Books I read in 2011
In December 2010 I decided to keep all the books I read throughout the following year. This is the list of those books. A rough count was 156.
List created by Nancy Z. (nancyreads) on Feb 15, 2012
List Votes: 1 Books: 154 Contributors: 1 Watchers: 1 List Type: Closed
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The Gunsmith's Gallantry (Ladies' Shooting Club Bk 2) by Susan Page Davis
Can the shy gunsmith and the widowed storekeeper find love when everything around them is in an uproar? Hiram Dooley has problems -- women problems! His sister's about to leave him to get married (if Sheriff Ethan Chapman ever proposes); his sister-in-law, Rose, thinks Hiram should marry... more
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The Blacksmith's Bravery (Ladies' Shooting Club, Bk 3) by Susan Page Davis
Ride shotgun alongside Vashti Edwards, saloon girl turned stagecoach driver, as she tries to redefine her life into a brave Christian citizen. Watch as Griffin Bane, local blacksmith and stagecoach manager, wrestles with his attraction to her.
When a gang of outlaws target the stagecoach... more
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Cowboy Christmas (Wild West Weddings, Bk 1) by Mary Connealy
Trouble follows singer Annette Talbot to Wyoming -- and rancher Elijah Walker finds himself directly in its path. Though still wounded by the betrayal of his ex-fiancee, Elijah finds himself attracted to the secretive singer. When it appears Annie is a threat to his mother's life, Elijah... more
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The Sheriff's Surrender (Ladies' Shooting Club, Bk 1) by Susan Page Davis
Join the sassy ladies of Fergus, Idaho, as they protect their town in this quirky historical by award-winning author Susan Page Davis. A crime spree has divided the men in town, so the Gert Dooley form’s the Ladies'’ Shooting Club to protect their businesses, homes, and families. But... more
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The Perfect Gift (Love Inspired, No 519) (Larger Print) by Lenora Worth
"Daddy, can we keep her?"
So asks widowed rancher Rory Branagan's six-year-old when they find a pretty stranger sleeping on their sofa. Disoriented after a car accident, Goldie Rios is definitely not staying. It might be Rory's job to rescue wildlife like armadillos and... more
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Restless Hearts (Flanagans, Bk 6) (Love Inspired, No 388) (Larger Print) by Marta Per...
A search for her roots brought midwife Fiona Flanagan to Pennsylvania Dutch country - and made her wonder whether she should turn back. The area's mixture of Amish and English culture confused her, and her first encounter with local police chief Ted Rittenhouse didn't help. He'd... more
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A McKaslin Homecoming (Love Inspired, No 403) by Jillian Hart
When contacted by her long-lost grandmother, Lauren McKaslin wanted to reconnect—with all the warmhearted Montana McKaslins. For too long, she'd relied solely on herself and her faith. But mistrustful lawman Caleb Stone stood in the way, and his questions about her were intimidating. Was... more
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Finding Her Way Home (Redemption River, Bk 1) (Love Inspired) (Larger Print) by Linda...
Welcome To Redemption, Oklahoma
The idyllic little town Cheyenne Rhodes has chosen for her fresh start is almost too welcoming. After all, she's come here to hide from her past not to make new friends.
But single dad Trace Bowman isn't about to let Cheyenne hide away her heart. He... more
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All That Glitters (Heartsong, No 863) by Lynnette Sowell
When Francesca Wallingford first meets Count Philippe de la Croix, he turns her head. But then an old friend, Alfred Finley, returns to the society that scorned him years ago. A summer in Newport, Rhode Island, with its sequence of balls and cotillions, pits both men in a quest for Francesca's... more
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The Lumberjack's Lady (Heartsong #756) by Susan Page Davis
Letitia Hunter works as a clerk at her father's lumber company, but her place in society is well established. When an intriguing French lumberjack comes to work in the office alongside her, Letitia knows she cannot allow the feelings he stirs within her. Her father would never consider him an... more
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Dry Creek Sweethearts (Dry Creek, Bk 12) (Love Inspired #439) by Janet Tronstad
Back From The Big Time...
She could scarcely believe her eyes. An enormous tour bus had arrived in Dry Creek, and from it stepped hometown hero Duane Enger, now a music celebrity. Linda Morgan, owner of the local cafe, had thought her ex-boyfriend had become too famous for the small-town life... more
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Mariah's Hope by M. J. Conner
Mariah Casey receives an offer to teach school in Cedar Bend, Kansas. The 36 year old spinster accepts the position and prays the Lord will bring her someone to love. The Lord answers with a 4 year old orphan named Hope, a family, and friends. Surely romance is too much to ask for... or is it?... more
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Listen to Your Heart (Mellow Years, Bk 5) (Love Inspired, No 280) by Irene Brand
Laurel Cooper was too busy planning her only daughter's wedding to make time for romance. But the forty-something widow couldn't ignore the rugged photojournalist who'd appeared on her doorstep to photograph her antebellum home-turned-boarding house. Especially not when they spent so... more
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Long Trail to Love by Pamela Griffin
Both Carly and Nate just need an escape. Carly loses her faithless boyfriend, her job and the respect of people in town, all in one crazy moment. Nothing, it seems, will ever be right again. In an effort to get away, she joins some friends in a month-long hike up the Long Trail from Vermont... more
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Where Love Abides (Heartland Homecoming, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 443) by Irene Hanno...
Heartland Homecoming: Home is truly where the heart is.
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... more
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Breaking Free by Lauraine Snelling
Bestselling author Lauraine Snelling crafts a poignant story of hope and restoration for a newly paroled mother rebuilding her life after the loss of her son.
Maggie Roberts is starting over again after her reckless driving led to a 10-year prison sentence and the devastating loss of her son.... more
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The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Mercy Falls Bk 1) by Colleen Coble
In her quest to discover the truth about her family, Addie finds danger -- and quite possibly the love of her life.
It's 1907 and Addie Sullivan has found work at a lavish estate in Mercy Falls, California. She hopes to discover the truth of her heritage. But when she arrives at Eaton... more
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Allison's Journey (Brides of Webster County, Bk 4) by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Allison Troyer is of marriageable age and needs to learn how to manage an Amish household. Can a girl who feels as faceless, purposeless, and neglected as her tattered Amish doll, find her way among strangers? James Esh likes what he sees when Allison Troyer walks into the barn. Will anything... more
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Rose House (La Rosaleda, Bk 2) by Tina Ann Forkner
Still mourning the loss of her family in a tragic accident, Lillian Diamon finds herself drawn back to the Rose House, a quiet cottage where four years earlier she had poured out her anguish among its fragrant blossoms.
