His mother's death left cop Jax Cassidy to settle her estate, watch over three younger sisters…and contend with one very spoiled dog. It all seemed to be working, too, until the aptly named Romeo began sniffing around Jax's love life. The dog had to go.Jax found the perfect new owner–florist Gwen Moss, who was fighting to get over some soul-deep heartache of her own. Touched unexpectedly by Gwen's…
His mother's death left cop Jax Cassidy to settle her estate, watch over three younger sisters…and contend with one very spoiled dog. It all seemed to be working, too, until the aptly named Romeo began sniffing around Jax's love life. The dog had to go.Jax found the perfect new owner–florist Gwen Moss, who was fighting to get over some soul-deep heartache of her own. Touched unexpectedly by Gwen's…
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME…And Melissa Chanley' s apartment was much too cramped for two rambunctious, motherless little boys. But they needed more than spacious accommodations and a foster mom. They needed a father figure to look after and love them. In desperation, Melissa turned to the one man who might be able to help–and the last man likely to become a dad…or husband.Busy attorney David Ardell re…
Turning forty is a major milestone for Annie Hooper, who has been married, with stepchildren, since she was seventeen. The birthday gift of a trip to Holland offers some unexpected and exciting changes to her routine.And when a car accident in Amsterdam leads to her rescue by a handsome celebrity, she begins to wonder whether God has a new direction for her.Victor Richardson offers his châ teau to…
Betrayed by her handsome fiancé, girls' basketball coach Sunny Keegan knew for a fact that fairy tales faded. So when her rowdy team successfully challenged her to appear on Dream Date, Sunny gritted her teeth…and groaned when she «won» a date with blue-eyed, raven-haired Pete Maguire.Yet impossibly gorgeous carpenter Pete seemed a reluctant contestant, too, and Sunny sensed secrets behind his tho…
It was a tragedy for the entire town: beloved high school principal Edith Potts collapsed and quickly died.For nurse Jill Cooper, it was a crushing loss–and the first of many shocks. Two former sweethearts have suddenly returned to town, reawakening all her youthful traumas, secrets and dreams. Then another death occurs. It appears accidental, but is it? Is everything a coincidence? Or could it al…
THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERNo matter how far she roamed, Melodie Coleman had never quite shaken the dust of her Wyoming hometown–nor the bittersweet memories. Now, widowed and pregnant, she was back in high country for her mother' s funeral. Back to face a charismatic cowboy–and the truth about why she shattered his heart so long ago…For Buck Foster, seeing Melodie again renewed not just the pain of bei…
A FAMILY FOR VANESSALife in Sylvan Falls was picture-perfect for Vanessa McHenry–until her beloved grandmother broke her hip, leaving five troubled teens in Vanessa's care. Vanessa struggled to balance her job with her new family, but without helpful neighbors she didn't have a prayer….A LITTLE FAITH AND A LOT OF LOVERob Corland knew he was taking a chance that his heart would break a second time …
HEAVEN ON EARTHAllie Lindsey had never forgotten the glorious Colorado church camp where she and fellow counselor Scott Davidson had shared a romantic summer. Now, with a couple of kids in tow, she was determined to save both her beloved canyon retreat–and the man whose tragic loss had shattered his belief in God….Scott had barely survived the emotional storm that had cast him spiritually adrift. …
What would you do with $1 million?That's a question Darcy Nightengale never thought she'd need to answer. But a sudden inheritance of just over $1 million begs a more immediate response. And when Darcy learns of her father's last request that she «give it all away,» she discovers just how quickly big money makes big problems.Her husband believes that charity begins at home. His home. And her child…
In the beautiful North Georgia mountains, blue spruce reach up to heaven. A sense of healing and communion draws Alisha Emerson there.She hopes that her unborn child can grow up in the promising new world she's begun for them both in the village of Dover Mountain. Then her labor begins unexpectedly, and only with the help of a stranger–entrepreneur Jared Murdock–is her son delivered safely.But is …
“It seems you’ve come to my rescue once again.”He held out his hand to seal the deal and gave her a crooked grin. It deepened the lines that bracketed his mouth lending him a boyish charm.With only a brief hesitation, she accepted his hand. Her pulse skipped a beat then pounded erratically as her small hand was swallowed by his large, warm one. It wasn’t soft, it was calloused and rough like the h…
A MOTHER AT HEART…Stranded with a handsome stranger and his infant daughter as a tornado roared above them, Jessie Claybrook didn' t know why God had brought her here. Until a mighty gust landed the infant in her arms…and suddenly she knew that God had heard her prayers.Jessie thought caring for David Akers' s baby while he recovered would satisfy her longings for a family. Instead, spending time …
Clint McMahan liked life the way it was–peaceful and woman free. So when Cait McMahan wanted to start a riding school on his ranch, he wasn't keen on the idea. He didn't like Cait interfering–with a school or the gorgeous smile he couldn't get off his mind…or off his land.Before long, Clint found himself involved in Cait's cockeyed idea himself–and in over his head. Because despite his growing fee…
REDEEMING SHANNON…The last thing Shannon Hensley expected when she rented a summer cottage was to be confronted with a life-threatening forest fire. Used to being in control in the high-powered corporate world, she' d come to the small Colorado town to find herself. Instead she found herself stranded on Ward Dawson' s ranch with his adorable daughter. And wondering what message God was trying to s…