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 reluctantly agreed to house the young orphans and their temporary caregiver in his sprawling home, though he never expected that the move would make him feel like the head of a family–much less battle a fierce attraction to a spiritual woman like Melissa….
With her mortgaged farm, rebellious brother and two jobs, Layla Silver is struggling to keep afloat for the holidays. But does she need Gage Cooper riding to her rescue? Back in high school, Gage was nobody’s hero.Now he’s an injured bull rider home for Christmas to make amends for his checkered past. And something about the stubborn, beautiful Layla has him wanting more than forgiveness. Can a wandering cowboy turn a Christmas courtship into an everlasting love?
Securing a location for his family's chain of sweet shops is big-city businessman Danny Graham's secret mission. But Grandma Mary's Candies will mean the end of Megan Russo's little shop–and the end of her dreams.How can Danny put a quaint, small-town candy shop out of business? Especially one owned by a kind young woman who's lost too much already? Still, here he is, trying to romance his sweet rival…although Megan doesn't know who he really is. Seems like Danny needs to look into his own heart and discover what matters most.
Sarah Barkley has come to Sweet Grass Valley, Montana, with a mission in mind. Ever since her heart transplant, she's wanted to secretly help the family of the woman whose heart saved her life.And with two motherless children and a sprawling ranch to care for, Kurt Ryder could sure use some support. Falling for the rugged rancher is an unexpected complication. Does Kurt want Sarah for herself–or for her connection to the past? Her heart brought her to Sweet Grass Valley, but only love–and a leap of faith–will make it her home.
Miriam Yoder always thought she'd marry Charley Byler. Steady, dependable Charley, who grew up on the neighboring farm, and has been sweet on her since they were young.But then local veterinarian John Hartman catches Miriam's eye. He's handsome, charming, cares for animals–and is not Plain. While Miriam is known as the «wild» Yoder sister, she is still expected to marry a good Amish man. But what if it's God's plan to match her with John? Miriam must listen to her heart to truly know which man will claim her love and her future.
Troy Lee has been writing to his future bride since he was a boy, though she’s never been more than words on a page…until now. When he meets Destiny Porter, he thinks he may have finally found the woman he’s been waiting for. But Destiny came to Claremont with a single purpose—get Troy’s permission to print his letters in her magazine. Yet the minute she lays eyes on the handsome Southern man, Destiny knows she’s in trouble. After reading and rereading the letters his grandmother secretly submitted, she’s surprised to find herself wanting to be that bride. But will he still want to be her groom when he finds out who she really is?
“Mommy, I Want To Be A Fireman. ”Widowed mother Marissa Hawthorne’s little boy wants to be like his new hero—firefighter Jacob Greene. But Marissa and her son lost too much to the profession of firefighting already. She can’t possibly let either of them get close to the man, no matter how noble he is. Especially because her own father is Jacob’s boss.But when Jacob hires her to plan a special birthday party for his niece, Marissa soon learns that Jacob is a hero in many ways. And that taking risks for love is what life and faith are truly about.
Doctor In Need Of Help Finding a sitter for his orphaned niece is Dr. J. C. Mueller’s priority. But he can’t ask the one person the girl actually takes a shine to. Maddie Carter is a full-time caregiver for her ailing mother. When she returned to Rosewood, Texas, she gave up her dream of opening a tea shop.Then J. C. provides the chance to make it happen. And when Maddie offers to watch his niece in exchange, he realizes that she will help anyone—except herself. J. C. ’s prescription? Convincing Maddie that adding love to her full plate will ease not only her burdens, but also her heart.
JUST WHEN SHE NEEDED A HERO…Reporter Stephanie Maguire had found herself in a dangerous situation, when rugged Derek Kane rushed in to the rescue. But no sooner had he brought her to safety than he fled the scene, leaving the lovely reporter's nose twitching for information about her hero.Derek wanted to keep Stephanie safe–from him and his past. He was nobody's hero. The time he spent doing good deeds for others was to pay for his mistakes. But little did Derek know that his steady faith and warm heart had already hooked Stephanie, and she wasn't about to give up on his story–or his love….
Melting His HeartNever stay in one place too long. These are the words Brock Parker lives by. Roaming the world to save avalanche victims keeps the search-and-rescue patrolman from getting too close to anyone. The resort ski town of Aurora is no different. Until Brock meets Anya Petrova. The Alaska native needs someone to train her dog. Who better than the man who works wonders with his canine rescue team?Haunted by a family tragedy, Brock doesn’t think he’s anyone’s hero. But Anya refuses to believe that. And when she shows her true mettle in the face of breathtaking danger, Brock realizes what he’ll risk for the woman whose love has healed his heart.