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A Basket Brigade Christmas


Judith McCoy Miller - 2015
    Join Sarah, Lucy, and Zona, three compassionate members of the brigade, as they care for wounded heroes—and find love along the way.

A Texas Brides Collection


Darlene Franklin - 2013
    This collection of nine romances brings together the lawful, the lawless, and the lonely in the Lone Star State. Watch as three Texas Rangers turn from chasing outlaws to courting women who are determined to remain independent. Experience the trials six outlaws have as they turn into respectable citizens and seek to settle down with a spouse to love.

Mail-Order Mishaps: 4 Brides Adapt When Marriage Plans Go Awry


Vickie McDonough - 2019
    Right Go Wrong in the Old West  The Bride’s Dilemma by Susan Page Davis Wyoming, 1883 Eve Martin arrives in Cheyenne to learn that man she came to marry is in jail, accused of a violent murder. Should she get on the next eastbound train, or has God brought her here to help save Caleb Blair’s life?  Romancing the Rancher by Linda Ford Montana, 1886 Amelia expects a safe home for herself and her niece as mail-order bride to Zach Taggerty. Only Zach has never heard of her, and the last thing he needs is more complications in his life.  The Marriage Sham by Vickie McDonough Texas, 1888 Mail-order bride Zola Bryant is devastated. Her newlywed husband is dead. But even worse, they were never truly married because the man who wed them was an outlaw not a preacher. What will she do now that her life and reputation are in tatters?  The Galway Girl by Erica Vetsch Kansas, 1875 A mail-order mix-up sends Irish lass Maeve O’Reilly to the Swedish community of Lindsborg, Kansas. Will Kaspar Sandberg consider it a happy accident or a disaster to be rectified as soon as possible?

The Most Eligible Bachelor Romance Collection


Amanda BarrattSusanne Dietze - 2015
    The socialite, the architect, the doctor, the masked vigilante, the missionary, the postmaster, archaeologist, the wealthy widower, and the heir can have their pick of brides, but which one will they choose?

The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection


Cynthia HickeyBecca Whitham - 2016
    From baking pie to polishing pigs, from sculpting butter to stitching quilts, everyone has something to prove to themselves and their communities. But in going for the blue ribbon, will nine women miss the greatest prize of all—the devoted heart of a godly man?  Requilted With Love by Carrie Fancett PagelsSeven Medals and a Bride by Angela BreidenbachA Taste of Honey by Darlene FranklinAltered Hearts by Gina WelbornBetter with Butter by Jennifer AlLeeDriven to Distraction by Becca WhithamFirst Comes Pie by Niki TurnerFront Page Love by Tiffany Amber StocktonCompeting Hearts by Cynthia Hickey

The Homestead Brides Collection


Mary ConnealyBecca Whitham - 2015
    While fighting land disputes, helping neighbors, and tackling the challenges of nature the homesteaders are placed in the path of other dreamers with whom romance sparks. And God has His hand in orchestrating each unique meeting.

A Plain and Sweet Christmas Romance Collection


Jerry S. EicherRachael O. Phillips - 2016
    Four romances develop among the Ohio River Valley Quakers of the mid-1800s. Two Mennonite couples face influences from outside their old traditions. Two Amish couples from the early 1900s are affected by world events. And in an Amana community, childhood sweethearts are reunited. Each story also includes a recipe for a sweet traditional treat.

The 12 Brides of Christmas Collection


Margaret BrownleyAmy Lillard - 2015
    In nineteenth century settings across the heartland of America, experience old-fashioned Christmas traditions and sweet romance from twelve acclaimed Christian authors.The Festive Bride by Diana Lesire BrandmeyerThe Nutcracker Bride by Margaret BrownleyThe Christmas Star Bride by Amanda CabotThe Advent Bride by Mary ConnealyThe Christmas Tree Bride by Susan Page DavisThe Nativity Bride by Miralee FerrellThe Evergreen Bride by Pam HillmanThe Gift-Wrapped Bride by Maureen LangThe Gingerbread Bride by Amy LillardThe Fruitcake Bride by Vickie McDonoughThe Snowbound Bride by Davalynn SpencerThe Yuletide Bride by Michele UleMeet Alma, Lucy, Esther, Melanie, Polly, Deborah, Annabelle, Sophie, Maddie, Karen, Arabella, and Kate who are surprised by how God brings them the desires of their hearts. Watch as faith, courtship, and heartfelt gifts open each of their hearts to love.

The Great Lakes Lighthouse Brides Collection: 7 Historical Romances are a Beacon of Hope to Weary Hearts


Lena Nelson Dooley - 2018
    They shepherded settlers traveling by water to places that had no roads. These beacons of light required constant tending even in remote and often dangerous places. Brave men and women battled the elements and loneliness to keep the lights shining. Their sacrifice kept goods and immigrants moving. Seven romances set between 1883 and 1911 bring hope to these lonely keepers and love to weary hearts.

