Love Inspired
15 primary works • 19 total works
Book 2
Pocketful of Blessings
by Carolyne Aarsen, Cynthia Rutledge, and Valerie Hansen
Book 24
THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS
No way would Sheryl Kyle trust in men–or heaven–again. Her heart had been broken a hundred different ways, her once-sunny soul shadowed by unanswered prayers. Now she hid behind a cynical, citified shell, where neither God nor man could hurt her.
And that's...
Read moreTHE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS
No way would Sheryl Kyle trust in men–or heaven–again. Her heart had been broken a hundred different ways, her once-sunny soul shadowed by unanswered prayers. Now she hid behind a cynical, citified shell, where neither God nor man could hurt her.
And that's where rugged rancher Mark Andrews found her. He'd come to take her home to Sweet Creek–to make peace with her stepfather before it was too late. Mark embodied strength. Offered tenderness. And urged Sheryl to let faith, forgiveness…and love…guide her way. Would Sheryl run? Dare she stay?
Welcome to Love Inspired™–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.
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HE GAVE HER SHELTER…
With a heart full of hope, Sara Stone took refuge in the serenity of the Ozarks. But she never counted on getting stranded in the middle of a raging storm. Like a godsend, brooding ex-cop Adam Callahan gallantly offered her shelter in his...
Read moreHE GAVE HER SHELTER…
With a heart full of hope, Sara Stone took refuge in the serenity of the Ozarks. But she never counted on getting stranded in the middle of a raging storm. Like a godsend, brooding ex-cop Adam Callahan gallantly offered her shelter in his mountainside cabin. And although she knew that her trusting nature had gotten her into trouble before, a smitten Sara vowed to bring joy back into Adam's lonely life.
SHE GAVE HIM HER HEART
Adam had cut himself off from faith and love a long time ago–with good reason. But despite his self-imposed isolation, his adorable houseguest touched his world-weary soul. He'd thought his chance for peace and happiness was gone, but now he wondered what the future would hold if he conquered the shadows of the past–and married the woman of his dreams….
Book 94
A PLACE TO BELONG
Miriam Spencer had left the "glamorous" New York fashion world to return to the small farming town where she was raised. Perhaps here, if only for a little while, she could find some of the meaning that was missing in her life....
But...
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Miriam Spencer had left the "glamorous" New York fashion world to return to the small farming town where she was raised. Perhaps here, if only for a little while, she could find some of the meaning that was missing in her life....
But coming home meant meeting Jake Steele, the man she'd never stopped loving. He was a widower now, with an adorable young daughter, and she longed to be part of both their lives. But what could she offer this man, whose roots were planted so deep in the land, in his family, in his faith...?
And yet, how could she walk away from him again?
Book 103
The pint-sized orphan had big, big plans...
She longed for Graydon Payne to be her daddy, and Stacy Lucas to be her mommy. And there was only one way to bring them together: by running away.... Stacy would do anything to find the lost child -...
Read moreThe pint-sized orphan had big, big plans...
She longed for Graydon Payne to be her daddy, and Stacy Lucas to be her mommy. And there was only one way to bring them together: by running away.... Stacy would do anything to find the lost child - even face the man she never wanted to see again. She had managed to avoid Gray all these years. Now it was time to put their differences aside and join forces on a heart-wrenching mission.
Since Gray had last seen Stacy, he had discovered something more powerful than his wealthy family. But it would take more than steadfast faith to locate the missing cherub in the vast Ozark wilderness - and to convince Stacy to give him another chance. It might even take a miracle....
Book 119
Despite their differences, Tyler Corbett assumed Kara Shepherd was a fine woman...for somebody else. He had no intention of falling for her, despite a vast local conspiracy. But how could the strapping cowboy avoid Kara when she popped up everywhere he went-even in church?
Widowed Kara figured there was...
Read moreDespite their differences, Tyler Corbett assumed Kara Shepherd was a fine woman...for somebody else. He had no intention of falling for her, despite a vast local conspiracy. But how could the strapping cowboy avoid Kara when she popped up everywhere he went-even in church?
Widowed Kara figured there was only one way to get her family-and Tyler's-to stop matchmaking. They'd simply pretend to fall in love, then break up. Step One of the charade was surprisingly easy. But when a few fake kisses unexpectedly led to the real thing, Step Two was in serious jeopardy!
Book 123
ANGEL IN DISGUISE...
