Elizabeth Maddrey

I never questioned my decision to marry Faith the day she turned eighteen. She needed to get out of her situation at home and, at nineteen, I already knew everything about everything, so in my mind it made perfect sense. We'd been pals for years. I loved her. She had no idea. But she was desperate for somebody to rescue her, and a marriage of convenience with me was a better-safer-choice than anything else she could find. Since I lived away at college, no one even had to know. It worked great until the end of the semester. And then she walked out. And I let her. I occasionally do some digging, just to check that she's okay. And every now and then I think about the divorce papers I drew up but never sent. Now she's here. Literally on my doorstep. Begging me, once again, for help. And I hate that I still love her. Even after fourteen years.

One of the things I've been looking forward to since opening my scuba shop is leading groups to dive in all the amazing spots around the globe. The Galapagos and Great Barrier Reef are calling. First things first, though. I figure we'll start off with the Caribbean. Which is why I'm headed down to spend some time scouting resorts and dive spots on the various islands. I've chartered a yacht, complete with a captain who, I'm told, knows everything there is to know about diving down here. Of course, when I booked the trip, I pictured a grizzled old pirate at the wheel. What else was I supposed to imagine when I was told their name was "Sonny"? Imagine my surprise when I get to the dock and the captain is definitely not a man. Sunny-short for Sunshine-is the best there is. And she's got at least ten years on me, so it's not like there can be anything romantic. Older women have never been my vibe. So I'll spend the time with her, alone on the boat, and soak up all the things she has to teach me. And do everything in my power to ignore just how good she looks while she does it. It's only three weeks. What can go wrong? The Billionaire's Teacher is an age-gap, older woman, stranded together contemporary Christian romance.

Jenna and I have been friends since college. Not besties or anything. Just the kind of friend you hit up when you want to go to a party but don't want the pressure of a date. She's fun. Independent. And she gets me. Which is probably why we dated for a while - more for fun than anything.. The kiss was completely out of left field. And so was the ridiculous pact to get married if we were still single in our thirties. Neither of us have ever mentioned that pact again. But man, a lot of years have passed and I can sometimes still feel her lips on mine. Now that she's going to be renovating my house, it could definitely be a problem. The whole pact thing might have been dumb, but would it really be such a bad idea for us to get together?

Billionaires get a lot of requests for money, but when my great-grandmother asked me to set up a scholarship at her alma mater, I was happy to oblige. Anything to make my GG smile. But I made the mistake of mentioning that the Bible college where she met her one true love was gearing up for their annual Easter play. GG's response? Stay in Kansas and lend a helping hand. Such a terrible idea. Not only is it challenging to run a billion-dollar business remotely, it also means spending more time with Wendy Hall-the beautiful young widow who makes me want to help with more than just the play. So I'll do my part at the concessions stand, and I'll see what I can do about the secrets bringing Wendy down. Easter is a time for new beginnings. A second chance at love might be the last thing Wendy wants, but I'm here to show her it's exactly what she needs.

Love might be a choice, but some choices are off limits. They say opposites attract-and I'm not going to disagree. In fact, I'd be doing my best to see if the attraction was mutual if not for one little thing. She's my best friend's little sister. And since she and her brother are close, she's become the honorary sister for all the guys in our group. But I don't see her as a sister. At all. She's funny and smart. And gorgeous. But I don't want to make it weird with the guys, so I figure I'm going to leave it be. And if enlisting her help to plan a fundraiser for my job is a convenient excuse to spend time alone with her? So what? The only person I'm hurting is me.

You ever meet someone and have that immediate click? That was Kayla and me. First day of our first teaching jobs and we both just knew we were going to be best friends forever. And we are. She does a great job keeping me down to earth-a skill I appreciate even more now that I'm a billionaire. Except lately, it's like she's pulling away. It started with her spending more time with my sister instead of hanging out with me. And now it feels like I'm in danger of losing a lot more than my best friend and I don't know how to make it stop.

When I convinced my friends to join me in a scheme to play the stock market, it paid off beyond our expectations. Honestly, most days I don't even remember that I'm a billionaire. But it was big news for my family. In fact, my cousin made me guardian of her son in the event something happened to her. At face value, it sounds kind of nice. But I never really knew my cousin. And I only found out about her decision a week before the kid showed up on my doorstep. Thankfully, the woman who brought the boy out to me on the plane is willing to stay and be his nanny. Since all the local daycares have a waiting list, I don't have the luxury of being picky. Maybe I have reservations about sharing my home with a beautiful woman, but it's a completely professional relationship. She's going to look after the kid. I'm going to look after my heart.

