Caring for her grandmother was a labor of love, but busy executive Christine Powers worried about the paper piling up in her office.

And no sooner had she arrived on Mackinac Island during the frantic holiday season than her haughty attitude was challenged by Will Lambert, her grandmother's enigmatic boarder. His laid-back style grew on her, as did his steadfast faith in this season of joy and wonder.

But an ultimatum to return to work or lose her job forced Christine to decide between her heart and her career.


Cowboy's Heart

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2009

Willow Michaels is through letting other people run her life.

She's ready to stand on her own. Be independent. Run a business. Raise bucking bulls! And no matter what former rodeo star Clint Cameron thinks, Willow knows she's up for the job. Clint is used to taking care of everyone. His family, friends and especially his twin four-year-old nephews depend on him.

Yet his stubborn, beautiful neighbor keeps pushing him away. Willow's scared to trust another man, but now that Clint has given her his heart, he's not about to let her walk away.


Triplets Find A Mom

by Annie Jones

Published 1 January 2012

TRIPLE TROUBLE!

The only rules Sam Goodacre has for his precocious triplet daughters are no dogs and no matchmaking. The single dad only wants to move forward after his wife’s death. But the minute he and the girls meet the town’s pretty new schoolteacher, he knows he’s in trouble.

Polly Bennett moved to the small town to get off the fast track, and she’s the temporary owner of an adorable stray puppy. A single lady with a dog? The triplets are in matchmaking heaven! Too bad it goes against all the rules. But this seems to be one case where the rules were meant to be broken.


Christmas Gifts

by Gail Gaymer Martin and Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2011

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS by Gail Gaymer

Martin When seven-year-old twins act up in temporary teacher Amy Carroll’s class, she meets their very apologetic widowed father, Mike Russet. The handsome man has his hands full—but can two mini matchmakers and holiday cheer open his heart to Christmas romance?

HER CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Brenda Minton

After being jilted a week before her wedding, Elizabeth Harden attends a bull-riding event for her dad, where she tries—unsuccessfully—to avoid bull fighter Travis Cooper, a too-handsome heartbreaker. But could her first impression of Travis be mistaken? A Christmas wedding just might be in her future, after all. . . .


His Little Cowgirl

by Brenda Minton

Published 30 September 2008

"She's Your Daughter."

The adorable girl in pink cowboy boots is his child? Six years ago, rodeo star Cody Jacobs left the woman he loved without looking back. Now, with newfound faith, he's come to make amends-only to discover the daughter he didn't know about. Struggling single mother Bailey Cross is rightfully wary to trust him with their child's heart-and her own.

But Cody's not running away again. Hearing his little cowgirl call him "Daddy" has changed him. Suddenly, something else is more important than riding bulls and winning titles: a first chance at fatherhood. And a second chance at love.


The Cowboy's Homecoming

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2011
"Former bad boy turned cowboy Jeremy Hightree is back in town. And he wants to bulldoze an old broken-down church. Problem is, his old love Beth Bradshaw won't let him. She's got strong memories of that church--and of him--and won't let him destroy it. Then a storm sweeps through town, and Back Street Church is the perfect shelter for townspeople who've lost their homes. As Jeremy and Beth work together to rebuild their community, he realizes that God has led back home for a reason. And that this cowboy's homecoming just might become permanent ..."--Page 4 of cover.

April in Bloom

by Annie Jones

Published 28 March 2006

Sheriff Kurt Mulldoon had moved to a home out of town to get away from meddling townspeople and attractive women, but one of each was standing on his front porch.

It seemed ninety-year-old Miss Cora, his house's previous owner, had convinced the one woman who piqued Kurt's fancy, April Shelnutt, to take her for a visit. And not long after they arrived, Cora suffered an injury - to her backside.

Kurt's neighborly duty meant he'd offer his help, and let them into his home. But he wasn't letting April into his heart, no matter how pretty - and right - she looked standing in his doorway.


The Cowboy's Sweetheart

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2010

Cowgirl Andie Forester let an unexpected kiss turn into something more with cowboy Ryder Johnson. He's her best friend-and the man she's secretly loved forever.

