Morris Fenris

Fast-paced suspense meets sweet clean romance in this touching and tender love story. Will the promise of a new love heal the most broken heart? In the final installment of the Second Chances Series, we meet two people who have been hurt and are living with tremendous guilt. Former military man, Derek Evans, is afloat in a sea of doubt. Having just decided to end his military career, he finds himself living in Castle Peaks and out of sorts. No regimen to follow. No one giving him orders. Just him and his thoughts. When he meets Alaina Drake, sees how sad and scared she is, he can't help but want to protect and fix things for her. He gets his opportunity when she over-reacts to a suggestion from a friend and completely melts down. Alaina Drake is hiding from her past. She thinks she can outrun her memories, but instead, they keep following her. When she's presented with an offer to set a few things right, she shows her strength by stepping up and doing her best to see that her attacker never gets out of prison. But while she rids herself of the fear of being attacked again, she can't get rid of the guilt she still feels. Derek comes to the rescue more than once, and as they develop a relationship with one another, they are each on their own personal journey to reconcile themselves with God. Discovering that God has a purpose for their lives and a path he wants them to follow isn't always easy, but the reward for doing so is great. As they deal with their past, they must learn to take a chance on the future. Come along with your favorite characters from Castle Peaks and see how love and acceptance can heal even the most broken heart. Come discover the healing power of love.

Jenna Baxter has seen more tragedy in her twenty-three years than a lot of people see in their lifetime. She spent six years trying to get over being abandoned by everyone she knew and cared for. Now, her father has passed away, and she is required to return to her hometown to take care of his final estate. When Trey Cottrell sees Jenna standing in his office, he's instantly attracted to her, yet he can't escape the guilt he feels when he finds out how horrible the last few years have been for her. As Jenna navigates the emotional rollercoaster of discovering she hasn't been forgotten, will she be able to let go of the past and trust God to help her find her path forward? Or will she hang onto her anger and hatred and allow it to ruin what should be a homecoming to beat all? Join Jenna and Trey as they begin their journey of having to deal with the past, as well as figure out how to proceed into the future. Will they be together? Or will they let past hurts keep them from finding lasting love?

Sometimes the darkest hour is simply the end of the tunnel just before sunrise. Tragedy can either break you or make you, the result is up to you. Sara flees California, from her husband of a few days who wants her dead because she has stumbled across his dirty secret, and finds her soul mate in Montana. After Jane's husband is killed in action, she lets her dreams of becoming a famous chef, living by the ocean, and having a family of her own die with him. However, she gets a second chance and finds the answer to her dreams in California. When Grace's husband is killed in action she gets the surprise of her life - her baby girl who she names Daniella. With her daughter's life hanging in the balance, she takes a step of faith and realizes the resurrection of her dreams in California in the form of her perfect man. And then there are Jackson and Tori. They meet in California, but Montana brings them truly together. Without a place to meet in Montana and an opportunity to get to know one another better, they won't be planning a wedding. They truly are a couple that meets in two different places but attains the same goal: someone who understands you to go through life with. Our four couples realize that true love can come around twice, you just must be willing to take a chance on "New Beginnings".

What happens when you have two widows, two men, one precocious four-year-old, and a life-threatening disease? Dreams come true. After Jane's husband was killed in action, she let her dreams of becoming a famous chef, living by the ocean, and having a family of her own, die with him. Now that she is given a second chance, will she realize all her dreams, or play it safe? When Grace's husband was killed in action, she got the surprise of her life - a baby girl, Daniella. With her daughter's life hanging in the balance, will she take a leap of faith and realize the resurrection of her dreams, or play it safe? Follow Jane and Grace as they realize that true love can come around twice, you just must be willing to take a chance on your lost dreams.

What happens when a California girl in the middle of a crisis meets a Montana guy? Sara wished for a husband for Christmas this year and then married her boss. Now she is running for her life from him, with a warrant out for her arrest, and really needs a miracle to save her. To top off her week, she finds herself in the middle of a Montana snowstorm and sicker than she's ever been. Trent quit the FBI to return home and became a sheriff. As the most eligible bachelor in Castle Peaks, he's had his share of women chase him but has been disinterested; until now. He has a sworn duty to protect the town's citizens and assist other agencies in doing the same. When faced with a suspect in a criminal case, will he make the arrest or lead with his heart? Join Sara Brownell as she runs for her life, straight into the waiting arms of local sheriff Trent Harding. Throw in a life-size nativity and plenty of snow and watch the magic of Christmas come to life. See how Sara forever changes the lives of Trent, as well as those around him.

A man she couldn't forget ... a second chance to prove that love never fails. A clean wholesome romance that's touching and tender. Maddie Grantham and Jeff Young fell head over heels in love almost a year ago, but sudden deployment orders kept them from following a standard path down the aisle. They got married in front of a local judge just days before Jeff was flown away with his team. Maddie tried to keep a smile on her face but seeing the other military wives pitying her on a daily basis was wearing on her. When she had the chance to change her perspective, she jumped at it. She moved to Montana and continued her work as a pediatric nurse, working with cancer patients. That was nine months ago, and now her husband is back. They were married for less than a week before he left, and Maddie is having to come to terms with the fact that she's married to a virtual stranger. She loves him, or at least, she loves what she knew about him. Now she has to learn to love the man standing in front of her and not let her fear of the future keep her from living up to the kind of wife she promised Jeff she'd be. Jeff Young leads a team of Special Forces soldiers into some of the most horrific places on the earth. He's just returned after spending several months in captivity. He returned to base, hoping to see his wife waiting there for him, but instead he is summoned to the CO's office. His wife moved to Montana Jeff is given the opportunity to go to her and decide if he wishes to remain in the military. To say his wife is surprised when he shows up is an understatement. She's thrilled to have him back with her, but also terrified that he will be called away again. Join Jeff and Maddie as they navigate the waters of their relationship and learn to love each other again. Love came in like a tidal wave the first time around. Hurried and without any of the normal wedding accouterments. No family. No parents. No wedding cake or reception. No wedding dress. When two of Jeff's new friends suggest changing that, he can't help but go along with it. His love for Maddie is larger than life. With the help of the townsfolk and his friends, he'll give Maddie what she's always longed for. A wedding that only Castle Peaks could pull off.