A fake boyfriend seems the perfect way for Laina to protect herself from another broken heart, but when she’s haunted by a kiss, it’s time to take matters into her own hands. Laina Cox didn’t set out to be Jeremy Wilson’s fake girlfriend, but it does seem the easiest way to satisfy both their matchmaking mothers—especially when the man who once broke her heart is coming to town. What better way to protect herself than with a handsome, hardworking farmer for a boyfriend? Besides, she’s still wondering if there might be something behind the kiss she shared with Jeremy at the Harvest Festival kissing booth—an experience that she’d definitely like to repeat. What she doesn’t count on is that her former flame, Seth Lawson, is all grown up now, both handsome and successful, and ready to make all her dreams come true. Can she trust him with her heart? And what about Jeremy? He’s just a friend, right? Surely that Harvest Festival kiss was simply a fluke. Maybe it’s time to take matters into her own hands and put her theory to the test. Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, the characters are like one big, extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. What people are say about the series: “Kiss at Midnight is evocative, revealing, and hard to put down. Its realistic dilemmas and character growth powers a story that is compelling and involving.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance.” A Town Called Forgotten: Kiss at Midnight This Feeling for You Reason to Breathe Everything About You Never Letting Go
An ancient castle leads to the past—and love. Renovating a medieval castle in the country of Beaumont is a fantastic opportunity for engineer Emerson Shaw. Yet part of him isn’t sure if working closely with Jianne Selmone is a delicious promise or a terrifying sentence. Because try as he might to woo her, she doesn’t seem to feel the way he does. When the work takes on a sudden and very strange twist, he finds himself dependent upon Jianne for the first time, and maybe that’s exactly what she needs to break free of her past. An ancient castle, a passageway through time, a king in danger, and a witch? You’ll find it all in the magical country of Beaumont, where true love has a way of righting old wrong and making dreams come alive. This is the last of four novellas in the Royals of Beaumont series, where each story is a stand-alone that can be read individually or as a series.
How far would you go to save someone you love? As a public defender, Caitlin McLoughlin has seen her share of bad guys, and she’s tired of watching them walk away. Until one day, she refuses to let it happen again. But if anyone finds out what she has done, her whole future will be at risk. When she meets Parker Hathaway, charged with kidnapping four-year-old Madeline, he’s just another criminal, another job. But Parker tells a far different story. Can Caitlin believe him? Or is her trust better placed in the handsome deputy district attorney with his undefeated record in court?
One decision frozen in time. A choice that can never be altered. After fighting her way through a bitter and hurtful past, Mercedes Johnson has painstakingly carved out a life of quiet contentment on a Wyoming farm with her husband, Wayne, and their three sons. Together she and Wayne have survived the worst trials a couple can face, and their relationship has grown as solid and lasting as the farmland beneath their feet. If their relationship is not everything Mercedes might have hoped for, it is enough. All that changes when the birth father of Mercedes’ oldest child returns to Riverton. Dr. Brandon Rhodes, a renowned heart surgeon, has plans for the son he has never met. Resentful at the secret Mercedes has kept for thirteen years, he threatens the carefully balanced life she and Wayne have created. Just how far is he willing to go to gain what he feels is rightfully his? As Mercedes uncovers the truth of Brandon’s intentions regarding their son and the lies surrounding the past, she is torn between what is and what might have been. One choice, one decision, has led her to this place. How can she live with the consequences?
One glimpse into the eyes of a stranger changes everything. On the first day of her new life, Tawnia McKnight finds herself in Oregon, her fifth state in ten years. Another new job, new friends, a heartache left far behind. Maybe in Portland she can at last find what she is looking for. Maybe she can even forget Bret Winn. But when a tragic bridge collapse rocks the city, Tawnia is thrust back into the life of the man she thought she’d never see again. And with him is a stranger, a stranger with inexplicably familiar eyes. Soon Tawnia finds herself drawn into a web of confusion and deceit. Where did the eccentric Autumn Rain come from and why does she look so much like Tawnia? Though Autumn’s agony over her missing father seems real, there is much in her past that cannot be explained. Even more troubling for Tawnia is Bret’s interest in Autumn, despite Tawnia’s own attraction to the mysterious firefighter who once saved Autumn’s life. Danger looms as Tawnia tries to unravel clues to both the past and the current tragedy in Portland. Will she find what she is looking for, or will everything she cares about slip once again from her grasp?
Caring for the animals at Safe Haven Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary has filled the holes in Zoey Morgan’s life and soothed the memories that haunt her. It helps that she works with Stephen Carey, whose uncle owns the sanctuary, and Declan Walker, who is as wild and untouchable as the animals they help. When a storm hits, flattening buildings and flooding roads, the sanctuary goes into lockdown. Zoey learns that her younger sister is lost in the storm, and she will risk anything to find her. So will the man who loves her—if she’d let him. Can he slip past the walls Zoey has built to hide her secrets? All Ruth wanted was to open a little cafe and do what she does best, but the price tag is years out of reach. Then a not-so-chance meeting with a gorgeous photographer and help from her hodgepodge family might just put the goal in reach. Except now both her future and her heart are at risk—will the cost be too high? You first met Zoey and Ruth as runaway teens in House Without Lies. Now they are all grown up and finding love in this two-story romance.
