Deborah Raney

A year’s worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed. What will happen when novelist Madeleine Houser’s “pen pal” friendship with a lonely widower takes an unexpected turn? Who can work in a house that's overrun by contractors and carpenters? Not Madeleine Houser, a successful novelist who gladly accepts the help of her octogenarian friend, Ginny, to arrange for a temporary office in the charming bed and breakfast owned by Ginny's friend, Arthur. Maddie’s never met the innkeeper—but a friendship grows between them as Maddie and Arthur leave messages for each other each day. To Maddie’s alternate delight and chagrin, she seems to be falling for the inn’s owner—a man who's likely many years her senior—and who she’s never even met. Arthur Tyler is a college professor who lost his young wife to cancer. Together they ran the bed and breakfast where Art lives, but without his wife, the house is missing warmth and cheer. He jumps at the chance to have author Madeleine Houser use the space that was once filled with guests. He, too, begins to enjoy the daily exchanges with Maddie, but a series of misunderstandings lead him to believe she’s far from being a prospective date—even if he were ready to date again, which he’s not. When Maddie and Art finally meet and discover one another’s identity, sparks fly. Even so, they each have obstacles to overcome in order for this winter romance to blossom. “Having been the mother of the bride twice and the mother of the groom once, it’s fun planning a virtual wedding. Then again, writing A November Bride made me responsible for every aspect of the wedding, including making sure the couple made it all the way to the ‘I do’s!’” —Beth K. Vogt, author of A November Bride

A January Bride

Denise Hunter

Betsy St. Amant

A collection of three novellas about winter weddings includes Denise Hunter's "A December bride," in which Layla O'Reilly gets engaged to Seth Murphy in order to impress an important client, while he hopes to win her heart.

A Year of Weddings Novella Collection

Winter Brides

Joanna Chandler always dreamed of becoming an attorney. But when she left law school to help care for her dying mother, stepping away from her single-minded pursuit gave her space to reconsider. The only question is, if not law, what should she do with her life? To keep her mind off an uncertain future, Joanna helps her older sister, Phylicia, throw an amazing outdoor wedding on the charming Missouri property the three Chandler sisters own together. That's when she realizes wedding planning could be a thriving business of its own. And Lukas Blaine, the handsome wedding DJ, opens her mind to the possibility of love on the horizon. But there's more to Luke than meets the eye. Now the young boy he's been mentoring has lost his mother and become Luke's ward. Mateo is sullen and angry and needs constant attention. How can Luke possibly find the time to start a new relationship or saddle someone else with a wounded child? He may have to let go of the woman of his dreams--and crush her dreams at the same time.

Chasing Dreams

DiAnn Mills

Lynn A. Coleman

JoAnn A. Grote

Four American classic Currier & Ives lithographs spring to life in these tales of love and Christmas cheer.

Four Stories of Love Come to Life from the Canvas of Classic Christmas Art

A Currier & Ives Christmas

Expecting their first baby, Judd and Evette McGlin are thrilled to become parents. But the couple faces the ultimate test when Judd learns he already has a child: a six-year-old mixed-race girl born amid secrets and lies. Now, Evette must decide if she can accept the child. She thought she was open-minded—until hidden prejudices threaten the future of an innocent little girl, Evette's marriage and the very notion of who she thinks she is. Above all things, this child needs acceptance and love. Needs Evette to discover what being a mother truly means. Needs Judd to face his past. And needs them to discover what it means to be a family.

Above All Things

Phylicia thought life was passing her by, but maybe this was love’s plan all along. . . At twenty-nine, Phylicia Chandler put her life on hold to care for her dying mother with her sisters, Joanna and Britt. Now Mom is gone and their father stuns them all by running off with a woman young enough to be their sister. Life is moving forward all around her, but Phylicia feels stuck—until her father’s protégé, Quinn Mitchell, presents the sisters with an intriguing business opportunity to purchase a trio of cottages just outside of Langhorne, Missouri. Joanna and Britt are convinced the three of them should launch a vacation rental venture, but Phylicia remains skeptical. To complicate matters, Quinn soon finds himself falling hard for Phylicia. But how can he pursue this beautiful, talented woman twelve years his junior when she’s still reeling over her father’s hasty engagement to a younger woman? Quinn is determined to give Phylicia her happily-ever-after. But first, he must help her come to terms with her discovery of long-held family secrets and persuade her that true love can transcend their differences.

