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A Heart Renewed by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis story deals with sensitive issues that may be triggering for some readers. Please read the Note to the Reader right before the start of Chapter One for more information.A single night changed everything for her.One man’s choices robbed her of her sense of security. She is powerless. Held captive by the fears in her mind... -
Healing Hearts: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHelping those less fortunate than him shouldn’t have come at such a high cost.Ryker Bennet thought he had the world by the tail. A beautiful fiancée. A successful career as a pediatric surgeon. Plenty of money. Everything was perfect and on track for the life he’d planned for himself... -
A Change of Heart by Samantha Price
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCherish gets a surprise visitor, who changes her life forever. That's not the only change for the Baker/Bruner family when tragedy strikes... -
Because of Him: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBoth of their pasts have held pain and loss, but will they finally be able to move past it all together? In the blink of an eye, Cara Morgan lost her mom and the life she’d been building for herself as a professional ballet dancer. Within months, she had a new name and a new life in a small town on the other side of the country... -
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Driftwood Danger by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s on one side of the fight to preserve Cape Corral. She’s on the other.Abigail Ferguson wakes up in a strange place with bruises on her face and her hands bound. Someone is trying to teach her family a painful lesson and using Abigail as a pawn. When she’s able to call for help, only one person comes to mind—law enforcement officer Grant Matthews... -
Sweet Afternoons by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWillen Hawkins knew exactly what she wanted to do with her unexpected inheritance: use it to fix up the Indigo Inn at Blueberry Beach. After all, it’s been more than eighteen years since she graduated from Blueberry Beach High and left town.The life she’s created for herself is far more lonely than the life she’d envisioned for herself as a teen... -
Misty Mornings by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs they agreed on the night of their high school graduation, Leiklyn and her two friends, Tiffany and Willen meet on the porch of the Manor at Blueberry Beach on April Fool’s day, eighteen years after being given their diplomas. Life hadn’t turned out as expected for any of them... -
Found by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Desperate SearchDriven by his wife’s dying wish to find their firstborn son, John Baxter sets about the search. His prayer? That Elizabeth’s wish would be fulfilled before the upcoming Baxter family reunion. One strange turn follows another, but when the answers finally come, they shake John to his core... -
Forgiven by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Deadly AccidentThe Christian Kids Theater group is devastated by a tragedy greater than any of them could’ve imagined. Now their director, Katy Hart, must find a way to walk the kids through their grief and give them a reason to believe again. But will hatred and revenge have the final word?An Aching EmptinessDayne Matthews is working on what could be his best movie yet... -
His Steadfast Love by Julie Lessman
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s bent on fun. He’s bent on faith. Till true love bridges the gap. Cat O’Bryen is the prodigal daughter unhappy with God. First, the father with whom she reconciled dies of cancer and now her twin sister and best friend marries, leaving Cat at home with a newlywed mother, her new husband, and a little brother... -
Reaching Her Heart: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill her heart ever be free to love again? Does she even want it to be? He had been the love of Shayna Caron’s life. Her husband. Her protector. Her world. But then he was tragically taken from her. As a single parent, her focus is completely on raising their son and trying to provide the best possible life for him... -
Something Lovely by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIvy's story is the ninth and final addition to the Bishop Family series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but it is recommended that you begin with book one to get the full experience of the family's history. Bishop Motorcycles had been a Memphis institution since the 1960's. Ivy's grandfather started the business, and her parents now helped him run it... -
A Touch of Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis Christian romance novel of 85,000 words is the sixth book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. All he’s wanted is a special woman to shower with love. Mitch Callaghan had a great example of a wonderful relationship as he grew up... -
The Tenderness of His Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPLEASE NOTE: this book was part of the boxed set CHERISH which was available in 2017. If you purchased or read that boxed set, you will already have read this book... -