Tessa Needs a Husband—and Fast! With her trust fund in jeopardy, Tessa Crawford enters into a relationship with a mysterious neighbor that soon turns into something more dangerous than either of them could have imagined. Two days before her wedding, Tessa Crawford’s world crumbles, leaving her hurt and betrayed. Worse, if Tessa doesn’t marry and receive her trust fund, her sister Lily will lose her house and the homeless girls she helps will have nowhere to go. But Tessa can’t marry just anyone, can she? Gage Braxton, the guy from next door, is willing to help her out, but rumors hint that he's an ex-con. Tessa quickly finds herself attracted to a man who has no intention of ever falling in love or of passing on his terrible legacy. When Tessa stumbles across evidence that may be proof of Gage’s innocence, suspects begin to line up. Someone is willing to kill again to see that the truth remains buried, and if Tessa doesn’t hurry and solve the old murder, she will lose not only her chance at love but may become the murderer’s next victim. Rachel Branton has created an exciting, romantic story with a new take on a theme that never gets old. Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!
Sometimes Survival Isn’t Enough . . . Years of living on the street and fending for herself have made Makay Greyson tough and resourceful, if a bit disillusioned. She’s come a long way from sleeping in parks and scavenging for food. Her entire focus is on providing a better life for her young brother, one without fear of loss and neglect. That certainly doesn’t leave time for Harrison Matthews, who from their first meeting sends fire through her veins and upsets all her carefully laid plans. Makay has done things she isn’t proud of to survive, and those choices now threaten the small amount of security she’s created—and any chance of a future with Harrison. They’ve been raised in two very different worlds, and the secrets they both hide can only lead to disaster. There is only one chance to make it right, and one misstep could be fatal. Your Eyes Don’t Lie is a story about facing fears, sacrificing for those you love, and about a girl who thinks she isn’t worth loving and a guy who knows she is. Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!
Keisha doesn’t have time for a man she thinks abandoned her, but this time Xander is staying to fight. Keisha Jefferson’s dreams of marrying the man she loved and becoming an attorney like the father she lost were cut short one stormy night when her choices slipped from her grasp. Four years later, she’s ready to take on the world again, though her dreams have changed, especially those involving love. When another storm brings Xander Greenwood back into her life, he’s every bit as attractive as before—and as devastating to her heart. While her life was spinning out of control, he’s made good, a poor boy from a small town now turned doctor. But this time, Keisha won’t fall into his trap. She wants nothing to do with the man who didn’t love her enough to fight for her. Xander has sacrificed much to achieve his goals, but he’d give it all up for one more chance with Keisha. If only he can get past her secrets to understand why she left him. Yet the truth he discovers threatens to unwind all the progress he’s made with her. Can he find his way back, or will he lose her again—this time forever? Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, characters are like one big extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. What people are say about the series: “Kiss at Midnight is evocative, revealing, and hard to put down. Its realistic dilemmas and character growth powers a story that is compelling and involving.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance.”
A feel-good romance for fans of Robyn Carr, Leeanna Morgan, and Debra Clopton. Hailey Waters steps off a bus with no memory of why she came to Forgotten or what she’s running from. And maybe it doesn't matter. She’s determined to make a new life in this small town where strangers are friendly and helpful—especially veterinarian Dylan Morgan. But Dylan keeps prying for answers she doesn’t have. He’s a hero, always saving animals and people, and maybe she doesn’t need one of those right now. He’s more likely to break her heart than to solve the riddle of her past. Dylan has returned to the small town he never should have left. He’s tired of women with secrets, the kind of women who always leave. When he finds Hailey in his friend’s barn, his training makes him uniquely qualified to be what she needs most—if he can keep the way he’s beginning to feel about her out of it. Because more and more he’s sure her secrets will tear him apart. But he can’t walk away or let her go. So maybe it’s time to take matters—and love—into his own hands. Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, characters are like one big extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. Editorial Review "It's easy to root for Hailey as she struggles to find her place . . . This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. It also brings in other attention-grabbing elements: a beloved dog about to give birth (and later, her adorable puppies), a B&B owner with secrets of her own, veterinarian house calls, characters you'd like as your own neighbors, and a charming, small-town festival. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance." -Catia Shattuck, Senior Reviewer My Book Ratings What readers are saying about Rachel Branton “Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down . . . I can’t wait for the next book in this series because Rachel is a great writer.” “Excellent read! Truthful and honest, written to inspire and entertain!” “Clean romance with mature topics.” “What can I say she writes great stories . . . and now Lily’s House which reminds of Robyn Carr’s series, wholesome but still dealing in real life situations and challenges. Rachel’s characters just grab you and you want to stay in their world to see what happens next.”
