Books like 'Star Struck'
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Around the Bend by Rosemary Hines
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe carefree days of summer bring an unexpected turn in Michelle Baron’s life when her former student (and the birth mother of their adopted son) returns to Sandy Cove... -
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On a Whim by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEver since high school, Katie Weldon has wondered what it would be like to be Rick Doyle's girlfriend. As a college senior she's about to find out. In the swirl of Katie's upgraded dating life, she receives an unexplained bouquet, an unexpected call from her mother, an unprecedented girls' night out with Christy, and an unhappy moment when her beloved car, Baby Hummer, takes its last wheeze... -
The Angels Trilogy by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLeah is not happy about being stuck in the hospital for the holidays while her mother is thousands of miles away on a honeymoon with husband number five. Until she meets her hospital roommate, Rebekah, and her big family. Cynical 16-year-old Leah has never known people like this before... -
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... -
Her Fake, Irish Husband by Michele Brouder
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever wanted to press the escape button on your life? Rachel Parker is a problem solver for Bixby International. There is no problem that is too big or too small that she can’t solve. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to tackle the problems in her own personal life. Or lack of one... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
The Big Picture by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOriginally published in 2008. How do you walk away from love? Katie's bio-mom is fresh out of prison and wants to start a new life with her daughter--in a new town. Katie is forced to walk away from In Between, leaving the family she loves, an endangered town drive-in, and a boyfriend who can't take his eyes off his ex... -
On the Loose by Jenny B. Jones
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsReissue. Originally published in 2007. Six months into her stay with her foster parents, Katie Parker is finally adjusting to her new family. But when a tornado rips through the town of In Between, nothing is ever the same. When her foster mom, Millie, is diagnosed with cancer, Katie begins to doubt if God really does care... -
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Love at First Laugh by Krista Phillips, Christina Coryell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDive into eight brand new contemporary Christian romantic comedies from some of your favorite inspirational authors.From light-hearted romance to laugh-out-loud love, this set will put a smile on your face and keep you reading long into the night.Second Impressions by award-winning author Pepper BashamHe likes streamline. She prefers embellishments. His forte is business. Hers is atmosphere... -
Bake Me A Match by Erynn Mangum
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnnie McKay is loving her new job at Merson's bakery and cafe, loving the church she's attending and loving the people who have adopted her into their circle of friends. Life seems to be going great - even with the 3:45am alarm clock every day... -
Her Country Star Billionaire Groom by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis father’s will demands he get Married by Christmas or lose funding for his charity. The woman he’s always loved refuses to tell him a secret. Can they get a Second Chance Christmas miracle? Ex Navy SEAL turned Country Star, JJ Kelly, only wanted one thing in life—to forget... -
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... -
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... -
The Brave Billionaire by Elana Johnson, Bonnie R. Paulson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA billionaire who has a love affair with his job, his new bank manager, and how they bravely navigate the island of Getaway Bay...and their own ideas about each other. Lawrence Gladstone has always been more comfortable in his power suits and behind a desk, mentally calculating currency conversions, than he ever has with women... -
The Novel Approach by Heather Guimond
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's the Sweetheart of Sweet Romance. He's romance's reigning sex god. When the two accidentally collide at a book conference, sparks - and their luggage - fly. Stacy Sanders had never heard of Gage Blackstone before. If she'd known he was the man everyone called the "king of one-handed reads", she would have run away as fast as her Prada heels would take her... -
Jane by the Book by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s level-headed and ordered. He talks to imaginary characters. She keeps to the plan. He never has one. Will true love find a way to color outside the lines but inside God’s love to create a story they can write together? Four years ago, Jane Warwick escaped the shame of being jilted at the altar by becoming a housekeeper at the secluded Inn at Simeon Ridge... -
A Love that Endures 2 by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsContinue David and Katy's journey.Book 2 of a trilogy... -
Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSingle mom, Eisley Barrett, prefers to keep romance safely housed within a centuries-old mystery, but when she travels to England to unearth the secret, an actor with a sordid past offers her reluctant heart a very different type of discovery.Wes Harrison has a past he’s ashamed to confess... -
