Pony Express rider, Kit Carter, was on his way home for Christmas when he came across a tragedy. He finds a baby hidden amongst the devastation. With the fierce cold setting in, he rescues the baby without a second thought. Charlotte Gray, an orphan, has spent her life abiding by the orders of others. Working in her friend’s garment shop, Charlotte knows that her station in life will never secure her an engagement or a life similar to that of her friend. When she sees the advertisement placed by a man seeking a wife to be a mother to his adopted child, Charlotte sees a chance at having a family. When Charlotte arrives in the dusty town of Bodie, the attraction between her and Kit is instant. Both try to deny it as they learn how to be parents to their little girl. But a misunderstanding causes Charlotte to flee, abandoning Kit and their little girl. Why did Charlotte run from the only home and family she’s ever known? Will Kit find her and convince her that he wants a real marriage? Will Christmas be complete this year. This sweet historical western romance will take you back in time through the Wild West. Your emotions will be teased like tumbleweed in the wind before finally being eased like a thirst after a ride through the desert.

    Until she met her screwy traveling companions. Is it too late to get a refund? But as Gilly's group of budget adventurers make their way around Germany in a rented van it would appear that Gilly's going to get adventure all right, more than she bargained for. Thieves, murderers? Surely she's imagining things. Or not. And as for romance, well who knows? With the handsome man she's met, it's possible. If she lives long enough!

    

    The last three teachers found love and didn't stay at teaching for a full year.   Nathan has two special-needs children, and is a widower, so he needs a teacher that will stay put.   Abby has taken the job to help her blind season, but she has to keep pushing her selfish needs back as she finds Nathan very intriguing. However, Nathan is battling his affection for Abby because he can't see God answering both of his prayers: the prayer for a good schoolteacher and a good wife.   Will Abby stay focused as a schoolteacher, or will she let her heart slip away. Will Nathan be able to help keep Abby work-centered, or will his manliness make him error?

    But things aren’t always as they seem, as Janey is about to discover when an unexpected stranger turns up exposing a secret that shatters her world. There’s only one thing for it. She’s going to have to disappear. Garth Davis thought he had it all too, until a secret is revealed that turns his world upside down. He is left with one burning question, but he’s going to have to take a five-thousand-mile journey to find the answer. When Janey’s and Garth’s worlds collide, a thaw takes place in Janey’s heart. But is Garth ‘The One’? Making the right decision isn’t easy, especially when Janey’s own past rushes back to meet her.

    They adopted and raised her, while the townsfolk gradually accepted her and overcame their prejudices. Her life is about to turn upside down when Reilly shows up as a guest to her house. She knows that a love affair with a rich white businessman is never going to succeed. When her fears turn into reality and Reilly leaves her heartbroken, her past will resurface and make her choose between two lives. Now that she has found out the truth about her origin, will she have to choose between her old and new family?Reilly Shaw is sent to a small cowboy town to prove himself worthy of his father’s business. He thought Indians were savages but when he met that educated, well-spoken and beautiful girl, he instantly fell in love. He fought those feelings as hard as he could, but when his strict father found out, he forbid Reilly to have any contact whatsoever with Cate. Will this be the end of everything? Will Reilly choose to sacrifice his comfortable life to be with the love of his life?They both feel confused and torn between two lives. Will true love triumph over his cruel father and her complicated background? Is there a way for Cate and Reilly to overcome those obstacles and live happily together?

    A self-deprecating detective thrust into the spotlight. Criminals beware!A cozy mystery from International Bestselling Author Susan HarperFran spent her younger days making bad guys pay for their sins. At 79, those days are long behind her. But then she rents a room to an awkward young man who just happens to be a suddenly-rising detective. Fran finds herself thrust back into the world of crime and punishment. And she loves it. Can Toronto survive now that Fran is back in the game?Back in the Game is the first book in the dark, comedic Granny Vigilante Cozy Mystery series. If you like stories where the criminals get what’s coming to them, you’re going to enjoy watching the Granny Vigilante in action.

    A lifetime of secrets revealed.Spanning generations and covering seismic shifts in the lives of women, A Family Reunion is a compelling, thought-provoking, important and highly emotional novel.Praise for A Family Reunion:'Bestselling writer Patricia Scanlan returns with a dramatic novel that tracks four feisty women as they prepare to meet up for a family reunion... Dramatic and twisty, this novel is a riveting read' OK!'A must-read' Bella'Explosive' Best

    All are linked to the new Dorset Gardens Theatre where feisty young Betsy Brand is playing First Witch in Macbeth. It seems that a shadowy figure called The Salamander, who haunted London during the Fire, has returned to wreak cruel revenge on his enemies. With the authorities utterly baffled, Betsy takes on a new role as an investigator. She reasons that perhaps a clever, courageous actress can unravel the deepening mystery. But soon she faces a more terrible foe than ever stalked upon a stage—and finds her own life is at stake.