She never believed in fairy tales . . . Going undercover as a maid at the Suite Royale Lodge in an attempt to meet her half sister, Kamille, isn’t one of Amelia Lennox’s best ideas. Kami has no idea of Amelia’s existence, and her recent marriage to Gabriel, the new King of Beaumont, puts her further out of Amelia’s reach. Even if Amelia finds Kami, there’s no guarantee the queen will believe her—or that she wants a sister. To complicate matters, Amelia meets Damien Giraud, who steals her breath away and makes her knees weak. She’s never believed in the kind of fairy tale that her sister found, but then she’s never known anyone like Damien. Maybe, if their secrets don’t keep them apart, she might begin to believe. Royal Quest is the story of how two sisters find each other, and about love—true love. Because in Beaumont, fairy tales do come true.
Sometimes Love Needs a Little Help A stand-alone novel from the Lily's House series. Tara Levine hates everything about cowboys, from their boots and spurs to their funny stiff hats. But when she goes to the Silver A Ranch to ask for a favor in behalf of the abandoned girls at Lily's House, she meets Crew Ashman—and finds herself falling hard. Everything about Crew is different than she expected. But there’s a secret in his past that is driving them apart, and if he won’t share it with her, she’ll take matters into her own hands. Because maybe, just maybe, this cowboy might be the one who’s strong enough to stay. Rylee Williams didn’t want to be a bridesmaid at her estranged sister’s wedding, the sister who'd grown up with the family she was supposed to have. So why does she find herself in a dress two sizes too big and with no date for the wedding? Maybe it’s time to give up on her family once and for all. But a greased pig contest and handsome cowboy Beck Seeger might just change her mind—both about sticking it out and taking a chance at love. Tara and Rylee have been best friends since they met as teens at Lily's House. Now the foster sisters discover that sometimes love with a cowboy needs a little help from a horse and a pig. Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!
Maggie comes face-to-face with the man she chose to walk away from but will always love. Maggie Tremblay once fled a budding career to lose herself in the small town of Forgotten. She loves everything about her new life, from the gossipy residents to running her café. Here she fits in and can almost—almost—forget her regrets and the man she chose to walk away from but will always love. Garth Dalton was an eager, young Air Force pilot when he first met Maggie, who stole his heart from their very first glance. He’d never understood why she ended their relationship, but seeing her again brings up all the old emotions—and the passion that is very much alive between them. This time, he’ll dig to learn the secrets she has kept from him for eighteen years. Will the devastating truth separate them forever, or set them free to find the happily-ever-after that was always meant to be theirs? Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, characters are like one big extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. What people are saying about the series: “Evocative, revealing, and hard to put down. Its realistic dilemmas and character growth powers a story that is compelling and involving.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance." –Catia Shattuck, Senior Reviewer, My Book Ratings "People you care about, an enticing mystery, and a budding romance; and you have a thoroughly enjoyable book. Mrs. Branton promises that many of the characters will appear in the subsequent books in the series. Since I can’t actually move to Forgotten, I look forward to frequent visits." –Reader Maxilyn "A sweet, fragile love story . . . raw issues. Edifying, inspiring, and thoroughly diverting. If you're annoyed at the same stale love stories, you definitely can't miss any of Rachel's novels!" –Reader Golden Bronze
Ronica gave Josiah up once before, and it was the right thing to do. But now that they’ve lived a life apart, does she really have to let him go again? After her life takes an unexpected turn, Ronica Wilson is ready to consider a future with Josiah Campbell, the friend she has grown to love, the man who has supported her through the worse trials of her life, never taking more than she can give. But fate has other plans, and Josiah soon finds himself trapped in an unimaginable situation with a person who has repeatedly betrayed him. Can they hold onto the future they long for while still doing the honorable thing? Meanwhile, Ronica’s close friend Natalie McColl is facing her greatest life challenge when circumstances around her estranged daughter begin unraveling. Sometimes putting one foot in front of the other seems impossible—until a miracle changes heartache into something wonderful. Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. The novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, the characters are like one big, extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now.
One last dance might change everything. When Prince Tristian Fontaine asks Harper Thackery to remodel the interior of his family home, she isn’t sure it’s her design skills he really requires. His primary intent appears to be using their relationship to deflect other women and his matchmaking mother. He knows Harper intends to marry another man, which makes her safe—completely off limits by her own decree. But why does Tristian have to dance so . . . well, like a prince? And why does his gaze turn her insides to liquid fire? Harper finds herself torn between two dreams, the happily-ever-after she always imagined and a fairy tale that might not be real. All because of a magical night and a chance meeting with a prince. If only she has the courage to accept one last dance that might change everything. Because in Beaumont, fairy tales do come true.
