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Klondike Hero
Jillian Hart - 2010
Until she's stranded at the ranch of the one bachelor not looking for love. With his past, search-and-rescue tour guide Gage Parker can barely open his heart to the baby nephew he's caring for, let alone his young and pretty new nanny. Until Karenna leads her Klondike hero on the greatest adventure of all: love.
First Glance
Sarah Gay - 2017
At first glance, Annie, the woman he agreed to watch and protect is the woman who could heal his broken heart. The only problem, his rich cousin, Kai, jumped in front of him to get the girl. Annie has a deadline to keep. Jilted in love—again—she decides to train Kai, an unsuspecting and adorable beau, to be her perfect mate utilizing standard doggy training techniques. What Annie doesn’t expect is the undeniable attraction she feels for Paxton, a retired Navy SEAL who pops up everywhere she goes. With the help of a professional trainer, Annie works to certify her own puppy, an undisciplined Yorkshire Terrier, to become a therapy dog. With the knowledge she gleans from his training, she hopes to succeed in training the perfect husband. Can Annie train the perfect mate? **This book was previously published as How to Train a Husband. This edition has added and edited content.**
The English Proposal
Jenna Brandt - 2017
To follow the heart or the head—torn between two men—which future will Lady Margaret choose? Profoundly romantic and superbly riveting, The English Proposal explores the conflict between fulfilling duties and satiating desires. The English Proposal (Book 1). Sheltered on her family’s country estate, Lady Margaret, the daughter of an English Earl, is betrothed due to a family promise. Although Henry, the Viscount Rolantry, has been her best friend since childhood and she is expected to marry him, she never felt butterflies until she meets the Duke of Witherton. Against her father’s wishes, Margaret finds herself captivated by the forbidden duke. Caught between family loyalty and her own wishes, Margaret searches for a way to satisfy both her responsibilities and her longings. When tragedy strikes, Margaret finds herself seeking answers at church. But when she finally makes her choice, through her newfound faith, will she be able to live with the repercussions of her decision? Window to the Heart Saga: a recountal of the epic journey of Lady Margaret, a young English noblewoman, who through many trials, obstacles, and tragedies, discovers her own inner strength, the sustaining force of faith in God, and the power of family and friends. In this three-part series, experience new places and cultures as the heroine travels from England to France and completes her adventures in America. The series has compelling themes of love, loss, faith and hope with a exceptionally gratifying conclusion.
Window to the Heart Saga Book 1: The English Proposal Book 2: The French Encounter Book 3: The American Conquest Releasing in May-June-July 2017
Protected Hearts
Bonnie K. Winn - 2005
Winn released on Apr 26, 2005 is available now for purchase.
Country Love
Kate Swain - 2019
Success, women, money. The name Walker Holcomb meant something. I was on top of the world. It was a damn long way to fall. My third album tanked, and I looked for answers in a whiskey bottle. I went from the top of every sexiest man list to the butt of every joke on late night. Only thing in worse shape than me is the family farm. Old place is as ramshackle and beat up as I am—another damned lost cause. Until I open my screen door one day and find her on my front porch. Luscious and fiery. Stubborn as hell. Irresistible. Nothing’s had me this fired up in a long time. She makes me crazy. I want to shout and cuss at her. I want to get my hands on that body. Part of me wants to throw her off my porch, tell her to keep walking till she crosses the property line. The rest of me wants to back her up against the rail and hike up her skirt.
Even bloodshot eyes can see she’s just what I’ve been waiting for.
Unbroken (Stolen, Book Four) (An Alpha Billionaire Romance)
Ella London - 2016
All she wants is to blend in with the crowd, somewhere far away from Boston and the media circus that surrounds her disgraced family and her notorious father. But when she meets gorgeous, sexy tourist Ethan while on vacation, Harper finds herself falling deeper and faster for him than she thought possible. Their chemistry is unmistakable and unstoppable, and for the first time in a long time, Harper is able to just live in the moment… Until Ethan disappears into thin air after one fateful night together, leaving her with more questions than answers. Returning to Boston, Harper’s life is descending into chaos when she sees Ethan again, in the most unlikely of places. It’s only than that she realizes Ethan is not just some random tourist she had a torrid one-night-stand with on a tropical island. Ethan is the son of one of the most powerful men in the world, and her family’s sworn enemy. Harper knows that she and Ethan can never be together, not in a million years. But one shocking revelation after another will force both of them to face choices that will irrevocably change their lives forever. Will Ethan steal Harper’s heart for good? Or will family secrets and old wounds ruin a fragile new love before it can truly begin?
A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island
Cara C. Putman - 2012
Once again in close proximity to Jonathan Covington, her first love, she vows to protect her privacy and her heart from the man who still makes her pulse race. But when her worst fears are realized and history repeats itself, landing her in the midst of a murder investigation, Jonathan may be her only hope. Will they be able to lay aside the past and let God heal their hearts, or will reconciliation come too late?
Beginning Again
Lauraine Snelling - 1999
Though her son, Nicholas, is wearing resentment like a badge, Maddy flees with him to her childhood home, only to find her widowed father a sullen and broken man.Determined to piece together the shattered fragments of her life, Maddy struggles to support her son and care for the farm that has dwindled under the inattentive hand of her father. With the support of an unforeseen ally, she strives to broaden their income even as her dreams are thwarted by the harsh realities of a beautiful but savage land. Seemingly alone in the inevitable struggles ahead, reminders of her childhood faith usher in the promise that hope and love can blossom in the most unexpected places. This title was previous published as Hawaiian Sunrise.
