Single mother Serena Jacobs stopped praying for miracles when a year of battling her daughter's illness took its toll on her spirit. But even though Serena's faith was shattered, she turned to the church for solace -- and found a Harley-riding youth ...
A preacher. A deacon. That was the kind of man nurse Charity Sims planned to marry. Which is why her lovesick behavior around Rick McKinley, the contractor building a family center for her church, so confused her. He refused to go to church, let alon...
Joshua wasn't willing to take risks when it came to love. But he was a man of faith. Could it be mere coincidence that he'd pulled this remarkable woman from a burning barn...and into his life?Widowed with three young children, Tricia Williams vowed ...
Finding an infant in the church nativity scene was a Christmas surprise for Allison Hensley! The social worker took the baby when no foster family could be found. But working with cynical detective Brock Chandler to find the unknown parents awakened ...
To: Meg, Rachel, Anne From: Pilar Re: My exciting day ¡Hola, amigas! You'll never guess what I found on my way to work today...a baby! His name is Gabriel, and he is certainly heaven-sent. And so is Zach Fletcher, the dedicated detective as...
Once again attorney David Wright found himself playing Joseph for the church's live nativity. And when his very pregnant friend, Allison Hensley-Chandler, had to bow out as Mary, David was paired with Allison's cousin, all-business Sondra Stevens. Bu...
A minister's daughter and unwed teen mother: five years ago Hannah Woods had been the talk of Hickory Ridge. Her little girl was the light of her life, though Hannah was unable to forgive the one who'd loved her--and then left. Todd McBride had le...
Then I, Cassie Blake, got divorced and lost my faith in men. Well, that isn't exactly true...my aunt and uncle are proof of love's enduring power. After a quarter century, they're renewing their vows and want the original wedding party to help celebr...
To: Uncle Alex From: Chelsea Re: I think you should ask Miss Fraser on a date She's my favorite teacher ever and she definitely likes you, I can tell. Everyone in town knows you're this brave firefighter. So why don't you be the hero of Miss...
The Black Sheep Returns All eyes are on Kyle Lancaster. Recently released from prison, he is greeted in town with unease. But not by everyone. Julia Sims is focused on his good heart, his hard work at the Hickory Ridge Community Church and their u...
Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill they'll never want to leave. Three sisters-Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco-reunite in the sleep...
Mother Knows Best...Right? What does hardworking single father Matthew Warren want in a wife? Responsibility, practicality and a good rapport with his child. So why isn't he interested in the responsible, practical daughter of his matchmaking mother...
A Blank Christmas List? The only gift Dylan Warren used to want was Jenna Scott's love. But his former childhood best friend broke his heart. Now, their matchmaking mothers insist the Warren and Scott clans celebrate the holiday together. Suddenly h...
A Bull in a Bakery To save his mother's business, rugged outdoorsman Logan Warren has to learn about wedding cakes and keeping customers. A confirmed bachelor, he can barely handle the brides that come in wanting buttercream this and frosted that....
She Wants To Remember. He Wishes He Could Forget. Lindsay Collins can't remember the accident that injured her and took her sister's life six months ago -- but someone can. Trooper Joe Rossetti can't seem to get the images of that night out of his...
Finding an infant in the church nativity scene was a Christmas surprise for Allison Hensley! The social worker took the baby when no foster family could be found. But working with cynical detective Brock Chandler to find the unknown parents awakened ...
A Mother's Second Chance Working at a home for teenage moms is a constant reminder for social worker Shannon Lyndon of the baby she gave up. When state trooper Mark Shoffner shows up at her door with a troubled teenage boy, Shannon knows she's lo...