. . a new romance? Austin Brooks has loved Skye Lavinia from the moment they met, but the walls she keeps around her seem impenetrable. Skye knows Austin is the best thing to ever happen to her. Yet she also knows that if he learns the truth about her past, he’d be a fool not to run. A chance encounter brings secrets bubbling to the surface, and danger soon follows. Are the life-threatening events plaguing them really accidents . . . or is someone trying to send a deadly message? With the tides on Lantern Beach come deception and lies. One question remains—who will be swept away as the water shifts? And will it bring the end for Austin and Skye, or merely the beginning?

    A Modern-Day Beauty and the Beast Novel. What if you fell in love with the same man who wanted to fire you? Billionaire Sawyer Drake made it abundantly obvious he didn’t want an assistant. Traumatized by a fatal accident, he stayed to himself, shunned human contact, and would rather die than open up to another person—much less a beautiful college woman. His inner wounds ran deeper than the scars on his face. When Ivy Wolfe ran away to Alabama to nurse a broken heart, the last thing she expected was to fall in love again. She needed a job to support her college expenses, and even though the salary for an assistant position in the home of a billionaire appeared too good to be true, she ignored the red flags and charged ahead. With insecurities of her own to overcome, she found working for a self-absorbed recluse much harder than she anticipated. Determined to get through to Sawyer, Ivy wrote a letter that would change the course of their relationship. But finding love with Sawyer was like playing with fire. Would she regret the day she hired on as his assistant? Or would she find the love of her life? *Read The Unwanted Assistant for free with your kindle unlimited subscription.

    Now, Eden's husband, Navy SEAL Jonah Mills has returned after three years to disrupt her tranquility. Diagnosed with PTSD and amnesia, he has no recollection of their marriage or their fourteen-year-old step-daughter. Still, Eden accepts her obligation to nurse Jonah back to health while secretly longing to regain her freedom, despite the reminiscent attraction she feels.Jonah Mills knows he has work to do. Unfit for active duty, he commits himself to therapy and relies on faith in the loving God who sustained him through torture and hardship to also heal his body, mind and family.But as the memories lurking in his wife's haunted eyes and behind his step-daughter's uncertain smile begin to return to him, a disturbing chain of events is revealed. If his memories are truly real, not only is his career at stake, but so is the welfare of his small, cherished family.Publisher's Note: Fans of Ronie Kendig, Lynnette Eason, Dee Henderson as well as Marliss Melton, Irene Hannon and Colleen Coble, will enjoy this engrossing and heart-stirring series of redemption and rebirth.

    Tara Sims is robbed, she fights back to protect her daughter and nearly pays with her life. She’s rescued by Texas Ranger Grady West. Her childhood friend is now a handsome lawman, but Tara refuses to acknowledge the chemistry sparking between them. With a little girl to raise and a growing medical practice, she has no room in her life for romance.Grady suspects the vicious assault wasn’t a random act. What he can’t figure out is why anyone would attack the single mother. He vows to protect Tara and her little girl while keeping his growing feelings for them out of the equation. Getting romantically involved with his sister’s best friend is more hazardous than hunting criminals. As the threats escalate and evidence links the robbery to a homicide, Tara and Grady realize nothing is quite as it seems. Untangling a web of secrets makes them the target of a madman, and it’s only a matter of time before the killer strikes again…

    He lost his wife but is ready to move on. Will a chance meeting in a foreign city change their lives forever? Following her husband’s untimely death, Wendy Miller’s life revolves around her adult children, but when she accepts an invitation to her late husband’s grandmother’s 90th birthday party in London, she meets a dashing, silver-haired Texan cowboy in Dublin. Bruce captures her heart, but can she move past the memories of her late husband and truly open her heart all over again?Bruce McCarthy did his best to hold his family and ranch together after his wife died in a car accident ten years before, but following a recent health scare, he decides to live every day as if it were his last and books a flight to Ireland to find his Irish family.The captivating woman he accidentally spills coffee on one morning stirs something inside him, and Bruce wonders if God might be giving him a second chance at love…As they meet again in London, Paris and Venice, their friendship grows deeper, but while Bruce is eager to take their friendship further, Wendy is unsure if her adult children will accept a new man in her life, especially when one of them still blames God for allowing her father to die prematurely.If Wendy can trust God to take care of the details, and Bruce can overcome his fears of his cancer returning, then they may just find true love again after all…A Time to Treasure is the first book in The Time For Everything Series, a set of contemporary Christian romance novels set in Sydney, Australia, and Texas, USA. If you like real-life characters, faith-filled families, and friendships that become something more, then you’ll love Juliette Duncan’s inspirational second-chance romance.Buy A Time to Treasure and fall in love with Wendy and Bruce today!

     The boys' antics have earned them a riotous reputation in their small town of Cedar Mills. When Matt's former mother-in-law, a powerful lawyer and judge, threatens to sue for custody, Matt’s sure she means it. Enter Matt’s new neighbor, Elle Drake. She’s made a successful career for herself as a renowned artist and potter, but after a disastrously public break-up with her millionaire ex-husband, she’s back in Cedar Mills to lick her wounds and set her roughed-up self-image to rights. When Matt's oldest son causes damage in Elle’s yard, her common-sense approach forces the boy to take responsibility for his actions—and gives Matt the wake-up call he desperately needs. Initially adversarial, true attraction grows between this unlikely couple. Matt appreciates Elle's effect on his sons, and when he gets cornered into having a Sunday breakfast with Elle and the boys, he has fun for the first time in...well, he can't remember when. Everything changes when Elle hears the boys’ grandmother berating Matt in public and threatening to take the boys. She defuses the situation by pretending to be Matt's fiancée and the boys' future stepmother. When Matt decides it's a brilliant plan and kisses her to seal the deal, Elle knows he's crazy. But he's also sweet, funny, engaging, sexy and strong, which isn't exactly a bad thing! This latest poignant Christian romance by Ruth Logan Herne combines heart and humor with a dose of small-town reality... just enough to keep it real!

    After losing her mother and father when she was young, Lena learned that every kindness came with obligation. Now a widow with a small child, Lena has lost the one thing she had left: her house. She has no desire to be a burden on her neighbor, even if the man was foolish enough to promise her late husband to watch out for her. But when propriety demands a marriage, Lena makes Anker vow to annul it come spring.Anker has longed for a wife--but not like this. A forced marriage. A pretend marriage. He will do what he must to protect Lena and Charlie throughout the winter. But as days stretch into months, his admiration for the spirited young woman begins to turn to something else. Something more...Anker and Lena both had their reasons for wanting a temporary marriage. But when spring arrives, will they regret their vow to end the union?

    So, I reckon, the blizzard that bleached the entire sky that December must have been a blessing of epic proportions. It was certainly a miracle that I’d forgotten my cell phone after giving my Christmas Eve sermon and had to race back to the sanctuary in order to retrieve it. Otherwise, how would anyone have ever known that right there in our famous nativity scene, a trembling, little Chihuahua had given birth to a litter of puppies? Yes, right there in the manger. O Holy Night for sure! This is a story about how those special pups came to change our church—and all the people in it—for the better. Most especially my poor daughter, Abigail. Being the preacher’s kid is never easy. I know, because I grew up as one, too. But losing your spouse right while expecting to become a parent for the first time? Well, that’s enough to make even the strongest of believers question God’s plans. I know I did. But then our Mama Mary Chihuahua and her Mini Miracles found us… And, well, I’ll let you read the story to find out what happened next!

    I had been traveling, and for the last twenty-four hours, sleep had evaded me. I knew I looked terrible, and I was relatively sure I didn't smell so great, either. It was not the most ideal moment to make a first impression. On a normal day, I wouldn't be so torn up about it, but today was different. This was the day I met Taylor. He was a gentleman in every way. I was instantly taken aback by his vintage look and charm. It was almost like he had stepped out of the past. I would only be in Boston for two days before traveling again, and I was determined to get a second chance at a first impression.

    Every serious boyfriend she had fell for her more beautiful cousin, Destiny. When it happened yet again on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, she was devastated and wondered if she would always be delegated to second best. A friend suggested a blind date, and Lindsey went along with it in order to get her mind off her wounded heart. Once she met Grayson Hall, she was star struck. Not only was he good-looking, but he was kind and sweet as well. Grayson Hall owned the largest general construction company in Los Angeles. He had everything he could possibly want except love from a good woman. After being burned by a girlfriend who was only with him because of his money, he was determined to keep his financial status a secret from Lindsey. Following a disastrous first date, Grayson determined to make it up to Lindsey. Soon, he was falling hard and could easily see a future with her. But when a terrible lie threatened their relationship, Grayson had to prove he was the kind of man she could count on. And Lindsey had to make a decision. Was Grayson the man he said he was? Or was he no different than the men who dumped her for her cousin? This is an inspirational Christian romance about the power of forgiveness and how one woman learns to trust God during difficult times.

    She was a marine biologist who maintained some of Miami's most spectacular ponds and aquariums. She had the opportunity to travel around the city, meeting new people and working in beautiful locations. So, even though it was just another day at the office when she suddenly met the man of her dreams, she wasn't in an office at all. Every girl imagines meeting her prince charming. It's doubtful, however, that any of these fantasies include it happening when they're soaked with sweat and knee-deep in pond scum. Fate can be funny that way.

    Her new life gave her everything she needed and wanted… fame, fortune, and fun. She even snagged a famous movie star for a boyfriend.Just one problem – he’s married, and her conservative Christians parents don’t approve.Dane Carmichael has had a crush on Kayla since she performed in the school Talent Show at age ten. Now carrying a war wound, Dane’s life revolves around the group of young teens he mentors at church, instilling in them the importance of remaining pure and following Jesus and not the world.When Kayla rushes home to visit her father after receiving devastating news, she and Dane reconnect. His simple faith and life fascinate but scare her.Kayla is challenged to assess her chosen lifestyle, but she’s also harboring a secret. She can’t forgive herself for what she did, so how can she expect God to? As He gently draws her to Himself, molding and shaping her, just like Dane does with his pots, she begins to understand how forgiving, loving and kind He really is.Let this story of love, hope, and second chances warm your heart and draw you close to the One who loves you without condition.The Homecoming is Book 1 in “The Potter’s House Series”All books can stand-alone and can be read in any order. The first 7 books are:Juliette Duncan: The Homecoming (March 27, 2018)T.K. Chapin: When it Rains (April 10, 2018)Alexa Verde: Heart Unbroken (April 24, 2018)Brenda S Anderson: Long Way Home (May 8, 2018)Mary Manners: Promises Renewed (May 22, 2018)Kristen M. Fraser: A Vow Redeemed (June 5, 2018)Marion Ueckermann: Restoring Faith (June 19, 2018)

     Cambree Kinley is the toughest chick she knows, except when it comes to protecting her heart. Yet how can she resist the billionaire superstar Emmett Hawk? When he pursues her—treating her like gold and making her smile nonstop, only sheer grit can keep her from sprinting toward the Cinderella route again—loving a wealthy man who will dump her like moldy garbage when she offends his high-society friends and family. Emmett Hawk is more than a rich football player—he's a celebrity, the face of the Hawk Family fortune, and practically his own high-end brand. When he blows his knee out and can’t play the game he loves, he starts an elite fitness camp where he meets an intriguing woman who is brutally honest. Emmett falls for Cambree but she’s holding back her heart. Emmett won’t force her to love him but their fierce determination to compete keeps bringing them together, despite Cambree's best intentions.

