Village of Hope Series by Merrillee Whren

Nurse Kirsten Bailey believes family comes first. She refuses to cut former army medic Brady Hewitt any slack for not responding immediately to his ill grandmother’s plea for his presence.Brady has a good reason for his tardiness, and he wants to show the pretty but prickly nurse that her first impression of him is wrong. While they work together to help his grandmother and two young boys, Kirsten sees the sincerity of Brady’s kindness and charm... moreNurse Kirsten Bailey believes family comes first. She refuses to cut former army medic Brady Hewitt any slack for not responding immediately to his ill grandmother’s plea for his presence.Brady has a good reason for his tardiness, and he wants to show the pretty but prickly nurse that her first impression of him is wrong. While they work together to help his grandmother and two young boys, Kirsten sees the sincerity of Brady’s kindness and charm.Kirsten wants to return to the mission field, so falling for Brady is out of the question. But she can’t dismiss the idea that he might be the man who will make her stay forever.The Village of A community built on service and love less

Millionaire Hudson Conrick doesn’t know what to make of Melody Hammond on their blind date. He’s used to women who chase after him because of his family name and fortune. So when she turns him down for a second date, he is more than curious about the pretty ministry director at The Village of Hope. His interest prompts him to make a bid on the women’s shelter expansion at The Village of Hope. When Conrick Construction wins the bid, he hopes he'll get to know her better... moreMillionaire Hudson Conrick doesn’t know what to make of Melody Hammond on their blind date. He’s used to women who chase after him because of his family name and fortune. So when she turns him down for a second date, he is more than curious about the pretty ministry director at The Village of Hope. His interest prompts him to make a bid on the women’s shelter expansion at The Village of Hope. When Conrick Construction wins the bid, he hopes he'll get to know her better.Melody leads a cautious life because of her painful past, and she wants no part of Hudson’s adventuresome, risky lifestyle. She has let fear rule her life. Can she let trust in God drive out that fear? Can Hudson convince her that his reckless ways are behind him—and that he’s the perfect man for her?The Village of A community built on service and love less