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Will autumn's majesty breathe new life and new love into these parched and lonely souls? After his wife died, Ross Kerrigan took a sabbatical from his job as minister to the senior souls at Apple Blossom Fellowship. How can he minister to them when he's only living for the day he can join Lizzie in heaven? But when he gets roped into volunteering for the town's first Autumn Festival, the meetings are the highlight of his week, and he looks forward to seeing the beautiful florist, whose smile brightens up the room better than any flower. It hurts Mallory Shannon to see their beloved pastor ...

What was Iris Rendall thinking renting the beautiful home in Butterfly Bend for the entire summer? The enchanting little beach town might be a popular vacation spot, but her home, her life is hundreds of miles away, and she has no business idling away the summer, doing crazy things like catching crabs and kayaking and swimming in the river with the handsome Ethan Makenna when there is plenty to do at home. When Ethan introduced himself at church, she'd recognized the immediate tug of attraction and the powerful--and unwelcome!--urge to get to know him. If her ex-husband hadn't inflicted ...

Autumn Season has no plans to stay in Willow Valley, North Carolina. Too many bad memories, and she doesn't need to reignite the terrifying flashbacks by sticking around the small town that was never really home to her. She's only back because her oldest sister called an emergency family meeting, and she has big news of her own. But she's still reeling from that revelation herself, and it may take some time before she's ready to share. Besides, it would be nice to have a soft place to land for a while. Just until she knows what to expect, even if it is the unexpected. Like seeing Riggs ...

After ten years abroad, renowned chef Camille Tulane is back in the good ole USA. Good? Ha! The only sweet memories were her family’s annual holiday pilgrimages to Mistletoe Mountain and hanging out with the handsome Chase Kirkland. Now, her ambitious Italian boyfriend’s proposal has her running scared. She has one month to prep her family's vacation home for sale, one month to give Antonio an answer. But she doesn’t need that long. Not when Chase smiles at her like that… Chase Kirkland regrets letting Camille fly away, but he couldn’t clip her angel wings. She’d never be happy ...

Attorney Brooke McGraff never looked back after leaving Bairds Creek. She prefers the anonymity of the big city where nobody knows the sordid details of her childhood, where whispers of “Poor little Brooke” don’t taunt her. But when she learns of her foster mother’s cancer, Brooke returns without a moment’s hesitation. Third-generation firefighter Captain Cole Matoyer can’t imagine living anywhere but Bairds Creek. With his deep roots, the small town is where he planned to start his little family, but those dreams went up in smoke with Brooke’s desertion. After he rescues her ...

Darby Brewster only plans to visit Kester Ranch long enough to get a signature on the contract allowing Brewster Oil to drill on their property. Then maybe her father will finally grant her the Vice President’s role after years of trying to prove herself worthy. As an environmental engineer, she’s developed innovative methods to protect the environment, so getting the owner to sign should be quick and painless. But the stubborn cowboy refuses, forcing her to stick around the ranch. It doesn’t take long for the peaceful surroundings to soothe her weary spirit, and the handsome cowboy ...

A cantankerous llama… Racecar driver Mason Mulrennan only intended to make a quick stop at Forever Family Animal Sanctuary to inspect the place. He’d promised his pregnant sister, now on bedrest, that he’d handle the rescue organization’s grant application to their non-profit. He didn’t set out to deceive the beautiful owner. Didn’t even know what a cria was, let alone how to deliver one. And he never expected to come face-to-face with an ornery llama. Remi’s mixture of sass and shyness draws him, but he’s been burned by love. Women loved his wallet and his fame, not him. A ...

He fights fires. She saves kids. Can they stop battling each other long enough to realize they want the same thing? Love, family...forever. Social Worker Cammie Parkson regrets not yanking little Jayden from his home after logging concerns about the mother’s boyfriend. If her supervisor hadn’t vetoed her petition, Cammie wouldn’t be pacing the halls of Cherrydale Children’s Hospital alongside the handsome fire captain who brought Jayden in, waiting for doctors to confirm the suspected abuse. Securing a safe environment for the boy is imperative, so why does Keegan insist on giving ...

What is it with this enchanting small town of Butterfly Bend? Is there something in the river that mends wounded hearts and blows the sweet wind of love through the town? So far, Calla Jansing has watched both of her sisters get shot with Cupid's arrows. She's happy for them, really, but she's steering clear of those pesky arrows. She had her one true love, and when her husband passed away from a massive heart attack after ignoring his doctor's warnings about the sustained stress of being a police chief, it just about killed her too. She's nowhere near ready to open her heart to love again....

A lifetime of dreams hinges on a coveted magazine feature, but the chopper cowboy jeopardizes everything. Kierra Kester needs the feature in the Amazing West magazine to hang onto their family ranch. After their father’s death left them clear up to the barn rafters in debt, Kierra convinced her mother and skeptical brothers to use their ranch as a special events venue. An article in the prestigious magazine essentially guarantees an influx of new clients and a steady stream of income beyond the loan. Then maybe her brothers will see that she’s just as capable at running a business. ...