    When she hears about a matchmaking reality show based on personality tests, she applies on a whim. But moments before the show starts filming, a chance encounter with a stranger has her questioning everything. Colt wants nothing more than to break out from underneath his movie mogul mother’s powerful grip. If he agrees to star in a reality show to help secure a streaming TV deal for her billion-dollar company, he’ll get his wish: his own film studio. He knows as well as anyone those shows are heavily staged, so his heart won’t be on the line. But when he makes a real connection with one of the fifteen women just before the show, he’s got bigger problems. If he follows his mother’s plans, he may wreck his chance at love. If he doesn’t, his mother may destroy them anyway.In front of cameras, under the watchful eye of his mother, and surrounded by fourteen other jealous women, Colt and Casey do their best to let a real relationship unfold. Can they trust something built on live television or will their relationship run out like fifteen minutes of fame? This clean and inspirational billionaire romance is a perfect read if you enjoy witty dialogue and colorful characters or consider shows like The Bachelor a guilty pleasure. Buy The Billionaire Love Match for a refreshing take on billionaire love stories! This is Book 4 in The Billionaire Surprise series! Check out all the books here: Book 1 - The Billionaire Love Match Book 2 - The Billionaire Land Baron (where you first meet Xander!) Book 3 - The Billionaire Benefactor Book 4 - The Billionaire's Masquerade Ball

    On the Run. Second Chances. Luke Michaels' relaxing camping trip ends when he witnesses a woman being thrown from a bridge. He dives into the river to save her, shocked to find her wrapped in chains. As a canine search and rescue volunteer, Luke has assisted many victims, but never a beauty whose defeated gaze ignites his primal urge to protect. When Megan Witherspoon's killers make it clear they won't stop, Luke fights to save her, but can he keep her alive long enough to find out who is after her?

    After losing his wife, he submerged himself in his work as an architect and pushed everyone away, including God. Four years after his world crumbled, a surprise visitor in the middle of the night changes his life forever.Kylie wants a change in her life, especially a new job. One night, her wish becomes possible when a stranger in the restaurant where she works offers her a job. There's only one problem. He’s attractive.He's a man who has been broken from his past hurts. She's a girl who has a heart for her son and God. Can these two hearts find love with one another? Or will their pasts hold them back forever? Find out in the new Inspirational Christian Romance, A Reason To Live, book one of the A Reason To Love series by T.K. Chapin.

    Sonia Wist was just a young girl when the lecherous Peddler promised to marry her. He left town and took all of her life’s dreams with him; leaving her with child. Her enraged parents buy her a husband that is an abusive drunk and his father is even worse. Two years later, Sonia is a widow with a son. She has nowhere to go and she’s broke. She happens upon Juan Settler’s cabin and upon finding it empty, she hides there for a few days. Juan Settler is a one of the best horse wranglers around. He has a gift for training wild horses. He finds Sonia and instantly understands her pain of being an outcast. He brings her and her son to his adoptive parents, Smitty and Lynn (From the Oregon Trail Dreamin’ Series). But Sonia feels that her reputation is tarnishing the Settler name. Sonia comes to the realization that there are second chances in life and God forgives those who are truly sorrowful. Now she needs to help Juan understand that he’s not worthless because he’s different. Join Juan and Sonia in this Sweet historical Western Settler Orphan Story. This is book two of The Settler Series Greg is book one and it’s an offshoot of the wildly popular Oregon Trail Dreaming Series

    A historical western pioneer and frontier romance filled with secrets and romance Russell Young doesn't really want a wife until he meets his new bride, a well-to-do city girl his Ma and Nora White ordered. All he wanted was to hold her in his arms and keep her there. But was this farmer good enough for someone who was used to having so much more than he can ever offer? Naomi jumps at the chance to become a mail order bride even if she has to lie about her past. Everyone thinks she is someone she's not. If they only knew! Trying to fool her new husband is harder than she realizes when she falls in love. Can Naomi tell him the truth? When she does, will he forgive her? Or, will she leave before he finds out? Book #5 of the Sons of Nora White series should be read in order. This can be read alone but you will get more out of what is happening if you read in order. The first four books are boxed in a nice set for those who want to read it in one shot. Sons of Nora White reading order #1 A Bride for Luke #2 A Bride for Adam #3 A Bride for Samuel #4 A Groom for Nora #5 A Bride for Russell #6 A Bride for Wesley (coming soon) #7 A Groom for Widow Young (coming soon)

    But she struggles to connect with her teenagers, with her daughter in an unhealthy relationship and her son uncommunicative and isolated. When one member of the family commits an unspeakable act, Natalie is forced to uncover who she truly is under the façade of her radio persona.New York, 1776Mercy Howard is shocked when her fiancé, Nathan Hale, is arrested and hanged as a spy. When she’s asked to join the revolutionary spy ring in Manhattan, she sees an opportunity to avenge Nathan’s death. But keeping her true loyalties hidden grows increasingly harder as the charming Major John Andre of the King’s Army becomes more to her than a target for intelligence.Mercy’s journals comfort Natalie from across the centuries as both women struggle with their own secrets and shame, wondering how deep God’s mercy extends.

    She becomes a mail order bride to a blacksmith in Silver Falls Oregon. She only skimmed the letters that she and her intended exchanged and was very disappointed to find he was a blacksmith always covered in soot. Dillon Stahl built a huge house and now he wants to fill it with a wife and children. When his friend Smitty Settler writes to him about his daughter, Scarlett, he's intrigued and proposes. He expected a sweet biddable wife that he can build a life with. Instead he ends up with an opinionated woman who does not know the word compromise.Getting to know Scarlett is near impossible. She refuses to allow anyone into her heart because she knows they won't like her. Everyone always leaves her. Her fear of rejection takes over each of her actions.Can Dillon break through her haughty façade and find the women of his dreams?This is book three of The Settlers Series.

    An Inspirational Christian Contemporary. He loves dogs. She loves cats. Can the two ever come together? Allison McBride only meant to purchase a cute outfit for her cat when she left home one Friday evening. Since she’d never done drugs in her life, she didn’t count on getting mixed up in a drug bust. She didn’t count on being questioned by Bronson Murphy, a handsome K-9 police officer with the bluest eyes she’d ever seen. And she certainly never counted on falling for him. Meanwhile, strange things began to happen, leading Allison to believe she might have a stalker on her hands. Bronson was the most logical person to turn to for help, and after being thrown together a few times, Allison and Bronson felt a strong connection. There was only one problem: They wanted very different things. Allison wanted marriage and a family one day, while Bronson was skittish after a relationship that sucked him dry. Content with casual dating, he didn’t see a need to put a label on their budding relationship. With two different outlooks, a future with Bronson seemed doomed. Allison had to make a choice that felt right for her future. The big question: What would Bronson do about that? The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where law keepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, a mini-series of sorts, and you can read them in any order. This novella is approximately 37,000 words.

    He takes care of the family and makes sure the White Ranch runs smoothly. But Nora has other intentions. She meets with matchmaker Miss Addie of Wichita Falls to find sweet, Christian women for her three sons. In the first book of the series, Luke is matched with Abigail, who is hard working, sweet and caring. She teaches Luke kindness but can she be the type of wife that will help him forget the past? Especially when she finds out he never had any intention of staying married. A clause in the contract may send her back in three months time. Can Abigail change Luke's mind in time? The Sons of Nora White is a sweet western, clean & wholesome romance series set in Texas, just North of Wichita Falls. Come along on the journey where love endures no matter what.

    A historical western pioneer and frontier romance filled with secrets and romance. Wesley Young, twin brother to Russell, decides it's time for his own mail order bride. He doesn't really need a wife but decides to appease his mother, whose only wish is to see him happy and settled. He has no idea what he's getting into! Olivia Morris is determined to marry as a mail-order bride because of a broken promise from childhood and a secret wish she's held deep in her heart. They both have their own purpose in mind when they tie the knot but is it enough? Then there is that 30 day clause in the marriage contract. What will they choose? This historical western romance is like an old west romance, filled with pioneer and frontier happenings and adventures sure to keep you turning the page. This can be read as a stand alone, but be sure to collect the rest of the series, you won't be sorry! Disclosure: books 1-3 have a secret in it that can't be revealed until book #3. Sons of Nora White reading order #1 A Bride for Luke #2 A Bride for Adam #3 A Bride for Samuel #4 A Groom for Nora #5 A Bride for Russell #6 A Bride for Wesley #7 A Groom for Widow Young (coming soon)

    Clean, Christian fiction with a hint of romance. Includes all three books in the Miss Main Street series: Secondhand Secrets: Every small town has its secrets. Darcy’s have been locked up inside her since that last summer when she left Wimber, Texas, and the boy she loved, for a glitzy life in Los Angeles. Seven years later, her gran’s passed away. Darcy’s been named as the sole owner of the Tangled in Time antique store. Darcy can’t wait to get back to the place where she’s always felt she belonged. But owning a business isn’t as easy as it seems. And sometimes the past is better left alone. But Darcy is determined to push forward, despite the obstacles that cross her path. And maybe even have another chance for love with the man who stayed behind. Blessed Arrangements Lila's Flower shop and wedding business keep her plenty busy. Add in a handsome firefighter and crazy hits the fan. When Lila's sister and nephew move back in and a terrible disaster threatens her tiny Texas town, Lila realizes she might not be able to fix everything on her own. Will God send the miracle she needs to help her out of this mess? Inn Dependence For two years, Sammi Morretti has cared for her home-bound grandfather. Now he's gone, and she's left with no place to go. Then a mysterious aunt invites her to work at a tiny bed and breakfast in the town of Wimber. Can the Main Street women and a kind youth pastor with a dangerous history pull Sammi out of the darkness she's lived in for so long?

    Her professional career as a make up artist sees her traveling the world working with the stars and she's got no shortage of men wanting her affection. Only problem is she's never gotten over Caleb Murphy, the one guy she's ever loved. When she accepts a job on the latest looking-for-love reality TV show, Falling for the Farmer, she discovers to her horror that Caleb is the leading man and she's cast as one of his harem. But she hides a secret that means that even if she wanted a second chance with the guy who broke her heart she could never have it. Caleb Murphy couldn't care less about C-Class celebrity fame or reality TV and he certainly doesn't believe it could lead him to love. The one thing he does care about is fulfilling his mother's last wish. Kat's presence on the show seems to offer up a solution that will make both the network and his mother happy. It might have been almost ten years since they split but he knows he can trust her with his plan. Just as long as he doesn't fall in love all over again with the woman who will never stay.

    Nor did she expect to develop feelings for the handsome stranger who cares for her. Will she be able to forget her past and give love another chance?Calvin Phillips just wanted his brother to turn from drugs, but somehow he ended up smack dab in the middle of a police investigation when he rescued Dani from hypothermia. Will he be able to convince her he's innocent? Even more importantly, will he be able to open his heart and tell her how much he cares? Or will the fact that she's after his brother doom their relationship before it has a chance to start?

     But she doesn't expect to meet two very different men in the process: East Fisher, the personal trainer who personifies everything she believes she could never attain, and Jonah Black, a man who reminds her so much of herself. Both men are more than they appear at first glance, and each seems interested in her romantically. As Penny uncovers their hidden layers, she discovers when it comes to love and matters of the heart, she's got a lot to learn about estimating value. Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational nature. Amazon customers who purchase the print version have the option to purchase the Kindle eBook at no charge.

