Book 331

Family to Share

by Arlene James

Published 27 December 2005

All mortgage broker Kendal Oakes wanted was a stable, loving home for his daughter, Larissa.

He was widowed, and his motherless little girl was prone to uncontrollable tantrums. But then single mom Connie Wheeler walked into the church day-care center and their lives. Connie had a way with Larissa - the child's only calm moments came when Connie was nearby. So she agreed to babysit with her own son in tow.

The two children and adults got along perfectly. It was almost as if they could be a family. But when Kendal popped the question Connie longed to hear, did he want the true marriage she'd prayed for, or simply a union of convenience?


Book 356

Butterfly Summer

by Arlene James

Published 27 June 2006

THE GOSSIP GURU has some shocking news: devout Wallace Hamilton, head of rival newspaper the Davis Landing Dispatch, is not Jeremy Hamilton's father!

Word is, his wife was already pregnant when they wed and now that Jeremy has learned the truth, he's quit. Who'll run the company while Wallace is in the hospital? In more Hamilton news, quiet Heather has had a makeover – who knew she was so stunning?

Maybe photographer Ethan Danes, who seems to have taken an interest in Heather now that she's started this butterfly summer.


Book 358

The Heart of a Man

by Deb Kastner

Published 27 June 2006

Money wasn't the answer, as far as Dustin Fairfax was concerned - not unless you could use it to help others.

Of course, there was the little matter of his trust fund to contend with - who would have thought his late father would demand he be "made over" before he could receive it? It was the biggest challenge of personal-image consultant Isobel Buckley's career - turn a flower shop owner into a polished, urbane man.

Image was everything, after all, particularly to this high-strung beauty. Her new client's carefree life was certainly not the "in" thing, but the kind heart beneath his pinstripes might just convince her that love was back in style.


Book 363

A Love So Strong

by Arlene James

Published 29 August 2006

In need of a wife, Pastor Marcus Wheeler was sure God would send him a good woman - anyone except Nicole Archer.

Though she was kind and beautiful, she was far too young and unconventional to be a proper minister's wife. She couldn't possibly be the one for him. But the more time he spent with Nicole, the more he marveled at her strength and spirit.

Nicole made juggling school and family responsibilities seem easy, yet Marcus knew he could help ease her burdens - and make her smile. Sometimes God's plan isn't what one expects.


Book 449

His Small-Town Girl

by Arlene James

Published 27 May 2008

Wrong turn at the right time

Fast-moving Texan Tyler Aldrich thought it a fate worse than death to be stuck in rural Eden, Oklahoma, overnight. Imagine the Dallas CEO settling in for homemade meat loaf at the Heavenly Arms Motel! Yet something about quiet Charlotte Jefford made Tyler want to leave his worries behind for more than one evening.

Was it their differences that drew Tyler in? The small-town girl was devoted to her family he longed to escape his. Were they polar opposites thrown together by a wrong turn-or had God actually set them on the right path?


His Ideal Match

by Arlene James

Published 17 December 2013
Carissa Hopper's always been strong and self-sufficient, so when the single mom of three finds herself in need accepting help from the rugged and adventurous Phillip Chatam isn't easy. She knows he's the kind of man she should stay away from, still, when his aunts offer her lodging at Chatam House Carissa can't refuse. Always on the move, Phillip has no interest in settling down, but as soon as he gets to know Carissa's adorable children - and falls for their mother - he realizes that his biggest adventure will be convincing Carissa to let him be a part of her future.

When Love Comes Home

by Arlene James

Published 26 December 2006

Paige Ellis's prayers had been answered! Kidnapped by her ex-husband, Paige's son had finally come home.

But their reunion was not the loving one she'd envisioned: her sweet little boy had turned into a resentful, surly teen. Desperate for help, she turned to the one man who'd rather not get involved. Attorney Grady Jones was clueless about women.

Yet client Paige Ellis seemed not to notice. Her gentle beauty and strong faith touched the emptiness inside of him and brought him back to life - and to love. But threats from Paige's ex could destroy their newfound happiness....


Yuletide Cowboys

by Deb Kastner and Arlene James

Published 20 October 2015

The Cowboy's Yuletide Reunion by Deb Kastner

When Sarah Kendrick meets her high school sweetheart again, she's ashamed to show Marcus Ender how far she's fallen. But when they're snowed in on her ranch, and he returns holiday joy to her family, Sarah could have a merry Christmas...if she'll say yes.

The Cowboy's Christmas Gift by Arlene James

An injury forces rodeo rider Matt Ender home to his family's ranch-where he clashes with his grandmother's pretty business partner.

Former cowgirl Neely Spence has no time for love. Can they open their hearts and find family this Christmas?


The Cowboy's Forever Family

by Deb Kastner

Published 1 January 2015

Widowed and pregnant, Laney Beckett wants nothing to do with stubborn rodeo cowboy Slade McKenna. But avoiding her late husband's best friend is nearly impossible now that Slade thinks Laney and her baby need his protection.

Though Slade figures he's too rough a man to settle down, his thrill-seeking ways have already cost him his childhood pal. Looking out for the man's wife and child is the least he can do, especially when headstrong Laney doesn't know the first thing about running the family's ranch. For the sake of baby Beckett, Laney and Slade give friendship a chance...but could they become a true family?

Cowboy Country: Surprise babies lead to unexpected love in Texas


A Mommy in Mind

by Arlene James

Published 28 August 2007

To: Pilar From: Ramon Re: A mommy for Lucia But which one?

When I offered to help little Lucia's biological mother reclaim her baby, I never dreamed it would bring aspiring single mother Lori Sumner into my life. But from the moment we met, my heart went out to this hard-working reporter who's been Lucia's foster parent for nearly three months and now wants to officially adopt her.

Personally, I think she'd make a great mom. Which is why this lawyer is eager to start negotiating his own family 'settlement' with Lori. Mum's the word, sis- until the day I pop the question!


Soldier's Sweetheart

by Deb Kastner

Published 1 January 2013
The Single Dad's Fresh Start.

Army vet Will Davenport knows all about missions but nothing about raising his young daughter. Settling in Serendipity, Texas, he hopes they'll both find the peace that has always eluded him. But when the widower goes to work for a local beauty, he gets much, much more. Samantha Howell is ready with a helping hand for everyone else but insists on taking care of her problems on her own. Will wants to be her hero, but too much stands in their way. For a future with Samantha, he has to bury the past. But forgiving himself may be his most difficult mission ever....

Serendipity Sweethearts: Three small-town matchmakers finding Texas-size love.


Her Valentine Sheriff

by Deb Kastner

Published 1 January 2014
Serendipity, Texas' deputy sheriff Eli Bishop and his new K-9 partner begin training with local veterinarian Mary Travis, and when a storm hits, must work together and put their training to the test.

Deck The Halls

by Arlene James

Published 27 September 2005

Retrieving the mail from his old apartment brought more than just letters for Vince Cutler.

When he opened the door on the lovely Jolie Wheeler and rooms he hardly recognized, he knew he'd found the person to fix up his bare new bachelor quarters. But behind their banter, he sensed a pain that his friendship couldn't assuage. The warm embrace of Vince's family reminded Jolie achingly of the nephew taken from her, and the sister she refused to see. Vince's embrace made keeping the distance between them all the more difficult.

And all the while the spirit of Christmas was working within Jolie's heart to reconnect her with her family…and with Vince suring this very special season…