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Winter In Volcano
By Gary Kissick. 1999
'Her name was Felicia, a name Cullen liked. He wondered as he sipped his beer, what ancestral dance had produced…
such impish racoon eyes -eyes she was fond of hiding behind oversized sunglasses that only served to emphasise her nose, a perfect minature. And what, he wondered, might be the genealogy of that wickedly sullen mouth?' Cullen Kinnell, precariously employed by a small Catholic college in Honolulu, commits a fatal error. He falls for one of his students -Felicia Mattos. Cullen Kinnell is an intelligent man and old enough to know better than to play with fire. Gary Kissick's witty and richly expressive first novel explores how unsuitable love can cause an eruption of conflicting emotions, from which no one emerges unscathed.A Wartime Marriage: A glorious, romantic wartime adventure - the perfect dose of escapism
By Mary Jane Staples. 1977
For fans of Katie Flynn & Fiona Valpy, this is an exhilarating romantic journey across war-torn Europe from the multi-million…
copy seller Mary Jane Staples.READERS ARE LOVING A WARTIME MARRIAGE!"Couldn't put it down." -- 5 STARS"Once again she had me hooked." -- 5 STARS"Each page kept you guessing to the end." -- 5 STARS"An excellent read for a cold damp day in front of the fire." -- 5 STARS****************************************************WILL THEY FIND HAPPINESS?1918: the Kaiser's empire is about to fall and Captain Harry Phillips, a prisoner of war in a Romanian hospital, has had a very hard time of it. Then, out of the blue, comes an offer he can't refuse: a ticket home to his beloved England and to the arms of his much missed fiancée Elizabeth.But this ticket comes with a heavy price to pay; Harry must marry beautiful, headstrong Princess Irena of Moldova, who's only hope of survival is to leave the country and he must risk both their lives by escorting her back to England.As they set off on their long and treacherous journey with enemies at every turn, Harry begins to realise that Irena is not only dangerous but extremely precious cargo.Two For Three Farthings: the perfect feel-good Cockney tale that is certain to your warm your heart
By Mary Jane Staples. 1990
A brilliantly moving story of misfits finding a place to belong, perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and…
Katie Flynn. The ideal novel to escape with for an afternoon...READERS ARE LOVING TWO FOR THREE FARTHINGS'I couldn't put it down!' - 5 STAR REVIEW'Another brilliant read from Mary Jane Staples' - 5 STAR REVIEW'Hilarious and heart-warming' - 5 STAR REVIEW'An ideal book to relax with' - 5 STAR REVIEW*********************************************************TWO CHILDREN BRING A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO LONDON...Horace was ten, Ethel seven, when Jim Cooper, home from the trenches, minus an arm and just about managing on his own, found them huddled in a doorway on a wet night in Walworth. Slightly against his better judgement he took them in, fed them cocoa, and put them to sleep in his bed.A few days later he found that - somehow - he had become the unofficial guardian of Horace and Ethel. It was him, the orphanage, or separation for the gutsy little pair and Jim felt a sudden affinity for the two cheeky cockney kids. First, he had to find lodgings for them all.Miss Rebecca Pilgrim was a woman of strict Victorian principles, eminently respectable, and determined to keep her privacy intact. She had reckoned without her new lodgers - Horace, Ethel and, above all, the irrepressible Jim Cooper.And thus began the humanizing of Miss Pilgrim, who turned out to be younger, prettier, and far gentler than any of them had suspected...Three Times Blessed (Belles of Timber Creek #2)
By Lori Copeland. 2009
How will Audrey and her fellow schoolmarms stay afloat when a flood threatens their small Texas town?Typically, Thunder Ridge, Texas,…
is dry as a bone. But Audrey Pride has arrived under a storm cloud, one that is deluging the shocked community with weeks of relentless, drenching rain. With travel in and out of town rendered impossible, there is much important work for her to do—especially when an epidemic of violent illness, originating from a stranded wagon train, spreads rapidly throughout Thunder Ridge. Caring for the sick is consuming Audrey's every waking hour...yet her thoughts keep returning to the attractive widower Eli Gray.Eli has long been haunted by the fact that he was away at war when his beloved wife died in childbirth. Little by little, however, he is opening his heart again. Now, as their town sags under the crushing weight of water and disease, Audrey and Eli will need to depend on each other in ways they never imagined possible.Dangerous Heart (Westward Hearts)
