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Now and Then and Always by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“It was just a house. Just a craggy old house in a hidden grove, shuttered and still . . . ” Last year, after traumatic circumstances forced her from her job as a nanny, Mara Bristol finally found a place to belong—the winsome Everwood Bed & Breakfast at the edge of Maple Valley, Iowa. For months, she’s helped its owner, Lenora, maintain the ramshackle property despite their shortage of guests... -
![Stitches in Time by Suzanne Woods Fisher]()
Stitches in Time by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDetachment had worked well as a life strategy for horse trainer Sam Schrock. Until he met Mollie Graber . . . New to Stoney Ridge, schoolteacher Mollie has come to town for a fresh start. Aware of how fleeting and fragile life is, she wants to live it boldly and bravely... -
![Rescuing Finley by Dan Walsh, Hillary Huber]()
Rescuing Finley by Dan Walsh, Hillary Huber
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAmy Wallace has made plenty of mistakes in her young life, but she didn’t see this one coming. Chris Seger is a marine serving in Afghanistan. His life is forever altered by a single, fateful step. A mother of another Afghan war vet suffers a devastating loss, which changes the course of Finley’s life for good... -
![Let There Be Light by Melissa Storm]()
Let There Be Light by Melissa Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAdventure is hard to come by in Scarlett Cole’s life as a small-town librarian, but that doesn’t stop her from dreaming of putting together a team and running the great race. With the help of her friend Lauren, this possibility seems closer than ever. Unfortunately, she’ll only have one chance to make a name for herself before she needs to put these aspirations aside forever... -
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![The Jam and Jelly Nook (An Amish Marketplace Novel) by Amy Clipston]()
The Jam and Jelly Nook (An Amish Marketplace Novel) by Amy Clipston
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the final installment of Amy Clipston’s bestselling Amish Marketplace series, a young widow struggling to raise her son dreams of one more chance at love.Since her husband died seven years ago, Leanna Wengerd has done her best—tending to her son, Chester, and running her Jam and Jelly Nook at the Amish market... -
![Unforgettable Cowboy by Debra Clopton]()
Unforgettable Cowboy by Debra Clopton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Dew Drop, Texas. A small town full of characters who will make you smile and help heal hearts of those who come to town or become part of Sunrise Ranch—a wonderful place for foster kids to become family... Everyone is thrilled that vivacious Jolie Sheridan has returned to Sunrise Ranch. Everyone except Morgan McDermott... -
![Alaskan Rescue by Terri Reed]()
Alaskan Rescue by Terri Reed
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA mountain search-and-rescue missionturns into a fight for their lives.Sent to find a wedding party that disappeared during a hike, Alaskan state trooper Hunter McCord and his K-9 partner, Juneau, discover bridesmaid Ariel Potter hanging from a cliff. But this was no accident—she was pushed—and her hiking companions are missing... -
![Love's Treasure - A Christian Romance Collection: Limited Edition by Juliette Duncan, Marion Ueckermann]()
Love's Treasure - A Christian Romance Collection: Limited Edition by Juliette Duncan, Marion Ueckermann
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove may be the greatest gift—but only God's love can transform these couples' lives…Fourteen of your favorite Christian romance authors offer an inspiring collection of contemporary and historical stories celebrating the greatest treasure of all—love... -
![Her Undercover Prince: A Contemporary Christian Romance by Carol Moncado]()
Her Undercover Prince: A Contemporary Christian Romance by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCrowns & Courthships Book 5: Royals of San Majoria Princess Jacqueline Grace of San Majoria is weary. Weary of cameras. Weary of her every move as a “single mom” being criticized. Weary of people who know nothing about her except what they see in a 30 second sound bite knowing how to run her life better than she does. Weary of being alone. In walks Dave Smith... -
![Behind Her Smile by Rosemary Hines]()
Behind Her Smile by Rosemary Hines
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot good enough…the words echo in Madison Baron’s mind as the darkness presses her to be thinner, more beautiful—somehow more attractive to her peers. A junior in high school, she is facing life without her childhood love, Luke Johnson, who is off to college in the Midwest. Alone with her insecurities, Madison yearns for acceptance—until Miles that is... -