But when Andie discovers she's carrying his child, she turns to her newfound faith instead of the friendship now lost to her. Until Ryder comes blaring into Dawson, Oklahoma, proposing marriage-for the right and wrong reasons. Andie longs to say yes. But commitment-shy Ryder will have to say three little words first. And mean them from his cowboy's heart.


Somebody's Hero

by Annie Jones

Published 1 January 2009

Renovating and selling her late husband's cabin is just the chance young widow Charity O'Clare needs.

With the money from the sale, she and her daughter can move to the city-away from her family! Of course, as soon as she gets to tiny Mt. Knott, South Carolina, Charity finds a whole new family stew. Jason "Lucky Dawg" Burdett may be the handsomest man she's ever seen, but his meddlesome relatives are the last thing she needs.

Still, Charity didn't count on Jason becoming her daughter's hero-or swaying her own heart. And now, she has to choose between old dreams of independence...and new dreams of love.


Trusting Him

by Brenda Minton

Published 24 July 2007
Since the day he left prison, Michael Carson sought a second chance. Helping troubled teens in a church youth group seemed a good place to start. Working alongside youth leader Maggie Simmons, Michael could see his new life before him--a life he hoped would include smart, pretty Maggie. But because of her painful past, she was wary of trusting anyone, least of all an ex-con. When circumstances beyond his control threatened to pull him away from Maggie and the kids, Michael prayed he could resist old temptations and keep God-and Maggie- close to his heart.

Single Dad Cowboy

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2014

Her Forever Cowboy

Determined to start over, Harmony Cross returns to Dawson, Oklahoma. She needs time and space-not complications. Especially not in the form of the charming Dylan Cooper. But the handsome cowboy is not the man Harmony remembers. Now he's a single dad with two sweet and vulnerable children to take care of. Harmony never thought she'd see the day-not only is Dylan more kindhearted than she ever imagined, but she's falling for the last man she ever thought she'd love. Can this unlikely hero give her a perfect forever?

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


Loving Tenderness

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 25 October 2005

After her car broke down, single mother Hannah Currey was relieved when a caring stranger helped her find refuge.

But hotel manager Andrew Somerville was more than just a Good Samaritan. His kindness and gentle attention helped her believe in love again. With a painful secret haunting her, would Hannah be able to return the love this one-in-a-million man so deserved?

Andrew wanted to rebuild his life, and falling in love with Hannah was the last thing on his agenda. And despite Hannah's cautious demeanor, Andrew found it difficult to contain the tenderness that welled up inside him whenever she was near. Was loving this special woman another mistake...or the miracle that he'd been praying for?


The Bull Rider's Baby

by Brenda Minton

Published 1 January 2012

COOPER CREEK'S NEWEST DAD

One minute, Keeton West is a confirmed bachelor and bull rider who lives out of a suitcase. The next, he's the single dad of a baby he didn't know existed. Now back in his hometown, everyone remembers the tragedy that changed his-and Sophie Cooper's-lives forever.

He desperately needs Sophie's help with little Lucy. But spending time with Keeton seems to remind Sophie of all she lost. She won't get close to another bull rider. Yet one sweet baby girl has her own way of bringing two hearts together.

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


Their First Noel

by Annie Jones

Published 26 October 2010

A spunky Southern baker, Corrie Bennington has her heart set on winning a gingerbread house contest in Vermont.

Her masterpiece: a replica of the old inn where her estranged parents met. And where Corrie hopes to find the father she's never known. But when she arrives in Mt. Piney, Vermont, the inn is closed - and being restored.

Handsome carpenter Andy McFarland offers to help Corrie find her dad and build her candy house. But Andy's matchmaking little sister has her own sweet holiday wish - helping Andy and Corrie find a little romance this Christmas.


In His Dreams

by Gail Gaymer Martin

Published 24 July 2007

Escape to beautiful Beaver Island could be the answer to Marsha Sullivan's need for a fresh start.

Since her husband's death four years ago, Marsha had lost her way, but on Beaver Island, she had good memories to help guide her. Running into Jeff, her brother-in-law, in this paradise turned out to be a blessing. Not only did they share grief in losing their spouses, but also a warm bond began to form between them.

Did God want her to love again? The only thing she knew for sure was that being with Jeff and his daughter felt like family.