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Book 19

Child of Her Heart

by Irene Brand

Published 1 March 1998

HER BABY...OR HER MARRIAGE?

Sonya Dixon thought her marriage was perfect. Her handsome and successful husband, Byron, truly loved her. Or did he? The night Bryon learned she was pregnant, Sonya's world fell apart. He demanded she choose: her baby...or their marriage.

Sonya could never give up her baby. But with no home and little money, her life seemed hopeless. Then Daniel Massie, a kind and tender attorney, showed her that strength and hope were just a prayer away. Was her life truly over, Sonya wondered...or was it just beginning?

Welcome to Love Inspired (TM)-stories about life, faith and love that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.


Book 49

To Love And Honor

by Irene Brand

Published 1 January 1999

Love is patient...

With her warmth and grace, Violet Conley easily captured the heart of her neighbor Roger Gibson. Yet, the handsome law officer believed she'd always think of him as merely a friend.

Love bears all things...

Suddenly Violet faced stunning news. News that tested her faith and challenged her courage. And when so many abandoned her, Violet turned to Roger, her one true companion.

Love is always hopeful

As he sheltered beloved Violet, Roger considered Heaven's mysterious ways. Could such stormy nights give way to a glorious wedding day?


Book 95

Tender Love

by Irene Brand

Published 1 March 2000

MOTHERLY MIRACLES

Childless, widowed and at loose ends, Alice Larkin prayed only to be of service. And if ever a family needed her help, it was handsome, tormented ex-minister Mark Tanner and his two motherless children....

Alice agreed to be their live-in nanny for a time, hoping to perform some motherly miracles, then move on. She'd turn their untidy house into a home. Make two lonely kids healthy and happier. Alice never expected to lose her heart to the blue-eyed pastor and his little flock. Yet soon this temporary "mom" longed for a miracle of her own: to restore Mark's troubled soul to the Lord...and to love.


Book 114

The Test Of Love

by Irene Brand

Published 1 September 2000

SPIRITUAL HEALING

When Joseph Caldwell started the New Life Center's program, he wanted only to regain mobility in his leg. He didn't realize the center's philosophy was to rehabilitate the body...and the soul. He also didn't know he'd have such a tough-and caring-trainer.

From the moment he met Connie Harmon, Joseph had a feeling he faced much more than physical therapy. For lovely Connie believed that, more than anything, Joseph had to regain the faith he'd lost. And though he protested, he knew if anyone could help him, it was this kind and compassionate woman.

But Joseph wasn't sure he could overcome his mental wounds, and accept the love Connie felt he deserved....


Book 148

Summer's Promise

by Irene Brand

Published 1 September 2001

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON

Rural North Carolina was the last place military man David Brown ever expected to call home. Brought here by tragedy, he now shared guardianship of his niece and nephew with a woman he' d never dreamed would share his home-or his attraction....

Wall Street banker Summer Weaver had never asked God for anything. Now she prayed for strength to care for her sister' s orphaned children-and found herself leaning on their uncle for support. Summer never imagined that footloose David could ever become so steadfast-or that she' d be willing to give up everything that had seemed important for something that mattered far more....


Book 153

A Father's Place

by Marta Perry

Published 1 October 2001

THE PRODIGAL FATHER COMES HOME....

Summoned home for a family emergency, engineer Quinn Forrester could no longer ignore a painful past. And though he didn' t plan on staying long, it seemed his precocious daughter had been praying to God a lot lately...and decided He wanted her daddy to marry Sunday school teacher Ellie Wayne.

Drawn to the handsome widower, Ellie yearned to ease his burden with everything in her heart. But she feared that her most closely guarded secret could drive Quinn away. Now she sought a miracle. For if God truly meant for them to become a family, He' d somehow show Quinn where he belonged....


Book 188

A Blessed Life

by Dana Corbit

Published 1 October 2002

THERE ARE ANGELS AMONG US AND SOME RIDE MOTORCYCLES

Single mother Serena Jacobs stopped praying for miracles when a year of battling her daughter's illness took its toll on her spirit. But even though Serena's faith was shattered, she turned to the church for solace-and found a Harley-riding youth minister waiting with open arms and an open heart.

Andrew Westin was determined to restore Serena's faith and heal her troubled heart. But despite the growing love between them, the past still haunted him. Would their newfound love be enough to also mend Andrew's wounded soul?


Book 209

Promise Forever

by Marta Perry

Published 1 May 2003

" Your son."

Two words had never held such power over CEO Tyler Winchester. He wouldn' t have believed them, but the child in the photo he stared at resembled someone he' d never forget: Miranda Caldwell, the woman who had stolen his heart eight years before. The two of them had fallen crazy in love, but their runaway marriage had unraveled as quickly as it had started.

Seeing Miranda again after all that time brought back feelings Tyler had long since abandoned- feelings of love, and forever. But family, serenity and the faith she embraced weren' t high on his life' s to-do list. And Tyler had thought nothing could change that...until Miranda looked into his eyes once again, and little Sammy called him " Daddy."


Book 233

Honest Life

by Dana Corbit

Published 1 December 2003

A preacher. A deacon. That was the kind of man nurse Charity Sims planned to marry. Which is why her lovesick behavior around Rick McKinley, the contractor building a family center for her church, so confused her. He refused to go to church, let alone lead one. So what if he was handsome and charming? They couldn' t be more different.

Infuriating as Rick was, Charity' s mission was clear: Help him see the light of church. As a loner who depended only on himself, he' d be tough to reach. But Charity was determined, even though she knew she risked her own strongly built convictions- about the man who should have her heart.