![Malibu by Moonlight by Brooke St. James]()
Malibu by Moonlight by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLiam Kennedy was on a flight to Los Angeles, bound for his cousin's wedding. He was fresh out of a relationship that he had been trying to end for months and was looking forward to having a great trip with his family while relaxing in his reclaimed status as a bachelor... -
![Love's Prophet by Melissa Storm]()
Love's Prophet by Melissa Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCould his little girl be the messenger of God's love? Before death carried her away, Rebecca James asked her seven-year-old daughter, Molly Sue, to help her grieving father find happiness again. Now, nearly a year later, armed with her mother's memory and a determination to find her father's smile again, this little girl will move big mountains to make sure her plan goes off without a hitch... -
![Yukon Justice by Dana Mentink]()
Yukon Justice by Dana Mentink
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSabotage on a family ranch…this K-9’s on the case.When her estranged uncle attempts to sabotage her family’s reindeer ranch, K-9 team assistant Katie Kapowski heads home to help save it—and becomes his target. With their rocky past, Alaska State Trooper Brayden Ford and his furry partner are the last team Katie wants assigned to protect her...Categorized as:
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![Maybe Memphis by Brooke St. James]()
Maybe Memphis by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGray Kennedy had just completed an eight-year term in the U.S. Army and was ready to return home to Chicago. He had to make one quick stop in Memphis before he could be reunited with his family. For the last few years, he had held on to a promise that he'd make sure Jane Bishop and her daughter were doing well once he got back to the states... -
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![Sixteen Steps to Fall in Love by Liz Isaacson]()
Sixteen Steps to Fall in Love by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA cowboy who works sixteen steps from the woman of his dreams...and doesn't even know she's there. Can a chance meeting in a different location open his eyes to a chance at love? Boone Carver has been training for marathons, because he likes running. Running from his failed relationships. Running from the ranch he doesn't want. Running from his dyslexia... -
![On a Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher]()
On a Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor Madison Grayson, life is good. Newly licensed as a marriage and family therapist, she can't wait to start her practice. Despite the unfortunate shortage of eligible bachelors on the island--they're all too young, too old, or too weird--Maddie feels like she's finally found her sweet spot. Not even one panic attack in the last year. Not one.And then Ricky O'Shea drops in. Literally... -
![A Promise for Miriam by Vannetta Chapman]()
A Promise for Miriam by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Promise for Miriam, the first book in a brand-new romantic series from popular author Vannetta Chapman, introduces the Amish community of Pebble Creek and some of the kind, caring people there. As they face challenges to their community from the English world, they come together to reach out to their non-Amish neighbors while still preserving their cherished Plain ways... -
![Invisible by Ginny L. Yttrup]()
Invisible by Ginny L. Yttrup
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEllyn DeMoss -- chef, café owner, and lover of butter -- is hiding behind her extra weight. But what is she hiding? While Ellyn sees the good in others, she has only condemnation for herself. So when a handsome widower claims he’s attracted to Ellyn, she’s certain there’s something wrong with him... -
![Shadowed by Dani Pettrey]()
Shadowed by Dani Pettrey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree Novellas from Bestselling AuthorsIn Dee Henderson's "Missing," a Wyoming sheriff is called to Chicago when his elderly mother goes missing. Paired with a savvy Chicago cop, the two realize her disappearance is no accident, and a race against the clock begins.Dani Pettrey returns to Alaska with "Shadowed," introducing readers to the parents of her beloved McKenna clan... -
![So This is Love by Brooke St. James]()
So This is Love by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAbigail Spencer loved her job. She was a marine biologist who maintained some of Miami's most spectacular ponds and aquariums. She had the opportunity to travel around the city, meeting new people and working in beautiful locations. So, even though it was just another day at the office when she suddenly met the man of her dreams, she wasn't in an office at all... -
![Home All Along by Beth Wiseman]()