Reason to Breathe

In the four years since her husband’s death, Melanie LaSalle’s life has been consumed with managing the family design firm and caring for her five-year-old daughter, Jerica. The possibility of a new relationship is the last thing on her mind. But when Melanie meets Joel Ellington, a new staff member at her church, she is instantly attracted to his warm spirit. As their friendship deepens, however, Melanie is troubled by something she can’t quite understand or explain. Joel seems to be hiding something–in fact, most areas of his past are off-limits, even to her. Because of her growing feelings for him, Melanie pushes her doubts away. But when unsettling facts come to light–and when Joel disappears, along with the contents of a church bank account–she can no longer ignore her fears. Now, torn between her feelings for Joel and evidence mounting against him, Melanie faces a heart-wrenching decision: to forget the man who gave her reason to love again or to trust Joel enough to give him her heart. Exploring the themes of the importance of truth, loyalty, and trust, A Scarlet Cord illustrates that who we are in Christ depends little on outward appearances and much on our relationship with him, and that through faith, we can find places of comfort, healing, and selfless love.

A Scarlet Cord

Former firefighter Lucas Vermontez begins to fall in love with the widow the friend who was killed in the same fired that crippled him. (romance).

Forever After

When Mitchell's wife sets off for home after a conference, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. When Jill doesn't return, and the police come up empty, Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, Jill's best friend, Shelley, to help search. As hours turn into days and days into weeks, Mitch and Shelley's friendship grows ever closer ... and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth.

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Beneath a Southern Sky

Jake and Ellen, a Christian couple looking forward to re-exploring their relationship now that their children have left home, are faced with unexpected challenges when Ellen begins showing signs of Alzheimer's disease. Reprint.

A Vow To Cherish

From the award-winning author of After All, a man finds his wedding vows tested after his wife disappears. What if she never came home . . . ? When Mitchell Brannon’s beloved wife sets off for home after a conference, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. Mitch returns from work early that evening, surprised that Jill’s car isn’t in the garage. But her voice on the answering machine makes him smile. “Hey, babe, I’m just now checking out of the hotel, but I’ll stop and pick up something for dinner. Love you.” Hours later, Jill still hasn’t returned, and Mitch’s irritation turns to dread. When the police come up empty, Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, Jill’s best friend, Shelley, to help search. As hours turn into days and days into weeks, Mitch and Shelley’s friendship grows ever closer—and decidedly more complicated. Every lead seems to be a dead end, and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth.

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The Face of the Earth

For Claire Anderson, her position as a teacher in Hanover Falls is the realization of a long-held dream. In this loving community she attempts to cast aside the memories of her troubled childhood in the day-to-day interaction with the young lives entrusted to her care. Michael Meredith finds worth as a nursing home administrator until an unwelcome investigation concerning suspicious deaths among the residents threatens his career. In the midst of this crisis, the linking of Claire's and Michael's lives creates a unique friendship that blossoms into a shared understanding neither has known before. Both are empowered by the understanding and support they experience with each other until an agonizing secret is revealed that may tear the delicate fabric of their love. Is their faith strong enough to survive this astonishing discovery?