     What happens when your sons grow up, get married and you are left alone? Widow Young is not ready to live the rest of her life by herself. Yet, she is afraid to move on, even when she has a suitor who makes her heart melt. Cooper Murphy wants Catherine for his wife but she keeps putting him off. He'll need to have the patience of a saint but can he wait for her to make up her mind? This is book #7 in the Sons of Nora White. A clean and wholesome Old West romance with plenty of secrets. You can read the whole series by starting with book #1 #1 - A Bride for Luke #2 - A Bride for Adam #3 - A Bride for Samuel #4 - A Groom for Nora #5 - A Bride for Russell #6 - A Bride for Wesley #7 - A Groom for Widow Young

    His partner is a fierce and loyal German shepherd named Cooper and together they find missing hikers, lost children, and natural disaster victims. Even though his career is on track, he is still missing one piece in his life-a woman with whom he can share his success. Lindsay Wright has a calling-to help displaced children find loving homes. As a social worker, she sees all sorts of situations that break her heart. She is so busy helping the children she is responsible for, she doesn't have time to date. But when chance encounters bring these two sacrificial people together, can they both make room for love? And when one of Lindsay's favorite kids goes missing, will Aiden be able to find him in time? The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers — and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, a mini-series of sorts, and you can read them in any order.

    Her life back East has fallen apart. She needs a new start and a husband. But, Johanna has secrets which might destroy her chances of redemption. She’ll need all her courage and faith if she is to succeed as a mail order bride. Surly rancher, Zane Buchanan needs a wife. But, there’s a problem. He doesn’t want to be tied down. Not even to someone as beautiful and spirited as Johanna Henderson. However, the pressure is on Zane to agree to marry a mail order bride. Inspiration, Montana is an idyllic town. But there is evil which threatens to destroy all hope. Can Zane make the ultimate sacrifice? Will Johanna heal her pain and find a new life as a rancher’s wife? This is the first in a brand new series of FULL LENGTH inspirational Christian historical western romance novels about the Buchanan family of ranchers.

    When Ross calls with the news that he's coming home to Echo Ridge for his wedding, Jessica is determined to break up the happy couple and take her rightful place as his bride. Gentry Trine, a coworker, agrees to pretend to be her fiancé to stir up feelings of jealousy. However, Jessica didn't realize fake fiancés could kiss like champions, and make a girl smile nonstop. Can she figure out which is the right man for her before she loses them both?

    Her career choices were driven by personal tragedy that shaped her life. She vowed to make a difference in the community. She accepted the challenge that becoming a K-9 officer would bring but that hadn't been the tough part: It was dealing with the arrogant instructor! 'Mad-dog' Enoch Wesson had no intention of taking it easy on the pretty blonde officer that was selected to attend K-9 training class. Her career was full of promise, yet she had the nerve to challenge him at every turn in front of the others. He wanted nothing more than to make sure she knew who was the boss at the training facility. Cindy strived hard to gain the respect of her handsome instructor and worked diligently with her dog, Duchess. She was ready to resume her career with the force but when an assignment hits too close to home; she finds herself bonding with the one person she thought hated her the most. Only to discover that maybe they aren't so different after all. Can she find the strength to perform a job that could break her heart and crush her soul? Could he overcome his own personal nightmares and be the man she needs? The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers - and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order.

    Uninterested in the convent and desperate to flee a loathsome suitor, she disguises herself as a young man to travel west by voyageurs' brigade in search of her long-absent, fur-trader father. But her inexperience and disguise don't hide her for long. René Dufour yields to the unwelcome position of shielding Brigitte, but he cannot hide her identity forever. Keeping her safe while meeting his North West Company obligations and honoring his family promises may prove to be more disquieting to his heart than he imagined. As Brigitte adjusts to the voyageur life on Lake Superior, she struggles to justify the faith she grew up in with the mysticism around her, but greater still is the conflict her heart must settle over who to trust in this rugged, unfamiliar country.

    Instead she is still reeling from the tragic, unexpected loss of her husband and daughter—and awaiting the arrival of her unborn child. Harboring the secret of her husband’s betrayal, her pain is deeper than anyone knows.Ridley Chesterfield is hiding out in Hope Springs, Idaho, avoiding a political scandal and the barrage of false media headlines that have tarnished his good name. The last thing Ridley wants is a relationship—but when fate leads Ridley to form a friendship with his reclusive and pregnant neighbor, he wonders if this small-town hideout might be more of a long-term destination. When Jessica begins to read her great-grandfather’s Bible, she finds a connection with a man she never knew. Somehow the verses he marked and the words he wrote in the margins open her heart to healing. And as Ridley and Jessica help each other forgive the people who have wronged them, they must decide if the past will define them or if they will choose to love again. Who I Am With You weaves together a modern-day romance with Jessica’s great-grandfather’s story from the 1930s, reminding us that some truths can cross generations and that faith has the power to transform families forever.

    Orphaned at a young age and possessing a pair of mismatched eyes—one bright blue, the other dark brown—Evangeline has fought to find her way in a world that constantly rejects her. Yet the support of even one person can help overcome the world's judgments, and Evangeline has two—Seth and Zach, fellow orphans she now counts as brothers.Seeking justice against the man who stole his birthright and destroyed his family, Logan Fowler arrives in 1880s Pecan Gap, Texas, to confront Zach Hamilton, the hardened criminal responsible for his father's death. Only instead of finding a solitary ruthless gambler, he discovers a man not much older than himself with an unusual family. And when Hamilton's unique sister, Evangeline, insists on dousing Logan with sunshine every time they cross paths, Logan finds his quest completely derailed. Who is truly responsible for his lost legacy, and will restoring the past satisfy if it means forfeiting a future with Evangeline?

    She's a deejay who's given up on men. Little do they know divine intervention has a plan for them.Former boy band hottie, Aiden Spark, distanced himself from everything he valued—faith, family, and fame—when he lost his girlfriend. A decade later, he’s still hiding behind his grief until he accidentally texts a woman who’s all too curious about his identity.Burned by the men in her life, deejay Abby Dearan has chosen to focus on her newfound faith in God and use her radio presence for good. Her plans are thwarted though when a text message—and the irritating man who sent it—won’t leave her in peace.Aiden can’t forget the woman who reminds him so much of his first love; Abby can’t remember the last time a man made her feel so beautiful. To make matters worse, it’s impossible to avoid one another when their siblings and friends—not to mention, divine intervention—keep pushing them together. Will the sparks igniting between them end up in flames or romance?

    He tampers with her heart. Love tampers with them both. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage to a womanizer, twenty-two-year-old Maggie Mullaney flees New York for Virginia City, Nevada with her Aunt Liberty, two spunky suffragists intent on bettering the life of women. Fresh out of nursing school, Maggie hopes to devote herself to serving others rather than just one man, a goal quickly affirmed when she encounters Blaze Donovan, a womanizing cowboy who both riles and rouses her pulse. But when Aunt Liberty’s parent’s house burns down, she and Maggie are coerced into staying at the ranch of Liberty’s ex-husband, Finn McShane, who just happens to be the uncle of the cocky cowboy Maggie had hoped to avoid. If there’s one thing twenty-nine-year-old Blaze Donovan can’t abide, it’s respectable women who spout piety and prayer, so when he butts heads with perky Maggie Mullaney at St. Mary Louise Hospital, he wants to stay as far away from her as he possibly can. Unfortunately, she now lives in the bedroom next to his in his uncle’s ranch house, a revolting development that sends Blaze to The Ponderosa Saloon more than usual. But when Maggie interferes in Blaze’s life by converting his favorite “disrespectable” girl, Blaze is determined to make her pay. Only problem is—the price HE has to pay may be a little too steep for his heart.

    But she’s not ready for the sparks that fly when she meets local nonprofit owner Eric Hampton . . . or for the sudden reappearance of an unwelcome face from her past. Note from Melissa: Megan Harrow appears in all four of my Walker Family books. She's a reader favorite and I can't tell you how many notes I've received asking when she's going to get her own story. Well, she's finally getting the spotlight now. :) *This novella originally appeared in the RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG collection in 2017, alongside novellas from award-winning authors Deborah Raney and Courtney Walsh

    Rebecca is unprepared for Mona's deathbed plee. When Jacob agrees to his wife's last request, Rebecca hopes he is merely putting Mona's mind at rest. She soon learns the man has taken the promise seriously. This is one problem Rebecca did not get herself into. The only thing is, how will she get herself out of it? Other books in this series: Book 1 The Amish Woman And Her Last Hope Book 2 The Amish Woman And Her Secret Baby Book 4 The Amish Visitors Book 5 The Amish Dreamer All Samantha Price books are clean and wholesome reads.

    When further tragedy strikes, Mary is forced to make a heart-breaking decision. Other books in this series: Book 1 The Amish Woman's and her Last Hope Book 3 The Amish Widower's Promise Book 4 The Amish Visitors Samantha Price books are clean and wholesome reads.

    After quitting her job in Atlanta, she packs up her life and moves to the Cotton Tree ranch in South Georgia to take care of her sick former room-mate. But when circumstances change, she wonders what she should do with the rest of her life.Handsome and brooding cowboy, Parker Williams, is just another pal — at least that’s how Jen sees him. A former Army Ranger, he’s found renewed purpose as part-owner of the ranch. But he’s given up on the idea of ever moving on or finding love. That is until Jen moves in.She’s fun-loving, accident-prone, earnest and caring. But could she ever see him as anything more than a friend? Read this sweet and heartwarming penultimate installment in the Cowboys & Debutantes contemporary romance series by a best-selling author, and find out what happens when cowboys and debutantes collide.** This story is a standalone romance with an HEA.

     (NOTE! THIS SERIES IS SWEET INSPIRATIONAL WITH A BIT HIGHER LEVEL OF ROMANTIC AND SPIRITUAL PASSION.) BOOK 1 — ISLE OF HOPE: UNFAILING LOVE (Award-winning novel named on Family Fiction magazine's list for "Top 15 Novels of 2015") She stole his heart. He stole her peace. Can hope steal their pain? At the age of eighteen, Lacey Carmichael was a wild girl bent on fun, promised to Jack O'Bryen, a straight-and-narrow pastor’s kid bent on the seminary. When her father kicks her out of the house, she runs away from Isle of Hope, turning her back on everything she loves. Now, eight years later, she’s back as a woman of faith, hoping to make amends to the father she defied, the boyfriend she deserted, and the best friend she denied. Only the bridges she’s burned are still smoldering, kindled by an adulterous affair by Jack’s pastor father that damaged his son’s faith. But can a turning of tables—and hearts—lead the way back to “hope” for them all? BOOK 2 — LOVE EVERLASTING He sets hearts on fire. She’s been burned by love. Can hope survive the flames of the past? School teacher by day, ghostwriter by night, sweet and shy Shannon O’Bryen doesn’t mind writing romance on the sly, but to live it? No, thank you, not since the man she loved turned out to be a player who broke both her heart and her spirit. Now focused more on her faith and her fiction, she vows the next time she falls in love, it will be safely—through the pages of a book. Dr. Sam Cunningham is a charismatic player who breaks hearts as regularly as he washes his pearl-white Corvette. Abandoned as a baby, Sam was an orphan shuffled through the foster-care system, bitterly driven to prove he is worthy of love—the kind that lasts forever. Once he learns Shannon is a romance writer, he enlists her help in winning back his ex-girlfriend. She teaches him about faith and the true definition of love, and he soon discovers he’s been seeking it in the wrong place all along—and with the wrong girl. But can he convince a woman who's been burned by love to open her eyes—and her heart—to a love everlasting? BOOK 3 — HIS STEADFAST LOVE She’s bent on fun. He’s bent on faith. Till true love bridges the gap. Cat O’Bryen is the prodigal daughter unhappy with God. First, the father with whom she reconciled dies of cancer and now her twin sister and best friend marries, leaving Cat at home with a newlywed mother, her new husband, and a little brother. But when Cat moves in with a roommate of questionable morals, her family is worried, certain she’s on a path that could damage her faith forever. Reluctant to get involved with a woman like the one who destroyed his life, ex-Navy SEAL Pastor Chase Griffin steers clear of the attraction he feels for Cat O’Bryen. Until her family begs him to take her under his wing, hoping he can draw her back into the fold. But when the draw she has on him proves too strong to resist, he must rely on the strength of God to offer a friendship as steady and strong as the God whose love is wooing her home.

