Love Inspired Historical Series

"The tranquility of Nantucket Island offered poor but proud Lucie McNeil refuge, a place to dream about a better life. Her quiet existence as companion to an elderly couple was a blessing for the tragedy-haunted Irish immigrant. But all that changed when her employers' handsome, elegantly attired son stepped ashore. For she recognized him instantly as the owner of the Boston factory where a terrible fire had scarred her forever. She knew she should hate Gabriel Hunter, yet she could not. She found herself drawn to the caring soul she sensed behind the ruthless facade he showed the world. And she could not help dreaming that such different people -- a poor servant girl and a wealthy merchant prince -- might somehow make a life together"--P. [4] of cover.

The Path to Her Heart

by Linda Ford

Published 1 January 2009

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries

But a widowed father struggling during the Depression doesn't have much faith in either-until he meets Emma Spencer in the South Dakota boardinghouse they share.

She's a dedicated nurse who could love his boy heal his own heart. But how can Boothe trust a profession he blames for his greatest loss? Emma understs Boothe Powers's pain. She has her own secret anguish believes her dreams of a husb child are beyond reach.

Still, she can pretend when he asks her to play his temporary fiancee to protect his son. if God would grant her one miracle, He knows exactly what her heart is yearning for. . . .

Cowboy's Baby

by Linda Ford

Published 1 January 2010

"The prodigal father returns ... When he left two years before, Colby Bloxham was running from his past, and his pain. Now he's ready to face his responsibilities ... and make some long-overdue amends to his baby daughter and the woman who took her in--Colby's former sweetheart, Anna Caldwell. Anna is tired of trusting Colby--he's let her down too many times. And this time she's not about to let him hurt little Dorrie, too. He claims he's found faith, given up his reckless ways and wants to be a real father to his child. But does Anna have enough faith in his reformation to forgive ... and risk her heart once more?"--P. [4] of cover.

The Hand-Me-Down Family

by Winnie Griggs

Published 1 January 2009

"Callie Gray always assumed she would never marry, until she took a leap and became a mail-order bride. But when she arrives in Sweetgum, Texas, she gets the shock of her life. Her husband is dead, and his brother proposes she marry him, for the sake of his orphaned nephew and nieces. Jack Tyler warns her not to hope for a love match. Theirs is strictly a convenient marriage. But Callie yearns for a true partnership with the man who has unexpectedly captured her heart. Now she must convince him what he truly needs is a lifetime of love, faith and family--with Callie by his side."--p.[4] of cover.

A Groom For Greta

by Anna Schmidt

Published 1 January 2012

THE WEDDING THAT WASN'T

Everyone in their small Amish community expects Greta Goodloe to marry her longtime sweetheart-Greta included. So when he publicly ends their engagement, in front of newcomer Luke Starns no less, she is utterly humiliated. At least she can take comfort in matchmaking between Luke and her quiet schoolmarm sister.

Yet the more she tries to throw them together, the more Luke fascinates her. A serious, no-nonsense schoolmarm should be exactly what Luke wants in a wife. Still, he can't help but be charmed by Greta's warm smile and impulsive ways. Does he dare to stray from the sensible choice and take a chance on happiness?

Amish Brides of Celery Fields: Love awaits these Amish women.

Gift from the Sea

by Anna Schmidt

Published 1 January 2009

"A steadfast faith kept nurse Maggie Hunter going through the darkest days of the Great War. But her fiancé's death overseas shattered her trust in God and her heart. Now an injured man has washed up on the shores of her Nantucket home, and to save him, Maggie must put more than her skill and dedication on the line.... Wartime tragedy cost Stefan Witte everything--and converted him to the cause of peace. But to deliver the vital information to American authorities, he must fight Maggie's stubborn refusal to believe or forgive. Soon he will risk his life to win her trust--and their heaven-sent future together."--p. [4] of cover.

A Convenient Wife

by Anna Schmidt

Published 1 January 2010

"His plan was simple--convince Caroline Hudson to take in his children as wards. Widower Tyrone Justice is stunned when the Nantucket schoolmistress requests a wedding instead! But really, what could be simpler than a marriage of convenience? Tyrone's children will have stability, Caroline will have security...and neither Tyrone nor Caroline will have to risk their hearts once more. Bruised by past loves and losses, neither is ready to take that chance again. Unless a potentially deadly disaster makes them see the truth. Happiness lies within reach--if they'll take a chance on the unplanned gift of love."--P. [4] of cover.

An Unexpected Suitor

by Anna Schmidt

Published 1 January 2009

"After years of caring for others, Nola Burns is ready for her own dream--running a Nantucket tearoom. And it will take more than charm for dashing entrepreneur Harrison Starbuck to buy her out. After all, what proper lady could trust a man who thinks the theater is a suitable venue for God's word? All Harry offers is a business proposition. So why should it bother him when Nola receives threatening notes? He has no reason to be concerned for the vivid, spirited woman...does he? Yet as the threats escalate, Harry's plans shift. Now this unexpected suitor only wants to keep Nola safe--and cherished--for a lifetime."--p. [4] of cover.