Carbon Copy Cowboy. Arlene James

      

      Amnesiac Bride

      An injured woman in a wedding veil on Jack Colby’s ranch property? Jack has no idea who she is—and neither does she. “Kendra” doesn’t know her name, what the veil is all about or where she belongs. And since Jack’s entire life changed with the unwelcome discovery of a twin brother, he’s not in the mood for secrets or surprises. Like finding out that Kendra might be spoken for. Yet even as she helps him open his heart to his family, he finds himself praying for the opportunity to make new memories.

      Enjoy a special 15th anniversary bonus story from Love Inspired Suspense, When Night Falls by Margaret Daley

      “You were wearing this wedding veil when I found you,” Jack told her.

      “Wearing it?” She stared at the wide, satin-covered headband to which the gossamer fabric was anchored then looked down at her jeans and athletic shoes.

      “I don’t understand.”

      “Well, that makes two of us. Maybe you were running from your wedding.”

      “Why would I do that?” she demanded.

      “Don’t know. You aren’t wearing an engagement ring.”

      She checked her left hand. “I’m so confused.” Her thick brown lashes fluttered down, masking her fear.

      Shaken, he got into the driver’s seat. He would keep his distance after he got her out to the ranch. She shouldn’t be around for long, anyway. Someone was bound to be missing a woman like her. Probably a man, a fiancé, maybe.

      For some reason, the idea irritated Jack.

      * * *

      Texas Twins: Two sets of twins, torn apart by family secrets, find their way home.

      Her Surprise Sister—Marta Perry

      July 2012

      Mirror Image Bride—Barbara McMahon

      August 2012

      Carbon Copy Cowboy—Arlene James

      September 2012

      Look-Alike Lawman—Glynna Kaye

      October 2012

      The Soldier’s Newfound Family—Kathryn Springer

      November 2012

      Reunited for the Holidays—Jillian Hart

      December 2012

      ARLENE JAMES

      says, “Camp meetings, mission work and church attendance permeate my Oklahoma childhood memories. It was a golden time, which sustains me yet. However, only as a young widowed mother did I truly begin growing in my personal relationship with the Lord. Through adversity He has blessed me in countless ways, one of which is a second marriage so loving and romantic it still feels like courtship!”

      After thirty-three years in Texas, Arlene James now resides in Bella Vista, Arkansas, with her beloved husband. Even after seventy-five novels, her need to write is greater than ever, a fact that frankly amazes her, as she’s been at it since the eighth grade. She loves to hear from readers, and can be reached via her website, www.arlenejames.com.

      Carbon Copy Cowboy

      Arlene James

      Dear Reader,

      Welcome to Love Inspired! We’re celebrating our 15th anniversary this month, and you’re invited to the party!

      Love Inspired Books began in September 1997, offering readers inspirational contemporary romances. Fifteen years later, Love Inspired has never wavered from our promise to our readers; we are proud to publish short contemporary romances that feature Christian men and women facing the challenges of life and love in today’s world.

      In honor of our anniversary, we are showcasing some of our top authors in September. Irene Hannon, Arlene James and Lois Richer were part of the original lineup in 1997, and we’re supremely blessed that they are still writing for us in 2012. Jillian Hart and Margaret Daley have been part of the Love Inspired family since the early 2000s. And newcomer Mia Ross rounds out the month. We hope you enjoy these sweet stories full of home, family and love.

      As a special thank-you to our readers, each book this month contains a bonus story. Give them a try, and we know you’ll find our authors the very best in Christian romance!

      Thank you for reading Love Inspired.

      Blessings,

      Melissa Endlich

      Senior Editor

      I am so blessed in my friends, especially

      those upon whose prayers I can always depend.

      Thank you, Joyce Powell, for the many years

      of friendship and support—

      and especially for the enumerable prayers.

      God bless you, sweet sister.

      DAR

      * * *

      In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for,

      but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us

      through wordless groans.

      —Romans 8:26

      Special thanks and acknowledgment to Arlene James

      for her participation in the Texas Twins miniseries.

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Epilogue

       Dear Reader

       Questions for Discussion

      Chapter One

      “That can’t be good,” Jack Colby said to his grullo stallion, Tiger. Tugging his hat low over his brow, he brought