She's survived an abusive relationship. She's survived the car accident that took the life of her controlling fiance. Now she just needs to survive the memories that haunt her. Escaping to her aunts' cozy home on a tiny island outside of Seattle, Georgie finds just the change of pace she needs to pick up the pieces of her life. Taking a job at a local seafood restaurant is the first step in reclaiming her sense of self, but she is completely unprepared for the battle that awaits her there. Jace Lowe has loved and lost, and he's determined that it will never happen again. Hardened by heartbreak, he stays focused on his work as sous chef at one of the island's top seafood restaurants. When beautiful Georgie takes her place on the restaurant staff, Jace is resolved to keep her at arm's length, and his downright rudeness her first week goes a long way in achieving that goal. Georgie, on the other hand, doesn't want anything to do with Jace anyway and prickles against his abrasive behavior. As the combative pair comes together on a joint project for the restaurant, they find their distaste for one another dwindling. the connection is undeniable--and it terrifies them both. Can two people jaded by the past be softened by the promise od once-in-a-lifetime love, or is this just another recipe for disaster?Available in paperback and ebook.

    No matter how she looked at it, she knew she would never be free of Russell Clark. She couldn’t explain it, but something inside her told her it was only a matter of time before he found her. She knew his mind. She knew his determination. And she was scared. When Janna Hayne walked out of Colin Trevor’s life to keep him from learning her terrible secret, she turned her back on true love and married Russell Clark, a man who first appeared to be the perfect husband, but whose temper threatened to destroy her life. Now in the moment of her darkest despair, she and Colin meet again. Can the love they once shared be rekindled? Turning to each other and the gospel, can they build a future after years of pain and deceit? To Love Again — After years of separation, Colin and Janna finally have what they've always wanted: an eternal marriage. They begin building a happy future with their son, Matthew, and soon welcome two infant daughters into their home. Life couldn't be better - until the ghosts of Janna's tortured past threaten to tear this tender family apart. In a single blinding moment of pain, her life begins a downward spiral that threatens the very foundation of their marriage. Suddenly, everything in their lives has gone terribly wrong. Can anything save them? When Forever Comes — Hilary Smith is not about to fall in love with Jack Hayden; she's known him for years, but he's never been her type. Jack, on the other hand, can't remember when he didn't love Hilary, and he's determined to win her over. "Just friends" simply isn't good enough for this handsome farm boy who loves the land almost as much as he does Hilary. So he waits ... and waits ... and waits. Until he can't wait any longer.Jack and Hilary's path to romance is strewn with obstacles, making true love all the sweeter when it finally blossoms and begins to grow. Then, just when "happily ever after” seems assured, the cruelest twist of all threatens to destroy their dreams and rip apart the tender fabric of their lives. Can they face a life-changing tragedy with faith sufficient to heal the wounds of despair and give them courage to start over? A Christmas Melody — For twenty-year-old Melody Morgan, Christmas is nothing but a source of shame and embarrassment—just like all the other holidays in her life. She has grown up hating special days—and Christmas is the worst of all. Then Matthew Trevor walks into her life one November afternoon and turns her world upside down. For Matthew, it’s love at first sight. But how can this handsome, upbeat returned missionary possibly know about the dark, desperate side of Melody’s life—and once he finds out, will he still love her?This is not just a Christmas story. It’s a touching novel of discovery, renewal, and commitment to eternal principles of love and faith. For Love Alone — Mallory Taylor has every reason to believe that her life is close to perfect. With a temple marriage to Brad, her handsome, attentive husband, and a darling toddler, she's living the LDS dream. Until one dark night, when a self-inflicted gunshot ends Brad's life and shatters her world forever. How could this have happened, and why? Is it her fault, and will she ever be able to forgiver herself - or him?Time passes, and love again finds its way into Mallory's heart.

    A relationship that screams "baggage" is the last thing she has time for, especially with her last-chance Juilliard audition approaching. She can't afford any distractions if she's going to get back into the school she turned down because of her pregnancy. But that's exactly what new convert Aaron is turning out to be-a devastatingly handsome, butterfly-inducing distraction. One that's making her reconsider the importance of attending Juilliard. The future of their relationship rests on whether Sienna can live a lie or trust Aaron with the truth. If only she felt confident in either decision.