She returns to the rolling hills and lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley... more
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A Bride in the Bargain by Deeanne Gist
In 1860s Seattle, a man with a wife could secure himself 640 acres of timberland. But because of his wife's untimely death, Joe Denton finds himself about to lose half of his claim. Still in mourning, his best solution is to buy one of those Mercer girls arriving from the East. A woman... more
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Light of My Heart (Silver Hills, Bk 1) by Ginny Aiken
Dr. Letitia Morgan comes to Hartvilles, Colorado, in the late 1800s to follow her God-given calling to heal. Soon she becomes Hartville's ministering angel, reaching out to the children of the town drunk and skillfully touching all who need her. But not everyone warms to the lovely new... more
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Remembered (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Bk 3) by Tamera Alexander
Though loss is often marked in a single moment, letting go of someone you love can take a lifetime...
The threat of war -- and a final request -- send Véronique Girard from France to a distant and uninviting country. In the Colorado Territory, she searches for the man who has... more
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Frontier Brides: Four Romances Ride Through the Sagebrush of Yesteryear by Coleen L. ...
The untamed west...no place for the easily daunted! Four men brave the western frontiers, putting their lives on the line to develop new land...and new love. Gideon Scott, adrift from home, rides the range of emotions...can he ever be worthy of the woman he adores? Range-riding preacher Joel... more
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Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Bk 1) by Tamera Alexander
At a different time, in a different place, under different circumstances...
Could two people fall in love once again?
Ten years ago Kathryn Jennings made a vow. For better or worse. And that promise still holds true, even though her marriage has not turned out as she expected. When her... more
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Revealed (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Bk 2) by Tamera Alexander
Annabelle Grayson has been given a second chance at life, but she can't claim it with the cloud of her past hanging over her in Willow Springs. After her husband dies, she advertises for a trail guide to accompany her to land waiting for her in Idaho -- and a most unlikely candidate... more
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The Inheritance (Women of Faith) by Tamera Alexander
Desperate for a chance to start over, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation and moves west with her rebellious younger brother to a not-so-quaint mountain town in Colorado. She discovers that life in Copper Creek is far from what she expected. Having practically raised Robert on... more
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Love Finds You in Miracle, Kentucky by Andrea Boeshaar
Love Finds You in Miracle, Kentucky Anything can happen when you live in Miracle After her life in Chicago falls apart, Meg Jorgenson arrives in the small town of Miracle, Kentucky, with plans to start over. She moves in with a grandmother she barely knows and takes a teaching position at the... more
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Love Finds You in Hope Kansas by Pamela Griffin
Fashionable Easterner Alison Stripling is shocked to receive a letter from her deceased sister’s husband in Hope, Kansas, pleading for help with his six children.
The letter gives Alison a chance to escape her troubles in Boston, and the name of the town seems like a sign from God.... more
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Sharpshooter in Petticoats (Sophie's Daughters, Bk 3) by Mary Connealy
Mandy McClellen Grey, has become the focus of a feud thanks to her husband, who made this mess and then died. Far from home, Mandy, the best little rifle woman in the west, has resigned herself to a lonely life under siege rather than call for help and endanger her family.
Tom Linscott is... more
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Even Now / Ever After Compilation Limited Edition by Karen Kingsbury
Compilation of two bestselling novels by Karen Kingsbury.
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Calico Canyon (Lassoed in Texas, Bk 2) by Mary Connealy
Let yourself be swept away by this fast-paced romance, featuring Grace Calhoun, an instructor of reading, writing, and arithmetic, who, in an attempt to escape the clutches of a relentless pursuer, runs smack dab into even more trouble with the 6R's -- widower Daniel Reeves, along with his five... more
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Love Finds You in Silver City, Idaho by Janelle Mowery
It's 1869, and chaos rules Silver City. As Rebekah Weaver recovers from an accident that has left her badly burned, she worries that her father's handsome new assistant won't see past her scarred exterior. Deputy Marshal Nathaniel Kirkland is working undercover to investigate a... more
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A Cowboy's Touch (Big Sky, Bk 1) by Denise Hunter
Abigail is just in Moose Creek, Montana for the summer to temporarily care for her great aunt. But a tender-hearted cowboy beckons her to stay.
Abigail Jones intends to spend just one summer in middle-of-nowhere Montana with her Aunt Lucy. Time away from her job is just what Abigail needs... more
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Nosy in Nebraska: Of Mice...and Murder / Pride and Pestilence / The Miceman Cometh (M...
Murder is No Cat-and-Mouse Game in rural Melnik, Nebraska Maxie, the World's Largest (Stuffed) Field Mouse, must come through time and again to thwart the criminals in his peaceful -- albeit mouse-obsessed -- hometown. Carrie Evans hates mice and loves the big city. So why is... more
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Head in the Clouds by Karen Witemeyer
Adelaide Proctor is a young woman with her head in the clouds, longing for a real-life storybook hero to claim as her own. But when a husband-hunting debacle leaves her humiliated, she interviews for a staid governess position on a central Texas sheep ranch and vows to leave her romantic... more
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Love Finds You in Humble, Texas by Anita Higman
Trudie Abernathy is a little inelegant, and she's never had much luck in love. To make matters worse, her thirtieth birthday is fast approaching and her sister, Lane, has decided to treat her to a makeover and a few blind dates. Trudie is about to protest, but then she meets the kind and... more
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A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer
Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind -- shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected.
Hannah Richards is... more
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Love Finds You in Prince Edward Island, Canada by Susan Page Davis
In the summer of 1860, Prince Edward Island's inhabitants eagerly await their first visit from a British royal. Molly Orland is too poor to be invited to the ball in honor of the young Prince of Wales, but she is pleased to serve as a maid in the house where he will be a guest. There she... more
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Love Finds You in Charm, Ohio by Annalisa Daughety
Emma Miller appears to be the most blessed girl in Indiana. She teaches school, enjoys the attention of a wonderful man and has a loving family. But this Amish girl has more on her mind than buggies and bonnets; she longs for adventure and wants to see the world. So when her sister Abby... more
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Doctor in Petticoats (Sophie's Daughters Bk 1) by Mary Connealy
In the wake of a stagecoach accident, doctor Alex Buchanan and nurse Beth McClellan discover that they're both skilled healers who work well together. Other than that, they have nothing in common! She's an idealist and he's a jaded army deserter fleeing a bounty hunter. Surely their... more
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Freedom's Belle (Reardon Brothers #3) by Dianna Crawford
Desperate to escape the cruel man her parents insist she marry, Crystabelle grasps at the chance of a teaching position in a remote settlement beyond the mountains. Surely neither her betrothed nor her father will find her there! And she will be free to pursue the independent life of which she... more
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Freedom's Hope (Reardon Brothers, Book 2) by Dianna Crawford
This second book in the successful historical series by award-winning author Dianna Crawford, Freedom's Hope, is set in rugged Tennessee territory in the late 1700s.
