Contemporary Inspirational

In the gentle world of one of England’s beautiful old cathedral towns, crisis looms: Funds are short, and the cathedral is in need of major repair. One faction of the community argues that the obvious solution is to abolish the expensive, and nowadays rather irrelevant, boys’ choir. But of course, there are those who disagree: the choir school’s headmaster, a conscientious scholar somewhat out of his depth with his elusive, poetical wife; the cathedral organist and choirmaster, brilliant, wayward, and in love with the lead chorister’s married mother; the former lead chorister, now twenty-three and directionless....

She’s here to save Christmas. He’s here to save her from ruining it. Holly Winters lives for all things merry and bright, especially when it means revamping Silver Falls' beloved Christmas Festival. But Jack Stone, the town’s rugged firefighter, has zero interest in her big-city ideas—or her holiday cheer. Tradition runs deep in Silver Falls, and he’s determined to keep things simple. When a blizzard leaves them snowed in together at his cabin, Holly’s warmth starts to melt Jack’s icy exterior. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and suddenly, keeping their distance isn’t an option. ...

Sometimes, the hardest heartbreaks lead to the most beautiful second chances… In this heartfelt cowboy romance, "Hope Brings Love", Alexandria’s peaceful farm life becomes a reality when she meets Nick, a wealthy man who helps fulfill her dreams. But as time passes, Nick’s heart shifts to the city- and another woman leaving Alexandria to pick up the pieces and save what she loves most: her cherished mares. In the midst of heartbreak, a ray of hope arrives when one of her mares gives birth to a filly with a crooked leg. Against all odds, this determined little filly, named Hope, ...

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 ...

Everlasting is the sixteenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. Some look back at what else has been lost to them and struggle to make sense of it. Claire Andersen Slavik has invited Ethan Gilchrist to visit her lakeside resort so that he can research his family’s history in the area. She knows it’s important...

What if the one secret you were holding was the one thing holding you back from a life of complete freedom? Arianna, a sixteen-year-old from Uganda, is on the run. Who and what she is running from, she doesn't want to tell. She's learned, over the past eight years, not to trust Americans. But when an injury forces her onto the mercy of Allison Whitlock, who finds Arianna in her shed one cold, southeast Oklahoma winter morning, she begins to see that some people are worth her trust. That is, until Allie's best friend comes along, pushing Arianna to make a decision that could not only destroy...

The perfect romance for vegans, vegetarians, and their wannabe cohorts... A small-town, simple-living vegan girl, terrified of being in the limelight… …the most famous celebrity on the planet, convinced that she’s his soul mate… …and an untimely lawsuit that forces them to make choices that will either make or break their lives... ************ ***PLEASE NOTE: I have edited and revised those portions relating to the character Deshawn that caused offense to some readers. Even though I'd patterned his speech after a friend who is more educated than I. Just sayin'.*** All Rachel ...

Every cloud has a silver lining... Marigold Riley always enjoyed spinning negative events into something positive, no matter how bad things got. She’s chipper, upbeat, outgoing, savoring every moment as a chance to grow and thrive, just like her floral shop. She was envious of the love she saw her friends shared, realizing that she would need to pursue her own chances for love by writing the mysterious Ben Watson. Ben Watson was a no-nonsense guy with little tolerance for drama… just like his dog, Paladin. He’s driven, hardworking, and well respected by his peers for his clinical ...

Some bonds are unbreakable...Chris Andersen had spent years throwing himself into one project then another...one painting and then the next one...all in an effort to bury the profound grief he had never completely faced... Enduring is the seventeenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. Chris Andersen is searching ...

Her future was stolen from her. He threw his away. Together can they find a love powerful enough to restore them both?Charlotte Woodland is well on her way to her own fairytale happily-ever-after when her fiancé Greg is killed while on a high-risk mission trip. Her future—the one she’d always imagined and almost achieved—is wiped out with a single phone call, and her resulting grief drives her to abandon her faith, straining her relationships with friends and family. Logan Matthews has lived a hard life—most of it his own fault. After a bar fight gone wrong lands him in jail, he ...

Sometimes getting everything you ever wanted, comes at a deadly price… Tessa had settled into the uncertain, yet simple life as a single, struggling artist, long disconnected from her rocky married life and estranged ex-husband. That is until his shocking death dragged her back into the aftermath of his mysterious double life. David’s death shook the small community where he had taken up residence, and even more shocking was the beneficiary of his healthy inheritance and his small vacation home: his ex-wife. Now Tessa is back in a place she never thought she would see again - their old ...

