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Where else can you find my books? Balin Books (Nashua)
Sylvie Kurtz
Sylvie Kurtz is a New Hampshire-based author of uplifting women’s fiction and cozy mysteries. She writes the Love in Brighton Village series and the A Brighton Village Cozy Mystery series, both set in the fictional small town of Brighton Village, New Hampshire. Every story Sylvie Kurtz writes ends with a happy resolution—because she believes the world needs more of those.
Sylvie is a self-described introvert who writes in silence with her dog at her feet. She is a certified yoga teacher, a certified book coach, and a devoted believer that dark chocolate is an essential nutrient. When she is not writing, you’ll find her walking in the woods of New Hampshire, knitting something soft, or watching a feel-good movie. She is also a certified book coach and has a page on her website for writing tips.
Books
Christmas by Candlelight
A heartfelt small-town Christmas story about grief, family duty, and rediscovering joy when life takes an unexpected turn.
Christmas by Candlelight is a cozy holiday women’s fiction novel about a young woman who puts her dreams on hold after a family tragedy—and must find her way back to herself during one unforgettable Christmas season.
After the sudden loss of her parents, Claire Chandler returns to her hometown in Brighton, New Hampshire to run the family inn, sacrificing her own career in wildlife photography. When a difficult guest from her past arrives just as the holiday chaos begins, she’s forced to confront grief, responsibility, and the possibility of new beginnings.
Christmas in Brighton
Christmas in Brighton is a heartwarming holiday women’s fiction that follows a travel writer sent to capture the magic of a New England Christmas—only to discover that the biggest story she’ll uncover is her own.
When Meredith Mills travels to a festive small town to save her mother’s struggling business, she’s determined to stay focused. But between a charming local guide, unexpected emotions, and a snowstorm that changes everything, she begins to question the life she thought she wanted.
Of Books and Bones
Early retirement should mean peace and quiet… until a set of bones is uncovered in a small-town bookstore! Amateur sleuth Ellie Hamlin must unravel secrets and solve the mystery before tragedy strikes again. A cozy mystery novella full of charm, intrigue, and small-town suspense.
Brighton Village, New Hampshire, is charming, friendly, and the perfect place to settle into retirement — or so Ellie Hamlin thought.
When renovations at her sister-in-law Page’s beloved bookstore uncover a set of bones, Ellie’s plans for peaceful retirement vanish. What begins as a shocking discovery quickly spirals into a dangerous mystery, and when Ellie’s own daughter becomes a person of interest, Ellie refuses to sit on the sidelines.
With the help of Page, Ellie must untangle hidden motives, simmering secrets, and a growing list of suspects before time runs out. In Brighton Village, amateur sleuthing is more than a hobby — it’s a necessity.
Summer's Sweet Spot
Summer’s Sweet Spot is a contemporary small-town women’s fiction that follows a single mom and bakery owner fighting to protect her business, her family, and her future—while navigating unexpected love.
Set in a charming seaside town, the story blends romance, family life, and personal growth with the high-stakes tension of a baking competition and a struggling business.
The Christmas Star
The Christmas Star is a cozy holiday romance set in a charming small town, where a missing Christmas tradition threatens both a community celebration and one woman’s second chance at redemption.
When Brighton’s beloved glass Christmas Star disappears just weeks before the annual Christmas Eve lighting, town administrator Allegra Livingstone must find it—or risk losing her job and her hard-earned fresh start.
With time running out, she turns to Fynn Sheridan, a glass artist—and the man whose heart she once broke.
Rescue You
Rescue You is a contemporary small-town women’s fiction that follows Lark Eamon, a dog trainer with a hidden gift—she can hear the thoughts of dogs. As she navigates personal loss, strained relationships, and a struggling business, she discovers that opening her heart may be the key to saving not just others—but herself.
Blending emotional storytelling with uplifting themes, this novel explores forgiveness, vulnerability, and the courage to start over.