Jessica Whitman lives for one hope: reaching her mother's family, the distinguished Hargraves of Baltimore, far from the... more
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Plain & Fancy (Brides of Lancaster County, Bk 3) by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Is it good for two people--one plain, the other fancy--to fall in love? Laura Meade loves her modern life, yet she fascinated by the Amish culture in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where she is studying interior design. Upon their first meeting, she is immediately attracted to Eli Yoder, one of... more
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Plain Perfect (Daughters of the Promise, Bk 1) by Beth Wiseman
A search for peace in Amish country proves anything but simple for a woman on the run from life... and herself. On the rolling plains of Lancaster County, PA., Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparents' house... and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she's turning to... more
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Petticoat Ranch (Lassoed in Texas, Bk 1) by Mary Connealy
Sophie Edwards is doing just fine, until a strange-yet oddly familiar-man rides into her life, insisting on rescuing her and her four daughters. Can she find a way to love a headstrong mountain man? When Clay McClellan discovers his brother has been murdered, he's bent on finding the killers and... more
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What the Heart Sees: A Collection of Amish Romances by Kathleen Fuller
Together for the first time, three Amish romances from Kathleen Fuller. "A Miracle for Miriam" from An Amish Christmas Miriam fell for Seth, but he broke her heart. Years later, after he's nearly killed in an accident, Miriam sees him at a Christmas party and notices something is different... more
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Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas by Sandra D. Bricker
Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas So what if she can't hook a fish? This city girl has a plan to snag something else...and his name is Justin. Lucy Binoche is reasonably attractive, intelligent, and fit. She has French lineage and betterthanaverage hair. So why is she nearly 30 and still... more
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Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas by Janice Hanna
Belinda Bauer in her ivory tower. In the German community of Poetry, Texas, Belinda spies an opportunity. The tiny town is filled with loggers and railroad men in need of wives, so she sets herself up as a marriage broker. She writes little poems to be printed in newspapers all over the country... more
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Frontiers: Four Inspirational Love Stories from America's Western Frontier (Inspirati...
Surviving the rugged frontiers of America's west is a daunting task. But even in the hostile wilderness, God allows the tender flower of love to take root and bloom. Best selling author Colleen L. Reece tells the stories of four young women who share a common desire to flourish in the face of an... more
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Distant Echoes (Aloha Reef, Bk 1) by Colleen Coble
While vacationing mainlanders and island locals revel in the cool waters and the sunny beaches of Kauai, Hawaii, a missile test goes off-course, destroying a local tourist boat and killing several passengers. Could sloppy science be at fault or could sabotage be the culprit?
When the... more
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Love Finds You in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California by Sandra D. Bricker
Annie Gray has an epiphany: she is not living the life she's always dreamed of. She decides to start fresh, drawing inspiration from her favorite classic Hollywood films. First, Annie moves into the picturesque Carmel bungalow belonging to her grandmother -- a retired film star. Next up:... more
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The Sweetgum Ladies Knit for Love (Sweetgum, Bk 2) by Beth Pattillo
Once a month, the six women of the Sweetgum Knit Lit Society gather to discuss books and share their knitting projects. Inspired by her recently-wedded bliss, group leader Eugenie chooses"Great Love Stories in Literature" as the theme for the year's reading list--a risky selection... more
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The Waiting (Lancaster County Secrets, Bk 2) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Jorie King has been waiting for Benjamin Zook to return home to Lancaster County so they can marry. When news arrives that Ben has been killed, Jorie finds comfort in the friendship of his brother Caleb. That friendship ripens into love, and it seems that they are meant to be together. But when... more
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The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets, Bk 1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
With a vibrant, fresh style Suzanne Woods Fisher brings readers into the world of a young Amish woman torn between following the man she loves--or joining the community of faith that sustains her, even as she questions some of the decisions of her elders. Her choice begins a torrent of change... more
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Sarah's Garden (Patch of Heaven, Bk 1) by Kelly Long
When Sarah realizes that she has fallen in love with an Englisch doctor, she must choose between loving a man and losing her family.
Deep in the heart of Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains, shy Sarah King is happiest when working in her vibrant Amish kitchen garden, but new family... more
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Love on Assignment (Ladies of Summerhill, Bk 2) by Cara Lynn James
While Charlotte is focusing on uncovering sordid information on columnist Daniel Wilmot, her heart leads her into uncharted territory.
During the summer of 1900 Charlotte Hale, a native Newporter and secretary for the "Rhode Island Reporter, "accepts an undercover assignment as... more
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Driftwood Lane (Nantucket Love Story, Bk 4) by Denise Hunter
Meridith can handle anything: guardianship of three distant siblings, a dilapidated Bed-and-Breakfast, even an ever-present handyman who's dismantling more than her fireplace -- or can she?
When the death of Meridith's estranged father leaves her with custody of three siblings... more
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Alaskan Twilight by Colleen Coble
For some people, Alaska is a breathtaking wilderness adventure, full of light and beauty. For Haley, it is a dangerous world of dark dreams and tortured memories. On the surface, she’s here to document wildlife biologist Tank Lansing’s work with bears. But her real reason is to... more
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More Than Friends (Heartsong Presents) (Virginia Hearts, Bk 3) by Tamela Hancock Mur...
Since her husband's death on a job site, Lexie thinks life will never be normal again. She's forced to leave her four-year-old daughter, Piper, with her parents while she settles into a new job in a different city. The separation is hard, but Lexie finds it just as difficult to deal with an old... more
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Child of Mine (Rosewood, Texas, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 348) by Bonnie K. Winn
DETERMINED TO KEEP HIS BOY SAFE ... It was love at first sight when Matt Whitaker opened his door to see a baby in his brother's arms-Matt's nephew, Danny, abandoned by his heartless high-society mother. And then, Danny's father was killed in an accident, and Matt, an ill-prepared... more
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A Heart's Refuge (Love Inspired, No 268) by Carolyne Aarsen
A FRESH START...
