Ruth Logan Herne

From bachelor to daddy...Shepherd's Crossing is full of surprisesCowboy bachelor Jace Middleton was ready to leave Shepherd's Crossing for good--until he learns his family's unspoken secrets. Now Jace finds himself not only caring for his twin baby nieces, but working with beautiful, strong-willed designer Melonie Fitzgerald to renovate his grandmother's run-down estate. Love wasn't part of the plan...but Jace soon finds himself wishing Melonie could become part of his unexpected family.

A Cowboy in Shepherd's Crossing

Her Holiday Hero Widow Corinne Gallagher's plans for a peaceful Christmas with her kids go astray when longtime crush Gabe Cutler moves in next door. As if having the hunky state trooper in snowball-throwing distance isn't distracting enough, Gabe suddenly has custody of an orphaned infant--and is in need of Corinne's help! She agrees, but her heart draws a line--she can't fall for another lawman. After a devastating loss, Gabe has avoided fatherhood and love. Yet filled with Corinne and the children, his new house is starting to feel like home. Will Gabe run again, or finally fulfill his secret Christmas wish for a family?

The Lawman's Yuletide Baby

Instant Family Cruz Maldonado has vowed to provide for his beloved cousin's orphans. With his estranged mother's health failing, they might soon be Cruz's only family. But the kids' immigration status brings complications. Mostly "Miss Rory"--their idealistic young teacher--and Cruz's court-appointed co-guardian. Cruz has the means to give the kids a good home, yet Rory Gallagher wonders whether he has the heart. That is, until she glimpses the sweet small-town boy inside the polished, handsome Wall Street exterior. Soon they both begin to wonder if this temporary partnership could turn into more--a chance to raise the children as husband and wife.

Their Surprise Daddy

"Heartwarming inspirational romance"--Cover.

Her Secret Daughter

A Family to Love Emily Gallagher and Grant McCarthy are planning a wedding together--just not their own. Emily's well-structured life is turned upside-down when her company is hired to help Grant put together his deployed sister's nuptials. Because as Emily spends more time with Grant and his adorable twins, she can't help but daydream about being at the altar herself. But Emily's ex-beauty-queen status brings Grant memories of his children's appearance-obsessed mother--a woman who walked out on their family. For a future with Emily, can Grant escape the confines of his painful past? If he can, the next wedding they plan could be their own...

Her Unexpected Family

Hometown Healing Kimberly Gallagher's back in town to run her mother's thriving wedding business. For a seasoned pro like Kimberly, fixing the high-stress nuptials of a senator's daughter is no problem. But facing former police officer Drew Slade--the senator's security chief and her brother's former partner--is not what she signed up for. Drew knows that Kimberly blames him for her brother's tragic death. But to single dad Drew, Kimberly feels like coming home. And despite her best efforts, Kimberly can't help falling for him. Will their past continue to keep them apart, or will an unexpected truth reveal their happily-ever-after?

An Unexpected Groom

Kelsey is on her way to a life do-over. And it's not the first time. Abandoned by her drug-addict mother as a teen, she landed in a foster-care group home where she experienced faith and community--and met her best friends, Jazz and Theadora. The trio stuck together like sisters and vowed to make their lives mean something. Now Kelsey's pushing thirty, and her life has taken a wrong turn. Pregnant and alone after loving the wrong man, she's on her way to making another life-changing decision when a wicked blizzard strands her outside the sleepy town of Wishing Bridge. After being rescued from a snowbank by a handsome cop, she's embraced by the welcoming village, but she still feels upside down. Fortunately, her frantic SOS brings her besties rushing to help sort things out. They soon find that Wishing Bridge has as many secrets as Kelsey does--and she's connected to it in ways she couldn't have imagined.

