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One by one, the Hewitt siblings make their way to Hope Ranch to meet their grandparents for the first time. None are quite sure what they're looking for, but they all find the family they need. And love. This box set includes Hope for Christmas, Hope for Tomorrow, Hope for Love, Hope for Freedom, Hope for Family, and Hope at Last. Hope Ranch is a place where second chances and God's love are waiting for everyone.

Opposites attract when a house flipper looking for a fresh start butts heads with a local handyman. The dilapidated mansion isn't the only thing in need of TLC. Deidre McIntyre didn’t exactly purchase the gorgeous old home in the Shenandoah Mountains on a whim. The building had seen better days, but she had the skills—and the time—to fix it up. And maybe it would provide the fresh start she was looking for. Local handyman Jeremiah Crawford has a soft spot for Peacock Hill. The pixie-like Deidre isn’t at all what he expects when he swings by to meet the new owner, but he’s happy to...

Two landscape architects, one garden, and a chance to see if their secret crushes from college have stood the test of time. Duncan McIntyre is grateful to spend time away from his job at a prestigious D.C. landscaping firm to help his sister in southern Virginia. Restoring the grounds of Peacock Hill to their former glory is just the sort of challenge he’s been looking for. Anna Hamilton wants to get out from behind the reference desk at the library and use the landscaping degree she worked so hard to earn ten years ago. When she’s invited to consult at Peacock Hill, she thinks it’s ...

Jenna and I have been friends since college. Not besties or anything. Just the kind of friend you hit up when you want to go to a party but don’t want the pressure of a date. She’s fun. Independent. And she gets me. Which is probably why we dated for a while—more for fun than anything.

He hates her. The feeling is completely mutual. But she needs a date and he's available - they're both adamant that this fake relationship will not lead to love. Vanessa Fisher delights in providing the flowers for weddings and other social events. Except when Topher Adams is doing the cake. The man is always rearranging her centerpieces and deriding her job. It’s almost as if he’s doing it just to get under her skin. Topher can get along with everyone—with the notable exception of Vanessa. That woman brings out the worst in him. It wouldn’t be a problem if she wasn’t so good at ...

When I convinced my friends to join me in a scheme to play the stock market, it paid off beyond our expectations. Honestly, most days I don’t even remember that I’m a billionaire. But it was big news for my family. In fact, my cousin made me guardian of her son in the event something happened to her. At face value, it sounds kind of nice. But I never really knew my cousin.

Love might be a choice, but some choices are off limits. They say opposites attract—and I’m not going to disagree. In fact, I’d be doing my best to see if the attraction was mutual if not for one little thing. She’s my best friend’s little sister.

A footloose painter and a deeply rooted mechanic share an instant attraction, but these opposites will both need to bend for love to have a chance. Repainting historic murals at Peacock Hill will pad Azure Hewitt’s bank account and allow her to drift where the wind takes her. If only the group of friends working at the old mansion weren’t so welcoming. Their immediate acceptance and inclusion reinforces one of the downsides of her footloose life. Add in the local car buff and mechanic? Putting down roots could almost be attractive. The more Matt Patterson’s uncle pushes him to take ...

You ever meet someone and have that immediate click? That was Kayla and me. First day of our first teaching jobs and we both just knew we were going to be best friends forever.

He’s secretly in love with the bride-to-be. There’s only one problem, he’s her wedding planner. Larissa Carey’s fiancé left her waiting at the altar. So she dubbed the wedding reception a “near-miss” party, and tried not to dwell on the one thing being jilted made clear: she was unlovable. Determined to move on, Larissa redirected her focus to the dreams she’d had when she was single. Sean Fitzgerald had never even been tempted to break Wedding Planner Rule #1: Don’t fall in love with the bride…until Larissa. When her selfish ex-fiancé steps out of her life, Sean craves ...

