He walked away from his faith, his family, and his first love. But God’s mercy has a way of chasing those who run.When a career-ending diagnosis forces renowned heart surgeon Judah Calvano to return to the hometown he vowed never to see again, the last person he expects to find is Faith Armstrong—his first love—running the local pie shop with the same quiet strength that once captured his heart.Faith has finally found peace. She’s built a stable life for herself and her teenage son, leaning on God through every hard season. But Judah’s return shakes everything she’s fought to hold together—including a secret she’s kept for nearly two decades.When a burst pipe threatens her bakery, the last person Faith wants help from is Judah. But as they’re drawn back into each other’s lives, it becomes harder to deny that God may be stirring something new in the ruins of what they lost.But when the truth finally comes to light, will it bind them together…or be the thing that breaks them for good?Promises of Mercy is a tender, grace-filled story of redemption, second chances, and the God who never lets go.Perfect for fans of Karen Kingsbury, Denise Hunter, and Francine Rivers. Read more

A widowed billionaire with three young children. A replacement nanny who helps change his life…Since his beloved wife, Larissa, died of a brain tumour five years earlier, Jonathon Montgomery has immersed himself in his project development company because he doesn’t know how to handle his grief.The problem is, he has three young children who also desperately miss their mum. Now they miss him, too.When the children’s nanny resigns two weeks before Christmas, he panics and immediately places a job advertisement for a replacement.For the first time in her life, Ruth Taylor finds herself alone after her adult son leaves the nest to explore the world. She’s made some mistakes in her life, but this time she trusts God to lead her as she applies for the position of nanny to three young children.As Ruth slowly endears herself to the children and to Jonathon, a Christmas miracle is waiting to happen.But can Jonathon truly learn to love again? Can he embrace the Christmas spirit and allow God back into his heart? And can a long-lost dream finally come true for Ruth?  Her Compassionate Billionaire is Book 4 in The Billionaires with Heart Christian Romance Series, a series where each book can be read as a stand-alone and are both God honoring and entertaining. Get your copy now, enjoy and be blessed!Books by Juliette DuncanContemporary Christian RomanceThe Shadows SeriesLingering ShadowsFacing the ShadowsBeyond the ShadowsSecrets and SacrificeA Highland ChristmasThe True Love SeriesTender LoveTested LoveTormented LoveTriumphant LoveTrue Love at ChristmasPromises of LovePrecious Love SeriesForever CherishedForever FaithfulForever HisThe Potter’s House Books SeriesThe HomecomingUnchainedBlessings of LoveA Time for Everything SeriesA Time to TreasureA Time to CareA Time to AbideA Time to RejoiceBillionaires with Heart Christian Romance SeriesHer Kind-Hearted BillionaireHer Generous BillionaireHer Disgraced BillionaireHer Compassionate BillionaireTransformed by LoveBecause We LovedBecause We ForgaveBecause We DreamedMiddle Grade Christian FictionThe Madeleine Richards SeriesRebellion in RiversleighProblems in ParadiseTrouble in TownFor all my books: https://readerlinks.com/mybooks/564

The scars on her face are nothing to the scars on her heart. But can God help her find healing―and love?Eight years ago, Ava and Joseph had the perfect future planned—he would go to veterinary school, she would embark on a career with an exclusive modeling agency, and they’d eventually get married and have three dogs and four children. Until a terrible accident changed everything. Unwilling to believe they could still have a future, she made Joseph promise to leave and live out their dreams without her.Joseph has never broken a promise to Ava. Until now.Because before he made that stupid promise to leave, they’d made each other another promise—one of forever. Now that he’s done with veterinary school, he’s determined to return to River Falls and show her that his promise still stands. That he loves her just the way she is.But first he’ll have to find a way to crack the safe she’s erected around her heart.Fortunately, he has help: in the form of three lovable dogs, a special group of sick kids, and more than a few slices of pie. But will it be enough to convince Ava that their forever is worth fighting for? Or will he be left picking up the pieces―alone? Read more

