In the charming town of Bloomfield (akin to Lake Wobegon or Mitford), the theft of a craft store owner's prized garden gnome is big news; the truth behind its disappearance is even bigger!
TABLE FOR TWO When lovely Lacey Dachin signed on at the clothing shop next door, it looked as if fun-loving Randy Reynolds had found a potential lunch partner. Meals could be lonely for a single guy, particularly one whose friends were getting hitched right and left! A FORMER PARTY BOY, HE'D TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND But could the past truly be behind him? He knew Lacey feared the worst. Yet with his life in stand-up shape, the only thing that needed changing now was Lacey's mind.
It was certainly not the way Marielle expected to meet a man—any man—but when she visited the gentleman she'd helped save from an accidental plunge, she was intrigued…but only until Russ's workaholic nature made itself known. She'd had more than enough of that from her exfiancé. So when his boss suggested Russ volunteer in her teen center (the least Russ could do after having landed on her car!), the last thing Marielle was looking for was romance. But love just might bloom where she least expects it….
Running from his frustrating life, Chad loses his way on Christmas Eve and soon stumbles on the remote town of Piney Meadows. Before long, he falls in love with the people of the Old Order Mennonite community, accepts a job, and settles into the area. He is touched by the good people and their strong faith, even though he still has a lingering dispute with God. Most of all, he is fond of Anna. The more he gets to know her, the more he falls in love with her. But Anna is not happy in Piney Meadows. The Mennonite community is changing, but it’s not changing fast enough for her. She longs to move to Minneapolis to get a job, make her way in the world, and find herself. Chad doesn’t want her to go, but Anna can only see the freedom she imagines she will get in the big city. When she’s ready to leave he contemplates leaving with her, but a personal crisis shakes Chad to his core. Feeling let down by everyone—including God—Chad wonders if Anna will now desert him too.
Could Cory Bellanger Be More Than a Friend? The tall, dark and handsome forest ranger has a way of making Daphne Carruthers feel safe. Her brother's buddy is also awakening feelings deeper than friendship. Daphne wants to believe in the future Cory's offering, but first she must come to terms with her painful past. Helping Daphne recover from a difficult relationship, Cory knows he has to be careful where her heart is concerned. And Cory is hiding a secret of his own that could destroy the fragile trust they're starting to build. Can he stop their pasts from sabotaging their future together--and convince Daphne he's the best man for her?
The Narrow Path is a story about a couple who must face their differences and learn to work together as they look toward a lifetime of love. Miranda Klassen’s Mennonite church is big and modern and she loves the mixture of faith, action, and activity. But in order to follow her dream she moves across the country to a small town to organize the 75th anniversary celebration of an Old Order Mennonite church. Ted Wiebe has been assigned to assist and guide Miranda, feeling good that his church has chosen another Mennonite. But except for sharing the same basic faith and denomination, their churches have nothing else in common. His church embraces old-style roots, so Ted expects to find someone similar at the airport: a woman who never wears pants, no body piercing (including pierced ears), no makeup, and wearing a head covering as a sign of modesty, someone else who lives in accordance with old-fashioned values. But the woman who acknowledges him is wearing unreasonably high and outlandishly expensive shoes, denim jeans, and makeup, including bright red lipstick. As she gets off the plane she’s fiddling with an iPod and yapping on the cell phone. When Miranda enters Ted’s church and community she feels like she’s been transported back into Little House On The Prairie. Ted is supposed to help Miranda fit in, and Miranda is supposed to help his church reach out into the community. When it’s time to start planning and organizing for the celebration, then the fun really begins.
Welcome to Bloomfield, where life is simple, love is real, and stories are shared. Andy Barnhart's parrot Murray has always scared the children of Bloomfield, but when he starts scaring the adults, veterinarian Sarah Faire is reluctantly cast into the role of the Pet Whisperer. Soon all the locals want her help with their dysfunctional pets, leaving little time for Sarah to care for the sick and injured animals at her clinic. Being best friends with Sarah's brothers, Josh Tavendish has always been fond of her, but when caught in the whirlwind with Sarah and Murray, 'like' turns to 'love', and he doesn't know what to do about it. Instead of leading her down a trail of romance, Josh finds himself following Sarah on a wild parrot chase through Bloomfield -- from the tea room to the beauty salon to the police station, and more! At the end of the trail Sarah catches Murray, and Josh catches Sarah's heart in a marriage proposal. Now the Bloomfield Garden Club must get ready for a wedding, but are parrots invited?
Playing guitar for his church's worship team was not going as well as Adrian Braithwaite expected. Which was why he was thrilled to find a talented keyboardist in new church member Celeste Hackett. But there was more to the lovely Celeste than met the eye—the skill that Adrian so valued came from her former career in a rock band. And though the pastor welcomed her, a threat from Celeste's past could destroy what she'd worked so hard to build, unless her musical partner could become her partner for life.
Enjoy an historical romance from author Sally Laity as you journey into coal mining country of 1920s Pennsylvania. Ken Roberts, a coal miner, and Rosalind Gilbran, an Lebanese immigrant, develop a friendship that is forbidden by her Old World family. Also includes a bonus novel, The Train Stops Here by Gail Sattler, in which cultures clash between a hobo and the daughter of a man charged with sweeping the trains of freeloaders.
