Best of
Love-Inspired

2013

Key Witness


Christy Barritt - 2013
    Mark Denton, a security contractor and former navy SEAL, also witnesses the robbery, and is hired by Elle's father to keep his daughter safe following the incident. And while Denton's desire to protect Elle goes beyond professional bounds, he cannot let personal desires cloud his judgment—judgment he'll have to rely on when the robbers' true motives are revealed…and Elle becomes a target in the ultimate plot of revenge.

Tracking Justice


Shirlee McCoy - 2013
    Police detective Austin Black assures desperate single mother Eva Billows that he'll find her son. He has to, so he can put to rest his own harrowing memories. With his search-and-rescue bloodhound, Justice, Austin searches every inch of Sagebrush, Texas. And when Eva insists on helping, Austin can't turn her away. Eva trusts no one, especially police, but this time, Austin and Justice won't let her down.

Her Unforgettable Cowboy


Debra Clopton - 2013
    Everyone except Morgan McDermott. Eight years ago, Jolie left the ranch—and Morgan—for a career as a competitive kayaker. Now after an accident has sidelined her, she's back as a teacher for the ranch's foster boys. Morgan knows he can't risk getting his heart broken again. But watching Jolie's gentle ways with the boys opens his eyes to the truth: he's never stopped loving her. Can a "family" of foster kids help give this couple a second chance at love?

Texas K-9 Unit Series: Tracking Justice / Detection Mission / Guard Duty


Shirlee McCoy - 2013
    Enjoy three action-packed Texas K-9 Unit romantic suspense novels in one box set!When a boy goes missing from his bedroom, a police detective must assure a desperate single mother that he and his trusty bloodhound will find her son.A woman with amnesia has to rely on an officer and his border collie to stay alive when she can't remember who tried to kill her.An FBI agent is called in to protect a single mother when the rookie K-9 officer witnesses a murder and becomes the killer's target.This box set includes:TRACKING JUSTICE BY SHIRLEE MCCOYDETECTION MISSION BY MARGARET DALEYGUARD DUTY BY SHARON DUNNLook for more Texas K-9 Unit books sold separately:EXPLOSIVE SECRETS BY VALERIE HANSENSCENT OF DANGER BY TERRI REEDLONESTAR PROTECTOR BY LENORA WORTHTEXAS K-9 UNIT CHRISTMAS BY SHIRLEE MCCOY AND TERRI REED

No Place Like Home and Dream a Little Dream


Debra Clopton - 2013
    But when the candy maker gets stranded in Mule Hollow, Texas, handsome sheriff Brady Cannon—her polar opposite—has her dreaming of staying forever. With the help of town matchmakers, she may find a way to call Mule Hollow home for good. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM After writing about the lonely ranchers in Mule Hollow, reporter Molly Popp is responsible for all the would-be wives who travel to the Texas town. One confirmed bachelor cowboy isn't too pleased—especially when he can't seem to get the pretty city slicker off his mind. "Debra Clopton writes a terrific story with a great mix of humor and tenderness." —RT Book Reviews

Lone Star Holiday


Jolene Navarro - 2013
    Now she's back home; trying to live right and put her mistakes in the past. Even so, she'll never be the kind of woman who would make a good wife for the handsome widowed pastor, John Levi. But when she agrees to be nanny to his two sweet daughters, she's thrown constantly in his path. And she can't keep herself from dreaming that a man like John could one day love her. Can a prodigal daughter turn into a pastor's wife?

Wyoming Summer (Granger Family Ranch #7)


Jillian Hart - 2013
    She's loved and lost, and doesn't believe happily-ever-after can happen for her again. No way, no how.Nate Cannon has always been a lone wolf, a bachelor veterinarian caring for the valley's sick and injured animals. But horseback riding in the rain with Ella shows him a side of life he's been missing. It opens his heart. He's falling for her, but she's stopped believing. Can they find love before it's too late?Frank, Cheyenne, Addy, Autumn and Buttercup Granger all have cameo appearances.

Warning Signs


Katy Lee - 2013
    A single father with a deaf son, Owen senses that the town's number one suspect—the high school's new principal—doesn't fit the profile. Miriam Hunter hoped to shrug off the stigma of her hearing impairment when she returned to Stepping Stones, Maine. But her recurring nightmares dredge up old memories that could prove her innocence—and uncover the truth behind a decades-old murder. Yet Owen's help may not be enough when someone decides to keep Miriam silenced—permanently.

The Guardian's Promise


Christina Rich - 2013
    When their pursuit leads them to Mira's village, only her father's bond servant, Ari, a man shrouded in secrets, can keep Mira safe.Abandoning his life as a temple guard and becoming an indentured servant was the only way Ari could protect young Joash, the true King of Judah, from Queen Athaliah. But his sacred duty prevents him from confessing his feelings for his master's daughter. With the future of their nation on the line, Ari and Mira will risk everything to save their people.