They may have gotten married for practical reasons—but that doesn’t make it a marriage of convenience. At least not in his eyes. Now he just has to convince his wife...As the baby of the Calvano family, Benjamin has a reputation as the goofy, fun-loving, spontaneous one. The one who has never faced a serious test of his faith. Until the day his best friend dies. And he learns that his friend’s sister—aka the woman who broke Benjamin’s heart—might lose guardianship of her nephew. For his friend’s sake, Benjamin can’t let that happen. So he does the only thing he can think of: he proposes.Summer’s brother was the only person who ever truly loved her. Now that he’s gone, she has one purpose: to raise his four-year-old son. Although she knows Benjamin’s proposal isn’t for real—after all, the man doesn’t know how to be serious—she can’t risk losing her nephew. She’ll just have to keep her arrangement with Benjamin strictly business—and tell her heart to stay out of it. She knows from experience that wanting more will only lead to heartache.As they face trials and tests neither could have imagined, Benjamin is determined to prove that though their marriage may have begun impulsively, his love for Summer is real. With God’s help, can she find the courage to open herself to the possibility of being genuinely loved and wanted...this time forever? Read more

Can God turn the worst day of her life into the best thing that has ever happened to her?In the wake of a very public—and very scandalous—breakup, country music star Lydia St. Peter finds herself in need of a place of refuge. She doesn’t know why she thinks she’ll find it with the family she never knew she had in River Falls, Tennessee, but at least the small town will offer her the privacy she so desperately craves.She never expects it to offer more—in the form of her new landlord, Liam, and his troubled teenage daughter.When single dad Liam returns to his hometown of River Falls, it’s with the intention of taking care of his mother and protecting his daughter. He knows his own happiest years are behind him. They died with his wife.What he doesn’t see coming is the instant connection with the new tenant staying in his mother’s carriage house.As Lydia feels the pull of family and Liam allows himself to open to the possibility of love again, a new relationship starts to blossom. But when Lydia is presented with an opportunity that could rocket her to household-name status, she has to decide whether she’s willing to give up everything she’s gained in River Falls to chase her dreams—or if her heart has finally found its home.*A shorter, novella version of this story was previously published as Heart's Home in the limited edition Love's Treasure Collection.* Read more

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Christmas in Oregon is like no other. It’s full of love and danger, heart-wrenching twists and turns and page turning excitement. The tender Romance is inspiring and heartfelt.The characters of Love on the Romance Trail are nine years older. Great strides are been made, families grow and the romance continues.Swift Eagle struggles through extreme snow to make it to the ranch. He needs to see his dear friend, Luella before he moves on. He has decided that marriage is not for him and he’s going to Canada where he can still hunt and live a peaceful life.Rhetta is nineteen and has been told she wasn’t a decent, acceptable person because she was captured by Indians when she was ten-years-old and lived with them for less than a year. She is somehow considered tainted. She makes a life for herself on the ranch, hunting, fishing, camping and she is most comfortable in her buckskins. But something strange happens; she can feel Swift Eagle even when he’s not with her. It warms her and frightens her at the same time. She knows he’s leaving but she can’t stop her attraction to him.This Christian Historical Western is chocked full of action and anticipation. There’s a kidnapping, a shooting, major snow storms, and of course both Swift Eagle and Rhetta ignore the attraction between them. Swift Eagle plans to move on and Rhetta sadly knows she’ll never be a bride.Everything looks better in candle glow and feels better standing under the mistletoe.

She walked away from him once. But when she literally walks back into him—and promptly bursts into tears—he knows his heart is in trouble…Five years ago, Spencer offered Sophie forever. But she turned down his proposal and moved away to pursue her career. Sure, he still wishes things had turned out differently, but time and distance have eased the ache. He’s plenty content with his life managing the family cherry orchard in the small town of Hope Springs, where he never has to worry about running into her.Sophie knows returning to Hope Springs to visit her dying grandmother is a risk. For one thing, her family is a mess. And for another, Spencer lives there. But how can she let Nana go without saying goodbye? Besides, she’ll be in and out of town so fast, she’ll never even see Spencer.So much for the best laid plans. When Sophie not only runs into Spencer at the hospital but bursts into tears right there in front of him, she’s unprepared for the way he is there for her. And for the old feelings he stirs up. Feelings that make her question the decision she made five years ago.For his part, Spencer knows he should guard his heart. But the more time he spends with Sophie, the more he senses there’s something different about her now. Something that makes him think maybe God is giving them a second chance at forever… Read more