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Sandy Toes by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new season begins for Christy and Todd with a pregnancy test and a disillusioning visit to the doctor.As they try to catch their balance, Todd's job swerves in a new direction; Aunt Marti overdoes her self-assigned role of preparing for the family's addition-to-come; and Christy's parents face surprising changes that might take them back to Wisconsin... -
Forever My Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFOREVER MY LOVE is book 2 in the Christian romance series The McKinleys by bestselling author, Kimberly Rae Jordan. Follow the stories of Eric, Brooke, Alicia and Victoria as their present lives are impacted by decisions and events in their past. This heartwarming series of love, faith and family is sure to inspire and move you. Brooke McKinley has room in her life for only one guy... -
Her Heart, His Home: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 5 in the bestselling Christian Romance series, Home To Collingsworth, Her Heart, His Home brings us the story of Will, the lone brother in the Collingsworth family. Will Collingsworth thought he'd had it all. A wife he adored. A job he enjoyed. Financial security through his inheritance. And a baby on the way. Then tragedy strikes, and he is left to raise his daughter on his own... -
Choices of the Heart by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes life throws us a devastating curveball, but we still end up with a homerun ending anyway... Paige Emerson has had a rough life. No doubt about it. Abandoned at a church as a baby by a drug-addicted teen mom, she was bounced around from place to place her whole life... -
Blue Columbine by Jennifer Rodewald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBest friends—maybe more—until addiction shatters everything. Reeling from professional failure, Andrew Harris needs a fresh start. When he moves back to Colorado to join a Denver law firm, he runs into Jamie, his childhood sweetheart. She is still the kind and faithful girl he remembers—not to mention beautiful and still single... -
Over the Waters by Deborah Raney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Dr. Botox" to the bored rich women of Chicago, plastic surgeon Max Jordan is shocked by his son Joshua's decision to focus his medical degree and talent on Haitian orphans. Embittered by Joshua's sudden death, Max searches for resolution in the place his son called home—an orphanage outside of Port au Prince. The selflessness of Joshua's coworkers stuns Max... -
Finding Joy by Melanie D. Snitker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes, what looks like a dead end, is really a new beginning. A horrific accident changed everything for Parker Wilson. Unable to find solid footing in his disrupted life, he returns to his family's ranch, a place he thought he'd left behind for good. The scars on his face are a daily reminder of all he's lost, yet his mom still insists he needs to stop hiding and live his life again... -
Because of the Rain by Deborah Raney
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsANNA’S LIFE CHANGES FOREVER ON ONE HORRIFIC NIGHT WHEN SHE IS ASSAULTED AND LEFT FOR DEAD. Anna Marquette has everything to live for. Her daughters are in college and, with the support of Paul, her loving husband, she is pursuing her dream of a career in counseling. Then one night, while on a trip to Orlando, the unimaginable happens... -
It All Started With An Apple by Ashley Fischer, Ashley Winters
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrianne has never been one for love. Her friend Kyla has. So what happens when Kyla forces her to throw an apple across the cafeteria to see who her future love is? Nothing good obviously. Or so Brianne thought... -
Finding Home by Carolyne Aarsen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNurse’s aide Naomi Deacon desperately wants to heal her devastated soul. After caring for her fiancé in his final months, she’s returned to her small hometown alone and looking for direction. So when a pregnant teenager needs in-home care, Naomi takes the job… even though the young woman’s step-brother is the bad boy who broke her heart... -
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Julia's Journey by T.I. Lowe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you ready for an adventure? Well, to be honest, Julia Thorton wasn’t ready either! When she finds herself kidnapped, Julia holds on for dear life as an unexpected journey turns her life upside down on a long, winding road of craziness... -
Refuge of the Heart by Ruth Logan Herne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDistrict attorney Mitchell Sanderson lost his family to tragedy. He became a dogged prosecutor, with an enviable conviction rate. But when faith, conscience and love of a troubled refugee ripple the smooth waters of his existence, can Mitch risk everything for love? Magdalena Serida fought her way out of a govenment-quelled uprising in Chechnya... -
