Contemporary Inspirational

The nuns need income… The guests need hope… Victoria encounters a unique experience when she books a rustic cabin—a poustinia—in the woodlands of the Monastery of St. Carmella. While trying to discern her future, she meets other guests who face their own challenges in life. The Sisters also have a dilemma, as they anticipate a merger because of their dwindling numbers and an aging congregation. Will they lose their beloved homeland, nestled among the vineyard, forest, and lake? Poustinia: A Novel is the first book of the Poustinia series. If you enjoy contemporary and inspirational ...

Do you dare love again after your heart has failed you? Dating the bad boy in high school made Millie feel excited and alive. Seven years later, battered and hopeless, she takes her son and flees her abusive marriage. Her best chance of hiding is a job on a ranch hours from her home. August can't bring himself to hate his ex-fiancée Chloe for marrying another man, especially when he knows how much happier she is. It still hurts, though. The sting eases when Millie, his best friend from high school, appears at the ranch. She's blossomed into a beautiful woman and caring mother, and he can't...

I was an aspiring reporter. When my boss asked me to investigate an infamous jewel thief, it was supposed to be my big break. With my fellow reporter Michael posing as my fake fiancé, I got right to work… But things didn’t turn out like I planned. I’m a career woman. I don’t have time for love. Michael is a thorn in my side, but the more time I spend for him, the more it feels like I’m falling for him. I need to get my story. I don’t have time for love, but my heart disagrees. This box set includes: Elise's Fake Fiancé Rosa's Fake Fiancé Samantha's Fake Fiancé Opal's Fake ...

Kaitlyn was born for ranch life, but when her father wants to open the ranch to tourists, Kaitlyn is distraught. The situation gets even worse when she goes head-to-head with Luke, the man in charge of all the changes happening to her home. Their disagreements are heated, but a spark ignites that could change both of their lives forever. Can they get past their differences and learn to work together? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys series* Kaitlyn’s heart is broken when she discovers the changes her father is making to their family ranch. She has always been ...

Grant Elliot leaves his father's veterinarian dynasty and overambitious twin brother to practice in the small town of Homedale, California. When local baker Kate Klein brings her ailing dog into the office, Grants's intrigued by the lab's gorgeous owner. He wants to get to know her but can't reveal his origins. What would she think if she knew his father's clinics cater only to the wealthy who spoil and pamper their pets instead of practicing genuine medicine? Kate Kline inherits Aunt Ella's Bake Shop when her aunt passes away and must make a success of the failing business or lose her ...

This USA TODAY bestseller book bundle includes three contemporary romance novels from the Christmas Mountain Clean Romance series. Experience the holiday magic of Christmas Mountain where warm homecomings, small town charm, and true love await. THE CHRISTMAS COMPROMISE (Morgan’s story) Morgan Reed is excited to open her beauty salon, but her goal gets complicated when she discovers her rented space is already occupied by hot furniture maker, Dallas Parker. ‘TWAS THE KISS BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Faith’s story) To keep her job, outdoorsy Faith Sterling must convince city-boy Adam Kline not to...

Carol has made some big moves since her divorce from Wallace. She’s become a nurse, runs the Strong’s Family Clinic, and now, she’s ready for love. Baxter, her date to Wallace’s reception, is a handsome, rich, retired Airman but something is not there. Carol wants a love to call her own, but she refuses to settle just for the sake of having a man. So, while her friends are left to wonder about Baxter and her, she’s putting more time into talks with Carlotta (her only daughter), and her best friend Isha. She’s beautiful, seemingly smart, and has such a wonderful sense of humor. ...

Autumn Breeze is the winner of the prestigious San Diego Book Awards for best romance novel of the year. SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 On the morning of 9/11, a fourteen-year-old genius’s mother disappears. Her beloved father had been murdered years before. She’s now without parents. She resolves to get a new mom and dad and have them adopt her before she is deported to Trinidad. For her new mom, she selects her BFF (best friend forever), a New York City detective. For her new dad, she selects the handsome spy investigating her BFF. The investigation was the girl’s fault. She had predicted the ...

I’ve been in love with Addison Whitman since high school. I knew right away that she was my end game and I thought she felt the same. I never thought there’d come a time when she’d leave me behind, but that’s exactly what she did. And as much as I’ve tried to move on and be happy without her… the truth is that I can’t do either of those things. I want one woman, and one woman only, but I don’t think she’s ever coming back.

Romance author Becca Mason is spending the summer at Sagebrush Ranch, looking forward to her friend’s wedding, parties and fun. She also hopes to kick the writer’s block plaguing her. Hoping a change of scenery will reignite her creativity, she jumped right in when her friend offered the invitation. Nobody knows what he writes, though, because what credible romance author would have such rotten luck with her own happily ever after? Ethan Boone is a horse trainer at the ranch who’s considered a bit of a player. The truth about that is a little more complicated. He’s carried a secret ...

