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She's determined to escape her past. He's looking to build a future . . . with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone? Anna Henderson is guilty of one thing: trusting the wrong man. Now she's running for her life from an ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to find her. The little town of Quintin, Texas seems like the perfect place to lay low, and its quaint little diner may just give her the new start she's looking for. The more she gets to know the diner's handsome owner, the more of a connection she feels with him. But she can't put her heart-or his safety-at risk. Joel Ash knows all about second chances. After all, he pulled himself out of his rough past and became a successful restaurant owner. So, when a nervous woman walks into his diner looking for a job, he can't say no-even though he's convinced she's hiding something. He soon finds himself falling for the beautiful stranger, and he thinks he may have a real chance at winning her heart. But when Anna's past catches up with her, both their lives are thrown into turmoil. His only thought is to protect Anna, and their possible future together, at any cost. An inspirational Christian novel about faith, new beginnings, and overcoming fear with love. * Love Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for. Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone? Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in. Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?

When Chelsea starts working for a stubborn cowboy, what seems like a dead end might really be a new beginning.A horrific accident changed everything for Parker Wilson. The beautiful new employee his mom hires is the last thing he needs and he'll do whatever it takes to make the girl quit and regain the peace and quiet he prefers.Nothing short of desperation would force Chelsea Blake to work on a local cattle ranch. She may not be cut out for ranch life, but her determination to succeed is stronger than her handsome employer's efforts at forcing her to leave.Unprepared to discover all they have in common, if they set aside their initial dislike, they might find joy beyond measure. * Love's Compass: Six books, two families, one unforgettable series.Finding Joy is book five in the complete Love's Compass series. While each story stands on its own, you'll receive updates about the lives of previous characters as the series progresses.Finding Peace (Book 1): Tuck is determined to keep Laurie safe, even if it means risking his own heart in the process.Finding Hope (Book 2): For years, Lance avoided telling Lexi how he felt. He's not about to waste another minute...Finding Courage (Book 3): With their marriage failing, it takes courage to ask for a second chance...and even more to extend one.Finding Faith (Book 4): The more time they spend together, the harder it is to imagine a future apart.Finding Joy (Book 5): When Chelsea starts working for a stubborn cowboy, what seems like a dead end might really be a new beginning.Finding Grace (Book 6): Beth was determined to remain single...until Tyler and his daughter remind her of the family she used to dre

She wants to give him her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways . . . until faith steps in. Chess Summers never got to have a "real" family growing up. Thankfully, his makeshift family of former foster kids has given him the sense of belonging he's always been missing. However, insecurities about his dark past may cost him the future he longs for, especially when it comes to Brooke, the spunky and beautiful woman he has found himself falling for. He's determined to protect her, and convinced she deserves someone much better than him. Brooke Pierce may have had a rough childhood, but she also had her trust in Christ, which sustained her through it all. When Chess crushes Brooke's dreams of a future together, she must rely on faith once again to heal her heart and help her move on. But is walking away from each other the answer? Or does redemption lie in these two broken spirits facing the past together? An inspirational Christian novel about the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the joy found in redemption.

A marriage of convenience might be crazy...or an answer to both of their prayers.Mandy Hudson swore she'd never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy is shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep her family's beloved bed-and-breakfast. The loss of his job threatens Preston Yarrow's shaky financial stability. Besides, he can't watch his best friend give up the only real home she's ever known. Frustrated by Mandy's stubborn refusal to let him help, he's certain they are stronger together than they are apart.A marriage of convenience sounds like the perfect solution until love enters the equation and complicates everything. * Welcome to the small town of Clearwater, Texas: The perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love. This is the first title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters will appear in later books. Marrying Mandy - Book 1A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both of their prayers. Marrying Raven - Book 2Raven hates football. Too bad she doesn't feel the same way about her football-playing ex-fianc e. Marrying Chrissy - Book 3Does Chrissy dare hope that a fake relationship could lead to real love? Marrying Bonnie - Book 4He's falling in love with the wrong person...his son's nanny. Marrying Emma - Book 5She's afraid to plan for the future...he's determined to show her love is worth the risk. Marrying Noel - Book 6Will the magic of a small town Christmas be enough to give Noel and Connor a second chance at love?