Book 234

The Christmas Children

by Irene Brand

Published 1 December 2003

All she' d wanted for Christmas was to regain the faith she' d had as a child. Spending the holidays alone at a friend' s home seemed the perfect answer for forty-something Carissa Whitmore- and what better town than Yuletide to help her find the holiday spirit she sought?

But Carissa didn' t count on sharing the house with Paul Spencer, her friend' s brother, temporarily home from an overseas construction job... or the motherless family who' d been hiding out in the house. Acting as parents brought the former fashion designer and the handsome forty-something engineer together. Could the miracle of love bring the joy of the season back to Carissa... and give her the husband and family she' d always longed for?


Book 274

A New Life

by Dana Corbit

Published 24 September 2004

Widowed with three young children, Tricia Williams vowed never to get involved with another risk-taking man - ever.

Her matchmaking friends thought she needed someone, and the blind dates began. No one could compare with her lost love - until she met Brett Lancaster, the quietly strong, handsome new man in town. Like Tricia's, Brett's emotional scars ran deep, and he too had lost his faith.

They shared some quiet evenings, and her children grew to care for him as she did. But their budding relationship became strained once she learned that Brett was a state trooper. Another man with a high-risk job. Could she put her trust in God and find the strength to begin a new life with Brett?


Book 278

A Family for Christmas

by Irene Brand and Dana Corbit

Published 25 October 2004
Now a Major Channel 5 Christmas Film Baby in a Manger Coming This Christmas!

The Gift of Family by Irene Brand

Newly engaged Wendy Kenworth and Evan Kessler's relationship is tested when Evan must leave college to manage the family farm. City-girl Wendy can't understand her fiance's sudden need to work the land, but getting stranded at the Kesslers' for Christmas gives Wendy cause for reflection. Can Evan's strong faith inspire her to accept the gift of family?

Child in a Manger by Dana Corbit

Finding an infant in the church nativity scene was a Christmas surprise for Allison Hensley! The social worker took the baby when no foster family could be found. But working with cynical detective Brock Chandler to find the unknown parents awakened unexpected feelings. Could this child be heaven-sent to make a family of Allison and Brock?


Book 280

Listen To Your Heart

by Irene Brand

Published 24 November 2004

Laurel Cooper was too busy planning her only daughter's wedding to make time for romance.

But the fortysomething widow couldn't ignore the rugged photojournalist who'd appeared on her doorstep to photograph her antebellum home-turned-boarding house. Especially not when they spent so much time together as she gave him tours of other local historic homes.

Micah Davidson made himself indispensable, even covering the wedding as a favor for his lovely new landlady. Yet just as Micah was about to propose, a shocking photograph surfaced, turning Laurel's world upside down. Could their love outlast the long-buried secrets from Laurel's past?


Book 316

On The Doorstep

by Dana Corbit

Published 30 August 2005

To: Meg, Rachel, Anne From: Pilar Re: My exciting day !Hola, amigas! You'll never guess what I found on my way to work today...a baby!

His name is Gabriel, and he is certainly heaven-sent. And so is Zach Fletcher, the dedicated detective assigned to find the mother. This is the first time we've spoken, even though we attend the same church.

I'm torn. I want the girl to be found but I also want to keep Gabriel for myself - my biological clock has been ticking like crazy! And I've been fantasizing about Zach rounding out my dream family....


Book 324

Christmas in the Air

by Irene Brand and Dana Corbit

Published 27 September 2005

Flower Girl Bride

by Dana Corbit

Published 27 March 2007

I always prayed for a happily-ever-after...

Then I, Cassie Blake, got divorced and lost my faith in men. Well, that isn't exactly true...my aunt and uncle are proof of love's enduring power. After a quarter century, they're renewing their vows and want the original wedding party to help celebrate.

But I can't believe who's also been invited: Luke Sheridan, former ring bearer to my flower girl. He probably doesn't remember the kiss we shared under the reception table. Luke's a widowed single dad now. With several matchmakers on hand, the biggest question is, will we end up being the ones to tie the knot this time?


A Hickory Ridge Christmas

by Dana Corbit

Published 24 October 2006

A minister's daughter and unwed teen mother: five years ago Hannah Woods had been the talk of Hickory Ridge.

Her little girl was the light of her life, though Hannah was unable to forgive the one who'd loved her - and then left. Todd McBride had left town a boy and returned a man with a quest: to find the woman he still adored and ask for a second chance.

But Hannah's secret - a child he'd never known about - threw his plans into a tailspin. With Christmas rapidly approaching, it seemed the time for love and forgiveness was at hand....


Homecoming At Hickory Ridge

by Dana Corbit

Published 24 June 2008
"All eyes are on Kyle Lancaster. Recently released from prison, he is greeted in town with unease. But not by everyone. Julia Sims is focused on his good heart, his hard work at the Hickory Ridge Community Church and their unexpected attraction. At first, Kyle thinks he's her new pet project: reform the bad boy. Yet he soon discovers how much first hand knowledge Julia has of his problems, forgiveness, and second chances. Maybe he'll get his own second chance in Hickory Ridge-- and find a place to call home."--back cover.

His Christmas Bride

by Dana Corbit

Published 1 January 2009

The only gift Dylan Warren used to want was Jenna Scott's love.

But his former childhood best friend broke his heart. Now, their matchmaking mothers insist the Warren and Scott clans celebrate the holiday together. Suddenly he and Jenna are paired on a mission to bring Christmas to a family who lost everything but each other.

Jenna's kindness to the displaced little boys reminds Dylan why he loved her. Could joyful jingle bells soon be joined by the chime of wedding bells?