    She desperately wants to truly belong to someone. Unfortunately, the wagon train won't take single women. When a handsome young man bound for Oregon stops at her uncle's blacksmith shop, she believes her prayers have been answered. Darren Thorsten watched his family get on the boat to return to Norway. He's going to Oregon to homestead a farm in the rich land, but before he arrives, he must have a wife to get enough acreage to make it work. He promised his mother he'd marry a Scandinavian girl with blond hair and blue eyes to keep his heritage pure. He has to stop to get his horse shod and meets Hope. She's determined to get him to take her west. He only sees her as trouble. He finally agrees after she tells him she'll help him find a wife. But then, well, the idea just doesn't seem as pleasing as Hope.

    A month of R&R in the middle of nowhere ought to do him some good. But when he arrives and has to wake the owner, who is sound asleep at her desk, he starts having second thoughts about his choice of lodging—even if her messy bun reminds him of a halo, and her soft gaze has a way of making him forget to breathe.After a long night, and even longer day, of taking care of her grandmother, Salem Finn jolts awake to find her new guest—and financial hope—eyeing the door like he wants to make a run for it. All her exhaustion comes to the fore. How is she supposed to be a twenty-four seven caretaker and still run a prosperous business? Sometimes the river of life takes unexpected turns. And sometimes those turns lead to angel kisses…and Riversong. This contemporary, sweet, clean romance will take you to small-town America, where the neighbors all know each other's business, and the police chief's biggest worry is where to find his next fishing hole. Read all the Christian romance novels by bestselling author, Lynnette Bonner! The Shepherd’s Heart Series– Christian Historical Western Romance – Rocky Mountain Oasis High Desert Haven Fair Valley Refuge Spring Meadow Sanctuary The Wyldhaven Series– Christian Historical Western Romance – Not a Sparrow Falls On Eagles’ Wings Beauty from Ashes The Sonnets of the Spice Isle Series– Christian Historical Romance – On the Wings of a Whisper Lay Down Your Heart Made Perfect in Weakness A Walk Through the Waters The Trail of Chains The Joy of the Morning The Pacific Shores Series– Contemporary Small-Town Christian Romance – Beyond the Waves Caught in the Current Song of the Surf Written in the Sand The Riversong Series– Contemporary Small-Town Christian Romance – Angel Kisses and Riversong Soft Kisses and Birdsong The Islands of Intrigue Series– Contemporary Christian Romantic Suspense – The Unrelenting Tide The San Juan Shadows Series– Contemporary Christian Romantic Suspense – Fire ​The Hearts of Hollywood Series– Contemporary Christian Romance Novellas – My Blue Havyn Mistletoe and Mochas Kittens and S

    And as each meets one of the noblest knights in the land, they must also protect their hearts. This bind-up contains:The Vow: In this novella prequel to An Uncertain Choice, a young Lady Rosemarie finds herself developing her first romantic feelings, directed toward the son of a visiting noble couple. But just as the two begin to explore what their feelings toward each other may be, a terrible illness sweeps through the estate and leaves both of Rosemarie’s parents gravely ill. As Rosemarie begins taking over duties in the castle, she uncovers a vow her parents have kept secret … one that could change her life, and her romantic future, forever.An Uncertain Choice: On the cusp of her eighteenth birthday, the beautiful and wealthy Lady Rosemarie knows it is her destiny is to fulfill a vow made by her parents, one that dictates she enter a convent on her eighteenth birthday. But as she prepares to enter the religious life in one month, Lady Rosemarie receives the news that there is an exception to the Ancient Vow: if she finds true love and is married by her birthday, she is freed from the obligation to become a nun. At the urging of her godfather, she agrees to allow the three handsomest and noblest knights in the land the chance to win her heart in thirty days. But when the knights’ arrival results in a series of attacks within her land, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knights—the one who appears the most guilty—had not already captured her heart.A Daring Sacrifice: Juliana is the daughter of a lord, but the circumstances of her father’s death have forced her to live in the woods of Wessex disguised as a young man. There, she helps the poor, starving peasants around her survive while her cruel uncle rules the lands that are rightfully hers. When she is captured during one of her raids by a neighboring lord, her life complicates more: her captor is Collin, a boy she knew in her past life, and he immediately recognizes her as both a notorious bandit and his redheaded former friend. As her uncle closes in on her location, and the bounty on her head increases, Juliana takes refuge in Collin’s castle. But the longer she spends with Collin, the more she questions her past decisions—and the more her heart bends toward Collin’s charms.For Love & Honor: Long ago, Lady Sabine gave up the hope of marriage due to a skin blemish on her hands and arms that, if revealed, could cause her to be branded as a witch and place her in tremendous danger. And who would want to love a woman so flawed? Instead, she tells no one of her curse and devotes her life to finding beautiful art and relics, purchasing them with her inherited wealth. Unbeknownst to her, however, her current journey to Sir Bennet’s estate is not to purchase a new piece, but her grandmother’s attempt to marry her off. At the same time, Sir Bennet’s mother has asked him to wed Sabine in order to secure the monies needed to repay the family’s debts. As Sabine and Bennet get to know each other, they find they are more matched than either could have expected, but their dual secrets linger in the background—and both, if not revealed in time, could lead to not only heartbreak, but their demise.Discussion questions for An Uncertain Choice, A Daring Sacrifice, and For Love & Honor are also included.

    God, however, had other plans. Her: “My marriage, career, and reputation just crashed around me and eliminated the little trust I had left in myself to make good decisions. I packed my bags, shook the dust off my feet, and started driving, begging God to tell me where to go. He brought me to a tiny, charming Northern Michigan town, where I’m recreating my life from scratch – without men.” Him: “My whole world turned upside down when I lost the love of my life and had to start over as a single father. I am now both mother and father to my little girl and have built my life around taking care of her; and protecting my heart from ever being hurt like that again. Love is not a part of my life anymore.” God: “We’ll see about that.” Can two people who have sworn off love stop fighting their attraction long enough to see that God is doing something? Can they trust Him enough to risk giving happiness another try?

    But a young woman has been murdered. Her body unidentified. Her skull recently discovered by the police, and Hannah feels compelled to help find the killer. She decides to work on the reconstruction in the evenings while her son sleeps. But as the woman's face takes shape, an assailant invades Hannah's cabin and tries to end her life. Before he can permanently silence her, she and her son flee the island in a small boat. Trouble is, as they approach Cold Harbor, ocean waves capsize the boat, enveloping them both in cold terror. But it also makes her the next target.Former SEAL Gage Blackwell can't believe his eyes as he plunges into the raging waters to rescue the pair. Owner of Blackwell Tactical-a law enforcement training facility and protection services agency-Gage pulls the woman he once loved from the angry ocean. When he learns of her attack, he vows to protect her while hunting down the killer. Alone and vulnerable, Hannah has to accept Gage's protection-even if it means staying close to the man who'd once walked out on her without a backward glance. Cold Truth Want to play a game?When research chemist Kiera Underwood receives a cryptic phone call about her twin brother, she tries to contact him to no avail. Her twin sense tingles, warning her that something is wrong. When he doesn't return her call and his supervisor at Oceanic Labs claims he didn't come into work, she heads to Cold Harbor. But when she arrives in town to find the door to her brother's house ajar, she races to the lab to question his fellow employees. Solve the puzzle and save your brother…Kiera's terrified when an attempt is made on her life. Then Blackwell Tactical operative Cooper Ashcroft delivers her second shock of the day. Someone stole a deadly biotoxin. The main suspect? Her brother-and Blackwell Tactical has been hired to bring him in. If that wasn't distressing enough, she's suspected of colluding with him. She had nothing to do with the theft or murder, and despite the evidence staring her in the face, she knows that her brother is innocent of all charges. She sets out to prove it, putting her in the crosshairs of the killer. As Coop tries to protect her as well as solve the crime, he grapples with the possibility she's telling the truth and someone has likely abducted her brother-perhaps killed him. Now Kiera's life is in serious danger and Coop must protect her while discovering the cold truth behind the theft. Cold Fury Six years ago tragedy tore them apart…Maggie Turner happily works as an assistant professor in the Criminal Justice Department and lives a quiet life near campus. That is until Jackson Lockhart bursts into her life unexpectedly. Then a cyclone of emotions erupt as she remembers the tragedy that once tore them apart. She'd often thought of him, but they'd agreed never to see each other again, and so far, they'd kept their promise. But today…Jackson has a good reason for breaking his promise.

    She provides the animals’ needs, often neglecting her own, and strives to find forever homes for them. But her problems mount when the city council threatens to put her out of business, and a close friend develops a life-threatening condition. Tanzy is smitten by Jake Strickland, a handsome but mysterious new arrival in town. Graphic designer and computer guru by trade, Jake revamps her shelter’s web page, helps bring in much-needed funds, and provides innovative ways to find her dogs loving homes. But will Jake be the one person she can share her hopes, dreams, and future with? Or is he hiding something? Underneath his charming demeanor lurks a mystery Tanzy can’t understand. Will this side of him turn out to be a blessing, or will his reticence tear them apart?

    The single minister's drawn to the beautiful mummy-to-be and wants to help...even if it goes against his congregation's wishes and could cost him his job. But when she refuses to accept charity, can he convince her she's more than a ministry project?

    You forget the fact that she’s everything you’ve ever wanted in another person . . . and things you didn’t even know you wanted. You pretend that your heart doesn’t race a little faster every time you see her. You act like you couldn’t be happier for your best friend. That’s what you do. But what if your best friend suddenly disappears? What do you do then? A stand-alone companion novel to the Chop, Chop series.

    But Micah’s back, as handsome and charming as she remembered, and pressing her for the truth about why she ended their relationship—a truth she’d rather keep to herself. Life is good. Micah Shaw has a job he loves, great friends, and a wonderful girl by his side. But seeing his first love again opens his eyes to the charade he’s been living without her. He never really got over Shannon or the dreams they had for their future—dreams she seemed to casually brush aside when she broke things off a decade ago without much explanation.As wedding events unfold, avoiding Micah is impossible, and with their connection as strong as ever, Shannon finds herself battling the desire to tell him everything. How long will they circle the truth before Shannon admits defeat? And what does it matter when he’ll be gone by Sunday?

    Alone in life, Karen Glick was pleasantly surprised when she met Jason, the Amish bishop's nephew. She had been told he was a most eligible bachelor. At twenty eight, Karen had almost given up hope of finding a suitable husband. Seeing her best friend's unhappy marriage made her all the more cautious. When a sudden windfall came Karen's way, Karen and Jason were thrust together. While Jason holds onto his secrets, Karen wonders if he is too good to be true. Could he be the one Karen had been hoping for, or was she about to make the biggest mistake of her life? Other books in this series: Book 2 The Amish Woman and Her Secret Baby Book 3 The Amish Widower's Promise Book 4 The Amish Visitors All Samantha Price books are clean and wholesome reads.

