Contemporary Inspirational

What if you think you met the man of your dreams at your best friend’s wedding, but the problem is, he lives in the past and you live in the future? Nicky can’t seem to adjust to life now that her best friend, Kimberly, has decided to live in 1893 with her new husband. She loves her job and there are many things she enjoys doing, but she can’t help but think there is more to life. She would like to find the same kind of love Kimberly has, but every man she dates seems to fall short of the man she met at Kimberly’s wedding. Shaun enjoys hearing from Nicky through letters, more than ...

Gracie Mayberry wants to study marine science at the community college in a neighboring coastal town. But a degree takes money, and she must remain in Cranberry Cove to help her mother support her disabled father who lost both legs while serving his country and now suffers from PTSD. She leaves her job at Starbucks to work at The Inn at Cranberry Cove while the owner is on maternity leave. When the sophisticated, good looking Blake Sloan arrives at the inn, she's attracted to the guy with eyes the color of rich honey. Seattle resident Blake Sloan takes time off from his job in his father's ...

Jenna Burkhart is tired of being "special" and hearing about what she can't do. Even though she suffered a head injury in a childhood swimming accident, she wants a life of her own just like any Amish woman. But now that she, her mamm, and her mammi have moved to Wells Landing, she's having a hard time fitting in.... Until she meets Buddy Miller, a boy just like her, who gives her the confidence to reach for the impossible.

The very gorgeous, Dominique Wilson, was born to a crack-addicted mother. Despite that, she's risen above her upbringing and carved a decent life for herself. Nice home — check. Nice car — check. Friends who love her — check. She has all of those things and a half-decent boyfriend, too. However, an out-of-control night of partying leaves her in a situation that will impact her life forever. She knows that God is the only one who'll get her out of her precarious situation. Her faith is strong, and she believes that God always answers prayer. But sometimes even the strongest believers ...

Sharlamagne Dickens cherished her family, was intrigued by the past, adored antiques, and enjoyed working at the antique store owned by her parents. Her life, like most, had been touched by tragedy and loss, yet she was happy. Though her life was not void of romance, it was void of a certain emotional passion. Still, she was young and assumed that one day some man might manage to sweep her off her feet. Sharlamagne did not expect to be entirely bowled over, however. And the day she first set eyes on Maxim Tanner, she was! Elisaveta Tanner’s grandson, Maxim, was the dreamiest, most ...

Charmaine Heaton is a young, beautiful, God-fearing photo journalist with a feisty attitude, but a heart of gold. When she involves her best friend's brother Devin—a victim of a troubled childhood—in her plans to travel on assignment to war-torn Afghanistan, she discovers that he's the love of her life. But, will she be able to convince him that he is worthy to be loved and that their love is worth fighting for.

A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, healing, and the power of second chances: Single mother Jilly is ready to take back her life after cancer stole her dreams. With three foster kids in tow, she moves to the farm she's always dreamed of just in time for Christmas. But her grumpy, reclusive neighbor—her former high school rival Noah—proves to be a challenge. Noah wants nothing to do with the outside world. But the girl next door with her sunny disposition and her children's infectious joy begin to chip away at his walls. As Jilly and her kids pull him into their world of warmth and ...

This collection is perfect for anyone looking for quick, heartfelt stories to brighten a busy day. Each one will warm your heart and leave you smiling. An NYU student helps a man sleeping on a bench on a freezing night. She soon learns he’s an attorney who later saves her from danger. A generous girl loses her wealth but discovers genuine kindness from a grumpy man. With his help, she learns to stand on her own again. A realtor tries to help her client avoid losing his home, only to be evicted herself. Sharing a roof brings unexpected challenges—and hope. And more... Every story is a ...

Gorgeous, saved, generous… Those are all words that describe Ericka Johnstone, a struggling actress with dreams of making it BIG in Hollywood. But when her dreams finally seem within reach, Ericka comes to realize that all that glitters isn’t gold. She serves a God who has the power to supply all her needs — the desire to have a soulmate included. But when it’s all said and done, will Ericka end up making the right moves that will grant her every single thing that she’s ever yearned for?

An evening spent with the Redrocks' star pitcher is an evening you won't forget. Brayden Birks, starting pitcher for the St. George Redrocks, can’t wait to propose to his girlfriend. Tilly Creswick may not be perfect; but, she’s perfect for him. Tragedy strikes before Brayden can put the ring on her finger and he’s stripped down to his core, unsure of his place in the world of baseball and his ability to be a good husband. Tilly wasn’t looking for love. Love found her on a rocky outcrop one afternoon and it sank roots deep into her soul. Brayden may have broken her heart, but ...

