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Bestselling and award-winning author Beth Wiseman has sold over two million books. An Amish Adoption is a heartwarming short story of love, loss, and the way God turns tragedy into triumph. A perfect afternoon read that might leave you with a tear in your eye.“Adoption holds a special place in my heart since I was adopted and blessed with amazing parents.” ~ Beth Wiseman Emily and Dylan have always wanted a child of their own, and they’ve fostered children for years. Each time a child leaves their care, the void returns and takes a piece of their hearts. When Emily’s estranged ...

A woman on the run and an ex-sniper who’ll do anything to protect her… I’ve been an orphan, a delinquent, a Marine, and a sniper. But I’ve never been in love until I stumble upon the lost girl sheltering in the forest. She’s battered and bruised on the outside with more scars on the inside. I take her in. I heal her. And when she tells me about her past, I do what I do best: whatever it takes to protect her. I was a Scout Sniper in the Marines. I’m not looking for redemption. I’m looking for revenge. Found by the Mountain Man is a found-family, age gap, instalove romance ...

When Jules first meets the handsome artist Kirin, she’s still mourning her husband’s death, but a fairytale romance soon sweeps her off her feet. Now she and her daughter Scout are moving out of the city and into Kirin’s once-lonely mansion. He’s thoughtfully updated and adapted the home to match their personalities. But Scout is determined to keep her father’s memory alive by rejecting the new life her mother and Kirin have spun for her.

Five short stories that give glimpses into the lives of Griffin, Jorie, and the other characters from Second Nature.

A small town second chance romance. Zoey When I surprise my sister by arriving a week early, I don’t expect to find my ex painting the house. He broke my heart four years ago, and I’ve spent all of my college years trying to forget him. Now he’s here with his lopsided grin, muscular arms, and workman’s hands that look like they know what to do with a woman. I tell myself that I’m over Nick, but every time I see him my body goes all squirmy. The sooner I can find a job and get out of this town and away from him the better. Nick When I let Zoey go four years ago, I thought I was ...

Elin Hilderbrand presents nine captivating stories of summer on Nantucket—and days that last forever—to carry us through when those warm sandy days feel far off. With a foreword by Elin Hilderbrand about the writer's reluctance to leave treasured characters behind and a prefatory, "behind-the-scenes" note included with each story, this book answers the prayers of both new and seasoned listeners everywhere who, like the Kirkus reviewer, "would rather be living in an Elin Hilderbrand novel."

In his three novellas, In Short Measures, Strong Conspirators, and Sally Forth, Michael Ruhlman delves deeply into the nuanced complexity of romantic and sexual love - and the inevitable evolution of the heart over the span of years and decades. Each novella asks questions about the nature of love in terms of loyalty and fidelity - what are one's obligations toward one's spouse, one's family, and one's heart?

“A life filled with love, must have some thorns, but a life empty of love will have no roses.” – Anonymous Makenna Boyd Everything I’ve ever wanted was within reach. But when my multimillionaire fiancé suddenly dumps me for an heiress, I find myself broke and homeless instead. A trip to the bar is my only escape from another heartbreak and a meddling mother. But when I meet Kameron James on a similar mission, my plan takes an unexpected turn: I proposition him in a public bathroom. All I want from this gorgeous, sad man is one night to forget my sorrows, but he has something else ...

When a giant panda named Stillwater moves into Michael, Addy, and Karl's neighborhood, he tells them the most amazing stories! To Addy, he tells a tale of a poor man who gives gifts to a robber. To Michael, he tells of a farmer who learns not to judge luck. And to Karl, he tells the tale of a monk who continues to carry the weight of a burden long past.

Although best known for creating the spirited Anne Shirley, L. M. Montgomery had a thriving writing career that included several novels and more than 500 poems and stories. This collection brings together rare pieces originally published between 1900 and 1939 that haven’t been in print since their initial periodicals.

The 3rd short story in the Plunge series. In book 1, The Plunge! we met Kathy Madderson In book 2 The Plungs!! we got to meet Hal, Kathy's Boss. Book 3, The Plunge!!! the focus is on Kathy's Aunty Jo. Once upon a time Jo was nearly an Olympic medal winner. She finally won her World Championship gold medal after a life changing discovery. These things happen in the best regulated families ... The Madderson family were a bit more chaotic than most. Alternative even, but that was in the past., just not that far back!

Landon Connor is a man of many talents - all business magazines agree on that. My family calls me a workaholic, but being driven and career-focused is what turned me into a hotshot CEO. I have good reasons for keeping my personal life on hold. Then Maddie Jennings walks into my life and makes me question all my choices. Maddie says she hasn't met anyone like me before, and hopes she never will again. Good. I can't stand the thought of anyone else getting the reactions I do out of her when I boss her around, when I stand just a little too close.

Are you a parent? So your child's education is a priority. Most of the times this importance overshadows several other factors that build a child's personality in an impressive manner. Being one of those parents, if you are the one then this audiobook perfectly belongs to you...In my book, messages about values are integrated. The messages are related to what any parent wants to embellish their child.

The Family Novak is an mpreg bear-shifter series featuring a family that lives on the shady side of the law, but always stands for what’s right when it comes to protecting what’s theirs.

The first three books of the Braxton Brothers series with many positive reviews on the individual books. Dive into this sweet family saga series where the bonds are close and the romances are swoon-worthy. The Braxton Brothers are home! Includes: Coming Home to Honey Grove, Friendship Blooms in Honey Grove, and Escaping to Honey Grove.

Fearless, candid, and incredibly funny, Lauren Holmes is a newcomer who writes like a master. She tackles eros and intimacy with a deceptively light touch, a keen awareness of how their nervous systems tangle and sometimes short-circuit, and a genius for revealing our most vulnerable, spirited selves. With heart, sass, and pitch-perfect characters, Barbara the Slut is a head-turning debut from a writer with a limitless career before her.

Experience the gripping blend of romance and suspense in this Box Set 3 Novels of Clean and Wholesome Historical Western Romances. Unravel the captivating tale of Natalie, Leah, and Jo, childhood friends torn apart by tragedy. Follow their brave journey westward as mail order brides, only to find themselves entangled in the dangerous feud of Minnow Creek, Wyoming. With danger lurking at every turn, can they rely on their newfound love and faith to navigate the perils of the Wild West? Read all the books in Brides of Minnow Creek Western Romance Book 1 Mail Order Josephine's Cowboy Book 2 ...

Despite the disapproval of her Amish community, teacher Lizzie Fisher has fought for an independent life—even going so far as to tutor at the English school. Alex Wilson, a young English painter hired to paint the school, is used to being ridiculed because of his learning disabilities. He questions why the smart, pretty, Amish woman treats him differently. When Alex finds himself framed for a crime, he believes there is no hope for him, but Lizzie is sure her community will come to his aid. Except, their forbidden relationship may give Lizzie the independence she thought she always wanted...

When Mrs. Maisy starts her mail order bride service, it’s with the hope of helping young men and women find the same happiness she’s found with her own husband. She has no idea that the brides she helps make their way out west will face all manner of challenges that will test their faiths and sometimes even endanger their lives. Through it all, however, Mrs. Maisy’s Marvelous Mail Order Brides’ courage and strength shine through. It will take a lot of hard work and more than a little adventure, but steadily the brides build new lives together with the men they love! You'll get Six ...