The Regency Brides Collection


Michelle Griep - 2017
    Charity and Luke are strangers who were forced to marry three years ago. Adelaide and Walter share a love of music and disdain for elitism. Caroline and Henry are thrown together by three orphans. Helen and Isaac harbor his unlikely secret. Esther is empowered to choose between two men. Sophia is determined not to choose a man like Nash. Jamie and William face a daunting London season together. Will their faith grow and love prevail in a time when both were considered luxuries the elite could not afford?First comes marriage / Amanda Barratt Masquerade melody / Angela Bell Three little matchmakers / Susanne Dietze The gentleman smuggler's lady / Michelle Griep When I saw his face / Nancy Moser The highwayman's bargain / MaryLu Tyndall Jamie ever after / Erica Vetsch

Of Rags and Riches Romance Collection


Michelle GriepKathleen Y'Barbo - 2017
    Modern conveniences and improvements paved the way for western expansion and leisure activities. The rich became richer, and the poor worked hard to make a better life for themselves. Nine couples meet during these exhilarating times and work to build a future together through fighting for social reform, celebrating new opportunities for relaxation, taking advantage of economic growth and new inventions, and more.1867 Cheyenne, Dakota Territory - Union Pacific Princess by Jennifer Uhlarik1876 Philadelphia - The Right Pitch by Susanne Dietze1871 New Orleans - A Gift in Secret by Kathleen Y'Barbo1885 Newark, New Jersey - For Richer or Poorer by Natalie Monk1890 St. Paul, Minnesota - A House of Secrets by Michelle Griep1890 New York City - Win, Place, or Show by Erica Vetsch1890 Flambeau River, Wisconsin - The Fisherman's Nymph by Jaime Jo Wright1895 Bay View, Michigan - The Gardener's Daughter by Anne Love1899 Little Falls, Minnesota - A Tale of Two Hearts by Gabrielle MeyerReaders will come along for a thrilling ride as lives are transformed in the Gilded Age and romances develop into legacies of faith and love.

The Bartered Bride Collection


Cathy Marie Hake - 2012
    GroteFrom Alarming to Charming by Pamela Kaye TracyA Vow Unbroke by Amy RognlieFinishing Touches by Kelly Eileen HakeEntering into marriage without love is not the dream of most brides, but nine women from days gone by commit to saying I do before they barely know their grooms. Four sisters travel in answer to an ad before even corresponding with potential husbands. Two women bend to the will of their parents in taking husbands. A widow commits to a stranger in name only. And two women on the Oregon Trail hitch their lives to men they ve just met. Amid the angst brought on by conveniently arranged marriage, can love be found and firmed by faith?

A Log Cabin Christmas Collection


Wanda E. BrunstetterLiz Tolsma - 2011
    Discover how rough-hewed shelters become a home in which faith, hope, and love can flourish. Marvel in the blessings of Christmas celebrations without the trappings of modern commercialism where the true meaning of the day shines through. And treasure this exclusive collection of nine Christmas romances penned by some of Christian fiction’s best-selling authors."Snow Angel" by Margret Brownley"The Chistmas Secret" by Wanda E. Brunstetter"Christmas Traps and Trimmings" by Kelly Eileen Hake"A Star in the Night" by Liz Johnson"The Courting Quilt" by Jane Kirkpatrick"Under His Wings" by Liz Tolsma"The Dogtrot Christmas" by Michelle Ule"A Grand County Christmas" by Debra Ullrick"Christmas Service" by Erica Vetsch

The Prairie Romance Collection


Judith McCoy MillerLena Nelson Dooley - 2012
    Follow pioneers, immigrants, and orphans through their adventures, heartaches, challenges, victories, and romances. You are sure to find more than one favorite among nine stories in this unique collection to warm your heart and inspire your faith.After the harvest / by Lynn A. Coleman Love notes / by Mary Davis Mother's old quilt / by Lena Nelson Dooley Bride's song / by Linda Ford Barefoot bride / by Linda Goodnight Provider / by Cathy Marie Hake Freedom's ring / by Judith Miller Returning Amanda / by Kathleen Paul Only believe / by Janet Spaeth

The Lady's Maid


Susan Page Davis - 2011
    The only problem is, he disappeared into America’s West. With only her personal maid, Elise Finster, as determined chaperone, Anne embarks upon a quest to find David Stone. First stop, St. Louis, where the ladies discover their quarry went farther west five years ago. Resolute in their mission, Anne and Elise join a wagon train to Oregon. But will their prairie adventure turn into a Wild West nightmare? Scout Eb Bentley, initially skeptical that the women can survive the journey, soon finds himself falling for the determined, charming, beautiful Elise. Can he keep her alive long enough to win her love? Or will the ladies succumb to the rigors, ruffians, and rustlers along the trail?