Heart Of The Matter

by Marta Perry

Published 1 January 2010

Amanda Bondine's Boss is so…bossy!

The hard-nosed newspaperman will only assign reporter Amanda Bodine fluff pieces about dog shows. She longs to prove herself with a serious front-page story. But then her own family becomes newsworthy. Suddenly, Ross Lockhart is sitting beside her at Sunday dinner, interviewing her relatives. And he almost seems…like part of the family. Until she realizes he's after information that will tarnish the Bodine name! Time to teach the boss about the real heart of the matter: love.


A Military Match

by Patricia Davids

Published 28 October 2008

Everyone-especially his estranged grandfather-thinks Private Avery Barnes is just a wealthy playboy.

Yet the military taught him to value what can't be bought-honor and love. And if he wins the top prize at the cavalry competition, he'll show his grandfather he's made of more than his birthright. He needs lovely veterinarian's assistant Jennifer Grant to help him train.

Except that Jennifer, from the "other side of the tracks," is wary about Avery's commitment-to the competition and to her. Until winning her heart becomes the greatest prize of all.


The Guardian's Honor

by Marta Perry

Published 1 January 2010
"Coast Guard officer Adam Bodine finally finds his long-vanished great-uncle. But the secretive elderly man has adopted some new kin ... single mother Cathy Norwood and her disabled little boy. Adam is grateful when Cathy convinces his relative to reunite with the Bodines. Until he learns why she's so eager. Though his heartstrings are tugged by their plight, he knows he doesn't deserve them in his life--not with his past. Unless one big extended family can teach Lieutenant Bodine something about love and honor."--Page 4 of cover.

Heart of Christmas: Amish teacher Susannah Miller suddenly has two new students: the children of her former love. Widowed father Toby Unger broke Susannah's heart ten years ago, but now the handsome Amish man desperately needs help with his troubled little ones. Can the joy of the season reunite two lonely hearts in time for Christmas?

A plain holiday: Outspoken nanny Sally Yoder left her Amish community for her rumspringa. Though her heart is back home, the Amish man she loves, Ben Lapp, will never love a bold woman like her. But when a snowstorm strands her, her young chrages, and Ben on a rempote farm at Christmastime, they both might discover that love is the true holiday spirit.

The Doctor's Blessing

by Patricia Davids

Published 1 January 2010
"As a nurse-midwife in Amish country, Amber Bradley helps expectant mothers have their babies safely at home. But when Hope Springs' new doctor arrives, he insists all maternity patients deliver at a hospital. Amber is determined to show Dr. Phillip White that the Amish have a different way of life, one he needs to respect if he expects any patients at all. But even as he becomes more a part of the community, Amber must remember his stay is just temporary. Unless she can convince Phillip he's found the home--and heart--he's always been looking for.

The Christmas Quilt

by Patricia Davids

Published 1 January 2011

Years ago, Rebecca Beachy kept her reasons for rejecting Gideon Troyer's marriage proposal a secret.

Then Gideon left their Amish community. Now, Rebecca crafts quilts to raise money to cure her blindness. She's also busy guarding her heart against love.

Until Gideon returns, at risk of being shunned, to make the winning bid on one of her exquisite quilts. Will the quilt-a patchwork promise of rediscovered love-bring Gideon and Rebecca back together again?


Hearts Afire

by Marta Perry

Published 26 December 2006

Firefighter paramedic Terry Flanagan saw her clinic for migrant farm workers as the perfect way to make a difference.

But when Dr. Jacob Landsdowne was assigned to oversee her project, she wondered if her dreams would go up in smoke. Two years ago a tragedy had touched both their lives and almost destroyed Jacob's career. Now he was intent on rebuilding his reputation, and Terry's clinic was an unwanted distraction.

Yet, with the well-being of women and children hanging in the balance, maybe it was time Jacob put aside his trust in himself...and turn to God.