Kindred Bond

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His Fiancée Was the One Woman He’d Loved. Her Children Are All He Has Left. Reserved contractor Wade Sullivan never expected to fall in love with Starr Parnell or to love her three small kids as if they were his own. But that’s exactly what happened. As their wedding draws near, however, tragedy strikes–and Wade must put aside his own grief in order to help Starr’s children cope. As Wade focuses his efforts on caring for the children, he discovers that their tender, young lives give tremendous meaning to his own broken one. Then Starr’s abusive ex-husband shows up to claim the offspring who barely remember him–and Wade prepares for the fight of his life. Will Anyone Believe His Claim to Love the Children More than Their Father Loves Them? A powerful novel of loss and discovery, courage and grace, A Nest of Sparrows masterfully illustrates one man’s struggle to know when to fight, when to let go, and when to simply wait. From the Trade Paperback edition.

A Nest of Sparrows

In ‘Droomwens’ van Deborah Raney, het tweede deel van de serie ‘De Chicory Inn’, ervaren twee mensen dat God geeft wat je nodig hebt, op het moment dat je het het minst verwacht. Danae en haar man Dallas proberen al jaren in verwachting te raken, zonder succes. Danae is inmiddels zo ver dat ze wil adopteren, maar Dallas wil er niet eens over praten. Zonder hoop op een eigen gezin, stort Danae zich op vrijwilligerswerk in een pas geopend Blijf-van-mijn-lijfhuis. In eerste instantie doet ze het om haar eenzame dagen op te vullen, maar al snel opent ze haar hart voor de vrouwen die ze in het opvanghuis ontmoet.

Droomwens

After failing the bar exam, Vienne Kenney finds herself back home, assisting her stroke-victim mother in the running of a family cafâe, an endeavor during which she discovers a new life purpose and reconnects with her childhood crush, a recovering alcoholic.

Leaving November

In ‘Moederhart’van Deborah Raney heeft Anna Marquette eindelijk de tijd om haar oude droom na te jagen en psychologie te studeren, nu haar dochters aan het studeren zijn en haar drukke jaren als moeder achter haar liggen. Tijdens een collegevrije week vergezelt ze haar man Paul tijdens een zakenreis naar Orlando. Hun gelukkige reis verandert in een nachtmerrie als Anna wordt aangevallen. Als ze hersteld is, proberen Anna en Paul zo snel mogelijk te vergeten wat haar is overkomen, maar hun liefde voor God en voor elkaar wordt zwaar op de proef gesteld: Anna blijkt zwanger. Deborah Raney schuwt zware thema’s niet in haar romans, maar weet als geen ander hoop te brengen. In Nederland zijn al meer dan 20 romans van haar hand verschenen, waaronder de familieserie ‘De Chicory Inn’.

Moederhart

A devastating medical diagnosis is followed by a heart-rending search to understand why god would allow this to happen to them. Yet Jake's love re-mains strong, even when he is overwhelmed by the changes and adjustments he must endure.

A Vow to Cherish

Katie Ganshert

Marybeth Whalen

Rachel Hauck

Lenora Worth

Debra Clopton

Beth Wiseman

Beth K. Vogt

Meg Moseley

Kathryn Springer

Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at a year of weddings . . . A January Bride Madeleine Houser’s pen-pal friendship with a lonely widower has taken an unexpected turn. A February Bride Allie left the love of her life at the altar—to save him from her family curse. A March Bride Susanna found her prince, and happily ever after is just around the corner. But first, they must pass one final test. An April Bride Weeks away from the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between faith in their past love or a very different future than either imagined. A May Bride Ellie has prepared for her wedding all her life . . . but she's forgotten the most important part. A June Bride The reality show ended with an engagement, so why doesn’t this feel like the fairy tale Wynne thought it would be? A July Bride In a moment of total panic, Brendan left Alyssa at the altar. What will it take for him to win her back? An August Bride As far as Kelsey Wilcox is concerned, her last cowboy was the last cowboy. A September Bride Annie is ready to call this new town home, but one handsome policeman is ready to stand in her way . . . even if it means walking her down the aisle. An October Bride What if the only way to make your father’s last wish come true . . . was to marry the man of your dreams? A November Bride Can a decades-long friendship marred by romantic missteps ever lead to happily ever after for Sadie and Erik? A December Bride What started as a whim turned into an accidental—and very public—engagement in Chapel Springs this holiday season.

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