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He can be a teddy or a grizzly. She's a genius with a wrench. Can the pretty mechanic tame this cowboy's wild side, or will they both be left broken-hearted this Christmas?Bear Glover can be a grizzly or a teddy, and he's always thought he'd be just fine working his generational family ranch and going back to the homestead alone. But he's had a crush on Samantha Benton for a while now, and he's decided it's time to do something about it.But his first date with Sammy is a spectacular disaster. He's embarrassed and doesn't call her back, but when three tornadoes hit Three Rivers, his first thought is of the beautiful woman he'd really like a second chance with.Sammy feels like she has to be the strong one in her family. Ever since her sister and her husband died, Sammy's taken care of Lincoln, her sister's son, and her aging parents. And three tornadoes?They've only added the weight of the world to Sammy's shoulders. School's been canceled, and she has nowhere for her eight-year-old to go.Bear knows exactly what to do with an eight-year-old boy on a ranch, and he offers to take Lincoln up to Shiloh Ridge Ranch with him every day. Bear has a lot of contacts in town, and he's able to help Sammy and her parents get cleaned up and back in their houses in record time. In fact, Bear has an answer for everything—which only makes Sammy feel weak. And she hates nothing more than feeling weak.Can Sammy realize that the Lord may have given her Bear so she doesn't have to be strong all the time? Or will she sabotage their relationship this holiday season? Read more

He’s used to jumping out of airplanes. But jumping into love a second time…that may be too scary even for him.Before Owen lost his wife to cancer, he promised her that he’d find someone new to love someday. It’s a promise he never plans to keep. He’s busy enough trying to get his new skydiving center in Hope Springs up and running, not to mention raising his five kids. He doesn’t have time for love. And even if he did, how would he ever find someone who could measure up to the love he lost?Though she used to long for a large family, Emma has to admit that it doesn’t look like that’s in the Lord’s plans for her. After all, she’s 42 and has never been in love. Besides, after surviving cancer, she has other priorities now. Like checking things off her Life List. And serving the Lord with each moment he gives her. So when Owen and his children move in next door, it’s only natural that she wants to be a good neighbor to them. A good neighbor—and nothing more.But when being a good neighbor turns into helping Owen’s family pick up the pieces after another heartbreaking loss, neither can deny that their feelings are becoming more than neighborly. But is Owen ready to open his heart again? And can Emma admit that maybe God has put a family in her future after all? Read more

Seven years apart, but he never stopped loving her. Get swept away in this soul-stirring love story of second chances, faith and forgiveness, and coming home."Wow. Just...wow. Jennifer Rodewald is perhaps the most impactful author I've read in years (and years)." --Author Mikal Dawn ★★★★★Going home might be the hardest thing he's ever done.Once upon a time, he had everything—popularity, success, and the love of a girl who meant the world to him. But one year of reckless choices ended in tragedy, forcing him to walk away from his hometown and from Brenna. Now, with his mother in need and two young boys relying on him, he has no choice but to face his past.He shattered her heart. She’s not about to let him do it again.Brenna Blaum once believed in three things—her brother, her passion for running, and the love of her dad’s star receiver. Then, in one devastating year, everything she counted on fell apart. Now, seven years later, she’s built a stable life with a fulfilling career, close friends, and a supportive boyfriend. She’s left the past where it belongs… until the man who broke her heart returns to Big Prairie.Can they live in the same small town without reopening old wounds?Brenna is determined to avoid him. Craig refuses to let her pretend they never meant anything to each other. As life forces their paths to cross, buried emotions rise to the surface, challenging them to confront their past pain. Can they find the courage to forgive? And if they do… is there still a chance for love?If you love heartfelt, faith-filled romances with real emotional depth, this Christian romance will warm your heart. Small town. Big faith. Wholesome romance. Find them all in the Big Prairie Romance series!Book 1: When I Come Home AgainBook 2: When I Lost My WayBook 3: When I'm With YouBook 4: When I Wasn't Looking Read more

