Contemporary Inspirational

Discover a delightful collection of sweet romance short stories, perfect for those moments when you need a heartwarming pick-me-up. Indulge in quick, charming reads that will lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face. The Man Sleeping on Bench When NYU student Julia finds a man sleeping on a beach bench, she offers him shelter, not knowing he's an attorney. After he rescues her from a criminal trap, he makes an unexpected offer. Will she accept? The True Kindness In a small town, a female grocery store owner's generosity strains her finances. Richard, a mysterious, grumpy man, offers...

FROM THE AMAZON UK NUMBER ONE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF A CHRISTMAS MURDERUnlock the secrets of a cult and experience the journey of self-discovery with Tegan, a brave and vulnerable 27-year-old who has been cast out of the only life she has ever known. Join Tegan as she travels to Wales and meets her unknown relations in the wild Cambrian Mountains, an intriguing backdrop to her drama. In this uplifting story of hope and new growth, Tegan must battle the guilt and shadows of her past as she embarks on a journey to find herself and flourish in a world she has been taught to fear. Feel the wild...

He wants answers. I want boundaries. The universe apparently wants us naked. Ten years ago, I did something reckless: I married Graham Botsford—Las Vegas luxury hotel royalty and the man my father warned me about. Never fall for a Botsford boy, he said. He'll break your heart. We eloped. It was impulsive, passionate, and perfect… until it wasn’t. One glimpse of Graham with my friend, and I ran. No questions. No goodbyes. Just a hasty annulment and a one-way ticket out of town. Now, I’m back at his hotel for my sister’s wedding… and somehow, I’m sharing a suite with my ex. One ...

I’ve been in love with Addison Whitman since high school. I knew right away that she was my end game and I thought she felt the same. I never thought there’d come a time when she’d leave me behind, but that’s exactly what she did. And as much as I’ve tried to move on and be happy without her… the truth is that I can’t do either of those things. I want one woman, and one woman only, but I don’t think she’s ever coming back.

I fell in love with my best friend, but he only ever loved me like a sister. So I moved on—with idiots. In an attempt to ignore the fact that my best friend, Ty, would never love me the way I wanted him to, I dated a lot. I even got engaged to Ty’s cousin. Except my ex-fiancé wasn’t the man I thought he was. When he broke off our engagement and fled to LA, I was left devastated and emotionally wounded. Leaning on Ty—the only man who has ever stayed by my side—I drowned myself in work and helping Ty renovate his new house. When Ty confesses he’s in love with me, I’m torn. ...

Sienna Angelica has climbed her way to the top of the fashion world, one stitch at a time with the guiding hand of her boyfriend/manager, Joel Fischers. Pushed, manipulated and twisted until the point that their relationship had become a hostile takeover of her clothing line as well as her life, Sienna finally stands up for herself. It had taken everything for her to escape his clutches only to find now, two years later, Joel is trying desperately to stake his claim on her fortune once again. Harper Etan has discovered a new life and renewed faith after a serious mistake on the job nearly ...

April Reed lives in a quiet, cozy cottage on Old Hickory Lake in Nashville, Tennessee. At the age of twenty-three, she has prematurely given up on her dream of marriage and family. Her last disastrous relationship has persuaded her that true love is only an illusion. God has a special surprise for her though. Ryan Shaw, a "refugee" from California, parks his tiny house next door and destroys her peace to build his dream home. April soon discovers that despite the noise, love never fails.

Return to Windfall, Montana, and join the Lucas Family in this boxed set! In this Collection Two from bestseller and Top 20 Kindle All-Star authors Brenda Clemmons with Katie Wyatt! The mystery of who is sabotaging the ranch continues—and the danger escalates by the day. Meanwhile, distant relative Sara, close family friend Kennedy, and the Lucas’ only son, Nathan, each find love in turn with Windfall, Montana, locals. You'll get THREE full-length novels (Books 4- 6), each featuring the Lucas family, Three new romances all the more challenging. Only God will see the young couples ...

Fans of Hallmark movies set in small towns with quirky characters will enjoy this romance between single parents: a plucky heroine and a horse whisperer. She’s looking for a fresh start. As a kid, Kathy Harris couldn't wait to get out of remote Harmony Valley. Yet here she is, a single mom, back home, determined to rebuild her life. Having given up on forever love, she only wants to make work and her young son her priority. But starting over is never easy. Small towns talk. And increasingly, they're talking about a potential romance between Kathy and Dylan O'Brien, the attractive, ...

