Love Inspired
7 primary works • 17 total works
Book 88
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 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
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
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 185
Book 209
" 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 232
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?
SNAPSHOT OF A HAPPY FAMILY
Taking pictures of other people's happiest moments is the perfect job for Hannah Hart. Secretly fearing that she won't ever have a family of her own, Hannah prefers to hide behind the camera. Until she meets assistant principal Jude Bradley, whose twelve-year-old daughter instantly bonds with Hannah.
Jude might just be the man to give Hannah a reason to smile-if he can let go of the past. The more Hannah and Jude discover they have in common, the more Hannah wonders if there's a family in her future after all.
"Mommy, I Want To Be A Fireman. "
Widowed mother Marissa Hawthorne's little boy wants to be like his new hero-firefighter Jacob Greene. But Marissa and her son lost too much to the profession of firefighting already. She can't possibly let either of them get close to the man, no matter how noble he is. Especially because her own father is Jacob's boss.
But when Jacob hires her to plan a special birthday party for his niece, Marissa soon learns that Jacob is a hero in many ways. And that taking risks for love is what life and faith are truly about.
"I'm Not The Man I Used To Be!"
If only Gracie Broussard could believe that! Years ago, Carter Alexander broke her heart and betrayed her. Now, just when she needs him most, he's back–asking her to believe he's changed. But this time, it's not just Gracie who'll be hurt if he disappears.
A penguin keeper, Gracie urgently needs to find a new home for her beloved birds. Carter is the only one who can help. He promises that she can trust him, that he's not the rebel he once was. And that he needs Gracie as much as her birds do.
To save her family ranch-and her father's legacy-Samantha Jenson reluctantly runs a dude ranch on the financially strapped property. Among the greenhorn tourists in stiff jeans and shiny cowboy boots: handsome businessman Ethan Ames.
Ethan makes Sam remember her own dreams-of love and marriage. But surely he'll ride out of her life-in his fancy car-when his vacation is over. Until she learns that Ethan isn't on vacation at all. He has a very big secret. One that just might destroy her dreams of being his rodeo sweetheart...forever.
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.
The Riskiest Business of All
For firefighter Caley Foster, every day is an adrenaline rush. Now that she's back in Broken Bend, Louisiana, it's clear that putting down roots may be just as tough as putting out fires. To her surprise, sweet Ava next door makes Caley's new nanny job feel fulfilling.
But Ava's single father, rancher Brady McCullough, is a play-it-safe kind of fellow...not what Caley's used to facing. He's focused on protecting Ava-yet he can't ignore Caley's incredible effect on her. Or on his guarded heart. And with a leap of faith, they might both find life's best adventure: love.
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?