Book 41

A Father's Promise

by Marta Perry

Published 1 October 1998

A LESSON IN LOVE

Just when compassionate teacher Leigh Christopher was about to give up on her God-given talent, she bonded with a special littler girl. Rejuvenated, she vowed to do anything to inspire young Sarah-even if it meant clashing with the child's rugged, fiercely protective father. But the quiet agony in Daniel Gregory's eyes told Leigh that his daughter wasn't the only one who needed her. Despite herself, Leigh was deeply drawn to Daniel and longed to ease the bitterness in his heart. Would it take a miracle from above for Daniel to accept Leigh's tender love?


Book 88

Desperately Seeking Dad

by Marta Perry

Published 1 March 2000

THE DAD BEHIND THE BADGE

Philadelphia lawyer Anne Morden was a breath away from adopting Emilie, the child she had always longed for. All that was left to do now was to convince police chief Mith Donovan to sign away the rights to his precious daughter.

But with his denial of paternity, Mitch put baby Emilie's future at stake, and Anne's lifelong dream on hold. Yet Mitch seemed determined to make things right, if only Anne could trust him enough to let him help.


Book 104

The Doctor Next Door

by Marta Perry

Published 1 June 2000

THE PRODIGAL DOCTOR COMES HOME...

When Rebecca Forrester pledged her five-year-old heart to Brett Elliot, the idealistic doctor-to-be had vowed to return one day to care for her and the other townspeople. Well, Brett had finally come home-but not to stay. Still, Bedford Creek's medical future rested in this sophisticated stranger's hands, and Rebecca prayed the Lord would help Brett see where he belonged. God seemed to be giving Rebecca a chance to convince the young doctor to stay when Brett began helping out at the clinic. Was He also giving her the chance to claim the heart of the man she'd always loved?


Book 128

Father Most Blessed

by Marta Perry

Published 1 February 2001

COULD SHE GO HOME AGAIN?

Paula Hansen had her doubts about returning to Bedford Creek and Alex Caine-the man she'd once loved-but she knew she couldn't deny her aunt's request. So she'd turned to God for guidance, and heard His answer loud and clear. She needed to put memories of their past aside and help bring this proudly independent father and his troubled son closer together....

Burdened with saving his family's company, Alex soon discovered Paula was the answer to his prayers. And now that he'd been blessed with a second chance, he'd do anything to make sure that this time, Paula would be in his life forever!


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 172

Hunter's Bride

by Marta Perry

Published 1 May 2002

Book 185

Mother's Wish

by Marta Perry

Published 1 September 2002

Book 193

A Time to Forgive

by Marta Perry

Published 1 December 2002

HER PROMISE

Some men were just unforgettable. And Adam Caldwell was never far from Tory Marlowe' s thoughts. Now that she was back in town, Tory hoped that their one magical night might help Adam remember her...and help her fulfill a promise made.

HIS SECRET

Adam wasn' t sure he wanted Tory prying into his life, trying to dig up a past that haunted him. But as much as he tried, he soon found himself once again enchanted with her pure heart and unwavering faith. Could Tory' s love help Adam open his own heart once more to God...and love?


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 220

Always in Her Heart

by Marta Perry

Published 1 September 2003

In the eight years since their romance had ended in confusion, Link Morgan and Annie Gideon had barely spoken. But when tragedy left twenty-month-old Marcy, Link' s goddaughter and Annie' s niece, parentless, the two stepped in to protect her- by getting married.

The plan was for Annie to care for the baby, and Link- never the family man- to handle the finances. That part was easy. But Link' s growing feelings for Annie were proving difficult.

As he saw Annie' s tough exterior weaken, Link was discovering the beautiful, vulnerable woman he' d known underneath, and he wondered how he' d ever let her go. But he also wondered how a man who' d never known a happy home would ever be able to create one....


Book 232

The Doctor's Christmas

by Marta Perry

Published 1 December 2003

God could not have chosen a worse time to send Dr. Grant Hardesty to Button Gap. Three abandoned children were depending on Maggie Davis' s clandestine care until their mother returned. Maggie didn' t think she could trust the by-the-book doctor with her secret. Until she got a glimpse into his soul...

and God' s mysterious ways became as clear as a starry night.

Maggie knew her trust was well placed as this once-aloof doctor opened his heart to the children... and her. But as Grant' s time in Button Gap ended, she prayed for one more miracle. Could God make this man who seemed to have everything recognize that it all meant nothing without Maggie' s love?


Book 241

True Devotion

by Marta Perry

Published 25 January 2004

What kind of man turned away a pregnant woman? Susannah Laine could tell that Nathan Sloane had demons to wrestle with, but so did she. She'd come to Lakemont to find out what her late husband had been doing there before his sudden death.