Welcome to Wishing Bridge

Ruth Logan Herne, the bestselling author of Welcome to Wishing Bridge, invites readers back to the small town where big dreams can come true. After surviving the streets of South Philly, Thea Anastas never thought she'd wind up working in rural New York. But a call from a friend in need convinced the nurse practitioner to make the trip. Now her temporary position is making a difference in Wishing Bridge--though Thea can't afford to make a difference, to fill a gaping hole in the sweet, small town. After all, the current medical practice is being dissolved in three months, and bigger opportunities are luring her away... Her partner, Dr. Ethan Brandenburg, has his own struggles: caring for his orphaned niece and nephew and holding firm to his decision to leave Wishing Bridge for a prestigious job in Chicago. Though Thea's no-nonsense advice in the office has been good for business, her compassion in Ethan's personal life has been good for his heart. But how can he offer a commitment to a woman when they're both about to say goodbye? Wishing Bridge may be surrounded by forests and farms, but Thea is starting to realize that friendships and family form its heart--and that what she wants in life and love may be right in front of her eyes.

At Home in Wishing Bridge

Janice Thompson

Melissa McClone

Katie Ganshert

Rachel Hauck

Becky Wade

Betsy St. Amant

Amy Matayo

Robin Lee Hatcher

Cheryl Wyatt

Cindy Kirk

Kathryn Springer

They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection. Love at Mistletoe Inn by Cindy Kirk Sometimes the road to happiness is paved with youthful mistakes. A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck Ginger Winters is a gifted hairstylist with scars no one can see. The last thing she expects from the New Year is a new chance at love. Serving Up a Sweetheart by Cheryl Wyatt Meadow knows how to serve delicious food to match any wedding theme. But can she accept love when it’s served up on a silver platter? All Dressed Up in Love by Ruth Logan Herne Tara walks into Elena’s Bridal and finds her dream job—and a handsome man to match. In Tune with Love by Amy Matayo April knows her job as maid of honor is to fulfill her sister’s every wish—whatever the bride wants, she will have. Unless it involves Jack Vaughn. Never a Bridesmaid by Janice Thompson Mari wants her sister Crystal’s wedding to be perfect. But a poorly-chosen maid of honor may turn it into a disaster. Picture Perfect Love by Melissa McClone When image becomes everything, it’s up to love to refocus the heart. I Hope You Dance by Robin Lee Hatcher Can two left feet lead to one perfect romance? Love on a Deadline by Kathryn Springer MacKenzie thought writing wedding stories was beneath her journalistic abilities. Until one love story rekindled an old flame and opened her heart to love once more. Love Takes the Cake by Betsy St. Amant She’s known for her delicious cakes, but there’s no recipe for dealing with the new man in her life. The Perfect Arrangement by Katie Ganshert Meeting Nate was truly an accident—but Amelia finds that he’s one of the few people she can count on. Love in the Details by Becky Wade Holly ended things to give him a better life, but she was the future he’d always dreamed of.

Twelve Love Stories

How to Make a Wedding

"Love Inspired inspirational romance"--Spine.

Yuletide Hearts

Jo Ann Brown

Jill Kemerer

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH EASTER WISH Green Mountain Blessings by Jo Ann Brown Overseeing kitchen volunteers while the community rebuilds after a flood, Abby Kauffman doesn’t expect to get in between Englischer David Riehl and the orphaned teenager he’s raising. Now she’s determined to bring them closer together…but could Abby be the missing ingredient to this makeshift family? THE COWBOY’S SECRET Wyoming Sweethearts by Jill Kemerer When Dylan Kingsley arrives in town to meet his niece, the baby’s guardian, Gabby Stover, doesn’t quite trust the man she assumes is a drifter. He can spend time with little Phoebe only if he follows Gabby’s rules—starting with getting a job. But she never imagines he’s secretly a millionaire… LEARNING TO TRUST Golden Grove by Ruth Logan Herne While widower Tug Moyer isn’t looking for a new wife, his eight-year-old daughter is convinced he needs one—and that her social media plea will bring his perfect match. The response is high, but nobody seems quite right…except her teacher, Christa Alero, who insists she isn’t interested.