Everything Behind Us: A Murphy Brothers Story (Book 3) (Murphy Brothers Stories) by Jennifer Rodewald
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNeither wants to relive the past, but they need each other to face the future. Connor Murphy lives by a code of honor and service. Dignified, duty-bound, and responsible, he’s spent the past eight years as a single enlisted airman, determined never to mess up another person’s life the way he did Sadie’s... -
Holding Out For Love by Debra Clopton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJillian Sinclair needs a man and she needs him now. She dreams of being a mother-but the doctor just gave her the news that if she plans to carry a baby herself then her time is running out. She also wants true love like her sisters but will she have to settle for something less than that in order to get her baby?The last thing she needs is the only man she's loved and lost coming back to town... -
A Moment Like This by Staci Stallings
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWedding bells are pealing for Caleb James and Rachel Taylor in Ridgemount, North Carolina. Surrounded by their friends and family, the mad dash to the altar on New Year’s Eve is in full swing. With a house to remodel, a wedding to plan, and new opportunities and challenges around every corner, Caleb and Rachel, along with their friends, have no time to waste... -
Raising Attabury by Staci Stallings
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDani Richardson is living the dream. A corporate lawyer pursuing the case that could make her whole career, married to the man of her dreams with a beautiful child to boot, Dani knows this is the life she’s always wanted. What she can’t quite figure out is why she is so desperately, quietly miserable... -
My Little Gypsy by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere was no way love could ever exist between a Bishop and a Meyers. It was absolutely forbidden by both families. As far as Stephen Meyers was concerned, no one in the Bishop family would ever be good enough for his granddaughter. The Bishops were well aware of his feelings and his reputation, and they did everything they could to steer clear of him... -
The Wedding Catch by Susan Hatler
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Avery Summers finds out the homeless outreach program where she volunteers is about to lose their building to a big developer, she’s determined to help. Unfortunately, she also has to juggle her job at a bakery, help her friend plan her upcoming wedding, and deal with a sudden flurry of dinner invitations by the bride’s cousin, a man she’d normally jump at the chance to date... -
Back to Bank Street by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBack to Bank Street is the ninth and final book in the bestselling Bank Street Stories series. We recommend that you read the stories in order, but they are all standalone romances.Ozzy Abramson had made a name for himself as a photographer. His specialty was portraiture, and he built beautiful scenes around the people he photographed... -
Dancing with Fireflies by Denise Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJade returns home to Chapel Springs after years of protecting her fragile heart. Then along comes Daniel, making her long to dance again. Creative and complicated, Jade McKinley felt like a weed in a rose garden growing up in Chapel Springs. When she left, she thought she'd never look back. But now, pregnant, alone, and broke, she has no other choice but to return... -
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The Harder They Fall by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMost of Shelby Kennedy's friends were either married or in serious relationships. Her younger brother was about to get engaged, and two of her younger cousins were already married—not that she was counting. In reality, she hadn't given those facts much thought. She didn't mind her life the way it was. Being single really seemed to suit her... -
Sparks & Embers by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAutumn Rains went to Lexington, Kentucky on a mission.This was no vacation.She had a very specific goal in mind.Autumn had done research and knew who she would encounter on the Tanner Farm.Photographs of the family were accessible on the internet, so she had an idea of what to expect when she arrived.Autumn was already aware that she would be meeting tall, handsome athletes on her trip... -
Finding her Forever by Cathryn Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe wants to find a home. He’s ready to move on.Paige quits her city job for a fresh start in small-town Two Hearts, Tennessee—and brings a stray dog. She bought a Victorian house she plans to turn into a bed and breakfast—no matter how much effort it takes. Romance? She doesn’t have time for it—even with CJ, her handsome carpenter.CJ enjoys moving from place to place... -
All Made Up by Kara Isaac
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEveryone thinks Katriona McLeod is living the dream. Her professional career as a make up artist sees her traveling the world working with the stars and she's got no shortage of men wanting her affection. Only problem is she's never gotten over Caleb Murphy, the one guy she's ever loved... -