To find her missing sister, small-town cop Maya Hutchinson risks her life by posing as her glamorous twin. Under escalating attacks, Maya accepts protection from dashing senator's son, Connor McNamara. Cop turned PI, Connor McNamara has his own secret mission and is forced to choose between family loyalty and love. hen the scent of danger draws near, will Connor and Maya survive long enough to forgive and accept each other? Secrets of Rios Azules series: sweet, wholesome books about faith, love, and murder. Welcome to Rios Azules, a small Texas town where rivers and emotions run deep, and ...

Everyone leaves…including God. That’s how Julia Price feels after years of neglect and rejection in foster homes. All she wants is a family, but when she finds herself pregnant and homeless after leaving an abusive relationship, her dreams seem further away than ever. Twenty-three-year-old local businessman Alex Morgan is still waiting for the woman of his dreams. One who loves God as much as he does. When he makes it his mission to help Julia, feelings grow and lines blur, making it harder for him to do what he knows is right. As Julia struggles with issues of self-worth and trust, can...

Maggie hasn’t been Princess Margaret in over a decade. Her father’s ranch is the only family legacy she wants. Not the intrigue, power struggles and deception of the palace she left behind. But when her twin sister crosses the ocean and begs Maggie to switch places with her, Maggie can’t refuse. If she’s found out, it will be a scandal of epic proportions. Which is why she needs help from handsome politician Luc. But the more she gets to know him, the more she wishes it wasn’t under pretense. Will Luc be able to forgive her once she reveals her true identity? ”Lacy’s books are...

Leaving the battlefield is always hard…but it’s made easier when you have a girl at home. Haunted by the echoes of war, Chance Hart is back from Iraq and seeking refuge in the idyllic charm of Fern Hollow. With its quaint streets and warm-hearted community, Fern Hollow seems like the perfect place to work through the painful memories of his service. Until he meets the girl of his dreams. From the moment he meets Tasha Carson, he knows she's something special. She's a breath of fresh air in the cold recesses of his heart, and even his understanding that he's not ready for a relationship ...

She has no idea how ruthless I can be, but she’s about to find out… When I find Scarlett, cold and scared, high up on the mountain I call home, I simply have to protect her. But when I take her back to my cabin, she refuses to tell me what happened to her and who she’s running from. I invite her stay, but having the beautiful temptress in my house, looking good enough to eat, is about to test my willpower. I fall hard and fast and when I finally find out what happened, my fury knows no bounds. I’ll make him pay for what he did and ensure he’ll never hurt her again—even if it ...

Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd trusted him...but never again. Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of ...

Maggie Montgomery lives a life of adventure. Her job as a cinematographer takes her from one exotic locale to the next. When Maggie's not working, she loves to rappel off cliffs or go skydiving. Nothing frightens her. Nothing, that is, except Ivy, Texas, where a family emergency pulls her back home to a town full of bad memories, painful secrets, and people Maggie left far behind...for a reason. Forced to stay longer than she intended, Maggie finds her family a complete mess, including the niece her sister has abandoned.

As Andrew is finding his place at the ranch after his time in the military, he’s frustrated that his progress isn’t faster. He thought he’d retire from the military after a long career, but that wasn’t meant to be. Julia values her relationships with the Reese family. During their difficult childhood, she and her brother spent many hours at Sagebrush Ranch. Now that her career is successful and stable, she’d like to have a love life but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. Andrew’s long time crush on his best friend’s sister, Julia, always leads him to bickering with her so...

What if you want a family more than anything, but you want an adventure just as much? Bridget wants a family more than she ever has before. Now that her two older brothers are married to women from the year 2006, no less, Bridget decides it is time for her to find love herself. Then she decides that while she is waiting to find a good man, she might as well have an adventure. She starts to write letters to Nicky’s brother Justin, but then decides, why not just use the keys and go visit him? Justin is frustrated and lonely since his sister and her roommate have married and move to an ...

While researching a story that will make or break her career, she finds the man who can change her life forever - the Son of a Preacher I never thought I’d have to choose between Truth and Love… until I met Austin Jones. See, I’m a reporter, and I get a big assignment to investigate the mega church that Austin’s father runs. In order to dig up the richest dirt, I’m getting close to Austin – flirting, going to services, whatever it takes. As I dig deeper into Austin’s life, I realize how great he is… Handsome, smart, and on top of all that he’s got a truly beautiful soul. ...

Relentless is the fifteenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. Some look back at what else has been lost to them. Chris Andersen is looking forward with anticipation to the future spread that's out in front of him…one that he didn’t expect. But he is also looking behind him at what was lost and never ...