Once a thief, always a thief? One night, the past catches up with former model (not to mention former thief) Jan Hutchinson. When she stumbles on what she believes is her friend’s bleeding body, Jan nearly follows that fate. To stay alive and find out why members of her old crew (think runaways, not runways) disappear one by one, she needs the help of the only policeman she trusts—her ex-boyfriend, Luis Powers. The issue is, Luis Powers doesn’t know whether he trusts her after she broke his heart. But, with danger surrounding them, they must figure out how to survive—together, not ...

What happens when love’s sweetest recipe brings together two broken hearts? In The Midnight Love Baker, Claire Winters, a single mother juggling parenting, heartache, and a fledgling baking business, believes she’s destined to face life alone. Her days are filled with cookies and cakes, her nights with worries about her children’s happiness and her own healing. But when her kitchen disaster forces her into the orbit of Marcus Rivera—a widowed architect with his own scars—Claire's carefully guarded heart begins to thaw. Set in the close-knit charm of a small town, this sweet and ...

Dark and hazy nights were both their sword and shield... Liz Danger surrounded her. Escape seemed impossible. Hope came from the last place she expected. She knew his name...everyone did. But she knew nothing about the man he really was. Or if he had any chance at saving her. Sam The plan was a good one. If it worked. He had the perfect cover story. He’d be the one asking all the questions. Looking for answers was the story of his life and everyone knew it...expected it. This time though...the stories could turn out differently than expected. Sam and Liz knew the trip wouldn’t be easy ...

Take a heart-wrenching journey with young Apu in "The Effort" by Santonu Kumar Dhar as he faces the shadows of grief on his ninth birthday after his mother's death. When Deepak loses his job, Apu's plan to pull his father from the depths of grief takes an unexpected turn. A moving examination of resiliency and the enduring link between a father and son follows. Apu shows himself to be a remarkable example of perseverance in the face of hardship, despite his diminutive size. Apu faces challenges head-on, motivated by the memory of his late mother, even when the world pushes the boundaries of...

A recovering alcoholic turned firefighter, a mysterious woman with a secret, and the Christmas miracle that just might save them both. Beckett Bradshaw knows what it’s like to be on top of the world and then to come crashing down to the lowest form of human existence, living on the streets. It has taken a huge amount of hard work and self control to get where he is today. He’s content with his job as a firefighter and so incredibly grateful for the miraculous recovery of his young daughter. When a mysterious old lady shows up at the fire station and makes a prediction that Beckett will ...

The matchmaker and her enemy… There’s another man out to steal her heart. Colin is the successful creator and owner of the controversial ClickandWed.com matchmaking website. She wants to move into the international market but competition and loneliness thwart her plans. She needs a silent partner to back her ventures. Silent being the operative term. Jaxon Stint has money and an interest in ClickandWed.com. His good friends met through ClickandWed.com and were the epitome of happiness. Jaxon wants happiness and a chance at investing in something worthwhile. Unfortunately for Colin, ...

She wants to put off dating until she’s finished her master’s degree. Only three months to go! Lydia Nash, as a family advocate, answers a call one Sunday morning in late March to be with five-year-old Suzy who fell down a flight of stairs in her home. This is part of her job she dreads, yet loves that she is able to offer comfort and help to a child who has little voice in what happens to her. He’s adopted and hopes to learn about his background. Information is all he needs. Meeting his biological parents is optional. Alex Durell, the emergency room doctor, is immediately attracted ...

When a woman alone in the world chooses to take a non-traditional path to marriage, she has the chance to find her soulmate in this sweet romantic novel from USA Today Bestselling Author Lucy McConnell. A big story is exactly what Jennifer Buckner needs to take her career to the next level. Despite transforming the morning news on "Hello Moose Creek" from blah to the number one watched local show, something is missing in her life. Like Jennifer, Duke d’Angelo Diamante knows he’s missing out in life. If he had a teammate and partner, he’d finally prove to his family that he’s ready ...

Do bears play polo? Can cats wear berets? Do happily ever afters exist? Often there are more questions than answers, and sometimes you find love on a bicycle. Ever since Hannah caught her ex with someone else, her love life has been on pause. She’s sworn off romance—until a handsome cyclist steps into her elevator and into her thoughts. Dressed in sleek bike gear and flashing a grin that should be illegal, Gabe is completely thrown off by the woman with the quick wit. He fumbles and misses his chance, knowing that’s the last he’ll see of her. But life has other plans. When Hannah ...