Contemporary Inspirational

The Hope of Hyde Hills series…stories of mothers and daughters, the family they are surrounded by and all the complications and entanglements those strong relationships sometimes brings with it, second chances in life and romance, enduring life-long friendships, and indescribable courage.This includes: When We Trust How We Love Where We Turn What We Remember When We Trust Two women meet at a time in their lives when they find themselves looking for answers beyond the obvious. As both Catherine and Grace come to quickly realize the status quo is no longer an option. Catherine Holden knew ...

In his collection of poems, Musings of a Hermit, Charles (Chuck) Kausalik-Boe explores seeking the divine through the natural world, cats and chance encounters with others. From the solitude of his tiny inner city home, he watches and reflects on what passes by his porch windows. He also goes within to experience the magic that dwells in his heart and soul. From Chuck’s pen flows poetry that is both prayerful and filled with whimsy. Musings of a Hermit is a love song to the divine, the world around us, and to the magic that is possible.

She owns his heart - but to keep the family ranch, he needs it back. Eldon needs a wife to keep the old family ranch. But marrying is a problem – because secretly, his heart has always belonged to his sweet childhood friend. Up-and-coming actress Kay is supposed to be in love with the movie’s hero - but she’d rather rake hay at high noon than kiss that particular actor. Told to fake feelings or get out, she’s about to lose everything. Eldon’s time on the ranch is running out, and Kay can’t face losing her career. But when Eldon decides to coach Kay through her block, helping out...

Seventeen-year-old Shay Wilde appears to have it all--perfect All-American good looks, perfect Gold Card family, perfect quarterback boyfriend. But it’s all a perfect lie. Shay has secrets that no one is aware exist. Once confident and self-assured, she now jumps if a guy stares too long, and hides her new best friends in a Midol bottle and her nightstand drawer. She can't tell anyone what happened that day eight months ago. Plus, she's convinced her mom never wanted her, and Daddy spends all of his time oblivious to what's happening by hopping flights that will keep him out of the house,...

Jas’ fantasy is Mr. Darcy, elegant balls, and amusing assemblies. So romantic. Jas’ reality? Rory, boring work, and painting the hall. Not romantic … at all. An accidental purchase of a lover’s locket enables Jas to time travel back to its origins: the Regency era. Her excitement is short-lived, however, when she realizes she is not just an observer but is inhabiting the real lives of real, living people; people never mentioned in any of Jane Austen’s novels; people whose lives are neither romantic nor elegant. So much for fantasy. Seeking romance in the Regency era seems like a ...

Jade English loves to run, for exercise, in marathons, playing sports, but now she's running for her life. If she loses this race – she'll die; the loser's trophy – a headstone. Aaron Bushnell, US Marshal, Search Angel, patient, friend. No matter which hat he wears he draws fire. He has become a bullet magnet. Could the meeting of these two people be anything but dynamite? Only God can turn the explosive power into sparkling fireworks.

He’s got a reputation as a ladies man that may or may not be earned. She’s just moved to Texas and isn’t thrilled that all the guys she meets have an enormous ego. When they meet on a blind date it’s not a match made in Heaven. Duke is a British transplant who loves being a cowboy in Texas. His accent and good looks typically get him lots of attention from the women of Sweet Bloom. Sophie is a food blogger who’s worked hard to get where she is. She’s an opinionated woman with a bit of a temper and that’s not a good combination for dating success. When these two are set up on a...

Different walks of life… Disenchanted with his life path, wedding photographer Luke Golden desperately needs a change. He’s been single since college, and he just can’t admit to himself that he’s got a thing for men. That is, until he meets him at a client’s wedding. He’s impossibly handsome, he’s got a voice of gold, and he’s one of the most famous pop stars in the world. Passions under the spotlight… Will Masterson’s life has been a flurry of stage lights, five star hotel rooms and flashing cameras, never giving him a moment to pursue his true passions or show his real...