A marriage of convenience isn't exactly what she had in mind.After a rocky start, Rachel Peters finally has her life on track. Then a tragic accident takes away her sister and leaves her to raise her niece, Kendra, alone. About to lose custody of her last blood relative, Rachel is desperate to prove she can adequately care for her niece. On the verge of running away to keep Kendra, a new friend offers Rachel an opportunity she can't refuse.Brandon Barlow has long admired Rachel. When her world begins to fall apart, he feels led to help. A marriage of convenience would enable him to provide Rachel and Kendra with a stable place to live, proper health insurance, and a viable shot at staying together. Once Rachel gained full custody of her niece, the marriage could be annulled. His plan provides the perfect solution, until Brandon realizes he's fallen in love with Rachel. Through love and patience, can he help Rachel realize that, even when she experiences storms in her life, she's never alone?

What's worse than running into your ex-husband? Becoming snowbound with him and an avalanche of memories you can't escape. When Cora Wells married her high school sweetheart at nineteen, she thought it was the beginning of a perfect life together. Their divorce two years later shattered her heart. She thought she'd never see him again, until she agrees to go on a crazy trip to honor a loved one and comes face to face with none other than her ex-husband, Grey. Grey Jackson never could decide which was his biggest mistake-marrying Cora or divorcing her. He thought he'd moved past it all, but unexpectedly seeing Cora brings every emotion back to the surface. He can tell she's keeping something from him, yet how can he expect her to open up to him after he shut himself off from her years ago? When a crazy winter storm leaves them all snowbound, everything seems to go wrong, and Cora and Grey have no choice but to work together. As tempers flare and old wounds are re-opened, they must face the truth of what happened between them. Will it give them a second chance to rediscover their first love? ***** Second Chance with You is a series written by a group of sweet, clean romance authors connected by the idea that past loves, broken apart for a myriad of reasons, can be brought back together-some by chance, some by circumstance, some by choice. I Still Do is part of the Second Chance with You series. All books in this series are standalone and can be read in any order.

He's afraid to trust. She has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness? For most of his life, Nathan Kirkpatrick was lied to by everyone he cared about. Now, he's determined to leave the past behind him, and focus on a new future with his only real family-his young daughter, Mia, and his long-lost brother, Chess. When he finds himself attracted to Mia's pretty and kind caretaker, Lynn, he must do some heavy-duty soul searching. Can he trust her? Or will falling for her put his family at risk?Lynn Crosby's passion cost her everything. Her parents all but disowned her for pursuing her dream of a music career, and then the music industry she loved wanted her to compromise her values. All she wants is to hold on to her quiet life, with a new name, and an ordinary job as a day care worker. But the more time she spends with Nathan, the more she wants to share her true self with him. Can she trust him to understand and love both sides of her? Or will he walk away like everyone else?An inspirational Christian novel about learning to trust, finding acceptance, and the healing power of truth spoken in love.

He thought it was just a structure fire. As a firefighter, Bryce Keyes is no stranger when it comes to running into a burning building. What he didn't expect was coming face-to-face with the woman he loved years ago. Getting her out safely is one thing, but when it looks like she was the arsonist's target, Bryce realizes he can't just let her walk away again. Especially not while her life is in danger. She's desperate to escape. For Megan Bristow, returning to Destiny, Texas was about saying a final goodbye to a dysfunctional family and the memories she's tried hard to bury. She planned to go in, help her mother tie up loose ends, and get out again. When someone makes an attempt on her life, Megan realizes those loose ends are only the beginning of a tangled web, and she's been drawn right into the center of it. They'll have to put the past behind them. Only by working together will they be able to figure out who's hunting her and why - before it's too late. * Danger in Destiny is a new Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison and his K-9 partner, Loki, are in a race against time. Loki has been shot, and the attacker is in Gabe's custody. Veterinarian Dr. Paige Wade does everything she can to save the dog, but when a vengeful gang comes to reclaim their member, will Gabe and Paige be able to hold them off until help arrives?

