Even so, Bill Wellington held Lindsay Jones's hands around that tree years ago...and then left her behind. He chose the big city, and now he wants to bring his grandmother there. But to his amazement, he finds that Granny has a boyfriend--and a vibrant life. A life that includes Lindsay, Granny's caregiver. Bill never thought he'd want to come home, yet Magnolia clearly has its charms. As does Lindsay, who makes him long for a second chance at forever love.

    This is the first in Loree Lough's new Accidental Blessings trilogy about a gruff family patriarch and his beautiful daughters. In this first book, cowboy Reid Alexander and teacher Cammi Carlisle discover that crashing headlong into love can be a blessing!

    Winn released on Apr 26, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    Even though he's not Jade's father, he can't turn her away, knowing she's in need. But he's going to need the helping hand of compassionate schoolteacher Madeline Patton. An unlikely duo with their own secret fears, Jackson and Maddie certainly don't expect the Christmas surprise of instant parenthood. Yet as they work toward giving a foster child a home, they might just discover the most wonderful gift of all: family.

    Settling in Serendipity, Texas, he hopes they'll both find the peace that has always eluded him. But when the widower goes to work for a local beauty, he gets much, much more. Samantha Howell is ready with a helping hand for everyone else but insists on taking care of her problems on her own. Will wants to be her hero, but too much stands in their way. For a future with Samantha, he has to bury the past. But forgiving himself may be his most difficult mission ever…. Serendipity Sweethearts: Three small-town matchmakers finding Texas-size love.

    When handsome single father Mitch Fowler and his two sons take shelter with Bree Bailey, the reclusive young writer's world is turned upside down! Stuck together for a week during a storm, they quickly find love and happiness together as a family.

    But when she tracked down wealthy Peter Hallock— the man who had her biological son— she was surprised to find another single parent, and one eager to love not just his own child, but hers, as well.Even as they struggled to keep their children close despite their far-flung homes, Peter was intrigued by Marie’ s inner strength and deep faith. He prevailed on her to accept a marriage of convenience for the children’ s sake, then faced the challenge of convincing her that despite the circumstances, theirs was a marriage truly made in heaven.

    But he owes his foster parents big-time for taking him and his brothers in. And if he has to give up the possibility of a relationship—so be it. So when Brendan's mother hires Lily Michaels to redecorate the family home, it doesn't matter to Brendan that Lily is beautiful. And funny. And smart. He has no time for distractions. Can Lily show him there's more to life…and that it includes a future together? Castle Falls: Three rugged brothers meet their matches.

    But shecouldn''t tell her handsome rescuer who shewas--because she couldn''t remember....Ex-Texas Ranger Jake Trayner felt instantlyprotective of the mysterious lady who''dstumbled onto his sprawling Texas ranch. Shebrought a beacon of light to his solitary worldand Jake was determined to help her find themissing pieces of her life. Even if the returnof her memory erased the precious bondgrowing between them--and meant he''dnever see her again...

    Five years ago, the cop jilted her to marry another woman, and Lindsey fled town. But no sooner does she hit city limits than Stephen pulls her over for a broken taillight. Despite the past, he's still able to stir up Lindsey's old feelings for him. Now a widower and single dad, Stephen recognizes a second chance when he sees one. And he'll do anything to make Lindsey trust in God and take a risk for love—again.

    So she volunteers at a downtown Denver shelter, never expecting that her own scarred heart will be filled with hope and healing. The mission's director, handsome Grant Monohan, has devoted his life to helping those in need. But his harrowing past—and what he sees every day—makes him wary of Calista. Unless she shares her painful history, he'll never believe they can have a future. But a future with Grant at the shelter is the only Christmas gift Calista truly wants.

    This enhanced edition includes some fun extras.

    Fivecancer-free years later, we were still meetingweekly. To celebrate, we each set a goal forthe year. Lizabett dreamed of being a dancer, Becca needed an internship, Carly wanted herfirst pet and I, Marilee Davidson, challengedmyself to go on three dates.That was easier said than done. I hadn''t letany man get close to me since my diagnosis.But with the help of my friends, I put myselfout there...and learned that sometimes lovecan be found in the most unexpectedof places.

    Terms that attorney and hometown gal Caty McKenzie has to ensure are carried out. Matt left Harland years ago and never looked back. But running the farm and spending time with Caty brings out a caring, faithful side of Matt that he didn't know existed. And Matt's soon to discover the real challenge: convincing love-shy Caty to stay right there with him.

    As the days counted down, he helped her write the article for her grandfather's newspaper -- and a kiss shortened the distance between them.But when trouble threatened to bring the trip to a premature end, would Nikki's role in Colin's life end, as well...or continue forever?