He’s a prince who must soon choose a bride, and she is definitely no princess. Kami is attracted to everything about the handsome man who appears out of nowhere to save her from certain embarrassment when her employer’s sneaky little dog misbehaves. The more she learns about the man, the deeper she falls—and the more she knows they can’t be together. He’s a prince who must soon choose a bride, and she is definitely no princess. No two people could be further apart in station or experience, yet she is falling hard for a man who seems to know her heart. She is willing to look past snooty nobles, the prince’s annoying little sister, and decked-out debutantes who seem to be working against them, but the secret he hides complicates everything. Royal Kiss is the story of a girl whose unlikely beginnings turn her into the woman a crown prince can love, and of a future king who finally takes control of his own destiny. Because in Beaumont, fairy tales do come true.
What if everything you ever thought was true about your past, wasn't true at all? Liana Winn has always felt like an outsider in her family. As a child she was adopted by relatives after her parents’ plane accident in India, but now that she is as an adult, her disjointed memories—and nightmares—of the past continue to make it impossible for her to bridge the wide gulf she still feels with her adoptive family. She is plagued by questions about her parents’ deaths and wonders if that event is the reason for her inability to form deep personal relationships. Although her adoptive brother Christian has become her greatest friend and supporter, she even has difficulty bonding with him. Needing someone means love, and losing those you love hurts too much. When Liana meets successful businessman, Austin Walker, who has risen above his own difficult childhood on a Wyoming farm, she’s certain their business will not extend to friendship. Yet she cannot deny their powerful connection and the feeling of hope he offers for romance. But the ghosts of the past will not rest for Liana, and while searching for answers, she makes a shocking discovery that just might mean the end of everything she’s ever believed. Editorial Reviews Take Me Home is about healing, redemption, and self-discovery. This powerful women's fiction piece will resonate strongly with any reader interested in stories of personal heritage and Ukrainian orphanages, adoption, and connections with those who would be accepted as family. –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Note: All the stories in the Finding Home Series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Each novel is about a separate couple. There are tie-ins with the series, of course, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!
Her Dream Didn’t Include Falling in Love Lily dreams of a big house, a place of refuge for runaway girls. She knows what it’s like to grow up feeling unloved, and she now fills every space in her tiny apartment with endangered teens. They don’t have everything they need, but together they have enough. Or so she thinks—until she meets Jameson and glimpses the mysterious something between them that just might mean real love. Jameson, who works as a teen counselor, believes the only way Lily can really help the girls is by certifying as a foster parent and going through the system. But becoming legitimate may mean losing some of the girls to the families who threw them away, and Lily hasn’t worked hard to save the teens only to abandon them now. It seems Jameson will be one more entry on the very long list of things Lily has given up for the girls. What other choice is there when she is all they have? When two of the teens’ fathers come looking for them, and another one’s mother plans to put her daughter in danger, Lily’s life spins out of control. They need a new home—and fast. A safe place. A house without lies. Editorial note: House Without Lies is a clean, contemporary romance with a satisfying ending (no cliffhanger). Feel-good, romantic book that lifts while at the same time addressing serious issues and deeper family connections. You will love Lily and her girls! There are sequels that tell the stories of other characters connected with Lily’s House. As one reviewer says, these are "Ideal for fans of Robyn Carr, Mariah Stewart, Sherryl Woods and Susan Wiggs." Editorial Review "Readers seeking inspirational women's stories with a broader focus than relationship-building moments will find House Without Lies just the ticket. It's filled with many different characters and diverse circumstances, but the overall plot holds true to its intentions and presents a vivid story made all the more immediate by Rachel Branton's choice of using the first person to capture Lily's daily life and feelings. Lily's accustomed to fighting for others: can she fight for herself, as well? An engrossing read, it's also a pleasure to add a note that while House Without Lies is part of a series, it's actually a fine stand-alone story that neatly concludes its plot. Readers will want more, but won't be required to hang off a cliff waiting for resolution – and that's a huge bonus to the first book in this series." –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!
Angela Thornberry is facing the greatest challenge of her life. All around her people talk about miracles happening to them and how God acts in their behalf. Even the scriptures are full of angels and miracles. As she and her family teeter on the brink of losing everything, Angela needs one of those angels now more than ever. Her faith wavers as everyone around her seems to receive divine help—everyone except her. Doesn't she too, deserve an angel of mercy? Does the Lord have a plan for her or has her lifetime of faith been misplaced? Then something strange begins to happen, and her entire life changes yet again. In this fast-moving novella, Rachel Ann Nunes has given readers a vivid peek into the life of a regular Mormon family facing an impossible trial. Or is it impossible? The Gift of Angels will not only make you aware of the angels in your life, but inspire you to become someone else’s angel. “An inspirational novella, a sort of fictional nonfiction that puts me in mind of The Peacegiver by James L. Ferrell. Nunes uses a similar approach to reveal important life principles, except the fiction in A Gift of Angels is a lot more realistic. Loved it!” “The family in The Gift of Angels is so real it could be my own.” “I don’t normally like nonfiction books, but this book has all the perceived value of a nonfiction title with the reading ease of fiction.” “I recommend The Gift of Angels to anyone who is going through trials or who has ever asked the question, ‘Why me?’ ” “In The Gift of Angels, Nunes shows a perception that goes deeper than most fictional reads. I highly recommend it.”
