Mirror Lake Series by Kathryn Springer

Widowed mother Emma Barlow knows her shy, studious son needs a male influence. And where better to find him than in the mentoring ministry at their local church? But when the new chief of police becomes her son's mentor, Emma is worried. As the widow of a fallen officer, she's nervous about letting a lawman into their lives. Especially one as handsome--and conflicted--as Jake Sutton... moreWidowed mother Emma Barlow knows her shy, studious son needs a male influence. And where better to find him than in the mentoring ministry at their local church? But when the new chief of police becomes her son's mentor, Emma is worried. As the widow of a fallen officer, she's nervous about letting a lawman into their lives. Especially one as handsome--and conflicted--as Jake Sutton. But when her son comes out of his shell, and even Emma finds herself smiling, she knows that love just might find a home in Mirror Lake...and create a new family. less

The Troublemaker Returns After ten years away, former “wild child” Zoey Decker returns to Mirror Lake to care for her ill grandmother. It seems no one will let her forget her teenage rebellion – and the tragic consequences. Except Matthew sees the kinds, caring Christian Zoey has become. But spending time with her could hurt Matthew’s reputation in the close-knit community. And her name will never appear on the town matchmakers’ list of possible wives for him... moreThe Troublemaker Returns After ten years away, former “wild child” Zoey Decker returns to Mirror Lake to care for her ill grandmother. It seems no one will let her forget her teenage rebellion – and the tragic consequences. Except Matthew sees the kinds, caring Christian Zoey has become. But spending time with her could hurt Matthew’s reputation in the close-knit community. And her name will never appear on the town matchmakers’ list of possible wives for him. But Matthew has his own list, with only one name – Zoey. Welcome to Mirror Lake! A small town where dreams of finding home come true. less

It seems like the perfect solution: hotel mogul Alex Porter will manage his sister's small-town bed-and-breakfast while she honeymoons. But he gets more than he bargained for when he finds himself clashing with feisty cafe owner Kate Nichols. Suddenly he's organizing church outings and playing surrogate dad to the foster children Kate takes in... moreIt seems like the perfect solution: hotel mogul Alex Porter will manage his sister's small-town bed-and-breakfast while she honeymoons. But he gets more than he bargained for when he finds himself clashing with feisty cafe owner Kate Nichols. Suddenly he's organizing church outings and playing surrogate dad to the foster children Kate takes in. Alex is used to taking charge--but not like this If he isn't careful, this big-city executive just might lose his heart to Mirror Lake's favorite hometown girl. less