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If Only In My Dreams by Belle Calhoune
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeven boys adopted from the foster care system by Alec and Maggie Donahue, a loving Irish couple living in Breeze Point, Cape Cod. Now grown men, the brothers are making their way in the world in their chosen professions, each hoping to find a love to last a lifetime. Faith. Family. Honor. And an abundance of love... -
One Enchanted Eve by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA delightful Christmas romance about finding the perfect recipe for love.After years of mistakes and regret, Colin Renwycke finally has a plan: Hone his baking talent at the Denver Culinary Institute and embark on a new career as a pastry chef. If he's lucky, he might even manage to earn back his family's respect... -
Latte Daze by Erynn Mangum
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Maya Davis’ ex-boyfriend proposes to her roommate, Jen, their apartment becomes Wedding Central... -
Double Shot by Erynn Mangum
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow that Maya is engaged to Jack, the love of her life, everything should be perfect, but actually, it's the opposite. Maya must trust that God is in control even when things seem to be a disastrous mess. This fiction novel uses the power of story and humor to challenge teens to discover the relevance of faith in their lives. This fun, lighthearted read promotes trust in God... -
The Wishing Season by Denise Hunter
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe daydreams of whipping up sauces and souffles in her own restaurant. His heart is set on helping foster children. Both dreams are at stake. So are their hearts. With grand plans to open her own bed & breakfast in Chapel Springs, PJ McKinley can't afford the most crucial part: the brick and mortar... -
Sunsets by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlissa runs into this man everywhere she goes…coincidence, or part of some greater plan? Alissa loves her new job as a travel agent in Pasadena —the chance to start over. But shortly after her arrival, an abrupt meeting with a man at her favorite espresso shop leaves her wondering if all men in California are rude and arrogant. Just like the ones she’s been hurt by recently... -
Streiker's Bride by Robin Hardy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe had a lot to offer, but his terms were high... -
Finding Margo by Jen Turano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOff the charts and on the run. International pop star Margo Hartman could use a night off. A grueling tour and overbearing entourage have sent her over the edge. It’s time for this diva to disappear. And who would think to look for the superstar in a small Dutch town in Ohio? Sheriff’s deputy Brock Moore is undercover as well... -
Folly and Forever by Kimberly Loth
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBethany McAlister loves that house more than life itself and will do anything to keep it. Even if she can’t afford the taxes on it. When a notice arrives informing her that her house is about to go to auction she desperately takes on a roommate, but gets a surprise when the dead sexy Jamie Green shows up on her doorstep to take her spare room... -
Meddling in Manhattan by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter the most recent in a stream of horrific blind dates, Addie's roommate suggests she see a professional matchmaker to try to find love, instead of allowing people who are less qualified to set her up. When she doesn't agree, her friend sets up a meeting without her knowledge. After meeting the woman, Addie decides to let her try to find someone for her, but she doesn't hold out much hope... -
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A Bleu Streak Christmas by T.I. Lowe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow does the band Bleu Streak celebrate the holidays? By singing, of course. Go on tour with this zany group as they get into all kinds of mischief along the way. Oh... And Maverick King? Oh yeah. This devilishly handsome drummer gets a special gift for Christmas. The trouble is trying to convince Izzy Walker to allow him to have her.. -
A Father for Zach by Irene Hannon
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Little Boy In NeedHow to help a fatherless little boy deal with painful memories? Widowed mother Catherine Walker hopes a fresh start and a new home on Nantucket Island is the answer. But when she hires a handsome carpenter to help with renovations, she soon discovers that Nathan Clay’s tool set also includes a smile maker. Suddenly her son is happier. And so is she... -
Out of the Blue Bouquet: Crossroads Collection 1 by Hallee Bridgeman, Alana Terry
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFive of today’s Best-selling Christian Authors weave five unique yet connected stories together in this collection where misdirected floral deliveries lead to lives changed.Courting Calla, by Hallee Bridgeman.Ian knows Calla is the woman God has chosen for him, but Calla is hiding something big...Categorized as:
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Seaside Reunion: Encore Edition by Irene Hannon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou can’t go home again…or can you? After surviving a devastating tragedy, combat reporter Nate Garrison returns to the only place that ever felt like home: Starfish Bay on the Northern California coast. But his reunion with childhood friend Lindsey Collier is nothing like he’d imagined... -
