Kirjahaku

Thirty year-old Isobel Fourie is at her wit's end. With her late husband's life cover payout running low she struggles to support herself and her young daughter. When the opportunity arises to live and work on a game reserve just outside the city, Isobel starts to believe that perhaps God does care about her after all.Living on the reserve is everything she'd hoped it would be. And when Izzy meets the new health club manager, Brad, who is also her neighbour, Isobel wonders if perhaps her heart could love again. Bradley Nel, an ex-policeman and special operations agent, seems to need nothing and no one. As their growing friendship reveals the chinks in Brad's emotional armour, Isobel is at a loss to understand why he still keeps her at arm's length.When the truth of Brad's rejection is finally discovered, Isobel is broken. Will Brad find the forgiveness he so desperately craves? And will Isobel have the change of heart needed to give their love a chance.Isobel's Mercy is Book Seven in the Love in South Africa series, and follows on from Book Six, Suzanne's Chance. It is not a stand alone title. Readers are advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Twenty-seven year old Jennifer Nel has a difficult cross to bear. Having lost her foot during a traumatic childhood event, Jennifer is an amputee. But she also has a dream, a dream that has taken hold of her heart. And now, twenty-three years after the incident, she is finally ready to trust God for what she wants; a career in music and her own family.Still afraid to reveal the truth about her disability, Jennifer signs up to a local dating site, hoping to meet someone who will see beyond her imperfections. There she connects anonymously with a man looking for something deeper. At the same time she takes her first job as a cleaner for a highly successful rock musician, Jaco de Jager. As her feelings for her famous client grow, he gives the impression that he is falling for her too. But what will he say when he finds out about her disability? Will a man so focussed on his image be able to love an amputee? Or will Jennifer find true love in the arms of another man? The man behind the screen.Jennifer's Dream is Book Eight in the Love in South Africa series. Please note that it is not a stand alone title, and readers are advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Twenty-five year old Elmarie Venter is living a life she loves. She has supportive parents, a budding dress-designing career, a vibrant church family and a long term boyfriend, Vibes.The only thing missing is a diamond ring on her finger. When a shocking discovery turns Elmarie's life upside down, her closest relationships are put to the test, and she finds herself drawn to the stability of a man she'd never looked twice at - Vibes' older brother, Mark.Mark Marais is very comfortable officiating wedding after wedding. And as a pastor in a local church, it's a role he gets called on often to perform. However, being on the other side on the pulpit is a different matter altogether. With the shameful secret he carries, is Mark willing to risk his heart one more time?And more than that, is he willing to lose his brother to win the woman he loves?Elmarie's Home is Book Nine in the Love in South Africa series and is not a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Twenty-five year old Mariaan Koekemoer is looking for the perfect husband. Each man she meets is swiftly measured up against her stringent list of essential husband qualities. A promising young chef, Mariaan is convinced she has the recipe for the perfect married life, and no ingredient can be overlooked, most especially when love and attraction threaten to cloud her judgement.Twenty-seven year old Brendon, AKA, Vibes, has lived most of his life in the shadow of his successful older brother, Mark. Unsure of how and where he fits in the world, Brendon battles to find employment and along with that, confidence and self-worth. When his heart leads him in a direction he'd never imagined, he follows it with the determination of a man desperate to prove himself, not only to his friends and family, but also to the beautiful chef who seems so difficult to impress.Will the efforts of the struggling man ever be enough to turn the head of the no-nonsense beauty? And to what lengths will he be willing to go to do just that?Mariaan's List is Book Ten in the Love in South Africa Series, and should be read in sequence after Book Nine.