Police officer Angel Morelli was on a mission to save teens from a local drug ring. Posing as a high school student, Angel never expected to fall in love with her history teacher, handsome green-eyed Jake Weston. Suddenly, keeping her identity a secret was...
Read moreANGEL IN DISGUISE...
Police officer Angel Morelli was on a mission to save teens from a local drug ring. Posing as a high school student, Angel never expected to fall in love with her history teacher, handsome green-eyed Jake Weston. Suddenly, keeping her identity a secret was pure torture!
Though a devoted teacher, Jake carried around grief that made him bury his faith. But strange things began to happen when Angel walked into his classroom. He soon discovered that she wasn't a student at all! Stranger still, this spunky woman made him believe in happiness again. Would she be the answer to his secret prayers?
Book 139
THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER...
Paul Randall wasn't right for Belinda Carnes when they were teens. He'd skipped town when he realized that like everyone else, she blamed him for something he hadn't done.
After ten years, Paul, now a successful lawyer, was back-for business only. But one glance...
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Paul Randall wasn't right for Belinda Carnes when they were teens. He'd skipped town when he realized that like everyone else, she blamed him for something he hadn't done.
After ten years, Paul, now a successful lawyer, was back-for business only. But one glance at Belinda and gone was his plan to have nothing to do with her: She was so beautiful he couldn't think straight.
Yet Belinda's life didn't have room for a long-lost love-especially one she had never really trusted. And Paul knew it would take God's love for him to prove his innocence. And show that her rightful place was by his side.
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THE PASTOR'S WIFE
Reverend Tony Karelli knew the Lord worked in mysterious ways, but this was ridiculous. Before he could correct his new congregation's mistaken assumption that he was engaged, an irrepressible old flame popped up, offering to pose as his fiance e. And Claire Waters's impromptu...
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Reverend Tony Karelli knew the Lord worked in mysterious ways, but this was ridiculous. Before he could correct his new congregation's mistaken assumption that he was engaged, an irrepressible old flame popped up, offering to pose as his fiance e. And Claire Waters's impromptu bargain wasn't the only thing Tony couldn't resist....
The last thing freewheeling Claire expected was to fall for a steadfast man of the cloth. Somehow, the whole town believed they were headed for the altar-and it was becoming all too easy to carry out the charade. Claire's long-term plans didn't include marriage to a minister-but a Higher Power just might have other ideas....
Book 154
NEIGHBORLY LOVE
Single dad Zac Frazier arrived in the close-knit town of Serenity expecting little more than a fresh start. But he never counted on having his wounded heart rejuvenated by his son's bubbly preschool teacher, who lived a few houses away and had an extraordinary gift...
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Single dad Zac Frazier arrived in the close-knit town of Serenity expecting little more than a fresh start. But he never counted on having his wounded heart rejuvenated by his son's bubbly preschool teacher, who lived a few houses away and had an extraordinary gift for understanding small children. In record time, pretty and petite Tina Braddock brought laughter back into his lonely little boy's life–and encouraged the disillusioned widower to rejoice again in God's love….
Why, if romance-resistant Zac didn't know better, he'd allow himself to fall head over heels for his green-eyed neighbor! But beneath the sunny surface that Tina presented to the world, he sensed uneasiness, foreboding, even fear. What was she afraid of? And would loving one another be enough to make all their dreams come true?
Book 178
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT...
Tess Lucas had carefully planned every detail of her life, determined to create the happiness she' d craved since childhood. But a broken engagement led to a one-night stand with her best friend-and a baby!
Wealthy playboy Craig Richmond never planned to be...
Read moreIT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT...
Tess Lucas had carefully planned every detail of her life, determined to create the happiness she' d craved since childhood. But a broken engagement led to a one-night stand with her best friend-and a baby!
Wealthy playboy Craig Richmond never planned to be a husband or a father-until Tess told him she was pregnant. He knew marriage was the best way to guarantee their baby had a real family-and to finally realize his long-hidden feelings for his oldest friend. But Tess refused to settle for a marriage of convenience- she wanted the fairy tale. And to win her heart, Craig would have to prove he was the one man who could give her everything she' d ever wanted....
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Though the gossips had them pegged as an item, teacher Rachel Woodward was merely helping Sean Bates, the new guidance counselor, learn small-town ways. But his looks and charm were almost irresistible. And it was a good thing Rachel no longer fell prey to romantic insanity.
Yet she couldn'...
