Dad in Training

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 January 2009
"How is Brent Runyan supposed to reach his troubled nephew? The workaholic businessman knows nothing about providing a real home to the orphaned boy who needs him so much. Special education teacher Molly Manning thinks the answer is threefold: love, time--and a dog. But Brent can barely let his nephew into his heart, let alone a golden retriever. With his tragic past, Brent knows what can happen when you love anything: you can lose it. Until Molly asks this dad-in-training to start with the basics by letting her stay--forever."--p.[4] of cover.

In His Eyes

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 25 July 2006

Her young love for Connor Faraday had left her heartbroken.

Although home designer Ellene Bordini had moved on, she'd never felt drawn to any other man - and never recovered from Connor's betrayal. Now, a decade later, Connor was back in her life wanting her back in his life forever. Ellene's faith told her to forgive him and to accept the new man he'd become.

While working in the brisk beauty of his Michigan island home, she rediscovered her lost love and bonded with the little girl he wanted to raise right. Was this God's mysterious way of helping Ellene deal with the past or paving the way for reconciliation?


A Husband For Christmas

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 15 September 2015

Spending her holidays in picturesque Lilac Circle, Michigan, is the perfect place for Nina Jerome to start anew. She's determined to put her painful divorce in the past and focus on the future. She hadn't planned on being distracted by her sweet neighbor, Doug Billings.

The successful businessman and temporary dad is clueless when it comes to taking care of his little niece. Getting help from Nina is the perfect setup—but something about the pretty new nanny makes him think about the unthinkable: having a wife and a family of his own. Can he convince Nina that she's worthy of a second chance at love—just in time for Christmas?


Christmas Gifts

by Gail Gaymer Martin and Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2011

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS by Gail Gaymer

Martin When seven-year-old twins act up in temporary teacher Amy Carroll’s class, she meets their very apologetic widowed father, Mike Russet. The handsome man has his hands full—but can two mini matchmakers and holiday cheer open his heart to Christmas romance?

HER CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Brenda Minton

After being jilted a week before her wedding, Elizabeth Harden attends a bull-riding event for her dad, where she tries—unsuccessfully—to avoid bull fighter Travis Cooper, a too-handsome heartbreaker. But could her first impression of Travis be mistaken? A Christmas wedding just might be in her future, after all. . . .


"Paula Reynolds is looking for a new job, a new home, a new everything--except for love. Determined not to repeat old mistakes, she is staying away from romance. She never counted on falling for handsome firefighter Clint Donatelli. Clint is used to saving lives, but with the beautiful Paula, he faces a challenge. Getting to know her is a daunting task, especially since he is just as wary of relationships. When he learns a stunning secret from her past, he must choose--to live the way he has always lived or trust in a new love.

The Cowboy's Sweetheart

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2010

Cowgirl Andie Forester let an unexpected kiss turn into something more with cowboy Ryder Johnson. He's her best friend-and the man she's secretly loved forever.

But when Andie discovers she's carrying his child, she turns to her newfound faith instead of the friendship now lost to her. Until Ryder comes blaring into Dawson, Oklahoma, proposing marriage-for the right and wrong reasons. Andie longs to say yes. But commitment-shy Ryder will have to say three little words first. And mean them from his cowboy's heart.


LOVE TO THE RESCUE

A tornado may have left Ashley Kern injured beneath a fallen tree, but it's her rescuer who plays havoc with her emotions. Firefighter Devon Murphy is everything the single mom could wish for in a husband: handsome, a doting father, and ready to join his family to hers. But how can the pretty war widow make a life once more with a man whose career is full of danger? Devon has fought some pretty big battles in his life, but can he help Ashley conquer her fears and show her the safest place of all is in his arms?


Trusting Him

by Brenda Minton

Published 24 July 2007
Since the day he left prison, Michael Carson sought a second chance. Helping troubled teens in a church youth group seemed a good place to start. Working alongside youth leader Maggie Simmons, Michael could see his new life before him--a life he hoped would include smart, pretty Maggie. But because of her painful past, she was wary of trusting anyone, least of all an ex-con. When circumstances beyond his control threatened to pull him away from Maggie and the kids, Michael prayed he could resist old temptations and keep God-and Maggie- close to his heart.

Dad of His Own

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 January 2011

With his Dreams Come True foundation, Ethan Fox turns wishes into reality. Amazing trips. Meeting heroes.

But Ethan has come to care deeply for a sick boy whose dream is a dad. And not just any dad: Ethan . Though little Cooper has a great chance of getting well, widowed Ethan can't chance loving - and losing - again.

Yet he's spending time with the sweet boy and his lovely, strong single mother, Lexie Carlson. Could a little boy's wish for a dad of his own come true after all?


A Mother to Love

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 19 May 2015
Angie Bursen wants to find love on her own timeline. Tired of her family's interference, coworker Rick Jameson comes to the rescue-- as her pretend boyfriend. Angie starts to spend time with Rick and his adorable daughter, Carly, and what began as a hoax soon feels all too real. Betrayed by the woman he'd married, single dad Rick is slow to trust. But seeing Angie with Carly, he can't ignore the way he feels for his beautiful coworker. And when Angie helps Rick with the toughest battle of his life-- gaining full custody of his child-- there'll be no more pretending. If they can open their hearts, Rick and Angie have a real shot at happily-ever-after.

Loving Tenderness

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 25 October 2005

After her car broke down, single mother Hannah Currey was relieved when a caring stranger helped her find refuge.

But hotel manager Andrew Somerville was more than just a Good Samaritan. His kindness and gentle attention helped her believe in love again. With a painful secret haunting her, would Hannah be able to return the love this one-in-a-million man so deserved?

Andrew wanted to rebuild his life, and falling in love with Hannah was the last thing on his agenda. And despite Hannah's cautious demeanor, Andrew found it difficult to contain the tenderness that welled up inside him whenever she was near. Was loving this special woman another mistake...or the miracle that he'd been praying for?


The Bull Rider's Baby

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2012

COOPER CREEK'S NEWEST DAD

One minute, Keeton West is a confirmed bachelor and bull rider who lives out of a suitcase. The next, he's the single dad of a baby he didn't know existed. Now back in his hometown, everyone remembers the tragedy that changed his-and Sophie Cooper's-lives forever.

He desperately needs Sophie's help with little Lucy. But spending time with Keeton seems to remind Sophie of all she lost. She won't get close to another bull rider. Yet one sweet baby girl has her own way of bringing two hearts together.

Cooper Creek: Home is where the heart is for this Oklahoma family.


In His Dreams

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 24 July 2007

Escape to beautiful Beaver Island could be the answer to Marsha Sullivan's need for a fresh start.

Since her husband's death four years ago, Marsha had lost her way, but on Beaver Island, she had good memories to help guide her. Running into Jeff, her brother-in-law, in this paradise turned out to be a blessing. Not only did they share grief in losing their spouses, but also a warm bond began to form between them.

Did God want her to love again? The only thing she knew for sure was that being with Jeff and his daughter felt like family.