Home All Along by Beth Wiseman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCharlotte has made a home for herself in Amish Country with Daniel. But unforeseen events rock their fragile world and may move them even further away from the life they long for. Charlotte, an Englisher, is living in Amish Country, and she has formed strong and lasting bonds with the people in her new community. She has even fallen in love with an Amish man... -
![Megan's Hero by Sharon Gillenwater]()
Megan's Hero by Sharon Gillenwater
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSix months pregnant, unmarried, broke, and alone, Megan Smith doesn't think things can get much worse--and then they do. Stuck on the road without shelter when a tornado appears, Megan barely escapes with her life. And when Will Callahan comes upon her in the road, her life will never be the same... -
![The Simple Soul of Susan by Noel Branham]()
The Simple Soul of Susan by Noel Branham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove hopes for the simple things to last forever, even though life itself does not.When Susan Combs discovers a heart-breaking truth from the boy she has loved her entire life, she must make a life-altering choice... -
![Katie's Choice by Amy Lillard]()
Katie's Choice by Amy Lillard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKatie Rose Fisher loved Samuel Beachy with an intensity that shook their Amish district. No one doubted they would one day marry, until Samuel turned his back on the church and joined the world of the English. Alone now in Clover Ridge, Katie Rose dedicates her life to God and the school children she teaches each day... -
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![Past Forward: Volume II by Chautona Havig]()
Past Forward: Volume II by Chautona Havig
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(Contains Episodes 6-9) Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning. When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her... -
![Falling for You: Six Christian Romances to Warm Your Heart by Heather Gray, Elizabeth Maddrey]()
Falling for You: Six Christian Romances to Warm Your Heart by Heather Gray, Elizabeth Maddrey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSix brand-new, never before released contemporary Christian romance novellas by beloved inspirational romance authors! Get your copy today to fall in love with these fall romances. AN INFORMAL DATE by Heather Gray Kimi sells coffee at a hospital kiosk and has a smile for everyone who comes her way. Owen is a research scientist with limited people skills and a fondness for caffeine... -
![A Christmas to Remember by Kimberly Rose Johnson, Valerie Comer]()
A Christmas to Remember by Kimberly Rose Johnson, Valerie Comer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLaugh, cry, and fall in love as you savor these brand-new Christmas romances from some of your favorite authors. Pair with a peppermint chai, hot chocolate, or your favorite wintry flavors, then snuggle down in front of the fireplace with a quilt over your lap.. -
![A Season on the Wind by Suzanne Woods Fisher]()
A Season on the Wind by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBen Zook had only two loves in his life: books and birds. In a stroke of good fortune, he'd stumbled onto a way to cobble together those two loves into a career, writing books about rare birds. He was as free as a bird--until a chase for a rare White-winged Tern takes him to the one place on earth he planned to never return: his Amish home in Stoney Ridge... -
![Beneath the Summer Sun by Kelly Irvin]()
Beneath the Summer Sun by Kelly Irvin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJennie Troyer knows it’s time to remarry, and with two men pursuing her, she doesn’t have to look far. But after the pain she’s experienced, can she open her heart to love? It’s been four years since Jennie’s husband died in a farming accident. Long enough that the elders in her Amish community think it’s time to shed her grief and remarry for the sake of her seven children... -
![The Return to the Big Valley by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter]()
The Return to the Big Valley by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Brunstetters Return to a Unique Amish Setting for Three New Stories of Love Journey back to an area of Pennsylvania that is home to three distinct Amish communities and meet three young women who face heartfelt disappointments in romance. Wilma’s Wish by Wanda E. Brunstetter Wilma Hostetler has been courted by Israel Zook for the last year, and he’s recently proposed marriage... -
![Choosing Chelsea by Christina Butrum]()
Choosing Chelsea by Christina Butrum