Her routine night turns terrifying. As the storm of the century howls through Destiny, Texas, Dr. Paige Wade remains at her clinic to care for any animals that might need assistance. Her quiet night is disrupted when a man dumps an injured dog on the doorstep just hours before Paige is attacked in the parking lot. He's uncovering deadly connections. A call from the local animal hospital where his friend works sends Police Officer Gabe Harrison hastening to respond. The crime seems random until someone starts stalking Paige. When Gabe and his K-9 partner, Loki, discover the man who dropped off the injured dog is now a murder victim, Gabe uncovers a link between the deceased and whoever is threatening Paige. They are running out of time. For years, Paige has ignored her feelings for Gabe. Working closely with him means gambling with her heart. As another winter storm approaches and the murderer becomes desperate, will the risks they take not only save her life, but give them hope for a future together? * Danger in Destiny is a Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle? Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is loose in Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to the county's chief medical examiner, Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes his next victim? Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsAs a single mom, Erica Keyes will do everything in her power to care for her son. When someone tries to kidnap him, she realizes just how little control she has. Cole Massy was hired to protect them. Can he figure out who's responsible and how to stop them before it's too late?

He's determined to catch a serial killer. Detective John Paris investigates a murder, troubled by the possibility it was committed by a serial killer. The case takes a frightening turn when the murderer intentionally draws the beautiful medical examiner, Genevieve "Eve" Marks, right into the middle of it all. She refuses to hide. A routine callout to a crime scene leads Eve to work side-by-side with the detective she's long admired. Resolved to uncovering the connection between the crimes and bringing the truth to light, she refuses to step away, even when danger comes to her door. As she and John work together to unravel a mystery buried in the past, a bond forms between them that gives her hope for the future. A killer grows desperate. John will protect Eve with his life, but time is running out. Is the serial killer a copycat, or is this murder related to a decade-old case that was never solved? * Danger in Destiny is a Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle? Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is terrorizing Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to medical examiner Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes the next victim? Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsAs a single mom, Erica Keyes will do everything in her power to care for her son. When someone tries to kidnap him, she realizes just how little control she has. Cole Massy was hired to protect them. Can he figure out who's responsible and how to stop them before it's too late?

A deadly encounter. For single mom Erica Keyes, a normal day swiftly changes to one of terror when someone intentionally runs her off the road, endangering her and her son's life. Already unsettled by the encounter, strange things begin happening at the B&B she owns, leaving her watchful and on edge. Unable to find a connection between the events, Erica is grateful for a handsome guest who insists on helping. In the right place at the right time. In Destiny to scout a new location for his private security employer, Cole Shepherd rents a room at the Tranquil Bed & Breakfast. When he realizes someone is harassing the lovely owner and her son, he'll do whatever it takes to keep Erica and Peter safe. The missing piece. As the danger escalates and the suspects grow increasingly desperate, it's clear that Cole and Erica are missing a key piece of information. Can they stay one step ahead long enough to figure out who is behind it all and thwart their evil plans? * Danger in Destiny is a Christian romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author, Melanie D. Snitker. Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again. Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle? Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is terrorizing Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to medical examiner Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes the next victim? Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsWhen Cole Shepherd checks into a B&B, he never expected to become entangled in a mystery when the owner and her son are in danger. While offering his protection, he works to determine why single mom Erica Keyes is being targeted. Can he reveal the identity of whoever is threatening their lives before it's too late? Book 5: Running from the PastPeyton Kennedy is forced to flee with her infant niece. Unsure who she can trust, she goes to Destiny, Texas where her ex-husband, Doctor Jay Baird, lives. Regardless of how things ended between them, she knows he's the one person who might be able to protect them and help her find some answers.

A joint assignment For Police Officer Jenny Durant, protecting a witness who is testifying in a high-profile case should be straight-forward. Or it would be if she weren't assigned to work the case with FBI Agent Blake Patterson. The guy has a gift for pushing her buttons and can be as frustrating as he is handsome. A bomb is just the beginningWhen a bomb goes off at the courthouse, the intended target is unclear. Until evidence points them in the right direction, Blake and Jenny must assume that their witness may still be in danger. The danger escalatesThe closer they get to answers, the more chaotic the situation becomes. With so much on the line, Blake and Jenny quickly realize that they not only work well as a team, but they'll also have to rely on each other to stay alive and catch a killer before it's too late.