    Berta Erichsen is an energetic fifteen-year-old with a mind of her own. Last seen in Farewell, My Denmark (2013), and with visions of happily ever after, she impulsively stays behind when her family joins the 1863 Mormon pilgrimage to America. When Berta finds herself homeless and alone in her Mormon faith, three men add to the confusion and danger of her life; the prominent man who deceives and defrauds both her and her family, but is the only one who offers her shelter; the childhood sweetheart who romances but hasn’t proposed; the handsome stableman that stole her Book of Mormon. Berta must uncover their hidden motives and make decisions to save her faith, her heart, and her future.

    The historical background for the story is the account in the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ, of the fierce struggle to the death between the murderous counter-culture of the Gadianton Robbers and the liberty-loving society of the Nephites, a people descended from the tribes of Israel.The first volume in this three-book series is The Gathering, in which Governor Lachoneus of Zarahemla faces the challenge to surrender or be destroyed by Giddianhi and his Gadianton terrorists. The citizens of Zarahemla have beaten and driven the Gadiantons once, only to lose ground in a second battle. Emboldened by his most recent success, Giddianhi writes an arrogant letter to Lachoneus boasting that his army will wipe out the population of Zarahemla unless they turn over all of the property and possessions to the robber band and join their secret society.Woven between the scenes of war and government and politics on a grand scale are personal stories of intrigue and young love. Traitors within Governor Lachoneus’s council plot his overthrow. Giddianhi’s ruthless rule over the Gadiantons is also not without its internal enemies who design his demise. At the same time, Lachoneus’s beautiful daughter and his house servant are hopelessly in love, yet they are kept apart by class, station, and temperament.Dissention and apostasy among the Nephites of Zarahemla threaten the people with utter destruction. Lachoneus fears that the decrees of God are about to descend upon his wayward people. When the letter from Giddianhi arrives, Lachoneus seizes upon this opportunity to call the people to repentance and to unite them in a common cause that is bigger than their petty jealousies and personal greed. He warns the people of the threat from the Gadiantons and issues a proclamation throughout all the land for the people to gather together into a single body. They will build a fortress and organize an army and prepare for a fight to the death to defend their lives, their liberty, their families, and their way of life.

    The result is an exciting series that explores the deeper meaning behind the wars and struggles of both heroes and villains and provides greater insight into the sacrifices made by these Christian heroes.The first book, A Hero Rises: Moroni and the Battle for Manti, introduces readers to Captain Moroni, and how at an early age he came to command a large army in a time of extreme national danger. We follow Moroni though tragedy and triumph, helping all readers to gain a deeper understanding of why Mormon said of him "...if all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever... " (Alma 48:17).Youth (ages 10 & up) and adults will be inspired by the courageous examples of Captain Moroni, Teancum, Captain Lehi and the other Christian heroes in A Hero Rises: Moroni & the Battle for Manti. These were real men, facing real challenges. They overcame adversity by obedience to God, and fought to defend their faith, families, and freedom. The exciting battle scenes and storyline will fascinate readers both young and old with intricate combat details, mature characters, and emotional and spiritual dilemmas.The author, Jason Mow, himself a decorated army paratrooper, narcotics detective, SWAT team leader, government contractor, body guard and currently a decorated Phoenix, Arizona police officer, has infused the scriptural story with a wealth of details from his own experiences in war. Jason challenges readers to find out for themselves why Mormon felt the war chapters were so important that Mormon included them in the Book of Mormon.

    The only hurdle that stands in her way is finding the groom. Kate has had very few prospects in her quest to find a husband and at thirty-five, her hopes are beginning to fade. Because of her more flexible situation, her family decides to send her to Idaho to clear out the home of her deceased grandmother, which she grudgingly does, since in her own words she doesn’t have a real life anyway. In the process of packing the house, she discovers an old journal and is intrigued to find out whom it belonged to. With no name to identify the owner, she assumes it must belong to one of her ancestors. She begins to hunt for clues within the book and in her grandmother’s family history records. As a novice genealogist, she is excited to continue the work that her grandmother had begun and relishes the sweet experience of doing work for those that have passed on. But her life takes a sudden turn when an old friend, Luke West, now a widower with six kids calls and asks her out. Could this man be the answer to her prayers? In the Quiet Heart is a tale of finding joy despite the heartache and trials we experience in this life.

    . . In What Took You So Long, Lainie McGuire and John Marchbanks met, fell madly in love, and were married in the temple—all in their late thirties. See You in the Morning tells “the rest of the story.” The journey unfolds with honesty and humor as John and Lainie deal with parenthood, John’s family’s religious differences, Lainie’s business partnership, and John’s leadership opportunities in his career and the Church. Through it all, the couple’s love for each other deepens and grows, themes of integrity and fidelity emerge, and life becomes a celebration of the eternal nature of marriage and the joys of being alive.