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer intuition tells her something isn’t right about his intentions. Will he make the right choice to win her heart? Chelsea Abbott and her golden retriever, Ollie work at Gold Coast Stables, but it’s more than a job. This place once saved her life, helping her cope with the loss of her mother. When someone threatens the existence of her sanctuary, she feels compelled to do something about it... -
![See You in Seattle by Brooke St. James]()
See You in Seattle by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMac Klein had made a series of disciplined life choices. He was now thirty years old and a successful professional athlete. He lived in a beautiful mansion in Seattle with plenty of room to surround himself with family and friends. He devoted all his time and energy to his career, and he had no interest in starting a serious relationship with a woman...Categorized as:
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![All of You by Sarah Monzon]()
All of You by Sarah Monzon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaryland, Present DayJacqueline Rogers can rebuild anything...except the shambles of her past. A restorer of vintage planes, she's worked hard to earn the reputation of being one of the guys. The last thing she needs is a former Navy pilot fighting his own inner demons stepping in to defend her from dangers she thought she’d outrun long ago. Some battles must be fought alone...Categorized as:
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![B-Side by Brooke St. James]()
B-Side by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlec Abramson was a notorious player—an unapologetic ladies' man. He lived that lifestyle for years until the day he was reunited with his first love.Alec was a literal rockstar who had all the women he could handle. But after a chance meeting with Grace, he realized she was the only one he wanted... -
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![Abiding Mercy (An Amish Mercies Novel) by Ruth Reid]()
Abiding Mercy (An Amish Mercies Novel) by Ruth Reid
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom bestselling Amish author Ruth Reid comes a series full of sweet romance, thought-provoking questions, and elements of mystery.Faith faces an impossible situation: Should she do the right thing and bring heartache to nearly everyone she knows or deny her true self and always wonder . . -
![Anna's Gift by Emma Miller]()
Anna's Gift by Emma Miller
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one in Seven Poplars, Delaware, expects Anna Yoder "ever" to marry. Among her six pretty, petite sisters, big and plain Anna feels like a plow horse. But then Samuel Mast, the handsome widowed father she has secretly loved for years, asks if he can court her. Surely Anna has misheard--Samuel has his pick of lovely brides! She's convinced he seeks a wife only as a mother for his five children... -
![Dreaming in Dairyland by Kirsten Osbourne]()
Dreaming in Dairyland by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCissie Rivers finds herself jealous of her best friend, Cindy, for the first time in her life. Cissie's always been smart, pretty, and a wonderful singer, but Cindy has found love, and Cissie is still alone. She isn't sure how much longer she can wait for matchmaker, Lachele, to find her perfect man. Patience has never been one of her virtues... -
![Home on the Range by Ruth Logan Herne]()
Home on the Range by Ruth Logan Herne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA cowboy romance with a heart of gold, in Home on the Range author Ruth Logan Herne returns readers to the Double S Ranch where God and family are first, but love is certain to follow the Stafford menfolk. Nick made all the wrong choices for all the wrong reasons. His father had failed at marriage and fatherhood. Nick was determined to show him up... -
![Finding Faith by Melanie D. Snitker]()
Finding Faith by Melanie D. Snitker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSingle mom Serenity Chandler is determined to do anything to provide better opportunities for her son, Gideon. Moving away from her family support system so Gideon can attend a special school seems like the right choice, even if it means her entire life is about to change... -
![Tracking Justice by Shirlee McCoy]()
Tracking Justice by Shirlee McCoy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the night, a young boy goes missing from his bedroom. Police detective Austin Black assures desperate single mother Eva Billows that he'll find her son. He has to, so he can put to rest his own harrowing memories. With his search-and-rescue bloodhound, Justice, Austin searches every inch of Sagebrush, Texas. And when Eva insists on helping, Austin can't turn her away... -
![An Amish Christmas by Patricia Davids]()
An Amish Christmas by Patricia Davids