Handsome but restless Rick Ethier had no use for a stuffy family business, but when his grandfather laid an interesting proposition at his door, he found it hard to say no. If Rick could bring a faltering magazine around to profitability within a year, he'd be... more
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The Baby Promise (Home on the Ranch, Bk 1) (Love Inspired, No 608) by Carolyne Aarsen
On leave from the army, Nick Colter heads to a quiet Alberta ranch to fulfill a promise. His buddy left behind a pregnant wife in need of protection and friendship that only Nick can provide. Despite years in combat, he isn't prepared for the battle to earn wary Beth Carruthers's trust.... more
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Loving Tenderness (Loving, Bk 7) (Love Inspired, No 323) by Gail Gaymer Martin
Sheltering Arms
After her car broke down, single mother, Hannah Currey was relieved when a caring stranger helped her find refuge. But hotel manager Andrew Somerville was more than just a good Samaritan. His kindness and gentle attention helped her believe in love again. With a painful secret... more
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Torey's Prayer (Heartsong Presents) by Tracey V. Bateman
Tory Mitchell witnessed the cold-blooded murder of a man she didn't know--and her stepfather, who committed the crime, tries to convince her that what she saw makes her just as guilty as he. Terrified, she runs away--and ends up in the loving home of the recently widowed Mrs. Crawford. The older... more
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Homespun Bride (McKaslin Clan Historical, Bk 1) (Love Inspired Historical, No 2) by J...
Montana Territory is 1883 was a dangerous place -- especially for a blind woman struggling to make her way through an early winter snowstorm. Undaunted, Noelle Kramer fought to remain independent. But then a runaway horse nearly plunged her into a rushing, ice-choked river, before a... more
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Her Valentine Family (Love Inspired, No 617) by Renee Andrews
Part-time college student and full-time single mom Jessica Bowman returns to Alabama to raise her little boy, Nathan, in the only home she's ever known. The last person she expects to see is Chad Martin, her first love. He doesn't know that Jessica's been keeping a secret from him.... more
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The Tender Heart (HeartSong Presents, No 564) by Kristy Dykes
Sebbie's first loyalty is to her mother and sisters. All of the Hanford women are struggling to keep their Florida ranch running after the death of their husband and father, Jed. In the face of dire poverty, Mama decides that Sebbie must marry a wealthy man who can also provide for her four... more
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The Sheriff's Runaway Bride (Rocky Mountain Heirs, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 650) (La...
Runaway Bride Caught!
When Kylie Jones catches her fiance kissing another girl moments before the wedding, she runs. Smack-dab into the new deputy sheriff, who knows her former fiance all too well. Kylie is deeply touched that Zach Clayton understands -- more than she ever expected. The... more
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Family by Design (Rosewood, Texas, Bk 7) (Love Inspired, No 651) (Larger Print) by Bo...
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... more
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An Accidental Family (Steeple Hill Love Inspired) (Larger Print) by Loree Lough
That's the question stirring Texan widower Lamont London's heart. His longtime neighbor Nadine Greene still turns heads—especially his. But after enduring an abusive marriage, Nadine's gun-shy when it comes to relationships. And Lamont has some unresolved feelings to overcome... more
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Wyoming Sweethearts (Granger Family Ranch, Bk 5) (Love Inspired, No 649) by Jillian H...
Where Do Lonely Hearts Go?
The chance to rescue abandoned horses has given Eloise Tipple the fresh start she needs. After losing her skating career and fiance, she returns home to Wild Horse, Wyoming, to work at a beautiful inn and man the stables. Sean Granger has also come home to... more
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God Gave the Song by Kathleen E. Kovach
How dare his mother contact him now?!
Skye has spent his entire life dealing with pain and abandonment issues from his childhood. But as an adult, he's finally happy...until the day he gets a call from a lawyer saying his hippie mother, Hannie, is in a coma. Why from her unresponsive... more
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Stillwater Promise (Pine Bluff, Minnesota, Bk 3) (Heartsong Presents, No 857) by Beck...
How can Sara trust a man who abandoned her twice?
Sara Lewis’s goal of running her own bed-and-breakfast has taken some pretty tough knocks. Now when her dream of moving into her B&B “castle” is finally coming true, the man who left her to raise their little girls... more
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Hearts in Flight (Love Inspired Historical, No 98) by Patty Smith Hall
IN THE MIDST OF DANGER, LOVE RISES ABOVE ALL
Serving her country as one of the Women's Army Special Pilots is Maggie Daniels's dearest wish. But there are obstacles to overcome above and beyond the enemies in the Pacific, including her overprotective family, skeptical fellow... more
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Once Upon a Thanksgiving: Season of Bounty / Home for Thanksgiving (Love Inspired His...
Celebrate the festive season with these heartwarming stories.
SEASON OF BOUNTY by Linda Ford
At first glance, privileged Kathleen Sanderson and cowboy Buck Donahue couldn't be more different. Yet the bond between Buck and his adopted son awakens a wish in Kathleen for a family of... more
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Sabotage (Love Inspired Suspense, No 202) by Kit Wilkinson
DANGER AT HER DOOR
Olympic hopeful Emilie Gill is beautiful, rich, successful -- and in danger. Someone's targeting her stable, her friends, her life...and there's nowhere for her to turn. The police? They've charged her with murder. Her father? Out of town -- again. Her best... more
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Sheriff's Runaway Witness (Scandals of Sierra Malone, Bk 1) (Harlequin Romantic Suspe...
Pregnant and on the run, Rachel Malone Delcorte is the only witness to the murder of two federal agents. Mob boss Carlos Delcorte wants her baby -- his grandson -- and he wants Rachel dead. But as fate would have it, sheriff's deputy Jethro "J.J." Fox gets to Rachel... more
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Fireman Dad (Love Inspired, No 652) (Larger Print) by Betsy St. Amant
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... more
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Somebody's Baby (Steeple Hill Love Inspired) (Large Print) by Annie Jones
For the last year, Josie Redmond had raised her twin sister's child as her own. Now Adam Burdett could take her boy away. The scion of a prominent South Carolina clan, he'd come home to claim his rightful son.