A Perfect Love
Melanie Schmidt - 2013
Her mother is also guilt-ridden and takes it out on Ruth with unending abuse and vitriolic verbal attacks. In spite of this, Ruth has become an expert quilter, gifted some say, and is coming into her own in the Amish community and beyond. When Mark King, a local Amish farmer, wants to court Ruth, Mary goes to extremes to keep her daughter under her thumb. Others in the community have become aware of Mary's abuse, and things are coming to a head as Ruth, Mary and Mark's lives spiral out of control. Amish Christian Romance Book Categories > inspirational amish > christian romance amish > amish fiction kindle Scroll Up and Click 'Buy Now' to start Reading Today
A Brother's Salvation (The Sacred Brotherhood #7)
A.J. Downey - 2018
A pillar of her community, a savvy businesswoman, a picture-perfect citizen despite a few bumps in the road, she never imagined what it would be like if it all came crashing down. She also never imagined that it would be one of the notorious bikers from around town that would set her back on her feet and put things to rights. Dragon has been The Sacred Hearts’ fearless leader since the club’s inception. He has loved and lost harder, than any member and has had no intentions of ever trying to find love again. Of course, never say never, because that is when things tend to prove you wrong. In this final installment of The Sacred Brotherhood series, two broken souls are mended proving salvation is there if you’re only willing to reach for it.
Someplace Familiar
Teresa Tysinger - 2017
That's what a broken heart and forgotten dreams can do to a person. On little more than a whim, she reclaims her grandmother’s old home in quaint Laurel Cove, North Carolina and vows to restore its original charm. When she literally collides with childhood friend, Jack Bowdon, Livy wonders if she’s back for an entirely different reason. Jack can’t believe his childhood crush is back. As the owner of Bowdon's Supplies, and once again the town's most eligible bachelor, he offers to help Livy with repairs. Together they embark on the project—and an undeniable whirlwind romance. But it’s not all smooth sailing. Can they survive the destructive pain of their pasts to discover God’s grace waiting to renovate their hearts?*All books in the Laurel Cove Romance series are stand-alone and can be read in any order.
Cowgirls Don't Cry
Debra Lynn Collins - 2014
Ever since her mother abandoned her family when she was ten, Sami has watched her father grow cold and bitter from a broken heart. The one question she cannot shake is: Where is God through all this? To her wounded heart, the only answer she can find is: He is not. As Sami gets to know Chase, her walls start to come down, which frightens her. Can she trust this man who seems so sincere? Or will he abandon her just like her mother did?After hearing rumors about Sami, Chase Townsend expected a “man-eater” of a woman, especially with a nickname like “Wild Cat.” Instead, he is stunned by the beauty with the sparkling blue eyes. However, Chase quickly figures out that something has happened to Sami, and he has to decide if he is willing to try to help her overcome her bitterness or if he should just let the “Wildcat” be. Because of Chase’s deep trust in God, and his strong perseverance streak, he makes it his mission to show Sami that God loves her and, only He can heal her broken past. Now that Chase has made it his business to witness to Sami, he finds himself falling in love. Will his heart be broken when Sami pushes him away?
Grow Old With Me
Melinda Evaul - 2010
Benjamin Pruitt plans to repair the town’s buildings before retiring to a solitary life. Sarah Campbell longs for freedom since her long task as caregiver has ended.Can Benjamin and Sarah piece the tattered remnants of their lives into a beautiful design to warm their waning years?Melinda Evaul and her husband enjoy traveling the back roads of North Carolina and Tennessee where rural culture and history are preserved through a unique art form—Quilt Barn Squares.Come follow her adventures along the Quilt Trails of America in this series of novels.
His Small-Town Girl
Arlene James - 2008
Imagine the Dallas CEO settling in for homemade meat loaf at the Heavenly Arms Motel! Yet something about quiet Charlotte Jefford made Tyler want to leave his worries behind for more than one evening. Was it their differences that drew Tyler in? The small-town girl was devoted to her family; he longed to escape his. Were they polar opposites thrown together by a wrong turn--or had God actually set them on the right path?
SEAL of Approval
Lynn Faye - 2017
Will destiny allow us a second chance?This is my rifle, this is my gun,the one in my pants, well that one's for fun.They call me the bad boy. The rebel. The player.The one who'll never fit their image of a perfect billionaire son.My father hates me.My brother despises me.Even my mother has given up hope I'll dedicate my life to the family business.So I said f&ck it and left home to join the SEALs.That pretty much ended my relationship with my family for good.At least, I thought it did.Until my perfect brother heartlessly divorced his beautiful, sinfully tempting wife.Maybe it's my navy training, something we call loyalty, but that just doesn't sit right with me.So when she comes to me for help, I'm listening.I never could have guessed what she'd ask.She wants me to marry her! Make her mine!So she can keep her daughter.I didn't ask for this.But Kristen makes my soldier salute as soon as she walks in the room.Her body is a heat-seeking missile aimed directly at my heart.This mission is risky. Dangerous.Maybe even lethal.But all's fair in love and war.This is a Full-Length STANDALONE Billionaire Seal Romance novel, with an HEA and NO CLIFFHANGER. For a LIMITED TIME ONLY, this book also includes exclusive bonus content only available through this book!