An Anthology

Harlequin Love Inspired April 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2

Linda Goodnight

Second chances at love A duet of Christmas cowboy romances

A Cowboy Christmas: Snowbound Christmas / Falling for the Christmas Cowboy (Mills & Boon Love Inspired)

Second chances at love A duet of Christmas cowboy romances Rancher Caleb Girard never thought he deserved Kristen Andrews. But when his ailing foster father brings her home as his nurse, Christmas blessings could surprise them all in Snowbound Christmas. After a tragic loss, Ty Carrington tries to hide from the world on his Idaho ranch…until Jessica Lambert and her adorable daughter sneak into his life and his heart in Falling for the Christmas Cowboy.

A Cowboy Christmas

"Rachel has a secret. Two secrets. Twin daughters that were callously given away at birth, leaving the young Amish mother with no dignity and no hope... but when a kindly shopkeeper discovers a link between Rachel's newborn twins and an Amish family in Wishing Bridge, she contacts a friend to guide Rachel's path. A path that could lead to love, hope and freedom... or something more sinister. As Rachel discovers truths about herself, her daughters and the beautiful town that's willing to wrap its arms around her, can the town keep her safe from the one person who knows the truth... and will stop at nothing to keep it from being told." -- Amazon.com

Embracing Light in Wishing Bridge

"Supermodel Jazz Monroe is a survivor. The world thinks she's at the top of her game but she understands the eating disorder that threatens her life and the lack of self-esteem that dogs her steps. When she comes to Wishing Bridge to help a friend, the warmth of the town embraces her. Here, waiting tables in a family-friendly Greek diner, Jazz begins to settle into the calm and joy of her new small town and the intriguing interest of two very different men. But an unexpected attack shatters her peace. Fear threatens her newfound confidence. Friends, old and new, vow to do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Can she trust them-- and herself-- enough to find the home she's never had?"--Back cover.

Finding Peace in Wishing Bridge

Heather Johnstone swore she'd never go back home to Wishing Bridge, but her father has asked and that has left her no choice. She'd go back and face a past that was now tragically changed and fairly unimportant, but that's the thing about growing up. You don't always know what's important until it's too late.

Reclaiming Hope in Wishing Bridge

Patricia Davids

Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes Sugarplum Homecoming by Linda Goodnight, Amish Christmas Joy by Patricia Davids and The Lawman's Holiday Wish by Ruth Logan Herne. Look for 6 new inspirational stories every month from Love Inspired!

Love Inspired December 2013 - Bundle 1 of 2

When family tragedy strikes, Sarah Slocum steps in as guardian to her two nieces and nephew. But raising children isn't like raising sheep, and the beautiful shepherd soon finds herself in over her head. Who'd have guessed that new neighbor Craig Macklin would jump in to lend a hand? Craig's always held a grudge against Slocums––Sarah included. Now the handsome local vet is helping with her livestock, giving her young nephew a job and smiling at her every chance he gets. Sarah must decide whether she can trust Craig––and God's plan––and allow him into her family.

Waiting Out The Storm

Her secret child! Josie Gallagher has plenty of reasons to be wary of Jacob Weatherly – considering he's working for the hotel chain that's forcing her restaurant to close. But when he shows up there with a little girl by his side – her little girl – she's dismayed. How has this bachelor wound up with custody of the baby Josie placed with a married couple six years ago? The handsome hotel executive has no idea that Addie is Josie's biological child, and Josie can't afford to tell him. As he helps save her business, Josie and Jacob unexpectedly grow closer. But will her secret stand in the way of their happily–ever–after?

When two orphaned boys and their aunt arrive for Thanksgiving supper at church, retired army colonel Brett Stanton feels his heart tugged. Despite having her hands full, young businesswoman Haley Jennings handles her nephews with a smile. Still, Brett can't get too close to the needy trio. He lost his son and brother to the uniform, and isn't about to set himself up for loss again. Soon sweet Haley and the boys remind him of old dreams—and teach him that new dreams provide the greatest hope for a perfect family Christmas.

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