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Flights of Fancy by Jen Turano
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMiss Isadora Delafield may be an heiress, but her life is far from carefree. When her mother begins pressuring her to marry an elderly and uncouth duke, she escapes from the high society world she's always known and finds herself to be an unlikely candidate for a housekeeper position in rural Pennsylvania. Mr...Categorized as:
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![The Road Home by Beverly Lewis]()
The Road Home by Beverly Lewis
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLena Rose Schwartz hadn't planned to leave her Old Order community in Centerville, Michigan. But then, she could not have foreseen the accident that made her and her siblings orphans. After her parents' funeral, her younger brothers and sisters are farmed out to various nearby relatives... -
![Laurel's Dream (My Heart Belongs) by Pepper Basham]()
Laurel's Dream (My Heart Belongs) by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDreams are precious commodities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of 1918 and Laurel McAdams is attempting to make hers come true, but sometimes life in the mountains has a way of squandering dreams. As she attempts to avoid matrimony, she is secretly saving for her future with the sole purpose of becoming a teacher and bringing consistent education back to "her people"... -
![A Passionate Hope: Hannah's Story by Jill Eileen Smith]()
A Passionate Hope: Hannah's Story by Jill Eileen Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHannah and her husband, Elkanah, share a deep and abiding love, for each other, for their God, and for his tabernacle at Shiloh. Greatly disturbed by the corruption of the priests, they long for restoration and pray for a deliverer. But nothing changes as the years pass. Years that also reveal Hannah to be barren...Categorized as:
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![The Homesteader's Sweetheart by Lacy Williams]()
The Homesteader's Sweetheart by Lacy Williams
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTo escape a dreaded arranged marriage, Penny Castlerock will face anything—even life on her grandfather's farm. But it isn't the rustic lifestyle that's got the Philadelphia socialite tied in knots. It's the handsome homesteader and his eight adopted children next door...…. With seven boys and a girl to raise, transplanted farmer Jonas White could sure use some help... -
![The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy]()
The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHit the trail into the Old West, where a tough lady rancher and a seemingly aimless wrangler attempt to avoid the matrimonial noose. When Belle Tanner hires Silas Harden to help her get her cattle to market, the last thing she’s looking for is romance... -
![The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection: Hope Reaches Across the Centuries Through One Single Bottle, Inspiring Five Romances by Joanne Bischof, Amanda Dykes]()
The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection: Hope Reaches Across the Centuries Through One Single Bottle, Inspiring Five Romances by Joanne Bischof, Amanda Dykes
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin the journey as one word etched in Latin on an ancient bronze bottle travels through the centuries to reach five young women who are struggling to maintain their faith in God and love. An Irish princess, a Scottish story weaver, a Post-Colonial nurse, a cotton mill worker, and a maid who nearly drowned each receive a message from the bottle just when they need their hope restored...Categorized as:
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![The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear]()
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThomas Bledsoe and Kate Gruener are traveling the Wilderness Road when conflicts between natives and settlers reach a peak that will require each of them to tap into a well of courage.A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees...Categorized as:
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![A Miracle of Hope by Ruth Reid]()
A Miracle of Hope by Ruth Reid
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow far can God's mercy reach? Lindie Wyse is pregnant out of wedlock and thinks an arranged marriage is the only way to preserve her future. Josiah Plank is certain he'll never love again, but he needs someone to care for his eight-year-old daughter, Hannah. The two take on their arrangement tentatively at first but soon realize they are each in for more than they imagined... -
![Ribbon of Years by Robin Lee Hatcher]()
Ribbon of Years by Robin Lee Hatcher
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA realistic portrayal of a woman committed to God despite her circumstances. Miriam's unwavering faith throughout the decades of her life not only sustains her, but also impacts the lives of those around her in miraculous ways. Fans of Francine Rivers will love the inviting style of Robin Lee Hatcher... -
![Roping the Wrangler by Lacy Williams]()
Roping the Wrangler by Lacy Williams
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTeacher Seeks a Husband Schoolmarm Sarah Hansen longs for a family of her own. But horse trainer Oscar White is the last man she'd consider. Still, she can't help noticing the care he shows three motherless girls and the gentle way he helps Sarah overcome her fear of horses. Too bossy by half—that's the Sarah that Oscar remembers from their teenage years... -
![Wagon Train Matchmaker: Christian historical romance by Linda Ford]()
Wagon Train Matchmaker: Christian historical romance by Linda Ford
