Arlene James
Список книг автора Arlene JamesSingle with Children
Every time Adam Fortune gazed at his children, he knew they desperately needed motherly love. So he hired pretty Laura Beaumont as their live-in nanny and thought his prayers were answered. But Adam soon sensed that something was troubling the young woman, because in her eyes he saw secret fears…and unanswered questions. And he knew that no matter how deeply she cherished the children–or loved him–they would have to overcome the past so they could someday be a happy family….
The Heart's Voice
After a rodeo accident left her widowed, petite Becca Kinder returned to work at her in-laws' store to support her two small children and fix up a house growing more dilapidated by the minute. Dan Holden, the strong but silent carpenter who frequented the shop, was just the man she needed… if only she could get him to agree!Still struggling with the loss of his hearing in a military exercise, Dan came back to his hometown to live quietly among the people who knew him, prepared to renounce romantic love. But when disaster struck Becca' s home, Dan wondered if God' s plan was for him to rebuild her home… and her heart.
Second Chance Match
Single mom Jessa Lynn Pagett is grateful for the old Victorian she's fixing up.Now she can fulfill both her dreams: providing a safe home for her young son and opening a florist shop. But Garrett Willows insists he's the rightful owner of the house—and has dreams of his own for the place.With one look at her withdrawn son, the handsome man seems to know that she needs the house more. And his selfless solution will change everyone's lives…forever.
Her Secret Affair
THE MILLIONAIRE'S SEDUCTIONChey Simmons had entered Brodie Todd's world as part of a business contract. So why did she find her powerful, handsome client so unnerving…and intriguing? Chey didn't know. She only knew that getting involved with the elusive millionaire single father could be dangerous to her heart….When Brodie took Chey into his arms, he knew this woman had a hold on him like no other. But Brodie's life was filled with commitments that kept him from claiming Chey as his own–and a scandal that threatened to tear them apart forever. And yet, once they yielded to soulstirring desire, Brodie knew there was no turning back. That somehow, some way, this woman was bound to be his….
Her Cowboy Boss
Healing Their HeartsAfter nursing her ill father back to health, Meredith Billings must make a decision: Stay on the family ranch or go back to Oklahoma City. Problem is, the one man who could help her is the only one she’d never ask. Widowed veterinarian Stark Burns is desperate for assistance in his busy vet clinic, but his tragic past has made him wary of letting anyone into his life—especially Meri. Because falling in love again isn’t part of his plan. But working side by side with the pretty nurse slowly brings his heart back to life. This might just be the second chance at happiness he’s been missing…The Prodigal Ranch: Where wild hearts are welcomed home
A Royal Masquerade
In denim and rawhid Roland Thorton looked every inch a stable hand. But his bloodlines ran as blue as teh Montagues, age-old enemies of the Thortons, whose palace the prince infiltrated, searching for his kidnapped half sister. Yet it was another woman whose image consumed him day…and night.Lily claimed to be a lady's maid, yet her grace rivaled any royal princess's. Initially Roland thought to use Lily to expose the Montagues' deceit. Instead, it was his guarded heart that this fair maiden broke open with her innoncence.Then he discovered he wasn't the only royal masquerading….
A Love So Strong
In need of a wife, Pastor Marcus Wheeler was sure God would send him a good woman – anyone except Nicole Archer.Though she was kind and beautiful, she was far too young and unconventional to be a proper minister's wife. She couldn't possibly be the one for him. But the more time he spent with Nicole, the more he marveled at her strength and spirit.Nicole made juggling school and family responsibilities seem easy, yet Marcus knew he could help ease her burdens – and make her smile. Sometimes God's plan isn't what one expects.
Desperately Seeking Daddy
Fabulous FathersWANTED: HUSBAND TO RESCUE HARRIED MOMShe had quit high school to get married and raise a family. But Heller Moore's dreams didn't exactly come true. Divorced and working two jobs to keep up the payments on her trailer home, the single mom hardly had any time to spend with her kids.ENTER ONE DASHING BACHELORIn less than a month Jackson Tyler charmed her cynical children and told her no-good ex-husband to wise up. But though Heller was drawn to this Prince Charming, dare she trust in happily ever after?He's the FABULOUS FATHER of her kids' dreams–and the husband of hers!
Deck the Halls
Retrieving the mail from his old apartment brought more than just letters for Vince Cutler. When he opened the door on the lovely Jolie Wheeler and rooms he hardly recognized, he knew he'd found the person to fix up his bare new bachelor quarters. But behind their banter, he sensed a pain that his friendship couldn't assuage. The warm embrace of Vince's family reminded Jolie achingly of the nephew taken from her, and the sister she refused to see. Vince's embrace made keeping the distance between them all the more difficult.And all the while the spirit of Christmas was working within Jolie's heart to reconnect her with her family…and with Vince suring this very special season…