Past and present collide when a single mom is paired with a reformed playboy on a work competition. Holly Bell is content to keep her head down, do her job, and get home to her son, who is the light of her world. Despite life not being exactly what she planned, she has everything she needs. She isn't looking for more friends. Or a man. Aaron Powell likes to schmooze with his clients. It's a lot like his college party days, but without the hangovers and regret. Now that he knows Jesus, he can't look back without cringing, but he's a new creation and he's going to live like it. Getting teamed up with the practically invisible Holly should make the competition an easy win for Aaron. But a chance meeting outside of work reveals a different side of Holly-and Aaron is fascinated by her humor, intelligence, and a little boy who looks just like him. What will it take for to convince this private single mom to let Aaron into her life-and into her heart?About the So You Want to be a Billionaire seriesDetermined to pass his companies to people who won't make the same mistakes he did, Joe Robinson undertakes some matchmaking cloaked as a competition. They think they're vying for a top corporate spot and a chance to be a billionaire, but what they really need to find is love.So You Want a Second ChanceSo You Love to Hate Your Boss (found only in the Love's Treasure Collection until November 2021)So You Love Your Best Friend's SisterSo You Have My Secret BabySo You Need a Fake RelationshipSo You Forgot You Love MeMore contemporary Christian romance from Elizabeth Maddrey Hope Ranch, complete, starting with Hope for ChristmasPeacock Hill Romance, complete, starting with A Heart RestoredGrant Us Grace, complete, starting with Wisdom to KnowTaste of Romance, complete, starting with A Splash of SubstanceBaxter Family Bakery, complete, starting with Loaves & WishesOperation Romance, complete series of novellas, starting with Operation MistletoeRemnants, complete women's fiction, starting with Faith DepartedIf you love contemporary Christian romance series with relatable characters, realistic faith, and romantic ever afters, - clean, wholesome, sweet, and inspirational romances - you've come to the right place Grab your copy of So You Have My Secret Baby today

A heart attack reunites him with the one who got away. But is he too married to his job to invest in a second chance at love?Joe Robinson made his first million in his twenties and has expanded that in the decades since. Now a billionaire and active in running of all five of his child corporations, he eats, breathes, and sleeps work.Cynthia Mitchell is a top-tier heart surgeon. Moving to the DC area involved a calculated risk that she might run into Joe-but she didn't expect to find him on her operating table.When he awakens after surgery to find Cynthia is his doctor, all Joe's feelings from their college romance return, and he persuades her to go out with him. But he still has his tech empire to run and she's not willing to take second place to his job.Will two driven, successful people make room in their lives for love? Or is their second chance dead on arrival?About the So You Want to be a Billionaire seriesDetermined to pass his companies to people who won't make the same mistakes he did, Joe Robinson undertakes some matchmaking cloaked as a competition. They think they're vying for a top corporate spot and a chance to be a billionaire, but what they really need to find is love.So You Want a Second ChanceSo You Love to Hate Your Boss (found only in the Love's Treasure Collection until November 2021)So You Love Your Best Friend's SisterSo You Have My Secret BabySo You Need a Fake RelationshipSo You Forgot You Love MeMore contemporary Christian romance from Elizabeth Maddrey Hope Ranch, complete, starting with Hope for ChristmasPeacock Hill Romance, complete, starting with A Heart RestoredGrant Us Grace, complete, starting with Wisdom to KnowTaste of Romance, complete, starting with A Splash of SubstanceBaxter Family Bakery, complete, starting with Loaves & WishesOperation Romance, complete series of novellas, starting with Operation MistletoeRemnants, complete women's fiction, starting with Faith DepartedIf you love contemporary Christian romance series with relateable characters, realistic faith, and romantic ever afters, - clean, wholesome, sweet, and inspirational romances - you've come to the right place Grab your copy of So You Want a Second Chance today

She doesn't pull her punches. He never needs to throw one. Can these opposites cooperate long enough to fall in love?Stephanie Collins gets the job done. Maybe her blunt, no-nonsense manner leaves people whispering behind her back, but she doesn't really care. She might not be in the Army anymore, but the mission still comes first.Christopher Ward gets along with everyone at work. Well, everyone but Stephanie. Competing with her for a senior position is no big deal, but working together? That's a different story. He wants the job-even if it means gritting his teeth and getting along.Forced to collaborate, Christopher begins to glimpse the amazing woman Stephanie hides behind her tough exterior. But trust doesn't come easily, and one wrong decision is all it will take to lose not only the promotion, but a chance at love.About the So You Want to be a Billionaire seriesDetermined to pass his companies to people who won't make the same mistakes he did, Joe Robinson undertakes some matchmaking cloaked as a competition. They think they're vying for a top corporate spot and a chance to be a billionaire, but what they really need to find is love.So You Want a Second ChanceSo You Love to Hate Your Boss (found only in the Love's Treasure Collection until November 2021)So You Love Your Best Friend's SisterSo You Have My Secret BabySo You Need a Fake RelationshipSo You Forgot You Love MeMore contemporary Christian romance from Elizabeth Maddrey Hope Ranch, complete, starting with Hope for ChristmasPeacock Hill Romance, complete, starting with A Heart RestoredGrant Us Grace, complete, starting with Wisdom to KnowTaste of Romance, complete, starting with A Splash of SubstanceBaxter Family Bakery, complete, starting with Loaves & WishesOperation Romance, complete series of novellas, starting with Operation MistletoeRemnants, complete women's fiction, starting with Faith DepartedIf you love contemporary Christian romance series with relateable characters, realistic faith, and romantic ever afters, - clean, wholesome, sweet, and inspirational romances - you've come to the right place Grab your copy of So You Love to Hate Your Boss today