A Search for Answers Reveals a Mystery Ten and a half years ago Halla Jenkins climbed out a window at her parents' house, fell in a mangled heap to ground, and fled. Eventually, she found Lily's House and a real family. Now as a successful online reporter and a blogger with a quarter million followers, she doesn't think much about her roots. But the man she's fallen for online and dreams of making a future with has questions, and how can she tell him the answers when she doesn't know them herself? She never planned to confront her parents, but she is desperate to know what really happened. The chance of meeting Oliver in person for first time makes it all worth the risk. Elsie Reynolds has had the same best guy friend for ten years. Sure there were a few times when he forgot they were only friends, but setting him up with one of her foster sisters always fixed that problem. For the most part, being friends was all either of them ever needed. But now Payden is moving on, and Elsie isn't quite sure how she feels about losing him. Especially if it's to the sweet-looking new teacher at the school where he works. Maybe kissing him is just what she needs to get them back into the friend zone. Kendall Brenwood was already an adult when she found Lily's House, but it changed the direction of her life, and she is finally living her dream, helping others as a nurse. Only sometimes does she grieve what she lost, even though she knows she made the right choice. When a new resident at the hospital catches her eye, she isn't sure she's ready to find love. Why won't he take no for an answer? Would he still want her if he knew her secret? She's about to find out. Join these three roommates from Lily's House as they take the road less traveled and find . . . love.
Bugs are for the birds! Lisbon is hungry and it’s hard to wait for dinner. When her animal friends try to help her find something tasty to eat, the real the problems begin! Join Lisbon on her funny misadventures. Each beautiful illustration is designed to inspire the imaginations of children. An activity page at the end of the book allows for more fun as they search for special items in the illustrations. This version of I Don't Want to Eat Bugs has been designed specifically for ebook with a fixed layout and larger text for easy reading. While this is a great read-aloud book for parents, teachers, and other adults to share with children, we have chosen fonts that are similar to the way children form letters for easy recognition as they begin to read on their own. The print book is also available in 8.5” x 11” format. Author’s Note: I Don't Want to Eat Bugs was written for my daughter, who was two when I wrote this story and didn’t like salad, but now she’s four and a half and loves it—if I give her plenty of salad dressing! (But don’t worry—this isn’t a book about eating salad.) Of course birds, cats, and dogs have a very different idea of what's good to eat, but through this fun adventure, Lisbon learns there is also food meant just for her—and it's good, especially compared with all the offerings from her animal friends. My daughter and I privately call this book the "Ice Cream Story" (she LOVES ice cream so there had to be ice cream involved), and now whenever something funny happens, she says, "We should write a new ice cream story about that." And we have! I Don't Want to Eat Bugs is the first book in a planned series called Lisbon’s Misadventures. I’ve written the next three books in the series, and Tim Petersen is hard at work creating the illustrations. Tim is obviously a fabulous artist, and I’m excited to be working with him. You can sign up on my website to learn when the next book comes out (http://teylarachelbranton.com/). Thank you and enjoy!
A Search for Answers Reveals a MysteryEleven years ago, Halla Jenkins climbed out a window at her parents' house, fell to the ground in a mangled heap, and fled. Eventually, she found Lily's House and a real family. Now as a successful online reporter and a blogger with a quarter million followers, she doesn't think much about her roots. But the man she's fallen for online and dreams of making a future with has questions, and how can she tell him the answers when she doesn't know them herself? She never planned to confront her parents, but she is desperate to know what really happened. The chance of meeting Oliver in person for first time makes it all worth the risk.Elsie Reynolds has had the same best guy friend for ten years. Sure there were a few times when he forgot they were only friends, but setting him up with one of her foster sisters always fixed that problem. For the most part, being friends was all either of them ever needed. But now Payden is moving on, and Elsie isn't quite sure how she feels about losing him. Especially if it's to the sweet-looking new teacher at the school where he works. Maybe kissing him is just what she needs to get them back into the friend zone.Kendall Brenwood was already an adult when she found Lily's House, but it changed the direction of her life, and she is finally living her dream, helping others as a nurse. Only sometimes does she grieve what she lost, even though she knows she made the right choice. When a new resident at the hospital catches her eye, she isn't sure she's ready to find love. Why won't he take no for an answer? Would he still want her if he knew her secret? She's about to find out.Join these three roommates from Lily's House as they take the road less traveled and find . . . love.