Hidden in Plain View


Diane Burke - 2013
    She can't recall her Plain upbringing, her deceased husband or the shooting that landed her under the protection of handsome undercover cop Samuel King. She is, however, aware of the confusing feelings he creates in her from the moment he walks into her life. Sam is determined to protect Sarah and her unborn baby in case the shooters return. Because if they do, it'll be more than just Sarah's memory at stake.

Journey of Hope


Debbie Kaufman - 2013
    But when an attempted kidnapping lands her under the protection of Stewart Hastings, Anna's journey takes a new turn. The wounded war veteran needs a guide through the jungle. It's a job the underfunded missionary can't refuse, despite the feelings Stewart stirs in her guarded heart. Stewart knows he won't succeed without Anna's expertise. And when danger puts her life at risk, he realizes he cannot live without Anna by his side. But what will it take for a man who has lost his faith to capture the heart of a woman who lives for hers?

Healing Hearts


Margaret Daley - 2013
    And social worker Abbey Harris has the perfect solution. With the help of her cherished therapy dogs, Gabe and Cottonball, Abbey soon coaxes a smile from Madi—and her workaholic guardian. Dominic Winters is heartbreakingly handsome and is hurting just as much as Madi. But it might take more than wagging tails to get the brooding businessman to open his heart. With the help of a matchmaking little girl and two sweet dogs, Abbey and Dominic may get a second chance at love. Caring Canines: Loving and loyal, these dogs mend hearts.

Home for Good


Jessica Keller - 2013
    After being injured in combat, Jericho has finally come home to Bitterroot Valley to make peace with his father and regain Ali's trust. But the single mom's keeping secrets of her own. And someone's killing off Ali's cattle and sabotaging her horse therapy business. Jericho will do whatever it takes to protect his wife and be a real father to his son. Because when it comes to love and second chances, he's one determined cowboy.

Reunited with the Sheriff


Belle Calhoune - 2013
    But now that her mother is sick, she's back to make amends. Sheriff Tate Lynch doesn't want to forgive his former fiancée for his sister's injury or for breaking his heart. And he certainly doesn't want to admit he still has feelings for her. The community can see her commitment to the town as she helps rebuild a church destroyed in a storm. But Tate's afraid of history repeating itself, even though Cassidy's actions prove she's a different person. Could the last secret she harbors about the accident drive Tate away for good?

Noah's Sweetheart


Rebecca Kertz - 2013
    When handsome Noah Lapp rescues her from a runaway buggy her first day in town, things seem hopeful. Then Rachel hears talk that Noah is expected to court her cousin, Charlotte. Yet Noah spends all his free time with Rachel. Will Rachel discover the truth without losing her heart? And find a happy-ever-after in Happiness, Pennsylvania?

Midnight Shadows


Carol J. Post - 2013
    Despite changing her name, she soon finds anonymous notes on her doorstep and a menacing figure lurking in the shadows. She's sure her stalker has tracked her down, but the police think she's overreacting. The only one who believes she's in danger is the former cop who broke her heart years ago. Melissa is afraid to get too close to ex-fiancé Chris Jamison, who is back in town to settle family business. Because the more she turns to the handsome man she's never forgotten, the more her stalker wants Chris gone—permanently.

A Treasure Worth Keeping/Hidden Treasures


Kathryn Springer - 2013
    Yet when handsome Sam Cutter asks her to tutor his troubled teenage niece, she can't turn them away. Soon enough, it's Evie and Sam who are learning more about love and faith than they ever expected.  HIDDEN TREASURES All Cade Halloway wants is to sell the family vacation home that reminds him of bad memories. But now his sister insists on marrying there. Wedding photographer Meghan McBride and her camera just may help him discover the treasures of family and love. "Springer's combination of humor, family values and longing will reach out from the pages and touch readers' hearts." —RT Book Reviews

His Unexpected Family


Patricia Johns - 2013
    It's a bit odd that her distant cousin named single Emily as guardian, but she's thrilled all the same. She never thought she'd get to be a mom. Another unexpected blessing is that baby Cora arrives in the arms of police chief Greg Taylor. Despite all three of them instantly bonding, Greg has promised himself he'll never be a father. And now Emily's smooth-talking relative is challenging her right to raise Cora. Will Emily have to make an impossible decision between the child she already loves and the man who loves her?

Mending the Doctor's Heart


Tina Radcliffe - 2013
    Ben Rogers. Only problem is, Dr. Sara Elliott has been counting on getting the same job. Once they negotiate a shared trial run, Ben expects working with Sara to be less than pleasant. Instead, he finds himself drawn to her. She's dedicated and compassionate, exactly the type of woman he used to want—when family was an option. Yet Ben is surprised to learn that Sara's life is just as emotionally complicated as his own. And if there isn't room for both of them at work, how can they make room for each other in their hearts?