A widow, a widower, and some matchmaking daughters.Elise Hewitt came to Hope Ranch because there was nowhere left to go. She's making a place for herself by helping with her daughter Indigo's yarn business and watching her grandchildren, but neither of those things ignites any passion in her heart. Maybe she's just too old for that.Dave Fitzgerald's call to the mission field is all he's ever known. Now that he's a widower, he's more involved than ever before. Running a camp for young adults considering full-time missions is a break from the trouble-shooting assignments he usually seeks out, but a summer in the mountains of New Mexico isn't any kind of hardship.When Elise's daughters get a look at the handsome older man, they begin to conspire to throw the two of them together. Everyone else in the family has found love at Hope Ranch, why shouldn't their mom have a chance at love a second time around?Hope Ranch is a place where second chances and God's love are waiting for everyone. Click to buy your copy of this contemporary Christian romance and come to Hope Ranch today Don't miss out on the rest of the Hope Ranch series 1. Hope for Christmas2. Hope for Tomorrow3. Hope for Love4. Hope for Freedom5. Hope for Family 6. Hope at Last And read more realistic Christian romance by Elizabeth Maddrey, too 1. Peacock Hill Romance, a completed 6-book series that begins with A Heart Restored2. Grant Us Grace, a completed 5-book series that starts with Wisdom to Know3. Taste of Romance, a completed 5-book series that begins with A Splash of Substance4. Operation Romance, a completed 4-novella series that begins with Operation Mistletoe5. The Baxter Family Bakery, a completed 4-book series that begins with Loaves & Wishes6. The Remnants Series, a complete trilogy that begins with Faith Departed

He needs a wife. She wants to belong. Nobody has to fall in love.For five years, Tommy Russell's ex-wife has controlled every aspect of his life, using his devotion to their daughter as a hammer. Now, she's threatening to take him to court to get his partial custody revoked.Jade Clarke didn't expect the Hewitts to roll out the red carpet when she showed up at Hope Ranch. But they did. And they invited her to stay. As much as she craves their acceptance and love, she's suspicious of anything that comes without strings.When Tommy's ex tries to use his unmarried status against him, he blurts out that he's actually in a relationship with Jade. Jade agrees to go along with his fake relationship during his daughter's next visit., but his daughter wants to be part of their wedding and is pushing for them to make it official while she's in town. Tommy hesitates, but better alternatives are hard to find, and Jade is actually on board.Theirs wouldn't be the first marriage of convenience in history. Will marrying Jade be the answer to Tommy's prayers or a catastrophic complication?Hope Ranch is a place where second chances and God's love are waiting for everyone. Click to buy your copy of this contemporary Christian romance and come to Hope Ranch today Don't miss out on the rest of the Hope Ranch series 1. Hope for Christmas2. Hope for Tomorrow3. Hope for Love4. Hope for Freedom5. Hope for Family 6. Hope at Last And read more realistic Christian romance by Elizabeth Maddrey, too 1. Peacock Hill Romance, a completed 6-book series that begins with A Heart Restored2. Grant Us Grace, a completed 5-book series that starts with Wisdom to Know3. Taste of Romance, a completed 5-book series that begins with A Splash of Substance4. Operation Romance, a completed 4-novella series that begins with Operation Mistletoe5. The Baxter Family Bakery, a completed 4-book series that begins with Loaves & Wishes6. The Remnants Series, a complete trilogy that begins with Faith Departed