A TIMELESS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY: BLIND DATE COLLECTION: Featuring New York Times bestselling author Victorine E. Lieske and Amazon bestseller Sariah Wilson. Readers will love this collection of six novellas-three contemporary and three historical-all with one thing in common: Romance. Three Historical Romance Novellas THE PROMISE THAT KATY DID, by Annette Lyon: After the death of Sue Ellen, the closest thing she has to family, Katy knows it's time to leave the house she's lived in as a guest and start over in the city. She quickly secures a job, but before leaving, she must honor the unusual promise she made to Sue Ellen on her deathbed: meet with Mr. Balmer. The elderly gentleman arranges for his grandson Barrett to escort her to a town dance. That evening, shy Katy quickly feels at ease with her partner. If her new position weren't taking her from town morning after next, perhaps something could develop between them. But Barrett may not feel the same about her, and besides, they don't have enough time to find out. A LADY OF SENSE, by Sarah M. Eden: Eleanor Sherwood has lived her entire life under her parents' thumb with little hope of escape. When they choose the unbearable Mr. Broadstead to be her future husband, she begs her father for another option. He arranges for her to meet Peter Havensham, who quickly proves himself a good and kindhearted gentleman, completely different from Mr. Broadstead, and utterly undeserving of a forced engagement. Eleanor cannot bring herself to prey upon Peter's honor, but neither can she imagine a life with Mr. Broadstead. What is a lady to do when faced with such an impossible choice? A SECOND CHANCE, by Heather B. Moore: Virginia needs a new start in order to recover from her broken marriage and vicious gossips of her neighborhood in Boston, so when her best friend Millie invites Virginia to Chicago, she goes to live with her friend's family. But when Millie asked Virginia to participate in a double-date, Virginia knows she's not ready to start dating again. Reluctantly she agrees, only to find out that Max might just be the man who can repair the cracks in her heart. Three Contemporary Romance Novellas BRAELYNN'S BLIND DATE, by Victorine E. Lieske. When Braelynn agrees to go on a blind date, she thinks she's hit the jackpot. Tyler is gorgeous and the perfect gentleman. Of course she should have known it was too good to be true. It turns out that Tyler really wasn't Tyler, but a random stranger who went along with Braelynn's mistaken assumption. So, she chalks it up to a dumb mistake until she gets to work Monday morning and discovers that her gorgeous blind date is now her new boss. BIANCA'S HOPE, by Rachel Branton: A blind-date-gone-wrong is not the way Bianca would have chosen to celebrate the news that she might be losing her business, but saying no to the sister who took care of her after their mother's death proves impossible. So for one date, one torturous evening, she'll endure the company of an infuriating, heartless man she has no intention of ever seeing again. She doesn't expect her heart to have other plans. Bianca soon learns that sometimes the unexpected is not only what you need, it's exactly what you've been waiting for all along. BLIND SPOT, by Sariah Wilson: Ria has prepared most of her life to meet her prince, trouble is, her mother keeps yanking her back to reality. So when Ria reads about a country teeming with princes, she drops everything and applies to grad school. But every blind date goes wrong, and while Ria commiserates with her roommate Tessa and Tessa's totally un-prince-like brother Paolo, Ria discovers that all the things she thought she wanted in a man are far from what she really needs.
In a world of make-believe, only imprints can uncover the truth.Autumn Rain¿s unique ability to read imprints is put to the test as she attempts to find a missing actress¿and ends up discovering a murder. When her investigation leads to an eight-year-old mystery that involves more missing actors, Autumn becomes embroiled in a make-believe world where it¿s difficult to tell fake imprints from real, and where everyone appears to have something to hide.To learn the truth, Autumn must team up again with the handsome Detective Shannon Martin, complicating their uncertain relationship and testing her loyalty to her best friend Jake Ryan.Life takes another unexpected turn when Autumn discovers a clue to her own past that may explain her unusual abilities. But her mixed feelings about this discovery are put on hold as she finds herself in a deadly struggle to keep from being upstaged permanently.
What Could Be More Romantic Than a Honeymoon Getaway to France? Not much . . . until the word “getaway” takes on a whole new meaning for Jared and Cassi Landine. Celebrating their new life together in a quaint mountain cabin, Cassi and Jared have nothing but sweet dreams of the happiness that lies beyond the next sunrise. Then a strange thump! at their door in the middle of the night changes everything. Laranda Garrettson, Jared’s evil former boss, is supposedly dead. Jared saw her take a bullet to the heart. So who is the beautiful blond woman lurking in the shadows—the woman with Laranda’s green eyes, sultry voice and lust for revenge? Whoever she is, she wants to see both Cassi and Jared dead—along with all the unsuspecting residents of an entire apartment building. It will be her final victory. Meanwhile, Big Tommy, the organized crime boss, is in jail for his crimes, but he has some unfinished business with the Landines. His young son, Sampson, is now alone and needs protection. Who better to keep the boy out of harm’s way than Cassi and her new husband? If they can live long enough to keep Sampson safe. How does it end? With a bang! Author Rachel Ann Nunes has created one of her most intriguing and suspenseful romantic Christian thrillers in Love on the Run. A fantastic read for anyone who loves spine-tingling adventure, romance, and unforgettable endings! Deal for Love Series A Bid for Love (#1) Framed for Love (#2) Love on the Run (#3)
When Brionney Fields marries handsome and charming Derek Roathe, she feels like her life is a fairy tale come true. And when baby Savannah comes along, she's sure of it. Then, with a horrifying discovery, the dream is shattered and her fairy tale begins to unravel. Trying to pick up the bits and pieces of her life, she wonders if she'll ever be able to take a chance at love again. The answer finally comes, but is Brionney ready for it? Can she set aside a world of pain for the hope of true love? She's heard all the promises before, but they've been empty and tainted by lies. Why should she believe them now? In this compelling and emotional story of love, betrayal, and soul-wrenching challenges, bestselling author Rachel Ann Nunes creates memorable characters and dramatic moments that will live in the reader's mind and heart long after the book is closed. Join Brionney as she learns that the road to true love and happiness is never easy . . . but in the end it's worth every prayer, every tear, and every leap of faith along the way.