Expecting the fight of her life, Josie was stunned to discover the handsome... more
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Lone Star Secret (Love Inspired) by Lenora Worth
David Ryland's final mission is to fly a Middle Eastern orphan to Texas for live-saving surgery. Yet, the secret awaiting the brave pilot at home requires courage of a new kind. The father David never knew suddenly has a name. A late war hero confessed his parentage in a deathbed letter-- a... more
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Dakota Cowboy (Love Inspired Historical, No 59) by Linda Ford
Surely the handsome cowboy can't be serious. Lucy Hall's father wants to see her? Now? After years of being brushed aside, Lucy's in no hurry to rush to the man's deathbed. And just as Wade Miller rode into town to bring her father's message, he can ride right back out with... more
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The Unexpected Bride (Bowen, Bk 1) (Love Inspired Historical, No 90) by Debra Ullric...
A MAIL-ORDER MISTAKE?
After the disaster of his first marriage, Haydon Bowen has no intention of marrying again. Unfortunately, his brother has some intentions of his own, and plans to see to it that Haydon finds happiness once more. So he answers a "groom wanted"... more
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The Prodigal Comes Home (Mirror Lake, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 614) (Larger Print) by...
After ten years away, former "wild child" Zoey Decker returns to Mirror Lake to care for her ill grandmother. It seems no one will let her forget her teenage rebellion -- and the tragic consequences. Except Matthew Wilde, the church's handsome new pastor. Matthew... more
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Jingle Bell Blessings (Rosewood, Texas, Bk 6) (Love Inspired, No 603) (Larger Print )...
All Jimmy Evans wants for Christmas is a family. And Chloe Reed's mission is to get him one. But when Chloe and the orphaned boy land on distant relative Evan Mitchell's doorstep, they come face-to-face with a real-life Scrooge.
Haunted by a tragic past, Evan wants... more
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Spring Creek Bride (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #30) by Janice Thompson
Can't Ida Mueller walk to town without being harangued by rowdy railroad men? The formerly lovely town of Spring Creek, Texas, has been overtaken by saloons and disorderly conduct. So when a handsome stranger arrives with plans to open a gambling hall next to her family's mercantile store, Ida... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
Cowboy Daddy (Love Inspired, No 598) (Larger Print) by Carolyne Aarsen
Rancher Kip Cosgrove promised his dying brother he'd take care of his motherless young twins. So when the boys' estranged aunt shows up on the Cosgrove doorstep with a will and the law on her side, Kip digs in his boot heels.
Nicole Williams is wonderful with the boys,... more
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Season of Dreams (Love Inspired, No 616) by Jenna Mindel
When City Boy Meets Country Girl...
Longing for a simpler life, wealthy businessman Adam Peece buys a cherry orchard in Michigan. Problem is, he has no idea how to run it! So he asks Eva Marsh to teach him the ropes. Cherries are in Eva's blood. Her family owned... more
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Their First Noel (Love Inspired, No 599) by Annie Jones
A spunky Southern baker, Corrie Bennington has her heart set on winning a gingerbread house contest in Vermont. Her masterpiece: a replica of the old inn where her estranged parents met. And where Corrie hopes to find the father she's never known. But when she arrives in Mt. Piney, Vermont,... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
Rocky Point Reunion (Steeple Hill Love Inspired) (Larger Print) by Barbara McMahon
Ten years ago, Marcie Winter had her heart set on marrying Zack Kincaid. But he stood her up at the altar—to chase very different dreams. Now he's back in their small Maine town, claiming he has new dreams. Of marriage, church picnics and a seaside cottage full of little Kincaids. But... more
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A Baby by Easter (Love for All Seasons, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 628) (Larger Print) ...
After learning her marriage is a hoax, twenty-one-year-old Susannah Wells and her unborn baby have nowhere to turn. So she goes to her former foster sister's home. There she encounters a friend of the family -- a handsome lawyer, caring for his special-needs sister. Needing a job and a safe... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
In a Doctor's Arms (Love Inspired, No 623) by Lisa Mondello
A Youth in Need
After a tragic car accident, Dr. Dennis Harrington's teenage nephew is traumatized. And Dennis just can't find a way to reach the boy. So when he discovers a respected child psychologist is staying in their small Vermont town, he turns to Teresa Morales for... more
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Family to the Rescue (Moonlight Cove, Bk 1) (Love Inspired) by Lissa Manley
A Single Mom's Hero
When the town's most eligible bachelor rescues her from drowning, Kim Hampton can't help being drawn to him. But the last thing the single mom's looking for is love. She needs to focus on supporting herself and her young son. Then Seth Graham rescues her... more
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Joanna's Adventure by M. J. Conner
Life in Cedar Bend, Kansas, has become one predictable day after another. Joanna Brady helps her father with his patients, smiles sweetly at her beau, and secretly chafes over the boredom of it all. She wonders, is this really all life is meant to be? Where is the romance? The adventure? And... more
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Second Chance Family (Fostered by Love, Bk 4) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired, No 499) by...
Fostered by Love: A family guided them to faith, but only love could heal their hearts.
Dedicated teacher assistant Whitney Maxwell gave up her dream of a family years ago. But she's about to get a lesson in faith and family from an unexpected source -- a brave little boy named... more
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Sharon Takes a Hand (Heartsong Presents, No 768) by Rosey Dow
SHARON IS COMING HOME.
Sharon had been dreaming of this day since her parents died and her uncle assumed her guardianship -- five long years ago. But as she steps off the stagecoach in Farmington, New Mexico, life takes another dramatic shift, and Sharon finds herself alone again.
