It had to be a mistake. Tara Elliott's grandmother had bequeathed the family office building to Tara – jointly?Her co-manager was Sam Kennesaw, the abrasive but still-handsome man who'd broken Tara's tender teenage heart nine years before. The will stated they needed to make business decisions together. At first the two couldn't agree on anything, but as the building's opening day drew near, the caring, generous man who'd stolen Tara's heart began to emerge.But Tara still couldn't believe she'd thought God meant for them to be together. It would take divine help to get them past a decade of pent-up bitterness…and into each other's arms.
Since the day he left prison, Michael Carson sought a second chance.Helping troubled teens in a church youth group seemed a good place to start. Working alongside youth leader Maggie Simmons, Michael could see his new life before him–a life he hoped would include smart, pretty Maggie.But because of her painful past, she was wary of trusting anyone, least of all an ex-con. When circumstances beyond his control threatened to pull him away from Maggie and the kids, Michael prayed he could resist old temptations and keep God–and Maggie–close to his heart.
When the town's most eligible bachelor rescues her from drowning, Kim Hampton can't help being drawn to him. But the last thing the single mom's looking for is love. She needs to focus on supporting herself and her young son. Then Seth Graham rescues her again – by offering her a job at his sporting goods store.The more time he spends with Kim and her boy, the more she falls for Seth. Will she help him open his heart to a family of his own?
Scarred ex-cop John Gabriel didn't need anyone else's problems, but he couldn't refuse a request from his former chief. Until John learned what the favor to Chief Kelly entailed: keeping an eye on his granddaughter, Fiona, a young police officer facing a dangerous work situation. John quickly saw that Fiona was in trouble – the fiery redhead lacked departmental support as she investigated a serial arsonist. And when the attractive rookie was trapped in a burning building, John was the one who ended up rescuing her.Yet could Fiona's strong faith rub off on the cynic and make John believe in the Lord…and in the love that was miraculously blossoming in the stony soil of his heart?
The product of foster homes, Tavia McRae was convinced nothing in her life could go right – until an accident on the highway left a family thinking she was their late son Adam's fiancée.For the first time, Tavia had a home to call her own, even though she had to live a lie there. She knew that truck driver Beck Brewer felt responsible for the accident but began to look forward to his frequent visits to the family.Tavia couldn't stop the love blossoming in her heart, but could she draw courage from Beck's firm faith to come clean – even though she risked losing it all?
THE DAVIS LANDING OBSERVER THE GOSSIP GURU has more scandalous news about the beleaguered Hamilton family:Seems patriarch Wallace had an illegitimate child with someone well-known within the community. Does Mrs. Hamilton know about this? In other Hamilton news, daughter Amy recently hired old flame Bryan Healey to write for Nashville Living.Wonder how gracious the single dad will be in taking orders from the woman who broke his heart? But what eldest daughter wants, she gets. And Amy wants this family man to be hers .
Laurel Cooper was too busy planning her only daughter's wedding to make time for romance.But the fortysomething widow couldn't ignore the rugged photojournalist who'd appeared on her doorstep to photograph her antebellum home-turned-boarding house. Especially not when they spent so much time together as she gave him tours of other local historic homes.Micah Davidson made himself indispensable, even covering the wedding as a favor for his lovely new landlady. Yet just as Micah was about to propose, a shocking photograph surfaced, turning Laurel's world upside down. Could their love outlast the long-buried secrets from Laurel's past?
Never Trust a Cowboy That's what Kara Dixon's mother always warned her. Back home in Canyon Springs, Arizona, to care for her ailing mom, Kara comes face-to-face with rodeo cowboy Trey Kenton. Her former flame – and one-time bad boy – is finally ready to settle down and start a family, and he's got his heart set on Kara.But she's determined to head back to her big-city life in Chicago once her mother's on the mend. Can the charming cowboy convince her to trust him and give their love a second chance?
In the middle of a busy hospital emergency room, Dr. Ana Ramirez couldn't help but notice orderly Mike Fuller's quick skills and impressive bedside manner.And, yes, his very good looks. So she proposed a simple cup of coffee to talk about his future, never expecting to find herself wishing she were a part of it…But until Fuller could talk about his past– about family secrets, sacrifices and the faith that pulled him through– his future was on hold. As was any relationship with Ana. Or was it?
Trusting the Lord to guide her to safety, Alexandra Sims traveled across Montana, never expecting to find the love and family she'd always craved.Good things like that didn't just happen – they were gifts from God. Alexandra trusted John Corey's loving smile and agreed to be his adorable daughter's nanny…at least, until John discovered Alexandra's painful secret. John Corey led a modest life with his daughter and silently grieved his wife's death.One day, a beautiful drifter wandered into his life and turned it around. Suddenly, John believed in love again and put his faith in Alexandra. Though she hid her secret past, he wanted to bring her peace and show her how much he cared….