Caring for the animals at Safe Haven Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary has filled the holes in Zoey Morgan’s life and soothed the memories that haunt her. It helps that she works with Stephen Carey, whose uncle owns the sanctuary, and Declan Walker, who is as wild and untouchable as the animals they help. When a storm hits, flattening buildings and flooding roads, the sanctuary goes into lockdown. Zoey learns that her younger sister is lost in the storm, and she will risk anything to find her. So will the man who loves her—if she’d let him. Can he slip past the walls Zoey has built to hide her secrets? All Ruth wanted was to open a little cafe and do what she does best, but the price tag is years out of reach. Then a not-so-chance meeting with a gorgeous photographer and help from her hodgepodge family might just put the goal in reach. Except now both her future and her heart are at risk—will the cost be too high? You first met Zoey and Ruth as runaway teens in House Without Lies. Now they are all grown up and finding love in this two-story romance.
A Search for Answers Reveals a Mystery Ten and a half years ago Halla Jenkins climbed out a window at her parents' house, fell in a mangled heap to ground, and fled. Eventually, she found Lily's House and a real family. Now as a successful online reporter and a blogger with a quarter million followers, she doesn't think much about her roots. But the man she's fallen for online and dreams of making a future with has questions, and how can she tell him the answers when she doesn't know them herself? She never planned to confront her parents, but she is desperate to know what really happened. The chance of meeting Oliver in person for first time makes it all worth the risk. Elsie Reynolds has had the same best guy friend for ten years. Sure there were a few times when he forgot they were only friends, but setting him up with one of her foster sisters always fixed that problem. For the most part, being friends was all either of them ever needed. But now Payden is moving on, and Elsie isn't quite sure how she feels about losing him. Especially if it's to the sweet-looking new teacher at the school where he works. Maybe kissing him is just what she needs to get them back into the friend zone. Kendall Brenwood was already an adult when she found Lily's House, but it changed the direction of her life, and she is finally living her dream, helping others as a nurse. Only sometimes does she grieve what she lost, even though she knows she made the right choice. When a new resident at the hospital catches her eye, she isn't sure she's ready to find love. Why won't he take no for an answer? Would he still want her if he knew her secret? She's about to find out. Join these three roommates from Lily's House as they take the road less traveled and find . . . love.
Her Dream Didn’t Include Falling in Love Lily dreams of a big house, a place of refuge for runaway girls. She knows what it’s like to grow up feeling unloved, and she now fills every space in her tiny apartment with endangered teens. They don’t have everything they need, but together they have enough. Or so she thinks—until she meets Jameson and glimpses the mysterious something between them that just might mean real love. Jameson, who works as a teen counselor, believes the only way Lily can really help the girls is by certifying as a foster parent and going through the system. But becoming legitimate may mean losing some of the girls to the families who threw them away, and Lily hasn’t worked hard to save the teens only to abandon them now. It seems Jameson will be one more entry on the very long list of things Lily has given up for the girls. What other choice is there when she is all they have? When two of the teens’ fathers come looking for them, and another one’s mother plans to put her daughter in danger, Lily’s life spins out of control. They need a new home—and fast. A safe place. A house without lies. Editorial note: House Without Lies is a clean, contemporary romance with a satisfying ending (no cliffhanger). Feel-good, romantic book that lifts while at the same time addressing serious issues and deeper family connections. You will love Lily and her girls! There are sequels that tell the stories of other characters connected with Lily’s House. As one reviewer says, these are "Ideal for fans of Robyn Carr, Mariah Stewart, Sherryl Woods and Susan Wiggs." Editorial Review "Readers seeking inspirational women's stories with a broader focus than relationship-building moments will find House Without Lies just the ticket. It's filled with many different characters and diverse circumstances, but the overall plot holds true to its intentions and presents a vivid story made all the more immediate by Rachel Branton's choice of using the first person to capture Lily's daily life and feelings. Lily's accustomed to fighting for others: can she fight for herself, as well? An engrossing read, it's also a pleasure to add a note that while House Without Lies is part of a series, it's actually a fine stand-alone story that neatly concludes its plot. Readers will want more, but won't be required to hang off a cliff waiting for resolution – and that's a huge bonus to the first book in this series." –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Note: All the stories in the Lily's House series are complete stories without cliffhangers. Reading all of them will catch you up with characters in previous novels, but you do not have to read them in order. Enjoy!