And she wasn't leaving without an answer . . .Susannah's occupancy of the cottage where his wife had lived before her death reawakened painful memories for Nathan. Still, he couldn't deny his attraction to Susannah, and reluctantly agreed to help in her search. But the truth they uncovered threatened their burgeoning romance. Could God now give Susannah the strength to overcome her past and embrace this second chance at happiness?


Book 296

Hero Dad

by Marta Perry

Published 29 March 2005

Life was much safer at a remove, or at least so Julie Alexander thought.

Her photojournalist job allowed her to view life through her camera lens, a job that would help her learn if a man she'd never met was a good father to her estranged late half-sister's child.

But Julie's efforts to be a detached observer were challenged by firefighter Seth Flanagan and his warm-hearted family, and her detachment was completely shattered by her unexpected love for three-year-old Davy.

Yet Julie wasn't the only one facing issues; the still-grieving Seth made it clear that love didn't feature in his future plans. Could God's love build a bridge to connect the two?


Book 313

Her Only Hero

by Marta Perry

Published 26 July 2005

Penniless widow Laura McKay was determined to succeed on her own, but when an arsonist threatened her deaf daughter's safety, she was compelled to rely on firefighter Ryan Flanagan, the high school football hero who'd never noticed her as a shy underclassman.

Physically fearless and an expert at avoiding romantic commitment, Ryan had nearly become his own worst enemy. But in the flames there's only one enemy: time, which just might be running out for Laura, unless Ryan's courage...and love...can withstand the test of fire.


The Amish Nanny

by Patricia Davids

Published 1 January 2014
A reclusive Amish logger, Ethan Gingerich, is more comfortable around his draft horses than the orphaned niece and nephews he's taken in. Yet he's determined to provide the children with a good, loving home. The little ones, including a defiant eight-year-old, need a proper nanny. But when Ethan hires shy Amishwoman Clara Barkman, he never expects her temporary position to have such a lasting hold on all of them. Now this man of few words must convince Clara she's found her forever home and family.

Twice In A Lifetime

by Marta Perry

Published 1 January 2009
When her family calls brokenhearted Georgia Lee Bodine home to Charleston, she knows there's trouble. Her beloved grandmother hired some fancy lawyer to carry out eccentric requests--and unearth an old family secret. Georgia plans to send Matthew Harper packing until she discovers how much the widowed father cares about her grandmother. And that his heart is even more deeply guarded than her own. As they work together on the Bodine history, they uncover a surprise about themselves: that love can strike twice in a lifetime.--Publisher description.

A Matter Of The Heart

by Patricia Davids

Published 30 September 2008

Operating on a sick little boy is Dr. Nora Blake's responsibility.

Answering a determined reporter's questions about the surgery is not. Especially because Robert Dale is delving into her life, too. Nora has her share of secrets. She won't allow a newspaper to profit from the child's story-or her own.

Granted, the handsome reporter truly seems to care. About young, orphaned Ali. About her. And thanks to Rob's skills at digging deep, there is one question she just might answer with a joyful yes....


Amish Christmas

by Patricia Davids

Published 1 January 2010
When Karen Imhoff finds a beaten man lying unconscious by the road in her Amish community, she doesn't hesitate to help. "John Doe" needs a place to stay while he regains his memory, and she has a room to rent. The handsome Englisher proves invaluable around the family farm, yet his presence wreaks havoc with her emotions. Karen has her younger siblings to care for. She can't fall for an outsider who doesn't know his own identity. But as Christmas draws closer, the simple grace of this life and this woman could inspire John to make Karen's dreams come true.

Mission: Motherhood

by Marta Perry

Published 24 June 2008

Overnight, Caitlyn Villard becomes mother to twin five-year-olds. Her darling nieces are orphaned, their parents fallen soldiers.

So Caitlyn trades New York City for Prairie Springs, Texas, the small military town she'd run from at first chance. Loving the girls is easy. Learning how to be a slow-paced soccer mom is not. Which is where handsome army chaplain Steve Windham steps in.

Just in time to show Caitlyn that sometimes you find the man–and life–of your dreams where you least expected.


Amish Christmas Blessings

by Marta Perry and Jo Ann Brown

Published 18 October 2016

Holiday Greetings From Amish Country

The Midwife's Christmas Surprise by Marta Perry

Three years ago, the man Anna Zook hoped to marry left her and their Amish community for the English world. Now devoted to proving her abilities as a midwife, Anna has given up on marriage and children for herself. But when Benjamin Miller returns, now a changed man, can delivering a Christmas baby reunite these two hurting hearts?

A Christmas to Remember by Jo Ann Brown

When a little girl leads shop owner Amos Stoltzfus to an Amish woman in distress, he rushes them to his family's farm. "Linda" has no memory and doesn't know if the sweet child is her daughter or even her kin. As Christmas arrives and Linda's identity is revealed, will Amos be able to claim his holiday guests as his own?