The friend zone was safe. Going beyond? Not so much.Once Jude Kline was okay with being friend-zoned. He was too busy trying to keep up with his suave new-found cousins on their grandfather’s ranch to worry about romance, and it was easy to be friends with Kaci. She didn’t demand stories of his past. Come to think of it, she didn’t offer her own, either.Kaci Moore doesn’t want to be found. She finagled her way into a position on her grandfather’s old friend’s ranch, and now she’s just keeping her head down and doing her job. Friendship with the rancher’s misfit youngest grandson is innocent enough, right? They can only be friends… but Kaci finds herself longing for more and it seems Jude might be doing the same.Acknowledging her growing feelings will also mean acknowledging who she really is, and that’s not only revealing her real name. There’s more than one secret in her past, and Jude might land right in the middle of it all.About the Sweet River Ranch Romance series:Walter Sullivan is frustrated with the soft lives his entitled sons and grandsons lead. Yes, it’s because he’s given them an education and money, but now he’s just frustrated with the namby-pamby city kids. Working together to revive a failing guest ranch in Montana will give those young men a chance to prove their worth. And if they settle into the cowboy life and find romance in the bargain, it will be well worth the risk.Sweet River Ranch Romance1. A Surprise Wedding for the Cowboy2. A Jilted Bride for the Cowboy3. A Sunny Sweetheart for the Cowboy4. A Marriage Pact for the Cowboy5. A Secret Baby for the Cowboy6. A Hidden Heiress for the CowboyOther Montana Ranches Christian Romance series to buy or borrow from USA Today bestselling author Valerie Comer:Cavanagh Cowboys Romance (complete in 2022)1. Marry Me for Real, Cowboy2. Give Me Another Chance, Cowboy3. Let Me Off Easy, Cowboy4. Kiss Me Like You Mean It, Cowboy5. Choose Me for Always, Cowboy6. Trust Me With Your Heart, CowboySaddle Springs Romance (complete in 2019)1. The Cowboy’s Christmas Reunion2. The Cowboy’s Mixed-Up Matchmaker3. The Cowboy's Romantic Dreamer4. The Cowboy’s Convenient Marriage5. The Cowboy’s Belated Discovery6. The Cowboy’s Reluctant BrideOr check out Valerie's other Christian romance series:Farm Fresh Market Romances, complete 3-book series, starting with A Wide and Pleasant PlaceUrban Farm Fresh Romances, complete 12-book series, starting with Secrets of SunbeamsPot of Gold Geocaching Romances,complete 4-book series, starting with Topaz TreasureGarden Grown Romances, complete 4-book series, starting with Sown in LoveFarm Fresh Romances, complete 6-book series, starting with Raspberries and VinegarChristmas at the Miss Snowflake Pageant Romances,complete 3-book series, starting with More Than a TiaraRiverbend Romances,complete 5-novella series, starting with Secretly YoursIf you love Christian contemporary romance series that focus on engaging characters, strong communities, and deep faith — clean, wholesome, sweet, and inspirational romances — you’ve come to the right place! This is Christian western romance at its finest.That’s for later. Right now?Why not buy or borrow A HIDDEN HEIRESS FOR THE COWBOY today and fall in love with a cowboy? Read more

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COMPLETE 10-BOOK CHRISTIAN ROMANCE SERIES! Escape to Hope Springs…a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan where friends become family, faith heals hearts, and love lasts forever. Join the large and loving group of Hope Springs friends as they discover second chances, new beginnings, and God’s unconditional love. Find a cozy spot…because once you settle into Hope Springs, you’ll never want to leave!Not Until Forever: Sophie walked away from Spencer once. But when she literally walks back into him—and promptly bursts into tears—he knows his heart is in trouble.Not Until This Moment: Being stuck on a ski trip with her ex isn’t exactly Peyton’s idea of a fun vacation…but could it lead to a second chance at love?Not Until You: One mistake cost Nate everything. One woman stirs something he never expected to feel again: hope for the future.Not Until Us: Everyone knows former bad girl Jade and local pastor Dan don’t belong together. But when what they know and what they feel are two different things, can they trust God to give them a second chance?Not Until Christmas Morning: Leah is determined to make this Christmas the best ever for her foster son. Even if it means working with her grinchy new neighbor.Not Until This Day: Falling in love is a luxury she can't afford if she wants to keep her daughter safe...Not Until Someday: Football player Levi Donovan is used to getting the girl. Until he meets Grace Calvano…Not Until Now: He’s on the verge of the perfect life when he meets the woman who changes everything…including his idea of what perfect means.Not Until Then: James came to Bethany’s rescue the day they met. So why can’t she seem to remember his name? And why can’t he seem to forget her?Not Until The End: He’s used to jumping out of airplanes. But jumping into love a second time…that may be too scary even for him.What readers are saying about Hope Springs:“This series is amazing! The characters became family!”“Couldn't put this series down! The characters are all beautifully woven together from book to book. Found myself wanting to visit Hope Springs!”“I am so in love with this series! … The characters became real to me.” Read more