A woman in jeopardy and her brother's best friend she'd once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure? A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after! After discovering her father's infidelity, Jenna Clark used the chance of a European trip with a friend to flee as far from the painful secret as she could. She'd never imagined she'd fall in love and stay for years searching for her fiancé, who disappeared two days before their wedding. Finally back at the family ranch for Christmas, she discovers that ...

Jas’ fantasy is Mr. Darcy, elegant balls, and amusing assemblies. So romantic. Jas’ reality? Rory, boring work, and painting the hall. Not romantic … at all. An accidental purchase of a lover’s locket enables Jas to time travel back to its origins: the Regency era. Her excitement is short-lived, however, when she realizes she is not just an observer but is inhabiting the real lives of real, living people; people never mentioned in any of Jane Austen’s novels; people whose lives are neither romantic nor elegant. So much for fantasy. Seeking romance in the Regency era seems like a ...

“Out of the frying pan, into the fire.” Chris Seitz just can’t catch a break. Driving west to escape the flooding that rocked his Georgia hometown, he finds himself stranded during a record monsoon in a rural Arizona town. With just a bag of clothes and the kitten he rescued from the flood, Chris has never felt more alone. Now the kitten has gotten lost, and Chris is nearing the end of his rope. “What good was an artist if he couldn’t make his art?” Wandering around during a thunderstorm in the hopes of curing his crippling creative block, master potter Lucas Duncan is surprised...

When Texas Ranger Ben Calhoun returns undercover to his hometown of Crossroads Creek, the last thing he expects is to lose his heart to Sergeant Mandy Peters, the local officer he's forced to deceive. Despite her dedication to the job, Mandy's faith-filled spirit and tender heart call to the guilt he's carried since his family's tragic death years ago. For Mandy, trusting again seems impossible after her infant daughter's kidnapping destroyed her marriage eight years ago. But the new police captain who stole her promotion challenges her carefully constructed walls, even as his secrets ...

Small-town romance with faith, humor, and more than a dash of danger! Can a plus-size teacher with a daughter and a dangerous secret and an ex-cowboy player with wanderlust build a future together? Genevieve loves her daughter, books, and sweets, in that order—mostly. Since men just see her as a friend, she gave up on romantic relationships. Besides, nobody outside her family can know her secret. Especially not her new friend and tentative crush, Declan O’Neill, who leaves foreign countries and gorgeous women behind him easier than she can set aside a good book and a cup of cocoa. ...

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces, the community unites to help the single father, but the hospital bills keep piling up. How will the family manage?...

Hannah is distraught when her parents are murdered - and worse, she should have been at home with them...not meeting her forbidden love, Reece. Unable to face the community and her guilt, she runs away and marries him. But Reece controls her completely, and when she gets pregnant - against his wishes - he pushes her down the stairs as she approaches her due date. When she wakes in the hospital and he tells her the baby died, she runs again.

Sparks fly between opposites in this riveting romantic suspense! When a small-town business owner becomes a target again, she encounters an unusual ally who has his own secret agenda. Will they find love amid danger? Life as the sister of a serial killer is never easy, especially when former runaway Mari Del Lobo becomes a target herself. A recent crime has her late brother's signature and MO, which Mari finds highly unusual, as she still blames herself for her only sibling's death. Soon Mari encounters an unexpected — and a very attractive — ally in Dr. Luke Goodman. Luke couldn't save...

Sloane Kent, famous Country music star, is only in Jackson, Wyoming, for one reason: lay down the music for his next album. Since his mother passed away and his girlfriend left him, his inspiration is shot. While on a run, he witnesses what appears to be a young woman who needs help and he finds himself hopping on a Greyhound Bus headed for Las Vegas. Hope Jones is in danger, but she does not need a celebrity super star around. When Sloane tells her a completely untrue story about running from a stalker, her nurturing side nags at her to help. Too bad he made the whole thing up! Offended, ...

Holly knew what she wanted, but a visit to her family’s small-town ranch makes her question her life’s choices. Is it possible that everything she really wanted was right in front of her all along? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys Series* After an unexpected job loss, Holly is forced to move from Chicago back to her family’s ranch until she can find a new job. She wants to leave as soon as she can to return to the big-city lifestyle she desires. When she sees her childhood friend, Keith Spencer, she’s immediately caught off guard, as the boy she once knew has ...