    A broke, big-hearted retail associate. Unexpected consequences. Anna Sharpe has suffered too much loss. In spite of that, she's still hopeful and believes in Christmas miracles. Her retail job has been a second home even though she could, and should, make more money somewhere else. The holiday season at Montgomery's Department Store is fun and she's looking forward to another year of joy at work. Michael Montgomery has also suffered loss. As the sole owner of the legacy left to him by his father and grandfather, he feels pressure to grow his business. But things in his comfy corner corporate office aren't so rosy. Struggles from within and worries about profits make him realize he needs to make some changes. He hears he's out of touch. One snap decision should help him remedy that problem. Going undercover, he poses as a new associate in his flagship store. Thinking he'll get insight into the business that will help him make better decisions, he's shocked at some of what he learns. But the biggest surprise of all is Anna Sharpe. He never saw her coming. Will Michael's secret be the thing that drives Anna away even though it's the very thing that brought them together?

    When circumstances arise and her kidnapping becomes a permanent situation, Kate finds herself bonding with the very man who took her away from her family and fiance. Will it be possible for her to find what she was looking for where she least expected to? When the time comes, will she choose love over family, or will she find a way to have it all? Jack has led a rough life and he's determined to care for no one but himself. When he is hired by someone to kidnap young Kate and hold her for ransom, he jumps at the chance. But getting the money will not be that easy, as Kate's father is prepared to fight back. Jack is initially challenged by her stubbornness, but in time he discovers that her sweet personality brings out a softer side of him. In this impossible dilemma he is facing, will he choose to save the woman who makes him a better person over money? Nothing is what it appears to be and when all cards are revealed, decisions will need to be made. Who is behind Kate's kidnapping? They say when you find love, hold on to it, but will Kate and Jack dare to let love conquer all?

    Teased for her unladylike behavior all her life, she has finally decided to fight back against her brother and his cruel friends.Duncan Flemming, the Marquess of Galeran, enjoys nothing more than getting under the skin of the explosive Evalyn. But ever since it is announced that they are to spend the summer together, their fights only seem to be getting worse.As Duncan starts to realise that the feelings raging in his heart might be more than hate, another suitor shows up to claim Evalyn’s heart. And when Duncan falls inexplicably ill, Evalyn faces the reality of losing him forever. What both of them don’t know, however, is that someone awfully familiar has set a trap for them, and they’re walking right into it.

    When her parents try to marry her to a man who is far from her idea of a perfect match, Milly is horrified. In a fit of despair and with her protests falling on deaf ears, she decides to run away. Doleman's Hills becomes not only her refuge but the place where she stumbles upon a handsome stranger who helps her build a new life. As she gets to know him, she is surprised to realize he might be exactly who she has been longing for all along. While Milly starts making steps towards a rose-colored future though, danger may be lurking around the corner. Will she find the courage to stand up both for herself and her newfound love?Oliver Townsend might be a great scientist but more than anything he enjoys being the town's clocksmith. He prefers fixing watches and small gadgets rather than running experiments with his uncle at the copper mine. His uneventful life is about to take a sudden turn when he spots a beautiful young woman looking lost at the train station. He is immediately captivated by Milly's enquiring mind and gentle nature and in no time he starts courting her. Yet before long things begin to go very wrong for Oliver. His uncle goes missing and his budding romance with Milly is jeopardized by an unexpected arrival in town. With his uncle's life and his own heart at risk, will Oliver overcome the challenges ahead before it's too late?With complicated secrets and life-threatening truths coming to light, Milly and Oliver's relationship may be over before it even starts. Daunted by the danger surrounding them, will they be able to find their way out of this perilous maze at each other's side? Will their blossoming love withstand the pressures of so many forces pulling them apart?"The Clocksmith of Her Dreams" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

    But that’s before she’s reacquainted with one of her former classmates, who is no longer the geek she remembers. And who adds a whole load of extra complications to the mix.

    He’s a lot more interesting than most of the men in Fay’s usual set.They would never normally have met. And they certainly should never have fallen in love.But as Neville Chamberlain announces that the country is at war with Germany, their differences turn out to be the least of their worries.Tom joins the RAF and Fay volunteers as a nurse.Theirs was love at first sight, but now it seems that fate might not be on their side.A COUPLE SEPARATED BY CLASS AND WARIn a stunning conclusion Tom must risk everything to rescue the woman he loves.A totally breathtaking wartime saga perfect for fans of Kate Eastham, Pam Howes, Dinah Jefferies, Tania Crosse and Josephine Cox.