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I can’t make a promise about the future, but I would love to travel toward it with you,” Nola said as she bit her lip to stop the tears from overwhelming her lids. Welcome to Loveland County, where the renowned Crawford family takes center stage in this captivating series. Get ready to embark on a journey with the six Crawford brothers as they explore new horizons in both their careers and personal lives. While navigating their individual paths, the unbreakable bonds that tie them together will be tested and ultimately triumph. Nola and Myles cross paths in a sociology class and become ...

Joy made her way from Houston back to Orchard County to prepare for the passing of her father. How will Anthony, her childhood sweetheart, be able to tame his unbridled attraction for her during this difficult time? The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming ...

Sometimes God’s plan is silent and just woven through every action. Sometimes it is loud, demands attention, and redirects us from the course we are on. Surrey Green garnered quite a reputation in the culinary world in New York City all the while raising her young daughter Raye. Her husband’s passing nearly six years ago caused a rift in her faith and a lack of focus on her and Raye’s future. When she lost her position as Chef at a fancy restaurant because of a downturn in the economy, she decided to come home to Crystal Lake to give Raye a different pace for life. Tom Hanover is on ...

Love is in the air at Cabolusa Beach Lodge with two amazing adults finding love between each other all the while sharing their love with many others. Cabolusa Beach Lodge is a Victorian-style, four-season resort located on the shore of Lake Michigan. The pristine, wrap-around porch, invites guests to end their day with a view of the sunset over the lake. The Sandburg family has owned the Lodge for decades, providing vacation and recreational experiences for generations of guests. Garrett is a social worker who is very committed to his career, which includes finding proper placements for ...

Will there be peace in Orchard County when the handsome man from the city comes to influence a small business and the heart of a local treasure? The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming perspective of the trials and celebrations of life through the lens of ...

She glanced under her long lashes at this Greg person that looked so big and strong. The Fruits of Orchard County is a Christian Romance Series predicated on the Fruits of the Spirit verses found in Galatians 5:22-23. The setting is a rural Michigan county where there is an abundance of orchards and fields of vegetables. Life in Orchard County is laid back and full of rich traditions and family values. This clean romance series will give you a heartwarming perspective of the trials and celebrations of life through the lens of Galatians 5:22-23. The fruits of this verse come to life within ...

Walking out the way she did on the love of her life was the single greatest mistake she had ever made. The City of Laketon, Michigan hosts a car ferry hub that crosses Lake Michigan to the city of Magawakin, Wisconsin each day. The ferry, also known as the Wolverine, crosses with a host of vehicles and passengers for the eight-hour round trip. Travelers enjoy top deck amenities such as a restaurant, movie theater, live entertainment, and fun things for kids, including a play area for children and a gaming room for teens. Eleanor was surprised when the owner of the ferry company decided to ...

Sometimes life can eclipse all your dreams, and when that happens, you owe it to yourself to try with everything you have to hold on tight and enjoy every moment. The Dumont Island Boarding House is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is only accessible by car ferry. Most roads on the island are gravel, though the main road that travels down the middle of the island is paved. There are conveniences such as a general store, post office, souvenir shops, café, and a post office on the island, as well as a few cottages spaced along the amazing coastline. The boarding house sits on the ...

For some reason, Candace knew him better than anyone, and he was not sure that was a good thing, but right now, he would take it, as he thoroughly loved having this woman in his life. The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch ...

Besides, you can tell when someone is in love. You, my dear, have ‘the look.’ The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch afloat. Micaela enjoys running the soda shop her grandfather had run for so many years as one of the ...

Despite a lot of upheavals in their lives right now, they gave each other love and support at each and every turn. The Foster family has breathed life into their ancestral farm by coaxing the beautiful land and cliff side views of Lake Michigan into a majestic golf course known as Bingham Shores. Along with a world-class golf course, the property boasts a century-old restaurant, known for romantic themes and now a mystery. An old Bible found in the restaurant’s attic reveals a treasure map connected to the former farm. As word of the map spreads and speculation of the treasure mounts, new...