By Tracey Bateman. 2008
Growing up motherless with an outlaw father made Ginger Freeman hard and unforgiving—and for the past seven years she's been…
driven by a single goal: to make Grant Kelley pay for letting her brother die. Now that she's tracked the hated doctor to a westward-bound wagon train, her mission of vengeance is nearly completed. But the sense of family and community that suddenly surrounds her is unlike anything Ginger has ever experienced. And under the nurturing eye of Miss Sadie, the outlaw's daughter begins to lose her rough edges. Here, in the company of loving, newfound friends, Ginger feels herself becoming part of something much bigger than revenge.But catastrophe is in the wind when her pa and his gang arrive to infiltrate the wagon train. Will Ginger's new relationship with God tear her away from her family forever . . . and cost her everything she's now begun to hold dear?An epic tale of love and rivalry from the Sunday Times bestselling author and multi-million copy seller Susan Sallis, perfect…
for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS ARE LOVING SWEETER THAN WINE! "This is a good read with vivid characters and locations." - 5 STARS"I'm looking forward to more stories by this author. Hopefully there will be more about these characters in the future." - 5 STARS*******************************************Two families. Two young lovers. Their loyalties divided; their hearts torn in two.1850, Barbados. A quarrel between two rival families on a sugar plantation sets off years of resentment and rivalry between the Rudolphs and the Martinez.1927, Bristol. Jack Martinez dances with Maude Rudolph at the Michaelmas Ball. A spark is kindled, a passion grows. Can the two young lovers bring their families together or will age-old enmities be too deep-rooted...?Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will love this collection of stories to suit the reader's every…
mood - tender, funny, romantic, ironic, bitter-sweet, nostalgic - multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes has captured them all. Perfect to settle down with...READERS ARE LOVING SUMMER PROMISE AND OTHER STORIES!'A very easy and enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review'Wonderful' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************These enchanting stories are guaranteed by turn to entertain, soothe, intrigue and touch you...The couple in Summer Promise are, at first glance, placed in an appalling situation, but nevertheless in the warmth of southern France, their relationship develops in an unexpected way.Be Your Age, Dear is a delightful tale of a generation gap which, in one family, seems non-existent - or has it gone into reverse?The Meeting describes the ten-yearly reunion of a group of friends which, for obvious reasons, dwindles each time. The two members most closely involved come to a decision that was, perhaps, inevitable.Model of Beauty is set in a painting class, where the temporary illness of the generously endowed model brings about surprising consequences.Summer Promise and Other Stories is a wonderful collection - the perfect dose of escapism and tonic to settle down with...The Summer Day is Done: a magical and captivating romantic wartime saga that will keep you gripped
By Mary Jane Staples. 1976
If you like Katie Flynn, Kristin Hannah and Fiona Valpy, you will love this enthralling, heart-wrenching page-turner of a romantic…
adventure from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples.READERS ARE LOVING THE SUMMER DAY IS DONE!"I couldn't put it down" - 5 STARS"A good and entertaining read" - 5 STARS"Perfect" - 5 STARS***********************************************************************************WILL WAR DEAL THE CRUELLEST BLOW OF ALL?Russia 1911: Young British agent John Kirby comes to Russia to work and to explore a new and exciting country - not to fall in love. But an invitation to the Tsar's ball changes all that. After an evening of dancing and romance, John and the Tsar's eldest daughter, Olga, are totally captivated by one another.Summers of tennis parties and picnics with Olga follow - life could not get any better. Until a cruel blow is dealt in 1914: John is forced to return to England and Olga and her family are caught up in the bitter and bloody war.Will John and Olga ever be reunited? Can their love survive the odds? Or will tragedy, pain and longing destroy them both?The Summer Day is Done was previously published as Woman in Berlin.Winter Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
By Denise Hunter, Deborah Raney, Betsy St. Amant. 2014