This second installment of Sattler's Men of Praise miniseries is a refreshing comedy in which rich and spoiled Georgette Ecklington learns a lesson about love, life, and the Lord from down-to-earth Bob Delanio. Original.
DAVE DUCHARME IS A MAN OF MYSTERY Dave's heart is captured from the moment he lays eyes on Ashley Kruger. Too bad it's while he's saving her from a bank robbery! When Ashley is injured, Dave promises to stay close. He's determined to take care of her--and to win her trust. Ashley can't believe she was rescued by such a gentle and handsome man. As she gets to know her dashing hero, hope grows that he may be the one for her. But when dangerous secrets from his past come to light, Ashley will have to choose between safety...and love.
JEFF SHAW EXPECTS A BLUE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR Reeling from a broken engagement, Jeff doesn't feel like celebrating. Especially with his ex-fiancée's younger sister, Natasha Brickson. But Natasha is determined to immerse Jeff in Christmas cheer, and to his surprise, her tender care begins to mend his heart. Unlike his ex, Natasha is warm, compassionate and lovely inside and out. Natasha's always stood in her sister's shadow, so she doesn't expect the man of her dreams to notice her. But when their friendship becomes something more, can Jeff convince Natasha that he was engaged to the wrong sister...and give her the Christmas gift of a lifetime?
Struggling to rebuild her life after her husband's death, Shanna McPherson watches her landscaper transform her backyard into a work of art. Despite her attraction to this kind, handsome man, Shanna can't shake her fear of falling into another abusive relationship. Brendan Gafferty has his hands full on this landscaping job. Shanna's ornery dog keeps burying Brendan's tools and her two young children only add to the chaos. But somehow the mayhem that is the McPherson family works its way into Brendan's heart. When Shanna receives menacing threats from an angry relative, can she trust Brendan enough to turn to him for help-and maybe even another chance at love?
Trevor's best friend is marrying Janice's best friend. And they have only four months to convince Frank and Laura -- who couldn't be less suited as mates -- to call off their wedding. In desperation, Trevor and Janice implement a plan. Pretending to be in love, they double-date with Frank and Laura as a means to help the pair discover how wrong they are for each other. But nothing Trevor and Janice do seems to matter. Even after attending a twelve-week pre-marital course with their friends, Frank and Laura remain stubbornly committed to their wedding plans. Throughout their time together as the "loving couple," Trevor and Janice grow close, and as the wedding day approaches, each secretly dreads ending their ruse. As the big day arrives, will the wedding be on?
Enjoy a contemporary romance collection of four heartwarming novellas that capture the sights and sounds of Christmas in New York City. Christmas plans are set askew when a schedule-bound professional organizer meets a free-spirited poet. Holiday bustle is the means two tourists try to use to get lost in the crowds. Christmas in Rockerfeller Center puts a widow's dreams on center stage. The gift of the Magi comes full circle for two lonely Latinos. Romance is in the air from Fifth Avenue to Chinatown, but can faith bring the love home?
Snowbound Village, Connecticut, is full of holiday charm, especially at the mall's Christmas Collectibles Shop where romance is in the air."--P. [4] of cover.
Are you ready for some good old-fashioned romance in a contemporary setting? Then you’ll enjoy these nine stories of modern women who are forced to slow down and take a new look at dating and romance when new men enter their lives. For some it will take vacation time, others will discover through music, while some need the gentle nudges from both God and Grandma. Delight in discovering how chivalry is not dead despite the stresses of today’s world.
Get set for five lighthearted adventures in romance from three leading authors. Lois rebounds into the arms of a clown. Shy Tabby takes a ventriloquism class. Distrustful Shannon has a secret admirer. Carolyn is pursued by man who is opposite of her dreams. Tangie puts a Broadway career on hold. Enjoy a few laughs as the brokenhearted learn that a little bit of playful romance can turn life’s disappointments around.
Playing guitar for his church's worship team was not going as well as Adrian Braithwaite expected. Which was why he was thrilled to find a talented keyboardist in new church member Celeste Hackett. But there was more to the lovely Celeste than met the eye – the skill that Adrian so valued came from her former career in a rock band.
Cooking instructor Carolyn Rutherford is quickly approaching her thirty-third birthday and knows that the time to settle down is fast approaching, but with whom? She has a mental image of her ideal mate--and it's not Mitchell Farris, one of her newest students. Would the Lord call her to marry someone nine years her junior? Or will everyone just wonder what's cooking?
Dogs Play Matchmakers in Four Modern Love Stories -- Contemporary novellas with pets as major contributors to each story's romance. Authors: Lauralee Bliss, Pamela Griffin, Dina Leonhardt Koehly, and Gail Sattler.
Satisfy the legions of romance readers hungry for wholesome, Christ-centered stories by carrying Barbour's Heartsong Presents line. Each of these mass market paperback novels is a top-quality romance reflecting Christian values through realistic stories. Available in both contemporary and historic settings, Heartsong Presents novels offer something for every romance reader--at a tremendous value price.
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