A football hero, a marketing genius with a vision, and the tropical island that will either make or break them. Ally Heathrow, head of marketing for the Georgia Patriots, has one goal: talk the enigmatic Preston Steele into being her poster child for a social media blast that will not only sell out the stadium, but help those who are suffering as well. She wonders if the handsome and popular football star will even notice her--she's always known she doesn't have the beauty and slim figure of her gorgeous sisters, but at least she has her sharp mind. Mustering up all the courage and ...

Naomi’s life turns upside down when she falls for a man who seems completely unavailable—the single father of one of her students. *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys series* Naomi knows something is wrong when one of her star students stops participating in class. After visiting his house, she comes face-to-face with the boy’s father, Blake—an insufferable man who doesn’t seem to care that his son is struggling. When she learns her first impression of Blake is completely wrong, she can’t stop thinking about him. Will Blake and Naomi find love even though all ...

Montana cowboy Jet Armstrong is a shattered man. The same tragedy that took his leg also stole his future, leaving him with a broken heart to match his broken body. His fiancée’s departure has left him in a dark place, hiding out at the Double Horseshoe Ranch, far from the life he once knew. Dawn Dupree has endured her own share of heartbreak, suffering under the tyranny of a ruthless boss. With her spirit and finances in tatters, she has no choice but to take a job as a cook at the very ranch where Jet is seeking refuge. Both Jet and Dawn are in desperate need of healing, but their ...

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...

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 ...

A young widower dedicated to his daughter and his dream job. The woman who followed him to college only to watch him fall for someone else. And the little girl who just might bring them together. Luke Duncan dreamed of starting an organic farm as an addition to the family ranch and now that dream is reality. But losing his wife before he could prove his idea has driven him to succeed. With Christmas drawing near, his ideas to support the holiday theme will either take him to the next level or embarrass him publicly. Allie Patrick was so certain that if she got Luke away from their home town...

Take a heart-wrenching journey with young Apu in "The Effort" by Santonu Kumar Dhar as he faces the shadows of grief on his ninth birthday after his mother's death. When Deepak loses his job, Apu's plan to pull his father from the depths of grief takes an unexpected turn. A moving examination of resiliency and the enduring link between a father and son follows. Apu shows himself to be a remarkable example of perseverance in the face of hardship, despite his diminutive size. Apu faces challenges head-on, motivated by the memory of his late mother, even when the world pushes the boundaries of...

From bestselling author Denise Hunter comes a classic love story filled with the spirit of Christmas where a fake engagement leads to real feelings.

THIS BOOK WAS INSPIRED BY MY TRUE-LIFE EVENTS. Every daughter wants to be her father’s little princess forever. An innocent promise Chasity made to her father Peter Alfred when she was a child and did not know would be her biggest regret. Chasity Alfred lived broken and in despair, after her father, Peter Alfred took her innocence. For years she lived in the prison she called home, keeping up the persona of a brilliant young girl who had the perfect family life and home. unable to truly tell a soul of the nightmare she lived under that roof, and the torture that awaited her at the hands ...

A year ago in the midst of his parent’s divorce Nate Handen surprised everyone in his extended family when he talked his father into leaving the family home and moving in with him and his friend and business partner. He also convinced him to go into business with the two of them. So far both ventures were working out better than anyone ever expected.His father was happy and despite the acrimonious divorce proceedings his parents were friends. The way he saw it they got along better now than he could ever remember when they were married. Now he was on his way to visit his mother. Livia ...

Have yourself a merry little Christmas love story! Emma is certain of two things: her boyfriend, Gabe, is planning to propose on Christmas Eve, and the expensive ring he's bought for her is a sacrifice for a pastor-intern’s modest budget. She knows she's lucky to have him—handsome, intelligent, gentle, and dependable. What more could she possibly want? Enter Ethan, a keen-eyed, fun-loving charmer who couldn't be more different from his older brother. With his impulsive generosity and magnetic personality, Ethan has a way of making Emma question everything she thought she knew. As his ...

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...