The discovery of her unplanned pregnancy guaranteed those dreams would never be rebuilt.A KNIGHT IN A BIKE HELMETTall, husky cyclist Tucker Sharpe promised his dying brother he'd look after Shelby. When he learned there was a baby on the way, a marriage of convenience seemed his only option. But would love for the unborn child be enough to bring them -- and keep them -- together?

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    But as they help Jared's sister deal with her own personal demons, they begin to fall in love.

    International adoption isn't easy, especially with Tiny Blessings rocked by scandal--something we Harcourts unfortunately know all about. Eric wants a house full of kids, only I'm afraid my secret will keep us apart. Maybe with faith and a couple of matchmaking teens, the four of us can become a family!

    Louis. Hoping to heal her shattered life, she threw herself into work at a local newspaper. Then David Sloan walked into her office.... Since the day he'd met her -- as his brother's fiancee -- David had secretly cared for Caroline. Surely the Lord had led him back to Caroline for a purpose... to help each other past their mutual tragedy and to learn to live and love again.

    Who'll run the company while Wallace is in the hospital?In more Hamilton news, quiet Heather has had a makeover — who knew she was so stunning? Maybe photographer Ethan Danes, who seems to have taken an interest in Heather now that she's started this butterfly summer.…

    Her faith and belief in happy endings all but destroyed, April threw herself into working her father's ranch. But as she struggled with this new life, she found herself headlong in a romantic attachment she never thought possible.Rancher Reed Garrison resented April's leaving Texas so long ago, but he loved her still. Now Reed wanted her to succeed, to recapture her joy and love of God. He hoped the tender feelings between them would grow—and that this time, April would be willing to put down roots...with him.

    But a family crisis brings her back home -- and back to Michael Hunter, the man she'd once loved. Michael helps Rachel come to terms with life's challenges, and they soon realize that they belong together forever.

    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 after her beloved aunt got engaged--at sixty!--Bethany found joy in her role as wedding planner. Spending time with Cody Dillard, the groom's son, was a given--the rancher flew Bethany to Chicago and back in his private plane. And between Cody's charming nature and her aunt's matchmaking attempts, Bethany found herself wondering if the God she'd turned her back on meant for her to be a bride, as well.

    Chloe intended to set the record straight. Until Luke handed her plane tickets for two ... and it looked as if her prayers had been answered.But being back with her family and their homespun values made Chloe question what she wanted in life. Especially when she learned Luke's real reasons for coming. And it wasn't until she glimpsed the loving man this hard-edged executive could be that Chloe discerned God's plan. Could He now help her guide Luke back to his faith --- and into her loving arms?

    I wanted to call it Maggie Black's Higher Grounds. So when banker William Grey III denied my loan, I was crushed. But then Mr. Grey (who's a tea drinker; figures!) explained that if I took his small-business course, the bank might reconsider my application. It would take the help of some of my fab coffee, but I was sure I could stay awake long enough to learn something. Besides, despite Grey's stuffy facade, his velvety British accent could make even financial analysis sound interesting.

    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.

    Zach simply intended to lend a grease-stained hand and a sympathetic ear to a pal in need, and keep his secret longing to himself...Having narrowly escaped a loveless marriage, Karen was counting her blessings. Now she could transform herself into a woman worthy of being loved for all eternity. She never dreamed Mr. Right was waiting for her on the wrong side of the tracks, praying she'd see in his eyes what he didn't dare say...