Hide in Plain Sight and Buried Sins


Marta Perry - 2013
    But she'll have to in order to help turn her grandmother's house into a bed-and-breakfast. When danger stalks her, Andrea must turn to carpenter Cal Burke, a man with his own secrets. BURIED SINS When the youngest Hampton sister, Caroline, returns to Amish country and her family inn, she hides a frightening secret. The dangerous husband she'd secretly married—and supposedly lost—might be alive after all. Yet Police Chief Zach Burkhalter knows more about her past than she expects…. "While love is a powerful entity in this story, danger is never too far behind. Top Pick!" —RT Book Reviews on Season of Secrets

Love Inspired Historical October 2013 Bundle: An Anthology


Winnie Griggs - 2013
    This Love Inspired Historical bundle includes A Family for Christmas by Winnie Griggs, The Secret Princess by Rachelle McCalla, Taming the Texas Rancher by Rhonda Gibson and An Unlikely Union by Shannon Farrington.Look for 4 new inspiring historical stories every month from Love Inspired Historical!

Dangerous Pursuit


Margaret Daley - 2013
    And reading about romance never prepared Samantha to resist the mysterious appeal of Brock Slader, a guide she hired to help her in her quest.Alone with Brock in an alien world of orchids and anacondas, primitive headhunters and very up-to-date gunmen, she struggles to keep their relationship strictly business. Will Samantha survive the dangers in the jungle only to have her heart broken by a man who lives on the edge—no strings attached?

Wolf Creek Wedding


Penny Richards - 2013
    Their marriage isn't ideal, but Abby's two young children need security, and Caleb's daughter needs a mother. Perhaps this is one of the Lord's more mysterious answers to Abby's prayers. When Caleb Gentry's wife passed away, he knew he'd need help to raise his baby girl. Abby's loving spirit, strong faith and warm heart make Caleb want to be a better man. It won't be easy. But Caleb's never had things come easy in his life, and making this new family work will be his most important challenge yet.

Rekindled Romance


Lorraine Beatty - 2013
    Her onetime fiancé and now a widower with two kids, Matt plans to keep Shelby at arm's length. Even if she's the logical choice for a nanny. Even if his kids love her. Even if he's happier than he's been in years. But Matt was the one left behind when Shelby went to follow her dreams. After losing so much, Matt knows his courage is faltering. And when he learns the truth about what Shelby faces now, they'll both need a heavy dose of courage if they dare hope for a future.

The Marshal Meets His Match


Clari Dees - 2013
    She's happiest riding on her father's ranch. At least until the town's new marshal startles her and causes her to fall—literally—at his feet. Then he has the gall to implicate her ranch in a bank holdup, turning her entire life upside down.This is the woman the local matchmaker thought he should meet? Meri is stubborn and headstrong as a mule. Yet he recognizes her courage and loyalty, too, and the grief she carries over her mother's passing. And if he can protect her from a criminal desperate to cover his tracks, he'll prove that risking her heart could be the greatest adventure yet.

A Father's Promise


Carolyne Aarsen - 2013
    So he and his beloved daughter head west to the quaint town of Hartley Creek. But instead of a new beginning, Zach comes face-to-face with a woman from the past. With a secret. For Renee Albertson, falling for the handsome single dad is easy; revealing the truth is difficult. Renee wants a second chance to make things right. But can they let go of the past and create a family together?  Hearts of Hartley Creek—In this small town, love is just around the corner.

His Bundle of Love and The Color of Courage


Patricia Davids - 2013
    She never dreamed that Mick O'Callaghan would take his role seriously enough to marry her. Will a medical emergency pave the way toward salvation…and the blessings of a forever family?The Color of CourageHeartbroken after tragedy befell her twin brother, Corporal Lindsey Mandel would stop at nothing to save his injured horse—with or without handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. Brian can't help but be captivated by Caitlin's determination. But she'll need all her strength to succeed…and all of her faith to accept a most unlikely love.

Tidings of Joy and Heart of the Family


Margaret Daley - 2013
    Falling for his landlord, Tanya Bolton, can't be part of that new beginning. Not with the secret he holds heavy in his heart. But as Chance helps the hardworking single mother and her special-needs daughter find joy during the holiday season, he just may get the gift of a lifetime.  HEART OF THE FAMILY A former foster child himself, Dr. Jacob Hartman is deeply committed to working with the children at the Stone's Refuge home for children. But why is social worker Hannah Smith keeping him at such a distance? When he discovers just where their past intertwined, he wonders if they can ever hope for a future. But Christmas has a way of bringing hearts together.  "Margaret Daley writes an entertaining story with believable characters." —RT Book Reviews