Having come to terms with his disability, business empire heir Dante Dupree has it all, but Nadine Saylor is too busy to be impressed with his accolades, and too busy to fall in love. Yet, love keeps knocking on her door... Dante’s Dream…Billionaire bachelor Dante Dupree has arrived. Living with paraplegia, he now has a state-of-the-art wheelchair to handle his disability, and a private jet to take him across the world to buy up smaller companies for the Hot Dupree global hot sauce empire. And the best news yet for his career: He has been handpicked to be the next CEO of Hot Dupree, Inc...

This hometown with harmful memories just became more dangerous, and more deadly. Sure, it’s quiet and rural here. But that doesn’t mean all is well. A harsh past lives quietly, whispering through the town, and a new threat has just arrived. Nora Lawrence is a busy single mom of two. Working two jobs has completely absorbed her life, which helps her run away from her troubled past. But, when she gets a call that a relative is in the hospital, she has to make the decision: go back to her toxic hometown, or keep herself separated from the harm? Returning home brings back all the memories ...

One cookbook connects them all... Kristen ~ Book Nine in a string of heartfelt inspirational stories, featuring different women throughout the decades from 1920 to 2020. Kristen Borstad has always taken the scenic route through life. It’s 2002; fresh out of university with a master's degree in English literature, she returns to the cozy ambiance of the local bookshop she's worked at throughout college. When the bookshop's owner presents Kristen with an opportunity to take charge for a few months, she accepts. As she delves into the daily responsibilities, Kristen begins to discover her ...

While researching a story that will make or break her career, she finds the man who can change her life forever - the Son of a Preacher I never thought I’d have to choose between Truth and Love… until I met Austin Jones. See, I’m a reporter, and I get a big assignment to investigate the mega church that Austin’s father runs. In order to dig up the richest dirt, I’m getting close to Austin – flirting, going to services, whatever it takes. As I dig deeper into Austin’s life, I realize how great he is… Handsome, smart, and on top of all that he’s got a truly beautiful soul. ...

Twenty-four-year-old Aisha Carlisle has the kind of life most people would envy. Successful and attractive, Aisha owns an inner-city dance studio, has dashing bachelor, Chandler Larson, dangling on her arm and in her heart. Once deeply rooted and grounded in her faith, an unquenchable thirst to make quick cash draws her into a secret society comprised of some of the wealthiest men in the world. The cost she pays for turning against her faith is tremendous. Will the faith she so willingly relinquished free her from the sinful life she has chosen? Will her lust for the forbidden ruin her ...

Zinnia had everything—the husband of her dreams, the ideal job, a perfect future—until a fatal accident tore it all away. Her husband shouldn’t have been on that horse, and now he’ll never come home. His friend Tyson let it happen, and she’s determined to make him pay. Not a day goes by that Tyson doesn’t regret what happened in the ring. Losing his life savings in the settlement is only part of the reason he left the rodeo. He can't trust himself to make sure all the competitors are safe. Now he's drifting, unsure of what comes next for him. And then something magical happens. ...

Dr. Jake Anderson seems to have the perfect life. He has recently been promoted to the Director of the ICU, and he’s dating the most beautiful woman he’s ever known. But just as he’s about to propose, he receives a call that will change his life forever. A young teacher, Caydence Simmons, has just been admitted to the ICU. She was struck by a truck while saving the life of a young girl. While she is teetering between life and death, Jake becomes more and more intrigued by his unconscious patient. As the days pass, Jake hears story after story of how she has touched the lives of her ...

She's not looking for a husband. He's too busy for a wife. Love has other ideas.Samantha O'Brien is a business owner, a (non-fairy) godmother, and happily single... most days. Her life is vibrant and full and in no way incomplete, so why would she look to add a man to the mix? She wouldn't. Or at least that's the answer she uses to ward off nosy would-be matchmakers. The truth is more complicated, and when a handsome stranger takes over the Italian restaurant across the street from her cupcakery, her life becomes more complicated, too. Matteo Costantino has enough on his plate. He's just ...

Gillian Parker hopes for a fresh start when she inherits a house from a woman she never met. Everything seems to be going fine until a series of events threatens her safety. Joe Kincaid doesn’t trust his new neighbor—especially when another claimant arrives to take possession of the house. He refuses to let down his guard no matter how interested he's becoming in Gillian. Trust like love takes time to build. Can these two become more than neighbors? Or will the past and present be too much to overcome? If you like sweet, small town, inspirational romances, you’ll love Rocky Point ...

I’ve seen Frank Fisher before, but he’s never seen me. He definitely saw me tonight. And I know I wasn’t the only one who felt the world shift the moment our eyes connected from across the bar. But Frank isn’t like his brothers. He’s quiet, elusive, and keeps to himself. It makes him mysterious, but that’s not why I’m drawn to him. It’s something else. Something I’ve never experienced before, as cliche as that may sound. I want to be around him. Get to know him better. Explore what’s growing between us, but Frank keeps holding back and I have no idea why.