Book 12

Wedding Quilt

by Lenora Worth

Published 1 December 1997

WEDDING DREAMS...

The handmade quilt had been stored with care-along with Rosemary Brinson's cherished dreams. The wedding was called off and Rosemary vowed she'd never marry.

Then Kirk Lawrence arrived, hired to renovate the historic town church. The rugged steeplejack had always avoided serious ties, but Rosemary's tender smile touched his very soul. He wondered about the quilt she treasured and why no man had made her his wife.

Kirk knew that by summer's end, he would restore the old church to its former glory. But could he mend Rosemary's heart-and rescue her lost dreams?

Welcome to Love Inspired (TM)-stories 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.


Book 117

Upon a Midnight Clear

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 October 2000

Little Nattie needed love, and Callie Randolph was just the woman to make her smile again. A licensed nurse with sorrows of her own, Callie felt a deep and special connection to the troubled child. And after years of heartbreak over a bitter secret, Callie was falling in love-with Nattie's handsome daddy, David Hamilton.

It all seemed perfect-a beautiful little girl who adored her and a kind man who challenged her heart and made her want to sing. But it was time for Callie to trust in God and tell David everything. Did she have the strength to test her courage this one time-all for love?


Book 177

Loving Treasures

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 June 2002

TWO WORLDS, ONE LOVE

He' d been alone too long. She' d never been alone. But Jemma Dupre and Philip Somerville knew that their fates were forever intertwined.

Yet Jemma wasn' t sure of her feelings for Philip. After her past heartache, she wanted to prove she could stand on her own. But Philip was nothing like her late husband. Dependable and loving, he offered Jemma everything she had dreamed, yet was afraid to take....

Philip had loved and lost. Though once he saw Jemma' s open and loving ways, he wanted to give her the world. But first he had to show her that God' s plan included the treasure of a second chance at love...


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Book 303

Loving Feelings

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 31 May 2005

When Todd Bronski realized an eight-year old boy had stolen his laptop, he was set to call the police.

But then Jenni Anderson, little Cory's aunt, came to apologize, and...well, she was lovely. Jenni was grateful that Todd had decided to leave the police out of it and help teach Cory a better way. The man was handsome, intelligent, kind and caring with Cory. Todd awakened feelings she hadn't experienced in years.

But Jenni wasn't looking for a man. She had way too much on her plate. Besides, Todd had agreed to be her new business partner, and she wasn't about to mix business with pleasure...


Jenna's Cowboy Hero

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2009
"Former football player Adam Mackenzie arrives in small-town Oklahoma to fix up a camp for underprivileged kids. But the city slicker doesn't know horse tack from a touchdown. He's desperate for help--and the pretty rancher next door is the answer to his prayers. War vet Jenna is back home after a stint in Iraq, and she's got a five-year plan: raising her twin boys, running her ranch--and not falling in love. But she can't say no to gorgeous and kind Adam. Can he make her forget all her plans and open her heart to love?"--P. [4] of cover.

The Cowboy's Family

by Brenda Minton

Published 12 December 2010

Widower Wyatt Johnson brought his two little girls home to Dawson, Oklahoma, looking for a place to heal.

The grief from his wife's death still lingers, but it's time to move on and try to live a simple life. He's in for a surprise when he finds a lovely young nanny on his doorstep, ready to give him the help he won't admit he needs. Now his life is far from simple, which may be a blessing in disguise.

In Rachel Waters he finds a nurturing, vivacious woman whom his daughters adore. Together, Wyatt and Rachel can help each other realize that they're deserving of laughter, friendshipand love.


The Cowboy's Reunited Family

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2014
Blake Cooper thought he'd never see his daughter again, then his former wife, Jana Cooper, shows up on his doorstep with Lindsay asking for help. Blake can't deny his ill child anyuthing, but he's struggling to sort out his feelings for the woman who adandoned him ten years ago. Jana's back in Oklahoma for Lindsay's sake, and a second chance with her first love. Somehow she must prove she's no longer a confused young wife, but a woman willing to do anything to reunite her family forever.

A Dream Of His Own

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 January 2012

Inspiring and enriching romances about faith, hope and the healing power of love.

SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY

The only thing philanthropist Quinn O'Neill wants is to forget the accident that took his wife and son. He doesn't expect a minor fender-bender with a lovely stranger to change his life in a major way. Struggling single mom Ava Darnell and her teenage son have their own hardships.

What better way for him to lend a hand than through the Dreams Come True Foundation? But helping Ava means earning her trust . . . and having faith that dreams of healing and family just might become reality.

Dreams Come True: With faith, love and caring people, dreams can come true.


The Rancher's Secret Wife

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2012

HE SAID "I DO" TO A STRANGER.

After knowing his bride for all of three hours, soldier Reese Cooper married waitress Cheyenne Jones. She was pregnant and scared, alone in Las Vegas-and he was about to ship out on a dangerous tour of duty. But months later, Reese comes home to Dawson, Oklahoma, no longer the strong cowboy who vowed to help Cheyenne.