    Besides combat flashbacks, Riel is clueless about what he wants to do for his next career, until he’s given a box of leather tools once used by his ancestors. Widow Jenna McDowell works for her parents’ ranch neighbor as his housekeeper and ranch hand, as she deals with the aftermath of her pro football husband’s death and lawsuits. Time and help from their family and friends find Riel and Jenna healing, falling in love, finding new careers, and ready to marry each other. But their lives are instantly changed by a phone call. Jenna's friends die in an auto accident and she's named the guardian of their two young children. Jenna doesn’t want to burden Riel with the responsibility of an instant family. But Riel bonds with the children and wants to be their new father. Can Riel convince Jenna to marry him? Doesn't this situation count as a "for better or worse" in the wedding vows? Riel Shepard’s ancestors were featured in the author’s books Darcie Desires a Drover in the Brides with Grit series, and in Gabe's Pledge in the Grooms with Honor series. This is an adapted version of two books, Love's Blessing, and Love's Double Blessing, which were combined and revised to become The Saddler's Legacy.

    A Whirlwind Romance. An Elopement. But what happens when it all falls apart? Avery Loggins had no one to depend on but herself. She learned a long time ago that her mom couldn’t be trusted to keep her word, and she’d never had the love of a father. When she landed a job at a popular diner assisting the very handsome but surly chef, Dean Galloway, she only had three rules: Always stay one step ahead of whatever he needed (basically keep the beast happy), treat the man who was used to accolades and lots of attention like any other Joe, and last of all, no googly eyes. Ever. One night out on the town led to feelings both Avery and Dean never expected, and before they knew what happened, they were both smitten and saw forever in each other’s eyes. But when Avery couldn’t let go of insecurities about her family background, she left Dean with little more than a note to say goodbye. It wasn’t until they both learned the meaning of sacrifice that they were able to put it all on the line and find the kind of love that lasts a lifetime. Love’s Sacrifice is a Contemporary Christian Romance with references to God’s love and the redemptive power of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Note: This novella is approximately 29,000 words and was originally published as part of the anthology, Under the Mistletoe: 8 Inspirational Romances to bring you joy this Christmas season. If you purchased that book, you already have this novella.

    He hates breaking Emma Lee’s heart. She promised him one ten years ago but hasn’t been blessed to carry a baby to term. Every miscarriage made the telling harder, but now his clock’s run out. He’s going for his son, praying he won’t lose her. Cody knows whom his mother claims his father is, but he’s only interested in getting sprung from reform school then boosting enough from the do-gooder to bust out on his own. Can Travis find redemption, Emma Lee forgiveness, or Cody the love he’s been longing for?

    *The ebook edition of the collection will remain on the buyer’s device after the ebook is disbanded. And then all of the novellas and short stories in the collection will be published separately in print and ebook! Look up each author for sneak peeks of all the gorgeous covers for these upcoming novellas!All proceeds from the sale of this collection will be donated to the LiveStrong Foundation.Enjoy seven romances through the ages in this Timeless Love limited time ebook. An open invitation to fall in love with the writing styles of a few new-to-you multi-published authors of your favorite Christian romance eras.Give Me Thine Heart 1812 Andrea BoeshaarMoira loathes the man she is set to marry. But when she meets Samuel Stryker, she soon guesses that he's from the colonies. When she finds a deep secret, Sam must make the decision: kill her or take her with him.This Freedom Journey 1833 Misty M. BellerAdrien Lockman left France to finally live life on his own terms, but when he discovers a half-starved and half-frozen woman in the treacherous Canadian mountains, the truth soon becomes clear--the only way they'll survive is together.The Heart of Home 1865 Stephenia H. McGeeOpal Martin aspires to scrub the remnants of the War Between the States from her tattered life. When a nearly drowned soldier appears and asks if he can die on her porch, she must guard against the sudden revival of her heart's hope for love. Tristan Stuart wants to escape the pain of war. He wakes up at a house that's too much like home, with a woman determined to mend him he may discover a life worth fighting for. To save the last of what Opal holds dear, will he become the man she needs or let the troubled waters carry him away?Enchanting Nicholette 1893 Dawn CrandallYoung, widowed, and newly out of mourning, Nicholette Everstone is an heiress yearning to be loved. Her parents had arranged for her to marry her loving late husband, but the marriage ended tragically on her wedding day. Returning to Boston after being away, she finds there's someone new to her set of friends and family she can't help but fall for. But when she learns of the danger and sacrifices this man takes on, will her heart be strong enough to keep her fears at bay?Teach Me To Love 1899 Kari TrumboIzzy Lawson has taken her last abuse. When her husband dies, she rushes to Belle Fourche to stay with the only friend she has. The wall she's worked so hard to build crumbles in the arms of a man so different from her husband. Conrad Oleson can't read and it's shamed him for longer than he can remember. As Izzy reveals her painful past, he can't stay away. He'll do about anything, to get closer. Including, teach her how to love.Façade 1942 Pepper D. BashamOlivia Rakes has excellent observations skills for facts and details, but stumbles through matters of the heart. When her brother goes missing in German-occupied France, Livy enlists her services with a group of search-and-rescue spies, who not only thrust her toward espionage, but...romance. Agent Christopher Dawson has avoided Livy since she broke his heart. When the search for his best friend brings them together, the heart takes on a mind of its own. In a world where war changes the rules of life and love, can they work together to complete their rescue mission before the enemy catches them?Bookishly Ever After 2018 Sarah MonzonIt all started with a bet and a book.Emory Blake is the ultimate bibliophile. She'd take curling up with a novel over a night on the town any day. But then her best friend, Tate Woodby, accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and he makes a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends...instead of just reading about them. With her face no longer buried in books, Emory must confront the pain of the past.

    With their family's Mississippi plantation swamped by debt and the Big House falling down around them, the only option seems to be giving up their ancestral land.Pinkerton agent and former Union cavalryman Levi Riggins is investigating a series of robberies and sabotage linked to the impoverished Daughtry plantation. Posing as a hotel management agent for the railroad, he tells Selah he'll help her save her home, but only if it is converted into a hotel. With Selah otherwise engaged with renovations, Levi moves onto the property to "supervise" while he actually attends to his real assignment right under her nose.Selah isn't sure she entirely trusts the handsome Yankee, but she'd do almost anything to save her home. What she never expected to encounter was his assault on her heart.

    In stories ranging from 1820s Regency England to present-day Washington state, readers will be treated to Christmas tales of an heirloom brooch passed from mother to daughter for almost two hundred years. Will the family legend claiming the brooch brings love to its recipient hold true for these women separated by the years but bonded together by the ties of family?In Kristi Ann Hunter's "Legacy of Love," Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman's grandson. While he may be far above her station, she can't help but notice that his desire to make this Christmas special for his grandmother matches her own.In Karen Witemeyer's "Gift of the Heart," widow Ruth Albright uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local banker. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love as the holidays draw near.In Sarah Loudin Thomas's "A Shot at Love," Fleeta Brady's rough-and-tumble childhood means she prefers hunting to more feminine activities. She never expected her mother's brooch might be how a fellow hunter turns her attention from competition to romance one December.In Becky Wade's "Because of You," Maddie Winslow has spent years in love with a man whose heart was already spoken for. When a church Christmas project brings them together and she stumbles upon an old family brooch, might it finally be her turn for love?

    Everything she believes in is shattered. Driven by desperation, she risks it all to return to the one man whose love promises to be true. Lady Victoria Haverwood, beloved daughter of a widowed Earl, has spent years at a fashionable boarding school longing for the day she can come home to finally take her place as mistress of Wrenbrooke. But when she becomes the target of a murderous plot, her idyllic plan is swiftly turned upside down. Nicholas Saberton, an accomplished American Naval Captain, is commissioned to escort the earl and his daughter safely across the ocean to the lively shores of Savannah, Georgia. Pledged to protect her with his life, Nicholas is determined to remain immune to Victoria’s innocent charm. Focused on building his shipping empire, the Haverwood heiress and her quirky relatives become an irresistible diversion. Danger shadows them. Soon the repercussions of her father’s past ensnare Victoria in a web of deception that threatens to consume her. Only her love for Nicholas will give her strength to discover the truth. But will it be too late?

    Guilt kept him there. When his youngest brother, Ben, suffers a horrific injury quickly followed by the death of his father, John Mitchell moves home to assume the role as patriarch of the Triple M Ranch. Four hard years have passed since those tragic events and his family seems more fractured than ever. With one brother permanently disabled, another brother bent on causing even more heartache for the family and one of the largest ranches in Northern Montana to run, John has become an expert at pushing emotions to the side and pushing through the misery. Carrying a burden of guilt over his own role in his family's situation, John vows to protect his family and his ranch by whatever means necessary. After experiencing her own heartaches, Jill Morgan has dedicated her professional life to providing therapy to traumatic brain injury patients. When she initially meets the Mitchell family, she can't shake the feeling that God wants her to help them. She begins to wage a battle to admit Ben to the elite therapy program at the hospital where she works. Expecting his family to be thrilled at the prospects of Ben being awarded one of the coveted spots in the program, she is shocked when she is confronted by a gruff and protective John Mitchell. Determined to prove to the tall, taciturn, cowboy that he is completely wrong about her and her therapy techniques, Jill throws herself completely into Ben's rehabilitation. Only when Ben doesn't respond the way she had thought he would, and she gets to know the cowboy behind the rough exterior, Jill begins to think that maybe she was to help both brothers overcome injuries. John hasn't allowed himself to feel anything but guilt for four years. He doesn't think he deserves happiness, but after getting to know Jill, he knows he can no longer deny the feelings he has for her. Convinced that if Jill knew the truth behind his role in his families tragedies, she would hate him, John must decided whether or not to risk his heart for a fleeting moment of happiness. And when heartache threatens to strike the Mitchell family again and John must decide if there is room in his life for both Jill and his responsibilities to his brothers and mother. He must decide if the burden he carries from the last four years is a mountain worth moving.

    Before she was the queen mother, Eliana Robertson was just a young woman studying at an Auverignonian university.Then she met a prince.Crown Prince Alfred of Eyjania knew he wanted to marry Eliana the moment he saw her, but even though he knows they're meant for each other, it can't be that simple.A scheming brother, a sister who thinks she knows best, and a mom who would give anything for her daughter to be queen all make it difficult for Alfred and Eliana to discover if they really do have a Love for the Ages.

    Book 1 in the series, The Wedding List is available as a solo ebook, but there's no need to read it first, as each story is a complete romance. Love in Store Book 2: Believe in Me When Nick Gallagher, the Hollywood actor playing the store's celebrity Santa challenges Ms Scrooge accountant Cara to a Christmas dare, can she overcome her painful past and rediscover love, joy and faith? A heartwarming reminder of the importance of believing in God's promises, along with a lot of London Christmas sightseeing! Love in Store Book 2.5: Least Expected Maggie Golding, unconventional and artistic 50-something designer for the Christmas store windows at Pettett & Mayfields, never expected to fall in love with Edgar Pettett, staid and sensible heir to the business. Between her shaky faith, their huge differences, and his mother’s disapproval, how will they possibly work things out? Love in Store Book 3: A Model Bride Christmas in London, New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, where next? Nothing in her Europe trip goes as Tiffany Gallagher planned, but when she meets wounded Scottish photo-journalist Mac while volunteering at a homeless shelter, she discovers God's purpose for her life is far more than she imagined! Love in Store Book 4: Forget Paris When anti-romance researcher Zoe Gallagher meets Gabe Ross in Paris on Valentine's Day, even she finds it hard to resist the most romantic city in the world on the most romantic day of the year. Zoe tells herself their one wonderful day together proves nothing. But on her return to London, she discovers she needs Gabe’s help to learn the biggest lesson of all, that love does last. Especially God’s love… Books 1, 4.5, and 5 are available separately. The same settings and supporting characters appear in many of the stories, but there's no need to read them in order. Each story in the series is a complete romance showing a different couple find lasting love and deeper faith. FAITH, HOPE, & HEARTWARMING Uplifting emotional romance. Flawed characters, a God who never gives up on us, a love that lasts!