Skye Hewitt thought coming to Jesus would fix all her problems. Boy, was she wrong. But he has given her the strength to make some big decisions. Like the choice to leave the East Coast where she was comfortable, and head to the Southwest and the grandparents she’s never met. Maybe the change of scene will provide the solution she desperately needs. Morgan Young came to Hope Ranch to work with horses and put his years as a police officer behind him. The influx of Hewitt grandchildren isn’t even a blip on his radar. At least until Skye shows up.

An independent single mom who doesn’t believe in love at first sight collides with a man who does. Cyan Hewitt drifts onto his estranged grandparents’ New Mexico ranch in time for Thanksgiving...and stays. As a cyber security consultant, he can telecommute, so why not from here, where his restless soul is soothed and his heart is awakened by the attractive ranch housekeeper? Maria Sanchez works at Rancho de Esperanza to provide a stable life for her son. She’s content - mostly - in her roles as housekeeper, part-time student, and mom.

Sunny—short for Sunshine—is the best there is. And she’s got at least ten years on me, so it’s not like there can be anything romantic. Older women have never been my vibe. So I’ll spend the time with her, alone on the boat, and soak up all the things she has to teach me. And do everything in my power to ignore just how good she looks while she does it.

Turns out my sister was serious about everything she said in that phone call—the cancer, the leaving, and the postcards. So I was already struggling to figure out just what God thought he was doing. And then my boss introduced me to the guy who would be taking over the new project. My project. Sure, Owen’s hot. And so what if he has the world’s most impressive resume? He’s not getting my job without a fight. And my job isn't the only thing I'm not going to surrender. I'm also not going to let Owen take over my heart.

Indigo Hewitt reluctantly decides a move to Hope Ranch is the best of the few options available. Despite not knowing her grandparents well, she moves in a few days before her baby sister’s wedding. Joaquin Rivera has been pushing the Hewitts to bring livestock to Hope Ranch. When Indigo relocates with her herds, he’s excited to lend a hand with the sheep and alpacas. After a tipsy evening together, Joaquin is determined to get his relationship with Indigo back to a place that honors God. One mistake isn’t going to ruin either of their lives. Until those two pink lines appear.

Royal Hewitt never expected to move to Hope Ranch, but his grandparents’ warm welcome makes it too appealing to turn down. All he needs now is to furnish his cabin on the cheap and convince Sophie Ellison to give him just one shot at a date. If Sophie could figure out how to make teaching horseback riding to kids pay all the bills, she’d drop her day job in a heartbeat. Even if it meant more opportunities for Royal to hit on her. His good looks and flirtations leave her weak-kneed, but she knows better than to trust a guy like that. Does she dare take a chance and hope for love?

Elise Hewitt came to Hope Ranch because there was nowhere left to go. She’s making a place for herself by helping with her daughter Indigo’s yarn business and watching her grandchildren, but neither of those things ignites any passion in her heart. Maybe she’s just too old for that. Dave Fitzgerald’s call to the mission field is all he’s ever known. Now that he’s a widower, he’s more involved than ever before. Running a camp for young adults considering full-time missions is a break from the troubleshooting assignments he usually seeks out.

She wants to be more than friends, he's busy playing the field. Will he realize he loves her before it's too late? Having spent her entire adult life working for her sister, Claire McIntyre is ready to leave Peacock Hill and stand on her own two feet. Especially since she’s sick of having Danny’s date-of-the-week thrown in her face. Why hasn’t he ever noticed her when she’s right in front of him? The potential of a job offer—and more?—from Jamie Fischer is the perfect opportunity to start over. Danny Kent has always considered Claire one of the guys, so the flash of jealousy ...

For five years, Tommy Russell’s ex-wife has controlled every aspect of his life, using his devotion to their daughter as a hammer. Now, she's threatening to take him to court to get his partial custody revoked. Jade Clarke didn't expect the Hewitts to roll out the red carpet when she showed up at Hope Ranch. But they did. And they invited her to stay. As much as she craves their acceptance and love, she’s suspicious of anything that comes without strings. Then when Tommy’s ex tries to use his unmarried status against him, he blurts out that he’s in a relationship with Jade.