Shrapnel and a guarded heart changed everything. But with a wife and baby counting on him, Reese is about to learn what real courage is all about.

Cooper Creek: Home is where the heart is for this Oklahoma family.


Bundle Of Joy

by Annie Jones

Published 1 January 2013
Like the wind, Jackson Stroud plans to blow through Texas ranch country and never look back--proving Shelby Grace Lockhart's motto correct. But the former Dallas detective doesn't walk away from ladies--or infants--in distress. So when he discovers an abandoned newborn and a woman looking for a fresh start, Jax knows he came to this special town for a reason. Shelby Grace is just as determined to learn why someone left a baby on her doorstep. As their quest leads in surprising directions, Jax starts to believe he's finally found a place to belong. What will it take to convince Shelby that this is one cowboy she can count on?

Reformed rebel Jackson Cooper thinks he can handle anything-until a sullen teenage girl appears at his ranch, claiming the impossible.

Even though he's not Jade's father, he can't turn her away, knowing she's in need. But he's going to need the helping hand of compassionate schoolteacher Madeline Patton. An unlikely duo with their own secret fears, Jackson and Maddie certainly don't expect the Christmas surprise of instant parenthood.

Yet as they work toward giving a foster child a home, they might just discover the most wonderful gift of all: family.


The Cowboy Next Door

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2009

Never again would he be burned by a city girl!

No matter how sweet and loveable they seem, Lacey Gould and her niece won't win over Jay Blackhorse. Still, they clearly need his help. Lacey needs a place to stay...he has a house to rent. She's clueless about caring for the infant her sister abandoned. Jay has a talent for stopping the baby's tears.

But when a dark secret from Lacey's past blows into town, will Jay's help be enough? And who will help Jay when he realizes he's falling for the city girl next door?


The Cowboy's Courtship

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2010

Concert pianist Alyson Anderson comes to Dawson, Oklahoma, searching for a place to hide.

She needs to escape the spotlight and come to terms with her fiance's betrayal and a bombshell family secret. What she finds is her free-spirited grandmother and a host of kind strangers who give her a sense of belonging she's never known. And then there's Jason Bradshaw, a charming bull rider on the mend. At a crossroads in his own life, he's willing to teach Alyson about faith-and love-if she'll let him. But would opening her heart mean sacrificing her newfound freedom and independence?


Groom In Training

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 January 2010

A widow with a sad past, Steph Wright finds comfort in her faith and her adorable Border Collie, Fred. When scampering Fred becomes friendly with the neighbor's pedigreed Bouvier, Steph meets the very handsome Nick Davis.

With a broken engagement and a busy job, Nick isn't open to love and romance. Especially when Steph needs an escort to a wedding, and Nick agrees to be her not-really-date. But through dog walks, long talks and a shared love of the Lord, Steph realizes there's some unexpected groom-in-training going on, too!


Bride In Training

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 1 January 2010
"Perfectionist Martin Davis's life is in turmoil. The lonely businessman's search for companionship led him to adopt a dog--a rather rambunctious terrier. And now Martin's at his wits' end. When dog trainer Emily Ireland offers to help, Martin is grateful--and intrigued. But he's wary of getting too close to the sweet, pretty Emily, especially when he learns of her scandalous past. Can Martin ever open his heart to the possibility that Emily may be his perfect bride?"--P. [4] of cover.

Thanksgiving Groom

by Brenda Minton

Published 26 October 2010
Lost in the November Alaskan wilderness, heiress and would-be adventurer Penelope Lear is rescued by the mysterious Tucker Lawson, who has abandoned his Seattle law practice and has been missing from Treasure Creek for months.

Rekindled Hearts

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2009
All Lexi Harmon wants is to be married, to her ex-husband. When a tornado traps them together, she prays they have a chance at life and love again. But embittered police officer Colt Ridgeway believes he can't give Lexi what she really wants, children and security. As they work side by side to rebuild High Plains, Lexi holds out hope that their marriage can be rebuilt, one piece of his heart at a time.

Somebody's Baby

by Annie Jones

Published 28 August 2007

For the last year, Josie Redmond had raised her twin sister's child as her own. Now Adam Burdett could take her boy away.

The scion of a prominent South Carolina clan, he'd come home to claim his rightful son. Expecting the fight of her life, Josie was stunned to discover the handsome Southern charmer had a different agenda. The prodigal son who'd turned his back on a whole town was seeking his own redemption.

Could Josie help Adam forgive the sins of the past and create the home they'd always wanted- a place where they could both truly belong?


Blessings of the Season

by Annie Jones and Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2009

The Holiday Husband by Annie Jones

Addie McCoy has always dreamed of celebrating Christmas with a family of her own. Her prayers are answered when she meets Nate Browder. But Nate's only in town for the holidays. Can Addie convince him he'll make the perfect husband for Christmas–and all year round?

The Christmas Letter by Brenda Minton

Being a single mom during Christmas isn't easy. When a mysterious soldier shows up on Isabella Grant's doorstep, what's a single mom to do? With a little help from her twelve-year-old daughter and a handsome military man, love might be the perfect holiday gift.