Ranch... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
Heaven Sent Husband (Love Inspired) by Gilbert Morris
Between her dedicated nursing at Mercy Hospital and plans to be a missionary in India, Ketura Lindsey had no time to think about marriage. But to follow God's plan, she had to acknowledge that love was part of His higher purpose for her life. Yet did He really intend her to find wedded bliss... more
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For Better or Worse by Jennifer Johnson
Her husband’s death left a huge hole in Kelly Coyle’s heart and a vacancy in the lives of her three daughters, too. So when Kelly’s furnace broke down, God sent the perfect man for three jobs. Harold Smith knows it will be a challenge, but he can’t wait to take on the... more
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Hidden Treasures (Love Inspired 457) by Kathryn Springer
All work and no play is just the way Cade Holloway likes it. And is family vacation home can't be sold fast enough for his tastes! It's only ever reminded him of his unhappy childhood. Yet when his sister insists on having her society wedding there, Cade is forced to wait. And to deal with the... more
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A Family for Faith (Love Inspired, No 629) by Missy Tippens
Second Chance For a Family
When Faith Hagin sees widower cop Gabe Reynolds every day in her coffee shop, she can't help but feel for the struggling single dad. She's raised a teenager of her own -- and sadly, knows what not to do. But thanks to his matchmaking preteen daughter,... more
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Finding Her Home (Love Inspired) by Carol Steward
Returning to Segundo, Colorado, was the last thing Tori Sandoval planned to do. She'd overcome the odds facing a girl from the small coal-mining town to become a big-city high school principal. But now her grandparents need her help. Still, she can't understand why widower Steve Remington would... more
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Cotton Candy Clouds by Janice Hanna
Candy Carini has always had her head in the clouds, even while working in her family's candy store. Now at Newark's Eastway Airlines, where she lands both a piloting job and a pilot, her dreams are finally coming true. But when disgruntled pilots question Eastway's latest executive decisions,... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
Finding Home (Delaware, Bk 1) (Heartsong Presents, No 866) by Jennifer Johnson
Five years ago, as an unwed, pregnant college student, Sadie placed her baby girl with adoptive parents. Since that heart-wrenching decision, not a day has passed that Sadie doesn't think of her daughter. Yet, she knows the Lord orchestrated Ellie's adoption into a loving Christian... more
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Beguiling Masquerade by Carole Gift Page
Contemporary Inspirational Romance
CAN REBECCA BE HERSELF WITHOUT A MASK?
When quiet graduate student Becky Chandler dresses up as an elderly woman to research her thesis, she finds herself more outgoing and talkative, especially with her newfound friend, Myrtle Watson.
But when she... more
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Mending Her Heart (Love Inspired) by Judy Baer
From Big-City Life to Small-Town Love
After quitting her high-powered job, Catherine Stanhope heads home to Pleasant, Minnesota, to rest and regroup. When she arrives at her late grandmother's house, Hope House, she finds a handsome caretaker and his adorable nephew fixing up the... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
The Lawman Claims His Bride (Charity House, Bk 4) (Love Inspired Historical, No 84) b...
Charity House: Offering an oasis of hope, faith and love on the rugged Colorado frontier.
HER PROTECTOR... HER HUSBAND
For five years, U.S. Marshal Logan Mitchell has dreamed of returning to his sweetheart in Denver. He never imagined he'd find Megan Goodwin locked in a prison... more
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Hero in Her Heart (Flanagans, Bk 1) (Love Inspired) by Marta Perry
A time for healing...
Nolie Lang learned at an early age that animals wouldn't let her down like people did. Her farm was a haven for abandoned animals -- and a source of hope for the disabled. But now, to get a crucial grant, Nolie had to work with the most stubborn man she'd ever... more
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Home Sweet Home (Love Inspired, No 641) by Kim Watters
Finally ready to settle down, Abby Bancroft has just inherited a place to put down roots. But her hopes for a successful bed-and-breakfast are placed on hold when she learns that her grandparents' run-down inn is in serious need of TLC. So is Cole Preston, the handsome contractor who offers... more
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At His Command (Homecoming Heroes, Book 3) (Love Inspired #460) by Brenda Coulter
In one short month, cheerful army nurse Madeline Bright has become the darling of Prairie Springs, Texas. And if ex-pilot Jake Hopkins isn't careful, she might just conquer his heart. She's young, pretty and blithe-spirited…he's older and jaded. But being around Maddie brings... more
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The Lawman's Christmas Wish (Alaskan Bride Rush, Bk 6) (Love Inspired, No 602) by Lin...
Widow Amy James can't get through grocery shopping in Treasure Creek, Alaska, without a marriage proposal. And she's hardly flattered. Most of her "suitors" are after the treasure her great-grandfather had buried on her property. But only one man promised her late husband... more
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Dreaming of Home (Canyon Springs, Bk 1) (Love Inspired, No 522) by Glynna Kaye
Fresh out of the military, widower Joe Diaz is determined to raise his young son alone. But his next-door neighbor Meg McGuire has set her sights on the same house -- and teaching job -- as Joe! He's all about family now, not romantic entanglements, and he won't give up without a fight.... more
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The Cowboy's Homecoming (Love Inspired, No 640) (Larger Print) by Brenda Minton
Former bad boy turned cowboy Jeremy Hightree is back in town. And he wants to bulldoze an old broken-down church. Problem is, his old love Beth Bradshaw won't let him. She's got strong memories of that church -- and of him -- and won't let him destroy it. Then a storm sweeps through... more
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Made to Order Family (North Country, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 587) by Ruth Logan Hern...
Three Kids, a Shameful Past and a Mess of Troubles
Single mom Rita Slocum wants to get her life back on track. Taking things one day at a time seems doable -- especially with Brooks Harriman at her side. Brooks has been there for her through good times and bad. But she's... more
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Hometown Dad (Kellerville, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 615) (Larger Print) by Merrillee ...
A pair of rowdy boys would be exhausting for two parents -- little wonder single mom Melanie Drake feels overwhelmed. Her sons are her world, but she knows she needs a helping hand to keep them in line. Enter Nathan Keller -- respected banker, descendant of the town's founding... more
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Marrying Minister Right (After the Storm, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 506) (Larger Print...
IT WAS THE HAPPIEST DAY OF HER LIFE...
Until Heather Waters was cruelly jilted at the altar. Yet now that very church is a beacon of hope for the tornado-ravaged town. With her charity mission, Heather finally comes home to High Plains and faces the man she believes betrayed her... more
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Home to Crossroads Ranch (Love Inspired, No 485) by Linda Goodnight
Finally, Rainy Jernagen has the child-filled home she's always wanted! Okay, so she still hasn't found Mr. Right, but the foster kids she's taken in fill her heart almost completely. Then handyman/rancher Nate Del Rio comes knocking, and Rainy starts to wonder if she really can have... more
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| Nancy Z. (nancyreads) |
Testing His Patience (Sisters of the Heart, Bk 2) (Love Inspired) by Lyn Cote
The verdict is... love.
All D.A. Gil Montgomery wants is a robbery conviction, but what he gets is a mistrial, thanks to the new teacher in town, Patience Andrews. Gil meets his match in the headstrong Patience, who challenges Gil's expertise. Yet as they work, together to catch a criminal,... more
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A Daughter for Christmas (Helping Hands Homeschooling, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 595) ...