     This huge anthology includes all ten books in the Cowboy Fairytales series: 1. Once Upon a Cowboy (Book 1): A princess on-the-run finds sanctuary with a Navy SEAL cowboy… (a modern-day Snow White story) 2. Cowboy Charming (Book 2): A reverse-Cinderella story. Down-on-his-luck cowboy Ethan falls for a beautiful princess. If the boot fits… 3. The Toad Prince (Book 3): Can a kiss from rodeo princess turn the toad into the prince he was born to be? (a retelling of The Toad Prince) 4. The Beastly Princess (Book 4): The Crown Princess’s scars frighten everyone away… except one stubborn bull rider. A modern-day twist on Beauty and the Beast. 5. The Lost Princess (Book 5): A hometown girl discovers she might be a princess… just in time to lose the small-town cop she’s always loved. 6. Kissing Kelsey (Book 6): A soldier with amnesia returns home to a life he doesn’t remember—except for the love of his life. 7. Courting Carrie (Book 7): “What do you want to get your mama for Christmas?” “A husband.” There’s a little matchmaker on the loose… 8. Stealing Sarah (Book 8): A small-town veterinarian goes toe-to-toe with a stubborn cowboy who’s secretly loved her from afar. 9. Keeping Kayla (Book 9): A Vegas wedding that never should’ve happened… Now a small-town girl faces off with her ranch foreman husband to help a little boy in need. 10. Melting Megan (Book 10): An ex-con out on early parole falls for the small-town doc and her two wards. But he’ll never deserve her… Read all the novels by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams: Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series 1. Soldier Under the Mistletoe 2. The Nanny’s Christmas Wish 3. The Rancher’s Unexpected Gift Heart of Oklahoma series 1. Kissed by a Cowboy 1 & 2 2. Love Letters from Cowboy 3. Mistletoe Cowboy 4. Cowgirl for Keeps 5. Jingle Bell Cowgirl 6. Heart of a Cowgirl 7. 3 Days with a Cowboy 8. Prodigal Cowgirl Cowboy Fairytale series 1. Once Upon a Cowboy 2. Cowboy Charming 3. The Toad Prince 4. The Beastly Princess 5. The Lost Princess 6. Kissing Kelsey 7. Courting Carrie 8. Stealing Sarah 9. Keeping Kayla 10. Melting Megan Genre: Cowboy romance (sweet) Length: Ten novellas (115 pages each) ”Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel.” Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR. ”It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. ”…a gentle, family-friendly success.” Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER’S SWEETHEART.

     1. She’s single and has been for a very long time. 2. There are reasons why she’s chosen to live quietly in her hometown without pursuing marriage in any way. 3. She has two roommates who are also single with reasons of their own. Which, of course, is why their married friends gave them the nickname “the Reasons”. But something is changing, and men are coming out of the woodwork, and all three of the Reasons are starting to question if their reasons really are enough to withstand the onslaught–and when in the world did their “married friends” turn into their “matchmaking friends”?

    High stakes.FBI Special Agent Justine Gillespie is better at handling bombs than romantic relationships. She goes to Arizona to manage her mother’s affairs and get her settled into a nursing home.A series of misunderstandings lead to her being arrested.Officer Brady Hall’s life changes when he pulls Justine over. She has explanations for everything, but they’re not very believable.When a serial bomber kicks up some chaos, Brady and Justine set their differences aside for the greater good. But will their efforts be enough to save countless lives?

    When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Elizabeth is forced to face the love of her life again. While half the globe separated them, Nathan could pretend she didn’t exist. But having her around throws his orderly life into chaos as all his old feelings bubble to the surface. Facing their past is the only way to move on, but what does their future hold? Can true love ever die?  An inspirational second chance romance about the power of love and forgiveness.

     When Isla Florez's coach and best friend challenges her to make a twelve item bucket list, she's worried her dreams of gold will slip away. The more time she spends with Duncan, the more value she sees in everyday life...and love. Duncan Schmitz went from homelessness to his dream job as a youth pastor, but it isn't enough. He's loved Isla from afar for ten years. At Christmas, he takes it upon himself to remind her what life is like off the track. And maybe also remind her he's not just her coach, but the friend who's always been there for her. Get this sweet, heart-warming, friends to more romance that reads like a Hallmark Christmas movie by bestselling author Kari Trumbo

    Then she learns about the secret they had kept from her all these years. Shocked, she sets off on a journey of her own, needing time to take in what she has learned. Will this adventure help her decide how she wants to spend the rest of her life? Will she push away the people who love her the most? Rusty Rivers has loved Nora all his life. He isn't about to let her go off on a grand adventure without him. Is he able to lure her away from life outside the White Ranch and show her what she is looking for is right in front of her? Or will he lose her to the Dallas city life? This is the 4th book in the Sons of Nora White series requested by Cyndi's readers who can't get enough of this series. How to read the Sons of Nora White Series: Book #1 A Bride For Luke Book #2 A Bride For Adam Book #3 A Bride For Samuel Book #4 A Groom for Nora Book #5 A Bride for Russell Book #6 A Bride for Wesley Book #7 A Groom for Widow Young Clean, wholesome sweet Old West Romance

    The tough part is facing your own.When Dorothy Thompson returns to Cherish, SC, to play piano for her brother’s wedding, memories and fear nearly paralyzes her fingers. If anyone she knew back in high school discovers her secret, the whispers will start. Fake. Fraud. Failure.It’s not as if she can blame God for her troubles. No, she did that all by herself. But, remembering His lessons, she’s fighting to get back on track. All she can do is pray the wedding vocalist—her brother’s friend Ryan, a rising opera star—won’t notice the way her hands shake.When Ryan Edwards sets foot inside a church for the first time in years, he’s no longer the pitiable kid from the poor side of town, but someone who’s made it on his own. Without God’s help—not that He ever cared about misfits like Ryan, anyway.When he lays eyes on Dorothy—all grown up, more beautiful than ever, and clearly hiding something—he almost forgets why he left Cherish. Almost. But while his heart yearns to call the tune, he can’t forget his hard-earned career comes first…and his old friend’s little sister is off limits.Note: Contains references to opiate addiction and recovery.When the storm destroys everything, remember God has your name on something else.From USA Today bestselling author Josie Riviera comes a new contemporary Christian Romance series set in the small town of Cherish, South Carolina. These sweet and wholesome stories, where God is at the center, brim with love and laughter.

     When Rafaele and Jayne meet again two years after dancing the night away together in Tuscany, is it a matter of fate or of faith? After deciding to take a six-month sabbatical, Italian lawyer Rafaele Rossi moves from Florence to Tuscany, resigned to managing the family farm for his aging nonna after his father’s passing. Convinced a family get-together is what Nonna needs to lift her spirits, he plans an eightieth birthday party for her, making sure his siblings and cousins attend. The Keswick jewelry store where Jayne Austin has worked for seven years closes its doors. Jayne takes her generous severance pay and heads off to Italy—Tuscany to be precise. Choosing to leave her fate in God’s hands, she prays she’ll miraculously bump into the handsome best man she’d danced the night away with at a friend’s Tuscan wedding two years ago. She hasn’t been able to forget those smoldering brown eyes and that rich Italian accent. Jayne’s prayers are answered swiftly and in the most unexpected way. Before she knows what’s happening, she’s a guest not only at Isabella Rossi’s birthday party, but at Villa Rossi too. When Rafaele receives what appears to be a valuable painting from an unknown benefactor, he’s reminded that he doesn’t want to lose Jayne again. After what he’s done to drive her from the villa, though, what kind of a commitment will it take for her to stay? This nine-book Christian romance series from seven of your favorite authors releases weekly from April 2018. Look out for Book 2 in the series, Luna Rosa!

    After a demotion at work, she heads to her grandmother's Iowa farm in search of something more than a life filled with apathy and her best friend's meddling.Jag Winchester is a handsome actor with a successful but unremarkable career. Tired of meaningless flings, Jag longs for a woman who sees him as more than a ticket to Hollywood premieres. As he prepares for his next movie role, devastating news sends him home to the family farm in Iowa.When Jag and Jane meet under the most difficult of circumstances, they fall hard and fast, awakening hearts that had forgotten how to love. Just when happily ever after seems like a sure thing, tragedy strikes and painful secrets are brought to light.With everything on the line, Jane must decide how much she'll sacrifice for her one chance at true love.

    Everyone is delighted to have them there—everyone except for Timothy, the bishop's oldest son. He has own reasons for wanting them out of his house. Timothy takes it upon himself to find them permanent accommodation. He soon sees the dark side of Abigail, who everyone else thinks is so sweet. What will Timothy do when everyone assumes Abigail and he are a couple because they are spending so much time together? Can he convince everyone he has no interest in the young widow before he loses the girl he secretly loves? Other books in this series: Book 1 The Amish Woman And Her Last Hope Book 2 The Amish Woman And Her Secret Baby Book 3 The Amish Widower's Promise Book 5 The Amish Dreamer All Samantha Price books are clean and wholesome reads.

    Never mind that he's her one-time teenage crush and a longtime friend. But when her son, Stevie, needs an expensive surgery, risking her heart is a small price to pay for her little boy's happiness. Ethan Echeverría leaves women before they have a chance to leave him the way his mother once abandoned him. Then his dad gives him an ultimatum: get married and become the owner of the family auto shop chain or stay single and lose it. Considering Ethan has always cared for Mercy, getting married might result in more than ownership of the shops and a loving father for Stevie. It could be the second chance they need. Their feelings toward each other grow, but so does Mercy's jealousy. When Ethan's past crashes into his future, will she end up heartbroken and alone again? This book is also available free of charge if you sign up for my newsletter.

     Ambitious and responsible, Abigail Johnson always puts aside her own needs to fulfill her boss’s. Playing the role of his fake girlfriend, however, is one task that pushed her to her limits. Pretending to be a billionaire’s girlfriend during his family’s white sand Christmas reveals a side of her boss that intrigues her. Their first staged kiss, awakens Abigail to the realization that this invented relationship might actually have become real. When someone leaks her identity to the media, she has to make a decision that will change the rest of her life, and that of her Billionaire Boss.

    Savor the magic of the Romany Gypsies with this collection of Regency Christian romances.Find out why readers are falling in love with The Seeking Series & staying up all night reading! These Christian Regency romances will warm your heart.Cozy up with your favorite beverage and lose yourself in the joyful seasons of romance.

    Their first bride's stepbrother is Jean's ex-fiancé - and the father of her son. Hiding Jonah's existence from Josh Tyler wasn't something Jean chose lightly. More stands between them now than ever before. Will the little boy be enough to bring them together at last?