It would serve as a final love note to the person who had been her life’s best friend. Others deserved to know the kind, funny and courageous soul that Arla had been. "The Chalet" is a Christian, rural, coastal resort community where middle to older age adults go to support several summer volunteer projects. These projects include building and improving housing for the needy and serving through the community’s action agencies. Those who volunteer, support each other's spouse losses and other challenges as they work to help the community. Romantic relationships are developed as those who...

Honestly, she didn’t know if she was even capable of the kind of love needed to make that ultimate sacrifice willingly to another. The Living River Ranch has served thousands of visitors throughout its many years of operation through the love and commitment of Margaret, Matthew, and their families. It is time to expand the ranch toward a higher calling, answering the need to support the next generation of youth with many new life challenges. This second ranch is located in Northern Michigan on an abandoned, century-owned farm. The eight-bedroom main farmhouse and barn need significant ...

“My brother adores you, and while he might not fully understand the depth of that now…I do.” Queensboro Bay is located on the Lake Superior shoreline and its harbor services the vast shipping industry of the Great Lakes. The Inn bequeathed to the entire Steger clan is a run down and horrid eyesore for the entire community. The family is conflicted over selling or renovating the hotel, which leads to many tense interactions as they move forward with a final decision. Is there a way to hold their family together by pursuing this dream of building a legacy at the Inn? How will setbacks ...

I was going to grab life by the horns and see where this next big adventure might take me, but who would travel with me was the biggest surprise of all. Nat was married to her high school sweetheart for fifteen years and was planning a celebration in Hawaii for their anniversary when tragedy struck. Her husband was caught up in a mass shooting episode while on a business trip and suddenly she was without her beloved spouse. After that event, she vowed never to love again and tried to refocus on her family’s plumbing business, until a widower with two little girls came to town and reopened...

All he could do was pray for swift justice and that the town got through the growing pains of their new reality, sooner rather than later. The Village is reeling from the development news and plans to accommodate many new people. Family businesses are being stretched in new directions; friendships are challenged as they either love or despise this disruption to their routines and how to keep up with this sudden development in their community. As the buildings take shape on the horizon, new love, fresh starts, and brighter futures all take shape in new ways that people never expected. ...

Avery, a young widowed mother, strives to care for a beaten-down domestic survivor on the ranch. How might Scout Westbrook, a burly young military veteran influence both of their lives? Nestled in the hills of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the ranch overlooks open fields and rich oak, maple and beech tree groves. It has been owned by the Katzen family for generations. Once a working ranch producing cattle and milking cows, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for a multitude of special populations. The leaves are beginning to change on the ranch and the early fall harvest is in full gear. ...

Trauma and pain floated in those lost, miserable eyes for anyone to see. He didn’t know what either of their stories were, but he felt they were each in the right place. In the calming waters of Lake Michigan lies a healing haven, an island designed as a sanctuary for the heartbroken. Those who lost their partners, either to death or through a divorce, seek solace, spiritual support, and a chance for a new life. Time slows, wounds heal, and love blooms again on this island. Individuals, each bearing the weight of their pasts, make their way to this haven. Brought together by grief, they ...

Despite all the trials thrown in his path over the years, there was nothing but faith, hope, and grace to be found in Silas’s testimony. The Village at Crossroad Corners is a tight-knit, traditional, community and a snapshot from the time before technology and big commerce became a mainstay in American culture. The community is rocked when the village council makes the shocking decision to allow a developer to build a dual-aged, residential community, that will house both the elderly and college aged students in a connecting network of buildings. It is an ambitious multi-generational plan...

Jayce is wallowing in grief and drowning in his many new responsibilities, having just lost his family in a tragic plane crash. Tanner Creek Ranch, located in Northern Michigan overlooks majestic fields of hay and alfalfa. It has been owned by the Tanner family for generations. Once a working farm producing crops and raising cattle, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for the rehabilitation of a variety of domestic and specialized animal populations. Jayce studied accounting and had his future plans in hand. But, with his four-year-old grieving sister, one huge ranch to run, and a host ...