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom an award-winning author with more than one million books sold, a new series of four heartwarming historical romances about life on the Santa Fe trail. Note: each book can be read as a stand-alone. Mary Mae Clark has learned the hard way not to trust what a man says. Broken promises have made her wary and now she only wants to return to Santa Fe to help her friend Sophia keep her wee son... -
![A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman]()
A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTen years ago, Emma Malloy fled Dublin for Boston as a battered woman, escaping the husband who scarred her beautiful face. The physical and emotional wounds have faded with time, and her life is finally full of purpose and free from the pain of her past. But when she falls for her friend Charity's handsome and charming brother, Sean O'Connor, fear and shame threaten to destroy her... -
![The First Love by Beverly Lewis]()
The First Love by Beverly Lewis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt's the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with chronic illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life... -
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![A Match in the Making by Jen Turano]()
A Match in the Making by Jen Turano
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker... -
![Spring Meadow Sanctuary by Lynnette Bonner]()
Spring Meadow Sanctuary by Lynnette Bonner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe broke her heart. Now he's back to ask for a second chance. Heart pounding in shock, Sharyah Jordan gapes at the outlaw staring down the barrel of his gun at her... -
![Giver of Wonders: How a Christmas Tradition Began (A Visibullis Story) by Roseanna M. White]()
Giver of Wonders: How a Christmas Tradition Began (A Visibullis Story) by Roseanna M. White
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA miracle once saved her life ~ will another give her a future? Cyprus was little more than a child when a fall left her paralyzed…and when the boy known as the wonder-worker healed her. Ever since, she has wondered why the Lord spared her, what he has in store for her. But her pagan father thinks she was spared solely so she could be introduced to the wealthy wonder-worker, Nikolaos...Categorized as:
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![Appomattox Saga Collection 2 by Gilbert Morris]()
Appomattox Saga Collection 2 by Gilbert Morris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy the pleasure of owning three beloved novels reissued from bestselling author Gilbert Morris. The United States' most terrible war is the backdrop for adventure, romance, and power of God to move amidst tragedy. Follow three Confederate soldiers who find that their greatest allies could be brave women who cross battle lines for the sake of faith and love... -
![Olivia's Obligation by Peggy McKenzie]()
Olivia's Obligation by Peggy McKenzie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlivia Palmer has lived her entire life within the safe, protected walls of Madame Wigg's Foundling Home and School for the forgotten. Now, her benefactor claims she's dying and wants Olivia to choose a husband from a newspaper advertisement. "Choose wisely." The elderly woman counseled. Olivia takes her advice to heart... -
![Though My Heart Is Torn by Joanne Bischof]()
Though My Heart Is Torn by Joanne Bischof
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGideon O’Riley has two wives—but he doesn’t know it. Settling into a simple life in the majestic Blue Ridge mountains, Lonnie and Gideon O’Riley have finally found happiness after the rocky start to their marriage. The roguish bluegrass musician has fallen in love with his gentle wife and the God she serves, and Lonnie rests secure in his tenderness for her and their young son... -
![Katie's Way by Marta Perry]()
Katie's Way by Marta Perry
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA quilt shop brings Amish and Englisch together, and trouble follows... After a thwarted romance, Katie Miller starts over by moving to Pleasant Valley and opening a quilt shop. Soon Amish and Englisch turn the store into a lively spot...to the consternation of Caleb Brand, who crafts furniture next door... -
![My Heart Belongs in Fort Bliss, Texas: Priscilla’s Reveille (My Heart Belongs) by Erica Vetsch]()
My Heart Belongs in Fort Bliss, Texas: Priscilla’s Reveille (My Heart Belongs) by Erica Vetsch
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIntroducing a new series of historical romances created for readers who love historical destinations. Journey to Fort Bliss, Texas, where a battle of emotions versus ideals is about to be waged... -
![Kissing Tree by Karen Witemeyer, Regina Jennings]()
Kissing Tree by Karen Witemeyer, Regina Jennings
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling novelist Karen Witemeyer joins award-winning authors Regina Jennings, Amanda Dykes, and Nicole Deese for this Texas-sized romance novella collection. Each of the authors' unique voices is on display in stories where courting couples leave a permanent mark of their love by carving their initials into the same oak's bark...Categorized as:
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![Lord Augustus by Mary Kingswood]()
Lord Augustus by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom. Lord Augustus Marford has only one interest in life - horses. It’s an expensive hobby. When his brother, the Marquess of Carrbridge, finds himself in financial trouble after his agent disappears with much of his fortune, Gus is happy to help the family finances by finding work with horse auctioneers Tattersalls... -
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![No Lady for the Lord by Collette Cameron]()
No Lady for the Lord by Collette Cameron