Cozy up by the fireplace for three heartwarming stories of love and weddings in the wintertime.The honor of your presence…
is requested at three winter weddings . . .A December Bride by Denise HunterWhen Layla O'Reilly and Seth Murphy make their engagement public, she knows it's only to convince a major client that she's high-society enough to work for his agency. Seth has secretly loved Layla for years, but she&’s never given him the time of day. For Layla, this engagement of convenience is the chance to save her career. And for Seth, it's the chance to finally win her heart.A January Bride by Deborah RaneyNovelist Madeleine Houser arranges a temporary office in a local bed and breakfast to escape the distracting renovations on her own house. Although she's never laid eyes on the inn's owner, an unlikely friendship blossoms between them as they leave daily notes for each other, and before long, Maddie finds herself falling for her mysterious host—a man likely many years her senior—and a man she's never even met.A February Bride by Betsy St. AmantHistory repeats itself when Allie Andrews escapes the church on her wedding day—wearing the same wedding dress passed down for generations of women in her family, all women with histories of failed marriages. Allie loves Marcus but fears she's destined to repeat her family's mistakes. When thrown unexpectedly together for a wedding months later, Allie and Marcus discover their own story might be far from over.Summer Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
By Beth Wiseman, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, Debra Clopton. 2015
Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at three summer weddings . . .A June…
Bride by Marybeth WhalenWynne Hardy never thought she&’d get engaged on a reality TV show, but when she met Andy the two of them hit it off. Now he&’s asked her to marry him, and they&’re all set to wed on live TV in a seaside ceremony. But just as Wynne thinks all her dreams are coming true, her ex-boyfriend walks back into her life at the worst possible time. Steve broke her heart years ago, and she&’s still sorting through her feelings for him. Will Wynne go through with her televised wedding and be the perfect June bride the network is looking for?A July Bride by Beth WisemanIt was the happiest day of her life when Alyssa Pennington walked down the aisle to be united with the man of her dreams. But when Brendan left her at the altar, Alyssa was consumed by humiliation, embarrassment, and a broken heart that wouldn&’t allow her to trust anyone. Brendan Myers knows he will spend the rest of his life regretting what he did to Alyssa, the only woman he&’s ever loved. Now he plans to win her back. But winning back his bride might prove much more difficult than he can imagine.An August Bride by Debra CloptonAfter a cowboy broke her heart, Kelsey Wilcox traded in her boots for flip-flops and a bistro on the beautiful sandy beach of Corpus Christi. Two years later, still not believing in happy endings, she is about to endure a weekend of torture at her cousin's beach wedding. Brent Corbin has had his share of bad luck with women and isn't looking for love or looking forward to the weekend of wedding festivities as a groomsman for his friend, but his attention is instantly captured by Kelsey. Thrown together through the weekend and with the meddlesome encouragement from some matchmakers, Brent is determined to pursue Kelsey and change her mind about cowboys.A July Bride (A Year of Weddings Novella)
By Beth Wiseman. 2014
A year&’s worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed.In a moment of total panic, Brendan…
left Alyssa at the altar. What will it take for him to win her back?When Brendan Meyers became a &“runaway groom,&” Alyssa Pennington&’s heart broke. But she&’s returned the unopened gifts, exchanged the dress, and is ready to get on with her life…and forget Brendan. The problem is, Brendan can&’t forget. He can&’t forget the love he and Alyssa shared and can&’t forgive himself for what he put her through on their wedding day. He can never undo his actions, but at least he can try to win Alyssa&’s forgiveness. And maybe, someday, another shot at her love.Dalton Landreth was the only person not disappointed about that botched wedding. He had been eyeing Alyssa since high school—with his gorgeous, magnetic blue eyes—and when Brendan ran out the church doors, Dalton heard opportunity knocking.Within months of being jilted at the altar, Alyssa finds herself being simultaneously wooed by the love of her life and the best-looking man she&’s ever seen. Not bad for a small-town girl with a broken heart.Autumn Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
By Kathryn Springer, Katie Ganshert, Beth K. Vogt. 2015
Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at three autumn weddings . . .A September…
Bride by Kathryn SpringerWhen Annie moves to Red Leaf, she&’s ready to call the little town home, but Deputy Jesse Kent can&’t believe his mother has handed the keys to her bookshop over to a woman she met on the internet. Jesse has seen his mother taken advantage of before, and he decides to keep a close eye on this Annie Price. But when a close eye turns into a historical wedding reenactment with Jesse and Annie as the couple, make-believe nuptials quickly give way to real-life emotions.An October Bride by Katie GanshertNo one but Jake and Emma know the true reason they&’re getting married—so Emma&’s dying father can walk her down the aisle. While Jake and Emma plan an autumn wedding together, it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications—the biggest being their true feelings for each other.A November Bride by Beth K. VogtHaving celebrated the big 3–0 by ending a relationship, Sadie is tired of romantic relationships-by-text. The only man she knows willing to put down his iPhone and have face-to-face conversations with her is Erik. It&’s time to put a 21st-century twist on the Sadie Hawkins&’ tradition of a woman going after her man. But when he realizes he&’s fallen for her, can Erik convince Sadie his just-for-fun dates were the prelude to &“&’til death do us part&”?Spring Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
By Rachel Hauck, Lenora Worth, Meg Moseley. 2015
Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at three spring weddings . . .A March…
Bride by Rachel HauckSusanna Truitt (Once Upon a Prince) is three weeks from royalty. She&’ll soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends, Susanna&’s heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God's plan for her.An April Bride by Lenora WorthBride-to-be Stella Carson cannot wait another day to marry soldier Marshall Henderson. But when Marshall returns home to Louisiana, it becomes clear to them both that he is not the man he used to be.With only weeks until the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between a marriage built on the past and faith in long-ago love or a very different future than the one Stella imagined.A May Bride by Meg MoseleyEllie Martin, a country girl living in Atlanta, has dreamed of a traditional wedding all her life, but she&’s missing a key ingredient to her plans for the future: a groom. Then Ellie meets Gray Whitby—at a wedding of all places. But when Ellie jeopardizes her own future for the sake of her sister, Gray feels like he'll always be second to Ellie's family. Can Ellie and Gray find their own way together amidst the demands and perceptions of others, or will their romance end before it has truly begun?A Year of Weddings: Twelve Love Stories (A Year of Weddings Novella)
By Denise Hunter, Deborah Raney, Betsy St. Amant, Rachel Hauck, Lenora Worth, Meg Moseley, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, Beth Wiseman, Debra Clopton, Kathryn Springer, Katie Ganshert, Beth K. Vogt. 2014
Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at a year of weddings . . .A…
January BrideMadeleine Houser&’s pen-pal friendship with a lonely widower has taken an unexpected turn.A February BrideAllie left the love of her life at the altar—to save him from her family curse.A March BrideSusanna found her prince, and happily ever after is just around the corner. But first, they must pass one final test.An April BrideWeeks away from the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between faith in their past love or a very different future than either imagined.A May BrideEllie has prepared for her wedding all her life . . . but she's forgotten the most important part.A June BrideThe reality show ended with an engagement, so why doesn&’t this feel like the fairy tale Wynne thought it would be?A July Bride In a moment of total panic, Brendan left Alyssa at the altar. What will it take for him to win her back?An August Bride As far as Kelsey Wilcox is concerned, her last cowboy was the last cowboy.A September BrideAnnie is ready to call this new town home, but one handsome policeman is ready to stand in her way . . . even if it means walking her down the aisle.An October BrideWhat if the only way to make your father&’s last wish come true . . . was to marry the man of your dreams?A November BrideCan a decades-long friendship marred by romantic missteps ever lead to happily ever after for Sadie and Erik?A December BrideWhat started as a whim turned into an accidental—and very public—engagement in Chapel Springs this holiday season.Shadow Rider: Two Classic Westerns (Shadow Rider Ser.)