Dr. Max Connors had no idea he'd fathered a child thirteen years ago. Or that his baby girl had been given up for adoption. He locates his daughter in a small Oklahoma town and moves there, hoping to become a part of her life. But when he meets her widowed mother, Max is... more
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Hogtied (Heartsong Presents) by Lynn Coleman
Urias must save his sister, even if it means marrying the daughter of the man who holds his sister's bond. But something doesn't add up in Urias's mind when it comes to his new wife, Prudence. Prudence Greene cares deeply for Urias's sister Kate. She hates the idea of anyone being owned and... more
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Homefront Holiday (Homecoming Heroes, Book 6) (Love Inspired #472) by Jillian Hart
A heart full of love for the orphaned boy he saved from a war-torn country? Check. Adoption forms filled out? Check. Yet M.A.S.H. surgeon Mike Montgomery is barely back on U.S. soil when his plans are squashed. Someone else has already petitioned to adopt little Ali: Sarah Alpert, the boy's... more
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Second Chance Ranch (McClure's, Bk 1) (Home on the Ranch) ( Love Inspired, No 610) (L...
Former soldier and rodeo rider Zachary McClure's war injuries are far deeper than physical. Skeptical that anyone can reach the dark place in his soul, he visits an Albuquerque equine therapy ranch with no expectations. How can horses possibly mend his physical and emotional... more
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The Long Ride (Pine Hollow, Book 1) by Bonnie Bryant
Check out the first title in Books for Young Readers' great new series, Pine Hollow, by Bonnie Bryant, author of the popular series, The Saddle Club:Stevie Lake, Lisa Atwood, and Carole Hanson are best friends, and they share everything--including their love of horses. Now that they... more
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Heart of a Cowboy (Helping Hands Homeschooling, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 573) by Marg...
Ten years ago Jordan Masterson left her hometown heartbroken -- and pregnant. Now, yearning for connection with her family, the single mother returns to Tallgrass, Oklahoma. But she's shocked to find her son's father -- unaware he "has" a child -- a vital part of the community.... more
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Riding to Win (Pine Hollow, Bk 9) by Bonnie Bryant
Carole Hansen and her horse Samson, Stevie Lake and her horse Belle, and Lisa Atwood are competing to win in the Colesford Horse Show.
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Loving Constance (Sisters of the Heart, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 277) by Lyn Cote
Her best friend's husband had vanished. . .
And Constance Oberlin was determined to find him. The police weren't doing enough to find the missing construction worker, so the feisty lawyer decided to try to solve the case herself. . .with a few prayers thrown in for him to come home... more
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Betrayal in the Badlands (Love Inspired Suspense, No 217) by Dana Mentink
Isabel Ling returned to the barren Badlands of South Dakota to bury her sister -- but she stayed to find answers no one wants to give. Cassie's death was no accident, and Isabel will find the killer, no matter what she has to do. And no matter who stands in her way.
The one thing... more
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Thanksgiving Groom (Alaskan Bride Rush, Bk 5) (Love Inspired, No 596) by Brenda Minto...
Heiress Penelope Lear came to Treasure Creek, Alaska, in search of adventure. And to prove to everyone she's more than just a pretty face. But when she gets lost in the middle of the wilderness -- in chilly November -- Penelope needs help. Her rescuer? The mysterious man who's been... more
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A Place to Belong (Redemption River, Bk 3) (Love Inspired, No 619) by Linda Goodnight
She Vowed She'd Never Love Again...
Faith and warm memories have helped widow Kitty Wainwright endure the loss of her husband. That's all she's ever needed... until she hires contractor Jace Carter to repair her motel. Kitty has no idea the silent, scarred Jace has... more
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Yuletide Cowboy (Men of Mule Hollow, Bk 3) (Mule Hollow Matchmakers, Bk 16) (Love Ins...
After three years in Mule Hollow's women's shelter, single mother Lynn Perry is finally spending the holidays in her own house. And then the town's matchmakers send over a hunky cowboy to hang Christmas lights.... Lynn hopes there's no mistletoe around. With her... more
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Daddy in the Making (New Friends Street, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 627) (Larger Print)...
Dr. Jake McClure's basset hound has fallen in love. With a single mom, her adorable twins and the orphaned kittens they rescued. Man's best friend suddenly won't budge from Jeannie Broussard's home -- and Jake can understand why. Jeannie's place is full of love, laughter and... more
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The Marine's Baby (Love Inspired) by Deb Kastner
Sergeant Dad
The U.S. Marine Corps made a man out of Nathan Morningway. But the orphaned baby girl left to him by his military buddy made him a father. A single father. With no training in diaper duty, let alone parenthood, Nathan heads home to Morningway Lodge -- where... more
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Only Today by Jeri Odell
Kendall has no past, and her future looks bleak.
A hit and run leaves Kendall Brooks with major injuries and a case of amnesia. Weeks pass, and no one seems to be missing her. Could she really have no loved ones who care to find her? What does that say about the type of person she... more
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Sweet Joy of My Life by Carole Gift Page
Kayli Akimo and her aunt Jessie are moving to Hawaii to build their drema house on the beach. Kayli has the perfect job working in an art gallery. She makes it clear to her match making aunt that she's not looking for a man, but apparently God is on Aunt Jessie's side.
Jay Mahala determines... more
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Sweet Harmony (Carini Sisters, Bk 3) (Heartsong, No 861) by Janice Hanna
Tangie Carini had her sights set on landing a lead in a Broadway play. But when her career flounders, she ends up in Harmony, New Jersey, as a church drama director. Will Tangie find the role of a lifetime where she least expects it?
Stodgy music director Gregg Burke... more
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Boxed Into Love (Heartsong Presents, No 905 by Candice Speare & Nancy Toback
Glen is everything Shannon admires -- and everything she fears. Organized, button-down, and a little bit uptight. He’s certainly not the kind of man she should fall in love with. She’d drive him crazy! But when Shannon’s junk shop is mistaken for his antique store and a... more
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The Forest Ranger's Promise (Love Inspired, No 635) (Larger Print) by Leigh Bale
Managing a Wyoming sheep ranch and a feisty little girl isn't easy for widow Melanie MacAllister. The last thing she needs is yet another forest ranger to stir up trouble for the ranchers. But when she meets single dad Scott Ennison and his daughter, she realizes there's something... more
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A Season for Family (Love Inspired, No 600) by Mae Nunn
Texas cop Heath Stone knows what it's like to have no home or family. Once a foster-care kid, Heath now appreciates those who help others. Like Olivia Wyatt, the lovely young woman who opened a homeless shelter in a tough part of town. But Olivia's hard work is in danger when Table of... more
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Shelter of Hope (New Friends Street, Bk 1) (Love Inspired, No 585) by Lyn Cote
Struggling single mother Rosa Santos is deeply touched when volunteers band together to build her a home. With a waitressing job, community college and church, Rosa barely has time to help, let alone dream about a husband and father figure. But when handsome volunteer Marc Chambers hands her... more
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Second Chance Dad (Aspen Creek Crossroads, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 637) (Larger Prin...