A vegan alpaca farmer, a ranch hand, and an accidental pregnancy.Indigo Hewitt reluctantly decides a move to Hope Ranch is the best of the few options available. Despite not knowing her grandparents well, she moves in a few days before her baby sister's wedding. Based on conversations she's had with ranch hand Joaquin, Indigo figures she'll manage to fit in just fine.Joaquin Rivera has been pushing the Hewitts to bring livestock to Hope Ranch. When Indigo relocates with her herds, he's excited to lend a hand with the sheep and alpacas. Working alongside Indigo isn't going to be a hardship, either.After a tipsy evening together, Joaquin is determined to get his relationship with Indigo back to a place that honors God. One mistake isn't going to ruin either of their lives. Until those two pink lines appear. Will they find a way to make a family, or will Indigo's need for freedom be too much for love to overcome?Hope Ranch is a place where second chances and God's love are waiting for everyone. Click to buy your copy of this contemporary Christian romance and come to Hope Ranch today Don't miss out on the rest of the Hope Ranch series 1. Hope for Christmas2. Hope for Tomorrow3. Hope for Love4. Hope for Freedom5. Hope for Family 6. Hope at Last And read more realistic Christian romance by Elizabeth Maddrey, too 1. Peacock Hill Romance, a completed 6-book series that begins with A Heart Restored2. Grant Us Grace, a completed 5-book series that starts with Wisdom to Know3. Taste of Romance, a completed 5-book series that begins with A Splash of Substance4. Operation Romance, a completed 4-novella series that begins with Operation Mistletoe5. The Baxter Family Bakery, a completed 4-book series that begins with Loaves & Wishes6. The Remnants Series, a complete trilogy that begins with Faith Departed

A reformed playboy. A woman who trusts horses more than men. And a road trip gone wrong.Royal Hewitt never expected to move to Hope Ranch, but his grandparents' warm welcome makes it too appealing to turn down. All he needs now is to furnish his cabin on the cheap and convince Sophie Ellison to give him just one shot at a date.If Sophie could figure out how to make teaching horseback riding to kids pay all the bills, she'd drop her day job in a heartbeat. Even if it meant more opportunities for Royal to hit on her. His good looks and easy flirtations leave her weak-kneed, but she knows better than to trust a guy like that.Sophie's skill at dodging Royal comes to nothing when she agrees to loan him her truck--and her driving services--to pick up some equipment. Surely she can hold out against his charm for just one day. But when the trip takes a turn for the worst, more than Sophie's heart is at risk. Does she dare take a chance and hope for love?Hope Ranch is a place where second chances and God's love are waiting for everyone. Click to buy your copy of this contemporary Christian romance and come to Hope Ranch today Don't miss out on the rest of the Hope Ranch series 1. Hope for Christmas2. Hope for Tomorrow3. Hope for Love4. Hope for Freedom5. Hope for Family (coming 2021)6. Hope at Last (coming 2021)And read more realistic Christian romance by Elizabeth Maddrey, too 1. Peacock Hill Romance, a completed 6-book series that begins with A Heart Restored2. Grant Us Grace, a completed 5-book series that starts with Wisdom to Know3. Taste of Romance, a completed 5-book series that begins with A Splash of Substance4. Operation Romance, a completed 4-novella series that begins with Operation Mistletoe5. The Baxter Family Bakery, a completed 4-book series that begins with Loaves & Wishes6. The Remnants Series, a complete trilogy that begins with Faith Departed

A former cop with emotional scars that discourage him from getting involved is intrigued by a woman looking for a fresh start.Skye Hewitt thought coming to Jesus would fix all her problems. Boy was she wrong. But He has given her the strength to make some big decisions. Like the choice to leave the East Coast where she was comfortable, and head to the Southwest and the grandparents she's never met. Maybe the change of scene will provide the solution she desperately needs.Morgan Young came to Hope Ranch to work with horses and put his years as a police officer behind him. The influx of Hewitt grandchildren isn't even a blip on his radar. At least until Skye shows up. Now he's torn between seeking out and steering clear of the woman who stirs more than his curiosity.The longer she stays, the more they're thrown together, and both of them will have to decide if falling in love is something they're willing to risk.

Her professional life would be perfect, if he'd get out of her way.Vanessa Fisher delights in providing the flowers for weddings and other social events. Except when Topher Adams is doing the cake. The man is always rearranging her centerpieces and deriding her job. It's almost as if he's doing it just to get under her skin.Topher can get along with everyone-with the notable exception of Vanessa. That woman brings out the worst in him. It wouldn't be a problem if she wasn't so good at what she did. As it is, they keep ending up at more and more events together. Something has to change, and Topher is man enough to take the first step.When he drops by her shop with a peace offering, he walks in on a tense moment between Vanessa and her mother. Agreeing to be Vanessa's date at a family dinner is easy. Having her in his debt is just a bonus.Vanessa realizes spending time with Topher isn't so bad. Maybe they could continue the charade for a few more weeks.A fake relationship with Vanessa? What could go wrong? It's not like they're going to fall in love for real . . . Return to Peacock Hill and reconnect with old friends and make new ones in this clean, Christian contemporary romance full of realistic problems and a journey to lasting love.