    After all, her father owns a variety of businesses in the town of Ely, and rules them with an iron hand. Her home life is ruled with the same fist, and she knows that it will take an amazing man to gain her hand in marriage, especially since her father is determined that she marry a cruel man who loves to mimic Mr. Long. Pete Anderson—known as “Lucky”—didn’t come to Ely searching for a wife. He came for the prospect of gold. However, when pretty Elly drops a banner on his head as he rides into town, he realizes that perhaps his life is missing something after all. Something soft and warm, helpful and kind, and perhaps pretty and sassy too. When Elly takes a bullet in defense of her new friend, everything changes for both of them. They are thrust into much more than friendship by the near tragedy, especially when her father tries to manipulate the events into something that didn’t happen. Elly and Lucky know that they’ll have to work hard to catch the shooter before someone is killed, but first they have to make a daring plan. Elly’s mother is now their hostage…and they’ll stop at nothing to get gold and beautiful Elly…over her mother’s dead body if necessary. Can Elly trust the handsome prospector, who she barely knows? Or will he lead her into the clutches of an evil man hand-picked by her own father? Should Lucky take a chance on the pretty Elly or go back to searching for gold—or will he wind up tossed out of Ely with only the clothes he’s wearing?

    The Leper Messiah is that book. This grand adventure follows one of the greatest heroes of the western world, David, and draws the reader deeply into the ancient world. The David Code: Unlock the ancient secrets of Egyptian mysticism and the Hebrew desert world. For the Ark of the Covenant, the powerful voice of the Rose, and King David's adventures as a young boy.....are all cloaked in the robes of the Leper Messiah.

    She gets out to render aid but is attacked and drugged. When she wakes, she's back inside her vehicle and the woman--along with the assailant--have vanished.Todd Duncan is shocked by the vicious assault and the haphazard investigation. Unlike the police, he believes Janet. She's driven to find the woman regardless of the risk and, although Todd's in town temporarily, he's not leaving his friend to do this alone.Yet the more they dig into the mysterious woman's identity, the deadlier the threats become. Someone is determined to keep what happened that night a secret, and if they have to kill to do it...So be it.

     It’s a simple life–a good life–yet many here are suffering invisible pains. From alcoholism to divorce, hoarding, and even suicide, the struggles are real but so is the God who loves this town and all its residents. Through the darkest of times and the deepest of tragedies, each day provides a new chance to find faith, hope… and even love. This special boxed collection includes three full novels—Love’s Prayer, Love’s Promise, and Love’s Prophet—each with a heartwarming story of finding faith, hope, and love inside its pages. This collection of wholesome and uplifting romances will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Welcome to Sweet Grove, Texas. We’re so glad you’ve come for a visit!

     A travel through time. Will Tarin choose comfort or true love? When Tarin Baker's beloved Nana dies, she is left with a letter and a plain wooden box. The letter instructs Tarin to open the box and find true love. When she does, she is transported back to the year 1888. How could her true love possibly be in the middle of nowhere, Texas? Travis Kilroy doesn’t know what to think when a strange woman with strange hair wearing only a nightgown shows up on his doorstep in the middle of the night. But, when his reputation is threatened, he proposes an idea neither of them is ready for. Can these two from different times find the love they’re searching for? Full of western charm and Christmas hope, this sweet holiday romance is filled with the magic of the holiday season. Scroll up and get started on this wholesome, heartwarming Christmas romance by a best-selling, award-winning author. TIMELESS LOVE Series Book 1 A STITCH IN TIME By Susette Williams Book 2 THE PORTAL By Cynthia Hickey Book 3 THE RIGHT TIME FOR LOVE By Tina Dee Book 4 FOR THE LOVE OF LIBERTY By Heather Blanton Book 5 TIME TO HEAL By Lynette Sowell Book 6 MELODY’S NEXT CHRISTMAS By George McVey

    Her intention is to return to the city as soon as she ties up loose ends. Instead, she discovers that her heart never really abandoned the place she once called home, while a familiar face from her past fills her with hope for a second chance in the midst of the rubble of her life.
 Baker moved back to Heartstone with his two daughters years earlier when he lost his wife to cancer. He left behind a corporate job to take up a position as pastor of the local church, and he’s since grown used to a country life alone with his girls. But when he sees Isabella again, feelings long since buried rush to the surface.
 Heartstone hasn’t changed at all since Isabella’s childhood years, but she isn’t sure she still belongs in the small, tight-knit community. Rather than returning to the city, Isabella discovers that things left undone and secrets newly uncovered keep drawing her back to face her own mistakes and the truth about a God she’d never believed existed.
A sweet and heartwarming second chance Christian romance set in the small community of Heartstone, where no one’s a stranger, and where a hot, summer Christmas turns everything on its head.

    As another epidemic threatens, he’s torn between what’s best for his fragile son: fleeing to his Welsh homeland, or staying put. In a moment of weakness, the black-haired, green-eyed Gypsy’s delicate touch on his palm quells his fear…and her beauty ignites a warmth he hasn’t felt in years.Desperate to return to her people, Valentina Rupa goes against every lesson her mother taught her to soothe the Englishman into a false sense of security. But as James’s quiet faith sparks a hunger to know it for herself, she realizes she’s made an unforgivable mistake. One that could rob James of his most precious gift—and destroy their chance for lifelong love.

    Despite his efforts, the case has grown as cold as his brother’s body.A teenager is brutally murdered.Experience tells Zander that the body count won’t likely stop at one. The sole witness is in the wind, terrified for her life. His best resource for finding the witness is a woman named Elly who claims to hear from God.Elly knows things she shouldn’t.Unexplainable events shadow Elly. While Elly insists it’s God at work, Zander doubts it’s as simple as that. Solving the mystery of Elly might be the key to finding the teenager’s killer. With the murderer moving freely about the city’s fog-shrouded streets, Zander must act quickly to stop the grave from claiming another victim.Because the grave silences all who enter.A riveting, miracle-laced story merging suspense with fantasy, Silent is the Grave explores love and loss, and the supernatural power of God working through His people to bring healing in the most desperate of situations. Begin your journey today!

     When a job transfer causes Jenna Palmer’s family to relocate across the country, Jenna moves away from her best friend and first love Carter Stevens. She promises to find him again. But as the years slip away and she dives into a career in pediatric trauma surgery, all that is left of her one time love are the memories—and a wish on the lucky penny Carter gave her. Carter Stevens never forgot his first love. On their final morning together he gave her a special token along with his promise to love her forever. Though years have passed as he’s climbed the ranks of the Maple Ridge Police Department, he still longs for another glimpse of the smiling, green-eyed beauty who stole his heart and shared his love of adventure. When an accident brings the pair together once again, memories and reality collide. Will their promise stand, or will time crush their promise…and their love?

    member for the Boulder Police Department. Though he loves the new job, he is lonely and feels out of place in the big city. He wonders if he made a mistake leaving Clear Mountain behind. Hayley Hall grew up in Clear Mountain, but after having a devastating hurt in high school, she takes off to go to college. After getting her degree, she travel the world as an archeologist photographer. Her goal is to seek out hidden treasures from the past while forgetting her own, but when her mother gets hurt, Hayley is forced to come home and run the family newspaper. Connor and Hayley went to high school together, but she was a wallflower and he didn't know who she was. Flash forward eight years, and at a chance encounter at a S.W.A.T. stand-off in Clear Mountain, and the two bump into each other while he is negotiating the situation and she is covering it for the Clear Mountain Gazette. She remembers him as the popular captain of the basketball team, but he still doesn't remember her. However, this time, he is taken in by her and wants to explore the connection between them. Can these two people from vastly different worlds navigate a way to be together? Will Hayley give up her adventurous life to take a chance on Connor? And will Connor leave his dream job in order to return home and convince Hayley they can have a life together?

     I don’t expect the blonde to chase the thief, blast him with pepper spray, and retrieve my money. And that’s how I met Chloe Campbell. The last thing I need is my lady knight thinking she can save me in other ways. I certainly don’t want to start believing that she can. She’s everything I want in a woman, but she must be missing some vital self-preservation instincts because she thinks she’s in love with me. I’m a stark sinner whose future is a big, fat black hole. If she was like many girls her age, she would have heard of me. I’m pretty famous among that demographic. But she has no idea who I am. Chloe: Colby is a bundle of secrets packaged as a drop-dead gorgeous, ‘he belongs on movie screens’ man. I have every reason to walk away and forget that we ever met: 1. He’s out of my league. 2. He doesn’t seem to want anything to do with me. 3. I’m engaged. To a pastor, no less. This feels like a disaster waiting to happen. But it might be just what I need. Falling from grace was never Chloe’s plan. Finding his way back to God was never Colby’s. Could God be trying to get their attention? A captivating Christian romance series from Amazon Bestselling author Dayo Benson. Broken Halo is book 1 of Saints and Sinners (a brand new serial about the tortured Carter Brothers) but book 9 of the Carter Family series. Start here for Colby's story of finding love and redemption. Don't miss out. Scroll up and click Buy Now!

    Rebecca Tulle has decided to return home for her ten-year high school reunion with the intent to show off how much she has changed since graduation. After years of bullying, she feels stronger than ever before and ready to take on the world. She’d once run away, disappearing off the map, from everyone and everything she’d ever known… until now. Gabriel James, the once gangly awkward boy who’d had a crush on Rebecca all those years ago has certainly changed! Charming, caring and devastatingly handsome… the gorgeous S.W.A. T. officer sweeps her off her feet. He claims that he wants to make up for lost time with a series of firsts… a first dance, a first date, a first kiss. Could returning to her hometown reveal that some people could have changed for the better? Or could it be that the monsters from high school were worse than she’d ever imagined? The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers - and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order.

    Savor the magic of the charming fictional town of Cherish, SC, with this collection of contemporary romances in my exclusive bundle. It’s easy to recognize another’s pain. The tough part is facing your own. When Dorothy Thompson returns to Cherish, SC, to play piano for her brother’s wedding, memories and fear nearly paralyzes her fingers. If anyone she knew back in high school discovers her secret, the whispers will start. Fake. Fraud. Failure. It’s not as if she can blame God for her troubles. No, she did that all by herself. But, remembering His lessons, she’s fighting to get back on track. All she can do is pray the wedding vocalist—her brother’s friend Ryan, a rising opera star—won’t notice the way her hands shake. When Ryan Edwards sets foot inside a church for the first time in years, he’s no longer the pitiable kid from the poor side of town, but someone who’s made it on his own. Without God’s help—not that He ever cared about misfits like Ryan, anyway. When he lays eyes on Dorothy—all grown up, more beautiful than ever, and clearly hiding something—he almost forgets why he left Cherish. Almost. But while his heart yearns to call the tune, he can’t forget his hard-earned career comes first…and his old friend’s little sister is off limits. Note: Contains references to opiate addiction and recovery. Author's Note: A Love Song To Cherish was previously published as Love's Sweet Cadence. It has been lightly revised. A Christmas To Cherish When the storm destroys everything, remember God has your name on something else. There’s nothing a Christmas kiss won’t cure. Except perhaps a shattered heart… When Emmanuelle Sumter steps off the train in Cherish, South Carolina—a town simply glowing with the promise of Christmas—she finds herself praying God will help her find the broken pieces of her life. Shattered, like her beloved harp. Her dreams. And her trust in men. Her friend Dorothy told her Cherish is a safe haven. But she never expected Dorothy’s brother, Deputy Nicholas Thompson, would relight the one thing she thought she’d lost forever. A spark of hope. Not long ago, while Nicholas’ sister was in rehab, Emmanuelle’s voice and smile on his Skype screen held him together. After that, she seemed to disappear, an absence he felt keenly when his ex-fiancée left his faith in God dented but not broken. Now she’s in Cherish, even more stunning in person. Yet she’s holding tight to a private pain she refuses to reveal. Nicholas resolves to be patient, vowing that he’ll never let anyone hurt her again. Even when her past rears its ugly head to destroy what’s left of her heart. Note: Contains references to verbal and physical abuse.