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Karen Imhoff finds a beaten man lying unconscious by the road in her Amish community, she doesn't hesitate to help. "John Doe" needs a place to stay while he regains his memory, and she has a room to rent. The handsome Englisher proves invaluable around the family farm, yet his presence wreaks havoc with her emotions. Karen has her younger siblings to care for... -
![Leaving November by Deborah Raney]()
Leaving November by Deborah Raney
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere’s one thing she’s vowed to never abide in a man… could the horrible rumors be true? Is her life repeating itself? Eight years ago, Vienne Kenney moved away from Clayburn and all its gossip to pursue a law degree in California. But now she has failed the bar exam again... -
![Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters]()
Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIndependent and tenacious journalist Vivian DeMarco is back in Walton, Georgia, for one reason -- to do her job and get out. When her boss suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, Vivian's only hope for finding the truth -- and the next big story -- is small-town law enforcement's lanky poster boy, Deputy Ryan Frost. But the deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes... -
![Still Crazy by Judy Prescott Marshall]()
Still Crazy by Judy Prescott Marshall
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA strong, loving, and passionate wife discovers a handwritten note that has the power to either destroy her or make her stronger yet.Still Crazy is the story of one woman's journey through pain, betrayal, and forgiveness as she learns to hold onto her faith and, for the first time in her life trust in herself. Julie Holliday has always had a dream – to be the perfect wife... -
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![Emily's Chance: Christian Contemporary Western Small-town Romance by Sharon Gillenwater]()
Emily's Chance: Christian Contemporary Western Small-town Romance by Sharon Gillenwater
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEmily Rose may be in the tiny West Texas town of Callahan Crossing for the moment, but it's just a rung on her ladder to success. Her work at the Callahan Crossing historical society will look good on her ever-growing resume as she attempts to break into the prestigious world of a big city museum curator... -
![The Wish by Beverly Lewis]()
The Wish by Beverly Lewis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Compelling Story of Friendship from the Top Author in Amish Fiction Leona Speicher got the "sister" she'd always dreamed of the day Gloria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County Amish farmland. The Arkansas newcomers seem to be everything a devout Plain family should be, and Leona can't help comparing Gloria's engaging young parents to her own... -
![Meet Me in Myrtle Beach by Brooke St. James]()
Meet Me in Myrtle Beach by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPaige Spears was on her way to a job interview when she first met Diane Hunt. The two of them made friendly conversation while waiting for their breakfast, and Diane ended up asking Paige to come work for her for the summer. Paige was reluctant about beginning her corprate career anyway, so she jumped at Diane's offer... -
![The Amish Seamstress by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould]()
The Amish Seamstress by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBestselling authors Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould provide an unexpected surprise in The Amish Seamstress, Book 4 in the Women of Lancaster County series, which tells the stories of young Amish women as they explore their roots, connect with family, and discover true love. Izzy Mueller is an exceptional listener and gifted caregiver. She's also a talented seamstress... -
![Loved Bayou by Brooke St. James]()
Loved Bayou by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJacob Fox, son of the notorious Neil Fox, wanted nothing more than to disappear. There had been a media frenzy during the arrest of his parents and their subsequent deaths, and Jacob couldn't escape all the negativity surrounding the ordeal. He decided to buy a house in south Louisiana on a private, wooded lot in the middle of the bayou so he could drop off the face of the earth for a while... -
![The Wedding Dress Christmas by Rachel Hauck]()
The Wedding Dress Christmas by Rachel Hauck
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDecember comes to quaint Hearts Bend, Tennessee, with a blanket of white and the glitter of Christmas lights.For JoJo Castle there is no place like home. Her onetime love of adventure ended when her life in the big city came crashing down. Now that she’s home, she never wants to leave again.Country music sensation Buck Mathews has charmed the world with his smile and his music...
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