9. What challenges do you think Selina and Connor will face in their future as a couple?
10. Do you think Selina and Connor are a match made in heaven? Why or why not?

Maybe (The Martinez Family, #1)

1. Would you rather spend Valentine’s Day at a fancy restaurant or a karaoke bar?
2. Both Lucie and Daniel have had a lifetime of putting the wishes of their families before their own. They have both lost loved ones. So what do they see in each other that is new or different?
3. How is Sheena a great friend to Lucie in this book? Do you think she does the right thing when Lucie’s wedding plans begin to fall apart? As a best friend, what would you do in a similar situation?
4. Do you think Lucie made the right decision to run away from her wedding and become involved with Daniel so quickly?
5. If Daniel was your bartender, what cocktail would you want him to make?
6. Who is the antagonist in Lucie’s story? In other words, who is the person most responsible for standing in the way of her realizing her dreams?
7. Ashton does some not-very-nice things in this story. Do you believe that he and Lucie really loved each other?
8. If Lucie and Daniel hadn’t met at karaoke night, do you think Lucie would have gone through with the wedding?
9. What do you think the professional future holds for Daniel and Lucie? What would you like to see them do?
10. What did this story teach you about love?

Trick or Treat:

1. How is Mona both similar and different from stereotypical representations of witches?
2. Garrett isn’t your standard heartthrob hero. What do you think makes him an attractive character (or not)? What not-traditionally-sexy traits do you find appealing in a potential partner?
3. Not many couples can say that unconsciousness brought them together. Have you had any unusual or entertaining “meet-cutes” in your life, with either a lover or a friend?
4. We don’t hear Garrett’s perspective on this story, only Mona’s. What do you want to know most about him?
5. How do Mona’s supernatural abilities allow her to grieve her mother in a unique way? On the other hand, despite these abilities, how is her experience the same as that for anyone who has lost a loved one?
6. After reading Mona’s story, what do you think are some of the downsides to being a witch in the world of Rivers End?
7. What are your favourite Halloween night activities?

 Oona:

• Oona could be one’s role model or worst nightmare: she’s gorgeous, curvy, flirtatious, and confident. At first glance, it seems like she has it all. What was it that made you truly root for her as a character?
• Carol has been trying to set up her brother, Sam, with eligible women for months. Why do you think she never tried to hook him up with Oona? Rivers End, after all, is a small town.
• Oona has always been reluctant to show her townhouse to her boyfriends. Judging by their respective lodgings, what do you think “home” means to Oona and Sam?
• When Oona meets Sam’s parents, her Gift allows her to see that their words of welcome are sincere. Do you think such a Gift would be a blessing or a curse?
• Sam is a planner, methodical and cautious, while Oona is spontaneous, instinctual, and more carefree. How do you think their attitudes would clash or complement each other in their role as parents?
• Sometimes one’s weakness turns out to be a great strength. What are Sam and Oona’s weaknesses?
• Oona contains a special scene involving only Sam and his mother. How did this interaction affect your view of Sam as a character and a romantic hero?
• In this story, we learn that Rivers End has its own home base for local witches, the local shop A Touch of Magic. How do you think this support system, appearing briefly in the book, affects Oona’s feelings and decisions, especially after she discovers she’s pregnant?
• Based on the traits and talents of both her parents, what Gift(s) do you predict Sam and Oona’s daughter will have?
• If you had your own magical bakery, what would you put in the cookies?