Read moreThough the gossips had them pegged as an item, teacher Rachel Woodward was merely helping Sean Bates, the new guidance counselor, learn small-town ways. But his looks and charm were almost irresistible. And it was a good thing Rachel no longer fell prey to romantic insanity.
Yet she couldn' t ignore Sean, or how wonderfully he cared for the sweet, rambunctious five-year-old who' d landed in their school- and both their hearts. Little Samantha needed a father, and Sean would be the perfect man for the job. But she needed a mother, too... and suddenly Rachel wondered if God had a family in store for her after all.
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Hi, Mom! Camp is going well. (I feel like a child writing home instead of the animal therapist assigned to work here with the troubled kids!)
Since James Harris has seen the success of the program, the skeptical camp director is much more charming - we've been...
Read moreHi, Mom! Camp is going well. (I feel like a child writing home instead of the animal therapist assigned to work here with the troubled kids!)
Since James Harris has seen the success of the program, the skeptical camp director is much more charming - we've been having some late night talks...and a surprising good-night kiss! He didn't even complain when I brought Roxy along - you remember how my sister didn't want to join me.
And there was a scare - Roxy and another teen disappeared - but James and I found them. You know, Mom, I think James needs some healing of his own - his soul seems...wounded. I think my strong faith might even help him regain his...if he'll let me. Love, Megan
When Lillie Delaney's life in the big city didn't work out, she headed home to Gumption, Arkansas, longing for the peaceful predictability of the tiny town. Not to mention the proximity of the grandmother who'd raised her.
Yet Lillie was in for a shock: her grandfather had taken off...
Read moreWhen Lillie Delaney's life in the big city didn't work out, she headed home to Gumption, Arkansas, longing for the peaceful predictability of the tiny town. Not to mention the proximity of the grandmother who'd raised her.
Yet Lillie was in for a shock: her grandfather had taken off with a younger woman and her grandmother- running around in a pink shower cap- wasn't handling it very well. So Lillie turned to town pastor James Warner, only to find a very handsome motorcycle-riding rebel in a black leather jacket! But she was beginning to learn that the Lord did indeed work in very mysterious ways...
When a tornado strikes a Kansas town without warning, wealthy businessman Greg Garrison rushes an orphaned boy to safety.
His heroism-and kindness-stirs something inside single mother and secretary Maya Logan. Especially when her hard-nosed boss helps search for the child's missing dog. Suddenly, Greg is pitching...
Read moreWhen a tornado strikes a Kansas town without warning, wealthy businessman Greg Garrison rushes an orphaned boy to safety.
His heroism-and kindness-stirs something inside single mother and secretary Maya Logan. Especially when her hard-nosed boss helps search for the child's missing dog. Suddenly, Greg is pitching in all over town-including her own destroyed home. Rebuilding efforts will take time. Yet Maya now has hope that there's room in her boss's much bigger heart for love...and family.
THE DAVIS LANDING OBSERVER THE GOSSIP GURU
...hears tough tycoon Tim Hamilton - the legitimate son currently running Hamilton Media for his ailing father - was seen squiring his assistant, Dawn Leroux, around town last week. Inside information is that Tim wrecked Dawn's car and offered...
Read moreTHE DAVIS LANDING OBSERVER THE GOSSIP GURU
...hears tough tycoon Tim Hamilton - the legitimate son currently running Hamilton Media for his ailing father - was seen squiring his assistant, Dawn Leroux, around town last week. Inside information is that Tim wrecked Dawn's car and offered to lend her a replacement, but her concern was with the people on her meal-delivery route.
Only time will tell if the lovely Ms. Leroux's sweet nature can tame Tim's all-business beast and turn him into a human being.
Rancher Kip Cosgrove promised his dying brother he'd take care of his motherless young twins.
So when the boys' estranged aunt shows up on the Cosgrove doorstep with a will and the law on her side, Kip digs in his boot heels. Nicole Williams is wonderful with...
Read moreRancher Kip Cosgrove promised his dying brother he'd take care of his motherless young twins.
So when the boys' estranged aunt shows up on the Cosgrove doorstep with a will and the law on her side, Kip digs in his boot heels. Nicole Williams is wonderful with the boys, but Kip is just as much their kin as she is. And until legal issues are settled, she'll have to abide by his rules.
Which means visiting the twins at the ranch. Seeing how much he loves the boys. How much they love him. And maybe…staying forever.