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was only supposed to care for his wards…not fall in love with him. He was a carefree rogue… Lord Ronan Brockman had a perfect life. Handsome, wealthy, and beholden to no one, he was charmed. But that was before he was unexpectedly named guardian to two young girls—and before he met their fascinating governess. Acting on his attraction to the witty beauty would be utter madness...Categorized as:
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![The Color of the Soul by Tracey Bateman, Mirron Willis]()
The Color of the Soul by Tracey Bateman, Mirron Willis
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe story of an old woman's need for forgiveness, a young man's drive to succeed, and the history that links them both will keep listeners enthralled from beginning to end.A Pandora's box opens when reporter Andy Carmichael, too light skinned for acceptance by blacks and too dark skinned for acceptance by whites, is sent to Georgia to interview Miss Penbrook, an icon of Southern literature... -
![Rachel by Jill Eileen Smith]()
Rachel by Jill Eileen Smith
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan true love overcome a legacy of betrayal?Rachel wants nothing more than for her older half sister Leah to wed and move out of their household. Leah wishes her father would find a good man who would love her alone. Unbeknownst to either of them, Jacob is making his way to their home, trying to escape a past laced with deceit and find the future God has promised him... -
![Dear Mr. Weaver by Kit Morgan]()
Dear Mr. Weaver by Kit Morgan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMail-Order Bride Ink! Mischief, Marriage and Mayhem, these brides have something to write about! Mrs. Pettigrew, of the Pettigrew Mail-Order Bride Agency sees to that! She likes to hear from all her brides and loves a happy ending. But to ensure her brides get one, she does things to help love along. Sometimes, however, those things don’t always go as planned… Dear Mrs... -
![Before the Darkness Falls by Eugenia Price]()
Before the Darkness Falls by Eugenia Price
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGeorgia, 1842. A grand and passionate era of American history, forged by the dreams of extraordinary men and women...the willful Natalie Browning Latimer, whose newfound marital bliss was threatened by a shattering loss...the ambitious W. H. Stiles, whose daring political trail led his family into the turmoil of Western Europe..Categorized as:
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![Beauty from Ashes by Eugenia Price]()
Beauty from Ashes by Eugenia Price
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor four decades Eugenia Price has shared her love and knowledge of the American South with tens of millions of readers worldwide. From the intimate details of her characters' lives and loves, to the pageant of history that sweeps across the land like a relentless storm, her books contain pure pleasure, and have made her one of the most beloved novelists of our time... -
![Thimbles and Thistles by Shanna Hatfield]()
Thimbles and Thistles by Shanna Hatfield
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStubborn, mule-headed, independent woman! She'd take that as a compliment... Maggie Dalton has no need for a man in her life. Widowed more than ten years, she’s built a successful business and managed quite well on her own in the bustling town of Baker City, Oregon... -
![The Fashion Designer by Nancy Moser]()
The Fashion Designer by Nancy Moser
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offer to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist... -
![Dakota Dusk by Lauraine Snelling]()
Dakota Dusk by Lauraine Snelling
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 3 in The Dakota Plains Series The wide-open plains of the Dakota Territory formed the setting for the lives and loves of many inspiring women making their way in the New World. Rebekka Stenesrude has poured her life into her students, only to see her beloved school burned to the ground... -
![A Love Surrendered by Julie Lessman]()
A Love Surrendered by Julie Lessman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOrphaned in Iowa, Annie Kennedy moves to Boston to stay with her spinster aunt. She longs for romance to fill the void left by her parents' death. But when she falls hard for Steven O'Connor, the man who broke an engagement to her sister, Annie is worried...Categorized as:
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![Crumpets & Cowpies by Shanna Hatfield]()
Crumpets & Cowpies by Shanna Hatfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDetestable! Arrogant! Insufferable! He'd been called worse... Rancher Thane Jordan reluctantly travels to England to settle his brother’s estate only to find he’s inherited much more than he could possibly have imagined. Lady Jemma Bryan has no desire to spend a single minute in Thane Jordan’s intolerable presence much less live under the same roof with the handsome, arrogant American... -
![To See Your Face Again by Eugenia Price]()
To See Your Face Again by Eugenia Price
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith a compelling mix of historical personalities and fictional characters, Eugenia Price paints a vivid portrait of the Old South that has enchanted tens of millions of readers worldwide...Categorized as:
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![The Love Letters by Beverly Lewis]()
The Love Letters by Beverly Lewis
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen her sister falls gravely ill, twenty-year-old Marlena Wenger takes on the responsibility of caring for her infant niece, Angel Rose. Worried that this turn of events portends a more complicated future than he is prepared for, her beau ends their relationship. Marlena is devastated, but is determined to give Angel Rose the best care possible... -
![Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy]()
Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll aboard for a delightful, suspense-filled romance, where a Texan is torn between his attraction to a meddlesome schoolmarm and the charms of a designing dressmaker. When Hannah Cartwright meets Grant, she's determined to keep him from committing her orphans to hard labor on his ranch... -
![To Dwell Among Cedars by Connilyn Cossette]()
To Dwell Among Cedars by Connilyn Cossette
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEight years ago, when the Philistines stole and then surrendered the ark of the covenant back to the Israelites, Eliora left her Philistine homeland to follow the ark to the community of Kiryat Yearim. There, the family she was adopted into has guarded the ark at the top of a mountain in seclusion... -
![Nora's Ribbon of Memories by Stephanie Grace Whitson]()
Nora's Ribbon of Memories by Stephanie Grace Whitson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook Three in the Keepsake Legacies Series. Nora's memories of her first years on the prairie are as bright and colorful as the buttons she collected for her charm string. Gentlemen bought unusual buttons to give to their young lady friends, and young women traded them...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of the Golden Promise by B.J. Hoff]()
Dawn of the Golden Promise by B.J. Hoff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIncludes Song of the Silent Harp, Heart of the Lonely Exile, Land of a Thousand Dreams, Sons of an Ancient Glory, and Dawn of the Golden Promise... -
![Sarah's Promise by Leisha Kelly]()
Sarah's Promise by Leisha Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrank Hammond makes a wintry journey of over two hundred miles to help his brother and look into a job offer he hopes will be the new beginning he is searching for. But all Sarah wants is to make a home as close as possible to the farms where they were raised...Categorized as:
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![Sons of an Ancient Glory by B.J. Hoff]()
Sons of an Ancient Glory by B.J. Hoff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Book Four of her bestselling The Emerald Ballad Series, BJ Hoff continues to build the drama and excitement of her sweeping mid-19th century Irish American saga. In Ireland, poet, patriot, and schoolmaster Morgan Fitzgerald is locked in conflict with his closest friend’s rebel son—who steals the heart of Morgan’s adopted daughter...Categorized as:
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![Bridal Blessings by Tracie Peterson]()
Bridal Blessings by Tracie Peterson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJourney to Victorian America alongside characters from bestselling author Tracie Peterson. Two impossible romances ignite when Lady Amelia of England goes on holiday and is inspired by both the Colorado mountains and the rugged trail guide, and when Darlene, a Jewish seamstress, becomes indebted to the son of a prominent New York family...Categorized as:
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![Prelude by JoAnn Durgin]()
Prelude by JoAnn Durgin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe exciting prequel to the popular, beloved contemporary Christian romance Lewis Legacy Series, Prelude is the love story of Samuel J. Lewis and Sarah Jordan, parents to Sam Lewis, the core character of The Lewis Legacy Series. Prelude gives insights into Sam’s family history in this involving, heartfelt story of family, friendship, and love... -
![In The Way by Grace Livingston Hill]()
In The Way by Grace Livingston Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA young sister seeks out her two brothers after the death of the Aunt and Uncle who raised her as their own. Following God's path, she sets out to brighten their lives. They are wary of the sister they never knew and all the strange ideas she brings to their sleepy, little farm town. The love and hope of Grace Hill shines through this story like a ray a of sunshine... -
![Elspeth: The Remarkable Bride by Merry Farmer]()
Elspeth: The Remarkable Bride by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(Please note that this is the sweet version of His Remarkable Bride) Everybody in Haskell, Wyoming knows that railroad stationmaster Athos Strong, widower and father of eight rambunctious children, needs a new bride. Even Athos knows it, but being a single father and a responsible stationmaster doesn’t leave him time for romance... -
![The Wind Harp by B.J. Hoff]()
The Wind Harp by B.J. Hoff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsB.J. Hoff's unforgettable characters from A Distant Music reunite for an even more gripping, dramatic episode in The Mountain Song Legacy. When Maggie MacAuley returns to the small coal town of her childhood, she has no intention of staying. Her life is in Chicago now. There's nothing to keep her in Skingle Creek... .. -
![The Shepherdess by Jill Eileen Smith]()
The Shepherdess by Jill Eileen Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA young woman at the mercy of kings...A prince whose claim to the throne is challenged...One chance to make this life all they imagined it could be. Abishag may not be living the joyful life she once had before her oldest brother took over the household, but she can always escape to the fields for solace... -
![The World's a Stage by Joyce Harmon]()
The World's a Stage by Joyce Harmon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll the world’s a stage for Peter Barton, a wandering actor now posing as a gentleman in Regency high society. But his carefree existence is jeopardized when a matchmaking mama tries to snare him for her dowdy daughter. To avoid entanglement and exposure, Peter needs a mistress – or at least someone willing to play the part...Categorized as:
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