Book 314

Heart's Homecoming

by Merrillee Whren

Published 26 July 2005

Wow! Sam Lawson hadn't seen her in eight years, but Jillian Rodgers looked as gorgeous as the day she'd walked out of his life-their wedding day.

As a youth minister, Sam taught forgiveness. So he'd welcome her back, as he would any friend. Besides, she'd returned to care for her ailing mother. He couldn't fault her for that.

But Sam couldn't forget the past, either. He also couldn't explain why he thought of Jillian every day, and looked forward to seeing her. Yet he wasn't willing to make the same mistake again-even if it seemed as if he and Jillian belonged together for good.


Hometown Promise

by Merrillee Whren

Published 1 January 2010
"For six years Lukas Frye has fought to regain control of his reckless life. He comes to Kellerville, Ohio, hoping to settle down and be the man his ailing grandfather can depend on. Lukas thinks he can put down roots in a place unsullied by his past--until he sees Juliane Keller. Juliane knows the secrets that could ruin his chance of being accepted in the place we wants to call home. But she isn't just a reminder of his past; she's a woman with secrets of her own--and a heart capable of the forgiveness and love he needs."--P. [4] of cover.

Montana Match

by Merrillee Whren

Published 27 December 2011

Newcomer On The Ranch

Nanny to six-year-old twin girls isn't exactly the position Brittany Gorman is looking for. But she needs a job. And the twins' struggling single dad, rancher Parker Watson, needs all the help he can get. Soon Brittany is not only assisting with the girls, but also helping Parker make peace with his past.

It seems Brittany's finally found a place to belong. And with two little matchmakers on the loose, there's no telling what the future holds. As her time on the ranch runs out, can Brittany and Parker find the strength to face that future-together?


Second Chance Reunion

by Merrillee Whren

Published 16 December 2014
Annie Payton's lost everything she once held dear. The Village of Hope is her last chance to rebuild the life she has frittered away so needlessly. But as she works to regain custody of her children, she never images an unlikely advocate in her corner--ex-husband Ian Montgomery. Ian's always willing to help those down on their luck, but his ex-wife is a different story. Her past betrayal is still a painful memory. As the Village's lawyer, he will represent her--but that is as far as he'll allow his feelings to go. Can Annie show Ian that she has changed in every way but one--the love she still has for him?

An Unexpected Blessing

by Merrillee Whren

Published 30 May 2006

Since his parents' tragic deaths, little JT had been cared for by his maternal aunt, Dori Morales.

His long-lost paternal uncle, Chase Garrett, wanted to be a positive influence in his life. And his paternal grandfather wanted him raised with everything wealth and privilege could buy.

Caring for his nephew was Chase's way of making up for his fractured relationship with his brother - and a marriage of convenience to Dori just might prevent the nasty custody battle that loomed....


Hometown Proposal

by Merrillee Whren

Published 1 January 2010

Before single father Seth Finley became a full-time dad-and a Christian-he wasn't exactly responsible. But now he can't seem to convince his former girlfriend that he's changed.

Nothing is more important to Seth than family, faith and love. And since he's found Elise Keller again, he has another shot to show her what kind of man he truly is. A man who'll love, honor and cherish her the way she always deserved. But will the once-burned, twice-shy Elise ever accept his hometown proposal?


Mommy's Hometown Hero

by Merrillee Whren

Published 30 December 2008
After ten years, Rachel Charbonneau is finally back in South Dakota. But she intends to sell her family's farm and rush "home" to the city. Ex-soldier Matt Dalton won't let her go without a fight. Well, a secret fight. He can't let her know he's loved her since they were kids. Or that thoughts of her saved him through the worst of times. Matt's strategy: arm himself with all the faith and love necessary to be her hometown hero.

Love Walked in

by Merrillee Whren

Published 21 November 2006

Getting close to new neighbor Clay Reynolds was not a consideration for Beth Carlson. The single mom had her hands full with her troubled teen and had no time for romance, especially since Clay's stay in Pinecrest was only temporary.

Besides, she'd learned long ago that love didn't last. Sure, Clay was good to her son-and to her. He encouraged her to reconcile with her parents and helped her with her faith issues. But she could never give her heart to a motorcycle-riding man again. Or could she?


Hometown Dad

by Merrillee Whren

Published 1 January 2011
A pair of rowdy boys would be exhausting for two parents--little wonder single mom Melanie Drake feels overwhelmed. Her sons are her world, but she knows she needs a helping hand to keep them in line. Enter Nathan Keller--respected banker, descendant of the town's founding father..and baseball coach. Melanie knows he's out of her league, but as her sons learn to love Coach Nathan, Melanie starts falling for him, too.

Four Little Blessings

by Merrillee Whren

Published 29 January 2008

The four little noisemakers who'd moved next door to Wade Dalton came with a bonus: their beautiful aunt.

Raising the children herself due to some tough circumstances, Cassie Rankin impressed Wade with her selflessness and her beauty. But she was also at least a dozen years his junior-she was too young for him, wasn't she?

Besides, Wade came with a secret that would only make life harder for Cassie and the children he'd come to adore, which meant keeping his distance. Something those four little blessings weren't about to let him do!


Heart's Forgiveness

by Merrillee Whren

Published 26 June 2007

Raising daughters wasn't easy for a single dad, especially when one daughter was a troubled teen with questionable friends.

So Grady Reynolds moved his family to small-town Pinecrest, Washington, hoping for a fresh start. Instead he found a reminder of the past: Maria Sanchez, his late wife's friend. Maria's life was busy, filled with mission trips and a job at her friend's charitable foundation.

Helping Grady regain his lost faith should have been fairly easy for her. After all, they were neighbors and coworkers. Except Grady wasn't ready to give or receive forgiveness...or love.


Homecoming Blessings

by Merrillee Whren

Published 1 January 2009

A small-town gal who does God's work for a living?

Big-city businessman Peter Dalton doesn't think he and fresh-from-the-field missionary Ashley Hiatt have anything in common. Until his boss-her father-pairs them together on a special project to help those less fortunate. Suddenly, instead of making money, Peter is making dreams come true.

He's a changed man. Well, maybe not when it comes to settling down. With his past, he's just not cut out for family life. But lovely Ashley seems to think otherwise...and is making it her mission to prove it for good.