A homebody. A lawyer stuck at home. Will God work a holiday miracle and bring them together on UNcommon ground? Raney Mayhall's career stalled before it ever started. Stuck back in her tiny hometown during the pandemic, she's forced to wait until her D.C. law firm reopens to begin her new life. So instead of decorating a fancy row house for Christmas, she's living in her childhood home with her mother and brother. With a looming six-digit tuition loan and no salary, what choice does she have? And how exactly can she protect her heart with her brother's best friend turning up everywhere like...

Will pulling weeds in Sloan's beloved garden help her see that she can trust the attorney with her heart? Especially since he represented her ex-husband in the divorce… Sloan Lindscott has always loved plants. Gardens and flowers speak to her heart much stronger than any person. But right now—after her husband of nearly forty years left her for a younger woman—even her nursery doesn’t offer much solace, and her faith is floundering. With the help of her two longtime friends, her sons and their families, and her nursery, she’ll pick up the pieces eventually, but she’ll never ...

From Combat to Cowboy… After his discharge from the Marines, Ryder Jenson arrives home in Montana armed with a business plan and…his niece. To activate his Combat to Cowboy program, though, five-year-old Sophie needs a nanny and he knows just the person to fill that role. Eden Milano…the girl next door. The woman he's never forgotten. The memories of her golden hair and sweet smile were what kept him alive during the darkest seasons of his career. She's never fit in…until now. Eden never knew what a real family was until Ryder hires her to care for his adorable niece. The handsome ...

Summer Season has one goal. Two, really. First, grow her animal rescue business and, second, don't succumb to the trappings of love or marriage. After her traumatic childhood, she has no intention of falling in love or bringing helpless children into the world. So, she definitely needs to steer clear of Krew Kingsley. If anyone could make her lose focus, it would be the handsome auto mechanic. Now if only her beloved car would cooperate… After a ten-year stint in the military, Krew Kingsley is anxious to grow his auto mechanics business and build roots in small-town Willow Valley. Getting...

THREE deliciously sweet romances with hunky cowboys, sassy heroines, adorable kids and oh-so-sweet kisses! Roping the Cowboy: Environmental Engineer Darby Brewster only plans to visit Kester Ranch long enough to get a signature on the contract allowing Brewster Oil to drill on their property. Then maybe her father will finally grant her the Vice President’s role after years of trying to prove herself worthy. But the stubborn cowboy refuses, forcing her to stick around the ranch. It doesn’t take long for the peaceful surroundings to soothe her weary spirit, and the handsome cowboy and ...

Firefighter Karley “Nic” Nicolas intends to win Merriville's Police vs Firefighter Basketball game this year. Victory means a huge check for her beloved charity, the group home where her twin brother lives. Losing is not an option…until the reclusive detective flashes his rare smile and makes her forget why she’s even on the court. Still reeling from his ex-wife's abandonment two years ago, Detective Gray Newnan has just now found a fragile balance between the demands of his job and raising his autistic son. Travis takes priority over everything and everyone else, and Gray refuses ...

For the last year, Beryl Rimerly locked herself in the kitchen, creating and testing recipes, so that she could enjoy this month in Butterfly Bend, relaxing on the beach with her sisters. But a call from her agent dashes that dream, and now she's back to page one. With stinging reviews like "outdated" and "something my grandmother would make" along with declining sales over the last couple of releases, Beryl must deliver recipes that attract a younger demographic or the publisher's dropping her. She can't afford any distractions, even ones as handsome and delectable as Ford Lewiston. ...

Receiving a Dear Rand email while serving his country didn’t douse the fire in Rand Tenneson’s heart for his high school sweetheart. Fully committed, nothing quenched that love, not even news that Bryanna married someone else. Back home now, Rand enjoys a busy life, firefighting and clowning around with patients at the children’s hospital. But a chance run-in with his ex-girlfriend, now a widow, rekindles that spark. Rand knows that God put her back in his life for a reason, and he vows to be there for her. Ten years ago, Bryanna Fenwick shattered two hearts, hers and Rand’s. But ...

Now that the legacy of Canderhart Racing is settled, Dustin "Dusty" Canderhart needs to crank out the words to make the contracted deadline for his next action adventure romance book. But it appears as though his muse has abandoned him. Or rather, his pseudonym Sage Rockford. There's a lot riding on this book. He's not worried about the advance. It's more about proving to his father that writing is a viable profession just as much as car racing. On the run from a stalker, singer/songwriter Oakley Mead retreats to her hometown of Hawley Creek, hoping to keep a low profile and not attract any...

Will autumn's serenade and his niece's unexpected arrival usher in a season of peace or craziness? Luke Erickson has no idea what to do with girls. Except Tinsley, although the handywoman isn't really girly. But his fifteen-year-old niece just showed up on his doorstep, and he couldn't possibly turn her away. Running the pub keeps him plenty busy, and the mayor just appointed Luke as hospitality chair for the town's first Autumn Festival, so his plate is overflowing. Surely his best friend Tinsley will take pity on him and help a guy out, right? Otherwise, his life just took a turn toward ...