A fake boyfriend seems the perfect way for Laina to protect herself from another broken heart, but when she’s haunted by a kiss, it’s time to take matters into her own hands. Laina Cox didn’t set out to be Jeremy Wilson’s fake girlfriend, but it does seem the easiest way to satisfy both their matchmaking mothers—especially when the man who once broke her heart is coming to town. What better way to protect herself than with a handsome, hardworking farmer for a boyfriend? Besides, she’s still wondering if there might be something behind the kiss she shared with Jeremy at the Harvest Festival kissing booth—an experience that she’d definitely like to repeat. What she doesn’t count on is that her former flame, Seth Lawson, is all grown up now, both handsome and successful, and ready to make all her dreams come true. Can she trust him with her heart? And what about Jeremy? He’s just a friend, right? Surely that Harvest Festival kiss was simply a fluke. Maybe it’s time to take matters into her own hands and put her theory to the test. Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, the characters are like one big, extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. What people are say about the series: “Kiss at Midnight is evocative, revealing, and hard to put down. Its realistic dilemmas and character growth powers a story that is compelling and involving.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance.” A Town Called Forgotten: Kiss at Midnight This Feeling for You Reason to Breathe Everything About You Never Letting Go
Maggie comes face-to-face with the man she chose to walk away from but will always love. Maggie Tremblay once fled a budding career to lose herself in the small town of Forgotten. She loves everything about her new life, from the gossipy residents to running her café. Here she fits in and can almost—almost—forget her regrets and the man she chose to walk away from but will always love. Garth Dalton was an eager, young Air Force pilot when he first met Maggie, who stole his heart from their very first glance. He’d never understood why she ended their relationship, but seeing her again brings up all the old emotions—and the passion that is very much alive between them. This time, he’ll dig to learn the secrets she has kept from him for eighteen years. Will the devastating truth separate them forever, or set them free to find the happily-ever-after that was always meant to be theirs? Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. Each of the novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, characters are like one big extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now. What people are saying about the series: “Evocative, revealing, and hard to put down. Its realistic dilemmas and character growth powers a story that is compelling and involving.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review This clean romance has just the right amount of mystery to keep you turning the pages. The ending is completely satisfying with exactly the right blend of sweet and passion to thrill lovers of wholesome romance." –Catia Shattuck, Senior Reviewer, My Book Ratings "People you care about, an enticing mystery, and a budding romance; and you have a thoroughly enjoyable book. Mrs. Branton promises that many of the characters will appear in the subsequent books in the series. Since I can’t actually move to Forgotten, I look forward to frequent visits." –Reader Maxilyn "A sweet, fragile love story . . . raw issues. Edifying, inspiring, and thoroughly diverting. If you're annoyed at the same stale love stories, you definitely can't miss any of Rachel's novels!" –Reader Golden Bronze
Ronica gave Josiah up once before, and it was the right thing to do. But now that they’ve lived a life apart, does she really have to let him go again? After her life takes an unexpected turn, Ronica Wilson is ready to consider a future with Josiah Campbell, the friend she has grown to love, the man who has supported her through the worse trials of her life, never taking more than she can give. But fate has other plans, and Josiah soon finds himself trapped in an unimaginable situation with a person who has repeatedly betrayed him. Can they hold onto the future they long for while still doing the honorable thing? Meanwhile, Ronica’s close friend Natalie McColl is facing her greatest life challenge when circumstances around her estranged daughter begin unraveling. Sometimes putting one foot in front of the other seems impossible—until a miracle changes heartache into something wonderful. Welcome to the small town of Forgotten, where people are more concerned about who you are now than what you might have left behind. The novels in this series are stand-alone books, and you can read them in any order. However, the characters are like one big, extended family and often appear in many of the books, so by reading all of them, you can catch up with what your favorite characters are doing now.
One glimpse into the eyes of a stranger changes everything. On the first day of her new life, Tawnia McKnight finds herself in Oregon, her fifth state in ten years. Another new job, new friends, a heartache left far behind. Maybe in Portland she can at last find what she is looking for. Maybe she can even forget Bret Winn. But when a tragic bridge collapse rocks the city, Tawnia is thrust back into the life of the man she thought she’d never see again. And with him is a stranger, a stranger with inexplicably familiar eyes. Soon Tawnia finds herself drawn into a web of confusion and deceit. Where did the eccentric Autumn Rain come from and why does she look so much like Tawnia? Though Autumn’s agony over her missing father seems real, there is much in her past that cannot be explained. Even more troubling for Tawnia is Bret’s interest in Autumn, despite Tawnia’s own attraction to the mysterious firefighter who once saved Autumn’s life. Danger looms as Tawnia tries to unravel clues to both the past and the current tragedy in Portland. Will she find what she is looking for, or will everything she cares about slip once again from her grasp?
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