The year is 1975. The place - Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa.Janice Vorster knows just the sort of man she will never marry - a charming casanova like her father. When she manages to break free from his abusive clutches, seventeen year old Janice, along with her mother and sister, find themselves at the mercy of an Afrikaans farmer and his troubled wife.Employed to care for the couple's wheelchair-bound son, Janice's mother is determined to do all she can to ensure a brighter future for her daughters.Andr and Kobus Pieterson have always been close, but life on the farm has never been this tough. Caught between the strain of their disabled younger brother's growing needs and their parents' rocky marriage, Andr focuses all his energy on being the perfect son and student. Kobus, however, with his faith damaged by the suffering of those around him, turns to girls, alcohol and cigarettes.And then they meet Janice.As the brothers vie for the attention of the beautiful blonde living in their family's rondavel, disaster strikes. Janice turns to the one her heart longs for, only to find herself in a desperate situation. Will Kobus be willing to rethink all he believes in order to help the girl he's starting to love? Or will Andr step up and be the man Janice needs?Janice's Secret is a family drama prequel to Rachel's Blessing, but should be read in sequence. It is not a standalone title, and should by no means be read before Book One.* IMPORTANT WARNING * PLEASE READ - SENSITIVE SCENESPlease note that this book is set in South Africa during the apartheid regime. The views of thecharacters in this novel do not reflect the author's views, but they depict an attitude which wascommon for the majority of white South Africans at the time in which this book is set. The authorhas chosen not to downplay the suffering of those who were discriminated against, by pretendingsuch racism didn't exist. It is possible and likely that even the most well-meaning, God-fearingpeople had racist tendencies even if they didn't realise it at the time.It is the author's intention to respect those who suffered under this unequal government by notcovering up the injustices of South Africa's turbulent history. To omit racism from this book would beto suggest it didn't happen, thereby rendering a great disservice to those who suffered.

A South African adventure leads to a life-changing love. Thirty-one year old Rachel Wright is thrilled to be getting married. Unfortunately, her fianc does not share her enthusiasm. When he suddenly breaks off their engagement, Rachel flees her native Britain for the South African savanna. Volunteering at a rural orphanage allows Rachel to clear her mind and have time alone with God. This rugged landscape brings blessed perspective and healing. The last thing on Rachel's mind now, is romance.And then she meets Eric, a local game ranger. Adventurous, intriguing, and brave, Eric embodies the qualities Rachel admires most in a man. Their friendship takes a turn towards love, but too soon, Rachel must return home. She carries with her a secret that could derail both their lives. When her secret becomes too much to bear alone, Rachel reaches out to Eric. Will he come to her rescue, or will her need send him running back to the savanna?Book One in the Love in South Africa series, Rachel's Blessing highlights real-life decisions in love, and God's never-ending faithfulness towards His people.

Thirty-two year old MI5 analyst Katherine Evans, is not getting married, ever. The very last thing she needs, is to lose what she values most by being bound to a man; her independence.But when Kat witnesses a multiple murder she finds herself the prime target of a notorious London gang. Determined to get to South Africa for her brother Gavin's wedding, headstrong Kat risks all to do just that. With her life and the lives of those she loves on the line, Katherine is forced to seek the help of a man she loathes - the handsome Afrikaans businessman she met on the plane, Ruan. As the threat intensifies, so do the sparks between them, until Kat finds herself in additional danger - the danger of losing her heart. Will Katherine be able to see past her prejudices to the man behind the wealth? And more importantly, will she be able to overcome her greatest fear and allow love to enter her life unrestrained?Katherine's Fear, Book 5 in the Love in South Africa Series, is an action-packed romance about overcoming the fear of intimacy through the knowledge of God's perfect love.*Please note that Katherine's Fear is NOT a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Fifty-year old Suzanne Coetzee is finally ready to move on. After decades of waiting for the father of her child and love of her life, Braam, to return to her, she gives up the dream of the family she'd longed for, in the hopes of a new beginning. When handsome British doctor, Charles, shows an interest in her, Suzanne begins to imagine their beautiful future together.Everything between them is suddenly threatened by the return of Suzanne's first love and soul-mate, Braam. With a box full of memories and the bond still strong between them, Braam pulls out all the stops to woo back the woman of his heart.Will Suzanne's memories with Braam be enough to revive their once magical love, or will Suzanne see a different opportunity and embrace this new chance with both hands?Suzanne's Chance, Book Six in the 'Love in South Africa' series, highlights the glorious grace of God in the second chances He offers. Please note that Book Six follows on from Book Five, Katherine's Fear, and is not a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One, Rachel's Blessing.

Thirty-three year old Gemma Botha's world is turned upside-down with the sudden death of her beloved husband, Morn . Alone with a young son and no inheritance, Gemma is not only devastated, but also penniless. When a single father, Gavin, makes her an offer she can't refuse, Gemma jumps at the life-changing opportunity. But as she spends more and more time with Gavin, she wrestles with the guilt her growing feelings for him conjure.Will Gemma's heart ever be free enough to take a chance on Gavin? Or will the secret he discovers push them apart forever?Gemma's Joy, Book Four in the Series, 'Love in South Africa', is a story about healing and a joy that comes in the morning after the night of sorrow Please note that Book Four follows on from Book Three, Tanya's Hope, and is not a stand alone title. Readers are strongly advised to begin the series with Book One.