The minute she steps foot in his dark, miserable house, Sophie Alexander knows Josh McClaren is not her usual patient. But the single mom and physical therapist is desperate to make a life for her and her young son. And she's definitely no quitter! It's obvious to Sophie that handsome,... more
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Second Chance Courtship (Canyon Springs, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 618) (Larger Print)...
NEVER TRUST A COWBOY
That's what Kara Dixon's mother always warned her. Back home in Canyon Springs, Arizona, to care for her ailing mom, Kara comes face-to-face with rodeo cowboy Trey Kenton. Her former flame -- and one-time bad boy -- is finally ready to settle down and... more
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A Colorado Match (Love Inspired, No 622) (Larger Print) by Deb Kastner
He Always Called the Shots...
Vince Morningway has always run the family ministry alone -- and his way. Until his big-deal brother hires a business consultant to bring him -- and the ministry -- into this century. Suddenly Melanie Frazer, in her pastel suits and clicking heels, is organizing... more
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Loving Ways (Loving, Bk 3) (Love Inspired) by Gail Gaymer Martin
Open Hearts
Sometimes love needed a heavenly hand, but Annie O'Keefe was reluctant to believe in romance. She had always been the family caretaker and made sure everyone else's needs were met first. But when a charming landscaper appeared outside her window, Annie had secret hopes that... more
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His Small-Town Girl (Love Inspired, No 449) by Arlene James
Fast-moving Texan Tyler Aldrich thought it a fate worse than death to be stuck in rural Eden, Oklahoma, overnight. Imagine the Dallas CEO settling in for homemade meat loaf at the Heavenly Arms Motel! Yet something about quiet Charlotte Jefford made Tyler want to leave his worries behind for... more
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A Matter of the Heart (Homecoming Heroes, Bk 4) (Love Inspired, No 464) by Patricia D...
Homecoming Heroes: Saving children and finding love deep in the heart of Texas.
A CHILD'S LIFE IS IN HER HANDS
Operating on a sick little boy is Dr. Nora Blake's responsibility. Answering a determined reporter's questions about the surgery is not. Especially... more
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Hunter's Bride (Caldwell Kin, Bk 1) (Love Inspired, No 172) by Marta Perry
Thanks to one little white lie, Chloe Caldwell's family believed she was dating her handsome boss, and they'd just invited Luke Hunter to a family celebration. Chloe intended to set the record straight. Until Luke handed her plane tickets for two... and it looked as if her prayers had... more
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Child of Grace (Love Inspired, No 613) (Larger Print) by Irene Hannon
After giving up a high-powered corporate job, mom-to-be Kelsey Anderson decides to follow her dream. She moves to her late grandmother's lake house and decides to open a quilting shop in town. Then former army doctor Luke Turner moves in next door. The war-weary man stirs... more
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The Rancher's Reunion (Home on the Ranch, Bk 6) (Love Inspired, No 611) (Larger Print...
Will Sullivan's reason for refusing marriage is his biggest secret. To Will, it's part of his legacy, like the family's ranch. But then the woman he has secretly loved since childhood returns home after two years. Abandoned as a child the way he was, Annie Harris understands him. But... more
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Hometown Sweetheart (Love Inspired, No 626) (Larger Print) by Lenora Worth
Once Upon a Time in Georgia...
Seven unruly kids have moved next door to Simon Adams's mountain cabin. On a church retreat, these rambunctious rascals and their perky teacher, Shanna White, prove to be too much for one reclusive craftsman to handle. Plus, they're a big reminder of... more
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Miriam's Heart (Hannah's Daughters, Bk 2) (Love Inspired, No 632) (Larger Print) by E...
An Impossible Choice
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,... more
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Home to Stay (Love Inspired, No 633) (Larger Print) by Annie Jones
Country veterinarian Hank Corsaut isn't surprised to learn that the newest folks in town are Newberry women -- of the boisterous Louisiana family. A quiet, orderly guy like Hank usually tries to avoid energetic females, though the adorable five-year-old and her pretty single mother are hard... more
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Reunited Hearts (Men of Allegany County, Bk 1) (Love Inspired, No 630) by Ruth Logan ...
Back in his hometown, military hero Trent Michaels comes face-to-face with a twelve-year-old boy who looks just like him. Same dark curly hair. Same blue eyes. And the boy calls Trent's old flame, Alyssa Langley, mom. Trent was a foster kid from the wrong side of the tracks when he fell in... more
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Fresh-Start Family (Love Inspired) by Lisa Mondello
"Please, It's a Matter of Life and Death!"
Civilian life is a strain for war hero Tom Garrison, but he's an expert at emergencies. And he puts his training to good use helping his lovely neighbor, single mom Jenna Atkins, and her sick son, Brian. Tom thinks he... more
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Small-Town Moms: A Dry Creek Family \ A Mother for Mule Hollow (Love Inspired) (Large...
A Dry Creek Family by Janet Tronstad
Maegan Shay is on a mission -- to meet her long-lost niece, Lilly, in Dry Creek, Montana. When Maegan discovers she and Lilly share a special trait, the two grow close. Now the girl's handsome guardian, Clint Parker, fears he can't be what Lilly... more
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Instant Daddy (Love Inspired, No 636) (Larger Print) by Carol Voss
The toddler in Jessica Chandler's arms is Dr. Peter Sheridan's spitting image. Down to the auburn hair, dark brown eyes, cleft chin -- and small birthmark on his jaw. Peter had no idea he had a child. Or that the baby's mother passed on, and his son was being raised by her twin... more
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An Unlikely Match (Chatam House, Bk 4) ( Love Inspired, No 631) (Larger Print) by Arl...
High-powered lawyer Asher Chatam has no time for love. He's far too busy with his career. Then his eccentric aunts summon him to Chatam House on urgent business. And introduce him to Ellie Monroe. The beautiful young teacher needs his help, and one look at her violet eyes and sunny smile... more