Paige Torn by Erynn Mangum
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone knows they can count on Paige Alder. But between volunteering at church, putting in overtime at work, and helping her best friend plan an anniversary party, she's lucky to grab a cheese stick for dinner. Paige can't even remember the last time she had a few minutes to relax or dig into God's Word. Then she meets laid-back Tyler, an attractive, Jesus-loving guy... -
Will You by S.J. Crabb
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat will you do for love – or money? Surely, working in a chocolate shop is all the temptation a girl can stand? Not when the guy you obsessed over at school moves in across the street. Jack Mason is that boy from school. The coolest boy in class that every girl wanted to date. The boy whose name was written with mine surrounded by a heart in every secret notebook I ever owned... -
Angel of Hope by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Heather Barlow returns from Africa, the joy she felt during her missionary trip fades. She's still suffering from unresolved grief over the death of her friend Ian, and now that she's back home in the United States, she feels directionless. And while Heather has changed a great deal, her family has not...Categorized as:
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Telling Christina Goodbye by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTrisha Thompson and her best friend Christina are having a great senior year. Trisha and her boyfriend, Cody, are making plans to attend Indiana University together in the fall, while Christina has already received a scholarship to the University of Vermont... -
The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet by Stephanie Morrill
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEllie Sweet is a lot of things—good girl, novelist, silent adorer of the new boy at school, Palmer. But when “outcast” gets added to the list, she decides it’s time to take reality into her own hands … and tweak it as needed. In the pages of her book, she’s Lady Gabrielle, favorite of the medieval Italian court... -
Out of the Blue by Janice Thompson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKatie Walken has been running most of her life—from her Amish upbringing, from her family’s expectations, and from an arranged marriage to Karl Borg. Now a real estate agent, Katie feels she finally has the life she always wanted. . .or does she? Karl lost his love when she fled from their future in Amish country. Leaving home, too, he became an attorney. But his heart remains with Katie... -
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The Bride Wore Coveralls: Contemporary Christian Romance by Debra Ullrick
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan bitter rivals come to love each other? Fighting deep prejudice against her femininity, her choice of vehicle, and even her heritage, Camara Cole is determined to win the mud-bog racing championship this year. Her biggest competition seems also to be her worst enemy. Chase Lamar has been racing mud-boggers as long as Camara, and he grudgingly admits she's the best driver-mechanic he knows... -
Trey Carter is My Rebel Boyfriend: A Sweet YA Romance by Emily Lowry
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEveryone wants the bad boy musician. Too bad he doesn’t date...Hailey Danielson has it all. She’s the cheerleading captain, straight-A student, and the perfect daughter. But after a humiliating breakup, she struggles to bounce back. Instead of worrying about boys, Hailey swears off dating -- she needs to figure herself out before she can get involved with anyone else...Categorized as:
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Waiting For You (Hope Falls Universe) by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhiskey Ridge meets Hope Falls in this heartwarming romance... When Robbie Brooks finally comes back home to Hope Falls, his plan is to avoid the one woman he doesn't want to see. But he has no idea that a new woman will be coming into his world and there's no way he can avoid her... -
The Dream Dress by Janice Thompson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA seamstress at a swanky bridal boutique, Gabi Delgado dreams of doing more than ripping out seams and fitting dresses to doe-eyed brides. She wants to see her own dress designs gracing the young women of Texas. When Jordan Spencer, the editor of Texas Bride magazine visits the shop to do a feature, Gabi is devastated to lose her job in his very influential presence... -
Wish You Were Here by Beth K. Vogt
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKissing the wrong guy days before her wedding leads Allison to become a runaway bride. But can it also lead to happily ever after? Allison Denman is supposed to get married in five days, but everything is all wrong: the huge wedding, the frothy dress, and the groom. Still, kissing the groom’s brother in an unguarded moment is decidedly not the right thing to do... -
Right Where I Belong by Krista McGee
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow do you find your place in the world? Tired of watching her father flit from one wife to another and having formed a true bond with her most recent stepmother, Natalia decides to move with her from Spain to Florida when the divorce papers are finalized.There are a couple things Natalia knows for sure: 1) She's being groomed to take over her father's international business. Success is expected...
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