By Jory Sherman. 2007
Those who inhabit the harsh, beautiful, blood-red land between Tucson and Fort Bowie have never seen the like of the…
Shadow Rider—who appears out of nowhere and vanishes just as suddenly in the desert heat. Now death and lies surround him again. The Apache are under siege for murders they didn't commit—and Cody's riding hell-for-leather into a war where nothing's what it seems. But his mission is to get to the truth . . . and to kill the cause of the bloody chaos—even if it means laying down his own life.Twice Loved (Belles of Timber Creek)
By Lori Copeland. 2008
Willow Madison and her friends Copper and Audrey taught school in neighboring Texas towns until the Yankees rode in and…
burned them out. In the midst of fear and chaos, survivors banded together to fight for what remained of their homes. Then word reached the people that the terrible war was over.Now penniless but still hopeful, Willow vows she will take care of her friends, and her ailing uncle, in Thunder Ridge, Texas, even if it means having to marry wealthy Silas Sterling, a man thirty years her senior. But standing in her way is sawmill owner Tucker Gray, with his enticing eyes and infuriating headstrong manner—the man Willow cannot get out of her head . . . or her heart. Even though her friends beg her not to give up her dream of happiness, Willow is determined to do the right thing for those who are dearest to her. But which path does God want Willow to take: a life of duty and commitment . . . or a life of everlasting love?One True Love: Belles Of Timber Creek, Book Three (Belles of Timber Creek #No. 3)
By Lori Copeland. 2010
Rita® Award winner and Christy Award finalist Lori Copeland delivers the third and final book in her popular Belles of…
Timber Creek series. One True Love is a heart-lifting story of love, faith, and courage from the author of Three Times Blessed and Twice Loved. Readers of Lori Wick, Beverly Lewis, and Tracey Bateman will be enchanted by One True Love—indeed,anyone who loves beautifully written, inspirational Christian romance will be thrilled to accompany one of its most accomplished authors to the American West for an eventful and unforgettable adventure of the heart and spirit.Shadow Rider: Apache Sundown (Shadow Rider)
By Jory Sherman. 2007
Driven equally by his duty to his nation's leader and by his need to avenge his father's murder, Zak Cody…
is on the trail of the gold-hungry killer who made him an orphan. But while he's taking down his adversary's hired guns every step of the way, their leader, Ben Trask, continues to elude him. And Trask is brewing up a poisonous stew of betrayal, death, and lies with the powerful help of someone at Fort Bowie—a plan that will bring about the terrible slaughter of a proud but volatile native people. The death storm is rolling relentlessly in—and Cody must battle time, bullets, and savage nature to reach the one man who might help him prevent a massacre—the warrior named Cochise.Love Inspired May 2024 Box Set - 2 of 2
By Cathy Liggett, Donna Gartshore, Julia Ruth. 2024
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: THEIR…
UNLIKELY AMISH COURTSHIPby Cathy LiggettNo one in Sugarcreek, Ohio can believe that charming Benjamin Byler and standoffish Miriam Schrock are dating—and they&’d be right. But the Amish bachelor needs the fake courtship to prove he can care for his orphaned niece. Now the mismatched couple must convince their community they&’re truly in love. Except Miriam is more caring and beautiful than Benjamin thought, and he might be in danger of falling for his own charade…A SECRET BETWEEN THEMby Donna GartshoreUnexpectedly injured, photojournalist John Bishop finds himself stuck in a town full of painful memories—with physical therapist Grace Severight his only way out. Following her treatment should be simple. But soon John&’s falling again—this time for the single foster mom and her four-year-old charge. Now love might heal his past…but will a secret Grace is keeping destroy their chance at a future?A COWGIRL&’S HOMECOMINGby Julia RuthIt&’s been three years since Jenn Spencer left Four Sisters Ranch after burying her husband, her heart, and her relationship with her family. Now the farm&’s in trouble—and she&’s back to help. Reconnecting with her family is hard…yet her new landlord Luke Bennett, and his adorable niece, brighten her days. But when she discovers Luke&’s secret, will it crush her healing heart again?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2Love Inspired Suspense May 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
By Maggie K. Black, Jodie Bailey, Rhonda Starnes. 2024
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes: COLD CASE…
TRACKER (An Unsolved Case Files story)by USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie K. BlackK-9 officer Jackson Locke&’s sister has vanished—and the key to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister&’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become clear: Jackson&’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister&’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…HIDDEN IN THE CANYONby USA TODAY bestselling author Jodie BaileyAfter Angie Garcia is attacked on her ranch near the Grand Canyon, uncovering the culprit becomes her biggest challenge. And she&’ll have to work with the last man she wants to see—Special Agent Lincoln Tucker—to investigate potential suspects. But with attacks escalating and a ranch hand missing, can they dig up the truth that links Angie to a perilous secret—and a ruthless killer—before it&’s too late?UNCOVERING COLORADO SECRETSby Rhonda StarnesWith her sister and brother-in-law murdered, it&’s up to bodyguard Adeline Scott to keep her twin nephews safe from a killer&’s crosshairs. So when an intruder breaks into their home and threatens them, she turns to her security expert boss, Linc Jameson, for help. But will they track down the answers as to what really happened before a killer strikes again?For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense May 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2