Widowed police officer Zeb Calvano has always been the protective type. But when he meets a woman in peril…it may be his heart that’s in the most trouble.Since his wife’s death three years ago, Zeb has guarded his heart and assumed he would live out his days alone. But seeing his siblings with their families makes him ache for what could have been. When he meets a woman in danger, he can’t help but feel duty-bound to protect her. But can this man who is willing to risk everything to save others find the courage to risk his own heart again?***The River Falls series: A family you’ll love. Faith you’ll cherish. Stories you’ll remember.Join the large and loving Calvano family in River Falls as they discover second chances, new beginnings, and God’s unconditional love. The moment you step into the pages, you’ll feel like one of the family!Praise for the River Falls series:“I fell in love with River Falls and the Calvano family!”“This family was like walking into a big hug.”“These books always make me feel like I'm sitting there watching and listening, more than just reading!”“The characters all are real to me, I almost wanted to call them family.” Read more

Broken Children often Become Broken Adults…Thirty-something Penny Carson is the textbook example of a broken woman who’s running away from childhood neglect and trauma. Yes, Penny has gotten a bad start to life, but that doesn’t mean that she has to let brokenness define her forever. With just a smidgen of faith and a dash of courage, Penny begins the long road to healing, one shaky step at a time. When a God-fearing brotha with a heart of gold enters the picture, Penny is sure he isn’t going to be interested in someone with a past as checkered as hers. But God is in the blessing business, so it won’t be long before Penny understands that her Heavenly Father is willing to give even the once broken the desires of their hearts, love included. Read more

In the picturesque town of Sweet Water, two souls are intertwined in a bittersweet tale of missed chances and unfulfilled desires.Lark Stryker, a compassionate veterinarian with a heart full of hope, can't forget the man who broke her teenage heart. She has built a fulfilling life centered around caring for others. But beneath her selfless exterior lies a lingering longing for the man who shattered her heart years ago. As she tends to her animal patients and nurtures the teenage girls in her shelter, Lark wonders if God has a greater love in store for her.With each heartfelt prayer, she yearns for a lifetime companion. Will fate finally grant her the happiness she craves, or is she destined to rely solely on the Lord for solace?Meanwhile, Jeb Malone, a man of unwavering integrity, carries the weight of his past decisions, trapped in a loveless marriage. He made a promise, then he made a vow. Being a man of his word caused him to sacrifice the one thing he loved. A man's integrity is a cold bedfellow. Will he ever have the desire of his heart?As their paths converge once again, will fate give them a second chance at love or forever keep them apart?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Happy Ever After:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved every book in this series. For the last 2 weeks I have lived everyday in Sweet Water and felt a part of the Flyboys and the other families involved in these stories." - Kylene⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I always enjoy this authors books. She writes the best christain books." - MJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Every story gets better and better." - Kindle Customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Normally a tear soaked pillow would not lead me to giving a strong recommendation to a story. This book is an exception!" - Kindle Customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I couldn't stop until I finished it." - SharonBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After Read more

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Football player Levi Donovan is used to getting the girl. Until he meets Grace Calvano…After a career-ending injury, the last place quarterback Levi Donovan wants to be is his hometown of Hope Springs. But his dad needs help with the family construction company, and Levi needs some time to figure out what to do next. When he meets Grace Calvano his first day back in town, things seem to be looking up.Until she flat-out turns down his offer of a date. And then he arrives at the bed-and-breakfast he’s supposed to help renovate…only to find that she’s the owner.The moment she opens the door to find Levi on the other side, Grace is sure of one thing—she and God must have gotten their wires crossed when she asked him to send Mr. Right to her doorstep. Because the motorcycle-riding, football-playing bad boy is the very definition of Mr. Wrong.But as she gets to know him, Grace can’t deny that Levi defies her expectations. And when he offers to serve as her fake boyfriend for her brother’s wedding in Tennessee, she can’t exactly pass up the offer. It’s either that or her mama will have her married off to the new youth pastor before she can blink.The only trouble is this fake relationship is starting to feel a little too real. Should Grace back away before she gets hurt? Or did God bring Mr. Right to her doorstep after all? Read more