As a teenager, Norah Williamson believed she had a calling from God, but she had put everything on hold for the sake of her family. Now her obligations were over, and she was finally ready to pursue her own dreams.Widower Mason King had lost all hope of ever seeing his dreams come true– dreams of a Christian wife, and of children growing up to inherit his family' s ranch. The emotions his new cook, Norah, stirred in him were the last thing he' d ever expected to feel again.But whatever Norah and Mason had planned, it looked as though both their futures were in the capable hands of a higher power.
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 being jilted, but the spark of first love. As they shared a threadbare ranch house and an unexpected journey down memory lane, Buck realized Melodie truly sought forgiveness–from him, and from the Lord. But it was too late to reclaim what might have been…or was it?
EVERYTHING HAPPENED FOR A REASON….Was there anything worse than going dateless to three family weddings? Matt Wynn didn't think so–until he stumbled upon an armed convenience-store robbery. Thanks to fervent prayers and quick thinking, he saved his own life, and a stranger's. Now she would do anything to repay him….Amy Jenkins believed the Lord had a plan for her–but heaven only knew what it was. The last place this jilted bride wanted to go was a wedding…let alone three! She never suspected that before the summer was over, a fourth wedding might loom for her and Matt: their own….
LITTLE GIRL LOST…The tragic loss of their beloved daughter had been shattering for Doug and Barbara Logan. Even now, years later, grief shadowed their every waking moment, and it threatened to destroy the marriage they had been certain would last a lifetime….LITTLE GIRL FOUND…Now another child–with no one to care for her–needed them desperately. But could they overcome their anguish and reach out to her, and to each other? Could love and faith–and the healing power of a little girl's smile–make them truly a family again…?
Between struggling to balance school and parenthood, Jana Jenson's hands were full. The single mother was not in the market for romance–especially after experiencing the heartache of having her son's father abandon her.Still, Jana was grateful for the support of the Sylvan Falls community, particularly the kindness of handsome college professor Ray Hawkins….Although a painful lesson from the past had taught Ray to guard his heart, he couldn't get Jana off his mind. He wanted to shower her with affection and favor her son with the fatherly attention he'd missed. With the ready-made family by his side, he could imagine happily-ever-after was possible. But could he and Jana find strength from above to heal their hurts and face their pasts when their newfound happiness was threatened?
A routine medical exam told widowed Marie Cadant that her little boy had been switched with another at birth. But when she tracked down wealthy Peter Hallock– the man who had her biological son– she was surprised to find another single parent, and one eager to love not just his own child, but hers, as well.Even as they struggled to keep their children close despite their far-flung homes, Peter was intrigued by Marie' s inner strength and deep faith. He prevailed on her to accept a marriage of convenience for the children' s sake, then faced the challenge of convincing her that despite the circumstances, theirs was a marriage truly made in heaven.
As a tough L.A. cop, Willa Barrett thought she could handle anything. Until she was trekking through mountainous woods, trying to find evidence that was mixed up with a youth minister leading a preteen church retreat.Willa soon discovered the forest' s dangers weren' t anything like the ones she usually faced, and she needed help– pronto. Luckily handsome youth minister Jeff MacPhearson knew the woods inside out. Or was it something more than luck? Willa had never pictured any man entering her life– let alone saving it. But suddenly there was no way out without the help of this caring minister, who had the kindest eyes she' d ever seen.…
Back in Potter Creek, Montana, to help her ailing aunt, Melinda Spencer reopens Aunt Martha's knitting shop. She's hoping for purpose and much-needed work. But she never expects to encounter stubborn cowboy Daniel O'Brien. He is nothing like Melinda remembers from high school…except for the expression of reverent tenderness when the handsome rancher looks at her. But how can she open up about her painful past when Daniel can barely talk about his own? With love–and the Lord's guidance–this reunion just might last forever.
The widowed sheriff's daughter wanted just one thing: a mom. But the lady she'd set her sights on didn't consider herself mother or wife material.Christine Turner couldn't abide her attraction to handsome lawman Dale Lewis. She'd moved to Oak Hill for a fresh start, but no matter how much she wanted it, she didn't believe a family was in God's plan for her life. Dale decreed it a crime for such a lovely, kind woman to hide away on her farm. Especially when he wanted to make his daughter's dream–and Christine's–come true.
Unless youth pastor Andy Stewart finds a suitable wife fast, he'll lose his job. Yet the woman of his dreams is his best friend.And Lori Perkins is still smarting over a failed engagement, so he can't just declare his love. His plan: he'll be her secret admirer and woo her anonymously with flowers and chocolates. And then, when romance is on her mind, Andy will confess his Valentine's wish–to spend his life with her. There's just one little problem. Lori seems to think her secret admirer is someone else!