Treat You Better by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was all wrapped up with putting my life back together when I first laid eyes on the man of my dreams. I had been completely focused on figuring out exactly who I was and learning how to be a single mother, so it was a shock to my system when I met this handsome stranger. He ignited feelings I had forgotten existed. My encounter with him was so brief, however, that I didn't even get his name... -
So Happy Together by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaniel Bishop was content with his life. He had grown quite comfortable in his daily routine. He enjoyed working as an instructor at Alpha Security and had no desire to be out in the field like the other bodyguards he trained. Everything was going smoothly until his little sister asked him to accompany her to a gymnastics meet in Florida... -
Faith, Hope & Love by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's lost everything a person can lose. Her home, her possessions, her family. Can she find a new life and a new love in January Cove? Former wealthy socialite, Faith McLemore, has had a rough few months. With her beloved father out of her life and a box of secrets that has shattered her world, she travels to January Cove in search of answers... -
A Twist of Faith by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaybe the language of love doesn’t have an accent, but with any other type of accent, Dr. Adelina Roseland feels confident she can correct it. Accent reduction is her specialty and she’s worked ten years in research with it to attain her dream job: Professor at the University of Virginia... -
The Imposter by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKatrina Stoltzfus thought she had life and love all figured out: she was going to marry John and live happily ever after. Those plans started to crumble when her father moved the family to Stoney Ridge, then completely collapsed when John decided to marry someone else. Katrina is devastated... -
Just Between You and Me: A Novel of Losing Fear and Finding God by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe only thing scarier than living on the edge is stepping off it. Maggie Montgomery lives a life of adventure. Her job as a cinematographer takes her from one exotic locale to the next. When Maggie's not working, she loves to rappel off cliffs or go skydiving. Nothing frightens her... -
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One Enchanted Noël by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWinner of the 2018 ACFW Carol Award Secrets, Sparks and Second Chances...a Heartwarming Holiday RomanceSeb Pierce isn't exactly a cowboy, but after fifteen years on a ranch in Texas, he might as well be. And he'd do just about anything to keep the rancher who took him in so many years ago from losing his land...including returning to the wealthy roots he's long since abandoned... -
Charming the Troublemaker by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRainey Mitchell is doing just fine. She has a great job helping children in need, her family is around her, she is mother to a fabulous little girl, and is getting over the betrayal of her ex-husband. Dr. Alex Murdock is not doing so well, as he is forced to work at a rural university, his life is full of secrets surrounding his family, and he has to start over in a new town... -
The Sweetest Thing by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA true to life fairy tale and happily ever after dream come true that will leave you feeling warm and happy long after it's over.My mother wrote a young adult novel that eventually became a Hollywood blockbuster hit. Somehow, during production of the movie, I became friends with the star. Heath Vick was Hollywood's favorite leading man--a heartthrob, for sure... -
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsResourceful Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem has her hands full with husband, home, and a baby on the way. But putting her skills to the test for an outspoken niece who’s running for town council is a matchmaking challenge she can’t resist... -
Mending Fences (Destined for Love: Mansions) by Lorin Grace
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fence that once brought them together now keeps them apart. All Mandy wanted was a couple of photos. Instead, she has a broken foot, a bodyguard, and a crush on one of the most eligible businessmen in the country. Memories of a summer long past complicate her resolve to forget about her handsome childhood friend Danny... -
Loving the Mountain Man by Jeanette Lewis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s a big tough mountain man who doesn’t need anyone … except her. Ledger Price spends his days doing what he loves–hiking, fishing, hunting, and exploring the mountains around his hometown of Tamarack Ridge, Montana, all while filming for his popular MyHeartChannel, Montana Mountain Man...
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