    Hundreds of thousands of viewers tune in each week to watch a group of bachelorettes try to win one bachelor’s heart, and then during the next season, watch bachelors do the same.Adi appeared on the show twice—once as a potential love-match for the bachelor, once as the bachelorette. As a marketing executive for the firm who handles the show, Adi initially became a part of the cast in order to learn more from the “inside.” But as much as she wanted to stay professionally removed, she ended up giving her heart to both Adam and Connor. Both times, the men broke it off.Now America’s most famous “loser at love,” Adalyn is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Given the media frenzy and the paparazzi that chase her, she’s finding it difficult. And just as she learns she may have picked up a stalker, her childhood friend, Chase Rollins, tracks her down at last. He informs her that her beloved grandfather is ailing and needs her help, in more ways than one.So begins an epic summer in which Adalyn needs to decide where she belongs, what she is supposed to do, and with whom she might find true love at last. All Once Upon a Montana Summer…

     Books 1 – 4 of the Seven Suitors for Seven Sisters series are sweet and clean Christian romance novellas. Each story is about one of the Blume sisters. Follow their romances from the Lake District, to London, Italy, and the quaint towns of Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough on the east coast of England. Each story is a complete romance, but the series is best enjoyed if read in order. Book 1: A Match for Magnolia Womanizer. Adulterer. Divorced. That is Lord Davis Rathbone’s history. His future? He vows to never marry or fall in love again—repeating his past mistakes, not worth the risk. Magnolia Blume’s life is perfect, except for one thing—Davis Rathbone is everything she’s not looking for in a man. Magnolia must look beyond the gossip, Davis’s past, and their differences to find her perfect match, because, although flawed, Davis has one redeeming quality—he is a man after God’s own heart. Book 2: A Romance for Rose Rose Blume has a secret, and she’s kept it for six long years. It’s the reason she’s convinced herself she’ll have to find her joy making wedding dresses, and not wearing one. Fashion design icon Joseph Digiavoni crosses paths with Rose for the first time since their summer romance in Florence years before, and all the old feelings for her come rushing back. One person holds the key to happiness for them all, if only Rose and Joseph trusted that the truth would set them free. Book 3: A Hero for Heather Needing a respite from child welfare social work, Heather Blume is excited about a short-term opportunity to work at a busy North Yorkshire day center for the homeless. When one of the men she’s been helping saves her from a vicious attack, she’s so grateful she violates one of the most important rules in her profession—she takes him home to tend his wounds. Paxton Rathbone is desperate to make his way home. His inheritance long spent, he stows away on a fishing trawler bound from Norway to England only to be discovered, beaten and discarded at Scarborough’s port. On home soil at last, all it would take is one phone call. But even if his mother and father are forgiving, he doubts his older brother will be. Paxton has grown too accustomed to the disdain of mankind, which perhaps is why Heather’s kindness penetrates his reserves. But there’s a fine line between love and gratitude, for both Paxton and Heather. Book 4: A Husband for Holly Holly Blume loves decorating people’s homes, but that doesn’t mean she’s ready to play house. Believing a house is not a home without a woman’s touch, there’s nothing more Reverend Christopher Stewart would like than to find a wife. What woman would consider him marriage material, though, with an aging widowed father to look after, especially one who suffers from Alzheimer’s? Impressed with his office makeover at his new parish, Christopher decides to contract the talented Holly Blume to turn the rectory into a home. When they begin to clash more than their taste in color, will the revamp come to the same abrupt end as his only romantic relationship? Despite their differences, Holly resolves to finish the job of redesigning the Stewart home, while Christopher determines to re-form Holly’s heart.

    The three books are Amish Lily, Amish Violet, and Amish Willow. Nancy Yoder has managed to get most of her children married. Only Lily, one of the twins, remains. Even though many men are interested in Lily, Nancy has her doubts that things will ever run smoothly for her. When Lily falls in love with Elijah Bontrager, she is sure they'll marry. What will Lily find out about Elijah that will change her mind about him? Will Nancy ever have all her children married as she hopes? All Samantha Price books are clean and wholesome reads.

     Bored with her social butterfly lifestyle, Victoria longs to find that special someone. Naturally, when a handsome stranger walks into the coffee shop where she works, she turns on the charm. But when he fails to respond to her flirting the way men usually do, she’s perplexed. She finds out that he runs a ministry that builds affordable housing, and sees that if she wants to get his attention, all she has to do is volunteer. So what if it’s a faith-based ministry. Pretending to be a “church person” isn’t any different than pretending to like sports or a guy’s friends, right? Brian Holman has relocated to Seattle, hoping to get away from women who don’t take commitment seriously. As the coordinator for Home Base, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building basic housing for those who would not otherwise be able to afford it, he has a purpose. Now, all he needs is a cure for his loneliness. But when a beautiful blonde volunteer catches his eye, he resolves to keep their relationship professional. He knows her type, and he’s been burned before. Is there a chance that he might be wrong about her? Holiday Hearts…seasons of love.

    Out of money and out of options, she boards a bus that will take her to her late husband’s parents. Pregnant and alone, Alyson hopes that the couple will take her in, and eventually, take her baby so that she can go on with the rest of her life, but she didn’t count on the love they would show her, love like she’s never experienced in her twenty-two years of living. Jacob Troyer, friend and neighbor of the Miller family, is suspicious of Alyson from the first moment they meet. Having been her late husband’s best friend, he can’t believe she’s Conrad’s widow. Surely his friend would have told him if he’d gotten married and was expecting a baby. Even though Conrad had left the community over a year before, they’d stayed in touch. Nothing in Conrad’s letters even hinted at such a thing. He is certain that this woman is here to take advantage of the Millers’ generosity, but he won’t let it happen. He’s determined to find out the truth and befriends Alyson in an effort to do so. As time goes by, Alyson’s resolve weakens. The people are kinder than she could have ever believed, and she feels herself changing. In the face of such goodness, her hard heart begins to soften, but she doesn’t believe she can stay. She’ll never be able to measure up. Despite her growing attachment to the loving family and warm community, she has to leave. She doesn’t belong. They would never accept the real her, not if they knew her past and her secrets. God’s plans often foil those of people. Both Alyson and Jacob discover that the path they’re on is leading them to unexpected places, and even the hardships that they endure have a purpose. But can they let go of their own will in time to experience the blessings that God has in store for them?

     Lady Selina Kendall, daughter of a viscount, was given away to her aunt and uncle at a rather young age. She has never understood why she was forced to leave her parents’ home while her siblings were allowed to stay. Although Aunt Theo and Uncle Peter are very good to her, Selina cannot help the longing in her heart for her family. When she is ready to be presented to society, the long-awaited letter from her parents finally arrives. But when Selina returns home, nothing could have prepared her for the news that greets her. Lord Hugh FitzWalter (Fitz) is a wounded hero bearing visible scars, but the greatest damage was done to his heart when his fiancée broke their engagement upon his return from battle. He vowed to never give his heart to another woman. Getting shackled into a marriage to produce an heir could wait. Little did he know that others had a different plan for him. How can love grow and faith prevail when outside forces and internal conflicts conspire to tear them apart? This is a Christian Historical Regency Romance.

    A broken engagement, financial ruin, and a loss of direction drive her to plead for mercy from one of her debtors - the best wedding photographer in town, Sawyer Finn. What neither of them realizes is that the deal they work out will change the way they see themselves, their faith, and one another...

    She takes a chance and kisses him, only to be rejected. The universe mocks her pain by making him her room mom. Garrett Macey, fire captain at Park City Fire Department, receives bad news and loses his cool in his daughter’s school parking lot. When a pretty teacher calls him out on his unbecoming behavior, he is pulled in by her charm, but with his heart ripped to shreds, the only thing he has to offer his daughter’s teacher is his time as her volunteer. When a little old lady shows up at Garrett’s fire station with a Christmas wish for him to find love by Christmas, Garrett wants to believe that Christmas magic is real. With renewed faith, he reaches out to Maci Bell, hoping he hasn’t lost his chance with her. Will Christmas magic bring love to the fire captain by Christmas? Other books in the series: Her Christmas Miracle by Daniel Banner Snowed-In for Christmas by Cami Checketts Married by Christmas by Taylor Hart Engaged by Christmas by Sarah Gay Yours by Christmas by Jennifer Youngblood

    She’s made a living off creating delicious treats on her MyHeartChannel show: Sugar + Spice. Despite her recent breakup, Claire hopes she can finally find someone who’ll not only make her heart race, but be a part of her adventures. When Gabe Walker recues her from a disastrous elevator incident, Claire can’t deny the zing of attraction that has her hoping they’ll meet again. But Gabe is nursing a broken heart, one that comes with an ex who doesn’t quite want to let him go. Despite their growing friendship and the undeniable magnetism between them, Claire must decide whether a part of his heart is enough, or if she can finally find a love all her own.

    Sometimes a relationship full of unexpected twists and unlikely turns leads to a bond that's strong and secure. Join Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, Regina Jennings, and Melissa Jagears for novellas that follow the winding path of romance in stories that celebrate a love that lasts forever.The Love Knot - When Claire Nevin's troubled younger sibling sends her an unexpected package by rail, the gift and the man who delivers it--an unexpected face from the past--threaten to upend Claire's life forever. Fighting to hold on to all she has built, will she lose what matters most?The Tangled Ties that Bind - Connor Kincaid returns home determined to win the hand of the woman he was too young for when he left. But Maggie is training to be a doctor in a distant town, while Connor's about to settle on a ranch. Will either be willing to give up their dream? Or will they both have to give up the love of a lifetime?Bound and Determined - As punishment for his recklessness, Private Bradley Willis is sent on an errand to help a retired cavalry officer move a herd across Indian Territory. No one told him the herd would be camels instead of cattle, nor that the officer's headstrong daughter, Ambrosia Herald, would seem to be trying to undermine the whole enterprise. He's definitely been saddled with more than he's bargained for.Tied and True - Wealthy Marianne Lister is in love with business assistant Calvin Hochstetler, but he can't see past the difference in their social status. When Marianne takes a job to prove that she is prepared for a life of hard work alongside the man of her dreams, will it be enough to convince Calvin to risk it all for love?

    Angry, bitter and jaded, she is fully aware that her marriage prospects are horribly slim after the war. With the threat of outlaws raiding towns nearby, her very safety, as well as her mother’s, is at risk. She cannot afford to have her chance at happiness whisked away. But just when she thought she couldn’t take much more and had lost her faith, he walked into her world. Gideon is full of laughter, an inner light and a buoyant personality that she craves… but he is harboring a secret.Gideon Ashton waltzed into the small north Texas town on a wing and a prayer. A request for help to protect the citizens had been passed to him and it felt like divine guidance when he met Melissa. He happened upon the lonely young woman one afternoon, causing a flutter in his stomach and a rush of feelings that had been locked away. She’s everything that he felt was missing in his life and more, causing a fierce yearning for a future he’d never considered before. Melissa had clutched at the bitterness, solitude and anger inside of her for so long. Hope, love and the possibility of living happily ever after one day is suddenly squashed when she realizes that Gideon’s past and the dangers of life in the saddle could take him from her at any moment. Can they find love, a renewed faith, and acceptance in each other when the need arises?