Land's End

by Marta Perry

Published 30 May 2006

Confused and angry, Dr. Sarah Wainwright returned to the Georgia island of St. James in search of answers to her husband's mysterious death-in an apparent lovers' tryst with the wife of wealthy industrialist Trent Donner.

Anger seemed to be the only edge Sarah had-Trent's control of the island and his protectiveness for his young daughter were enough to drive even this scandal back into the shadows.

A man whose life depended on keeping his secrets; a woman whose future depended on learning the truth-could her quest set them free, or would it destroy them all?


Tangled Memories

by Marta Perry

Published 25 July 2006

Finally meeting the wealthy family she'd never known should have given Corrie Grant the information about her father she'd craved all her life.

But the Mannings of Savannah were a secretive and hostile bunch. All except Lucas Santee, her grandfather's sophisticated right-hand man, who stood between Corrie and her relatives' unrelenting barbs and slights.

The family's suspicion of her seemed frivolous at first, but when a mysterious series of accidents occurred, Corrie was forced to take it seriously. How far would the Mannings go to keep their secrets buried forever?


His Bundle of Love

by Patricia Davids

Published 27 December 2005

HEAVENLY FATHER, I would love to be a dad, to hold a sticky hand while we watch a ball game.

But is Caitlin Williams's daughter coming into my arms at birth part of Your plan? Caitlin named me as the dad so her preemie could receive urgent medical care. That's why I brought the Williams women home with me until Caitlin gets back on her feet. I sense she's hiding something about her past - I wish she'd realize secrets can tear you apart.

Now I can't imagine my life without them. I've even proposed to Caitlin - for the baby's sake, of course. But convincing Caitlin to make the three of us a family will be no easy task.


The Color of Courage

by Patricia Davids

Published 24 July 2007

Only faith sustained Lindsey Mandel after the loss of her beloved twin brother.

Now a freak accident would test the U.S. Army corporal's mettle once again. Desperate to save her brother's injured horse, Lindsey placed her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. When Brian saw Lindsey pinned beneath the steed, his only thought was to save her.

With his own faith shaken by the death of his wife, he was amazed by this plucky female soldier who gave her all personally and professionally. Inspired by Lindsey's commitment to kin and country, Brian soon found a love that made him feel truly blessed.


Mistletoe Prayers

by Marta Perry and Betsy St. Amant

Published 1 January 2010
Bodine family Christmas: Left at the altar on Christmas Eve, Annabel Bodine has lost her holiday spirit. When her brother asks the family to welcome Coast Guard buddy Travis McCall into their home outside Charleston, S.C., can she summon the courage to open her heart to love for the holidays?

Gingerbread season: Allie James returns to her Kansas hometown in need of a job for the Christmas holidays. Her former boyfriend, Jordan Walker, hires her as secretary. Years ago, he had shredded her heart like wrapping paper. Will he be able to convince her that now he truly wants her love?

Restless Hearts

by Marta Perry

Published 27 February 2007

A search for her roots brought midwife Fiona Flanagan to Pennsylvania Dutch country–and made her wonder whether she should turn back.

The area's mixture of Amish and English culture confused her, and her first encounter with local police chief Ted Rittenhouse didn't help. He'd thought she was breaking into her own office!

Despite the misunderstanding, Fiona could see that Ted's tough-as-nails exterior hid a kind soul–one caught between two worlds, seeking a place to belong. She felt the same, but trusting him with her heart would require the biggest step of faith she had ever taken.


A Soldier's Heart

by Marta Perry

Published 24 April 2007

Wounded army officer Luke Marino was sent home, his career, his spirit shattered. Now he wanted only to be left alone, refusing even the physical therapy he needed.

But Mary Kate Flanagan Donnelly, a widow with two children to raise on her own, needed Luke's case to prove herself as a capable therapist. Despite the revival of feelings she thought dormant since their high school romance, she was determined to help the stubborn hero and keep matters strictly business….