Contemporary Religious Romance

Shira Barbanel has a plan: This Hanukkah, she’s going to get a boyfriend. And she has the perfect candidate in mind—her great-uncle’s assistant, Isaac. He’s reliable, brilliant, and of course, super hot. The only problem? Shira’s an absolute disaster when it comes to flirting.

What’s wrong with Ben? Ben Easter, a 37-year-old, pop-rock phenomenon who loves jazz, has never had a serious relationship. Immersed in the success of his band, he thought the supermodels and party girls he dated would one day develop into something lasting. So far, it’s not happening. He’s on the sidelines of life with no good reason to be. Hannah Patrick was dumped at the altar by her one true love and now she sees all men as the enemy. When their paths cross, sparks fly, but destiny is fickle and friends can’t afford to be too reckless when hearts are at stake. Recklessly Axis is...

Can a scarred man running from his past and a beautiful star running from her future survive a murderous attack and find healing in God's loving arms? Country music sensation, Miriam Lizarraga, thinks her world's crushed when she loses her voice. But that's before her first love decides to marry someone else and the man who nearly killed her sets out to get her again. In desperation, she accepts help from a stranger, Philip Barlow. But with a target on her back and pain in her heart, can she love again? When Philip Barlow goes on a vacation, he doesn't expect to meet his celebrity crush. ...

When Jewel's dream job falls into her lap, she jumps at the chance. Working at Blackberry Ridge Resort is more than she could ever have hoped for. Working as a chef in the Smoky Mountains is both invigorating and inspiring, but her faith will be tested by a taciturn author living in a rundown rustic cabin nearby. As Jewel tries to meet the needs at the beloved resort restaurant, will her hunt for the perfect cinnamon bread uncover much more? Anthony Evans has had enough pain in his life. The last thing the best-selling author and owner of the hilltop resort needs is a pretty woman reminding...

When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can’t get much worse. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one. Only this girl, Lucy, isn’t just Catholic... she wants to be a priest. Lucy introduces Michael to other St. Clare’s outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous. Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school’s hypocrisies one stunt at a time. But when Michael takes one mission too far he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom or rely on faith.

What readers are saying... "As always, Sharon Srock delivers a suspenseful, loving, and beautiful story of real life in God’s hands. This series shows the love of God in the everyday life and trials of people doing their best to stay strong in their faith. How blessed we are, Ms Srock shares her tremendous talent with us!" Amazon reviewer SHE FINALLY HAS HER DREAM IN SIGHT. Maggie Hart hasn’t always made the best choices. When the life she was trying to build for her kids is derailed by charges of neglect, she found promise instead of despair. The promise of getting her kids back home ...

Miles away from home and love, young Ryan Woods strikes out alone. But the harsh cowboy life has more surprises in store for the young man who left all riches in Spain in search of independent fortune. Love may be hard to find, but flings are easy. Antonio may be older, but loneliness does not respect age. Ryan works for Antonio on his ranch and wants to help him to love again. Ryan falls in love with an older woman. What will happen when Antonio's heart finally ignites to love, but he chooses Tina? Love On A String is a beautiful story of youthful liberties and priorities. Maturity, deceit...

In this riveting series conclusion, secrets unravel, and emotions surge, promising a resolution to Sunset Ridge's perplexing puzzle. Succumb to the allure of this thrilling tale where love, mystery, and danger converge! Sunset Ridge welcomes Detective Diana Mason back after seven mysterious years, summoned by Aiden Patterson's distressed daughters. Their reunion withers in the shadow of past cruelty, setting the stage for an unexpected journey into Sunset Ridge's enduring enigma. Aiden's regretful encounter with Diana at the diner unveils a mystifying twist—the duo becomes entangled in ...

As the mystery unfolds in Sunset Ridge, secrets come to light, danger lurks in the shadows, and love is tested beyond its limits. it’s about resilience, second chances, and the courage to fight for a future worth living. Ten years ago, Naomi Higbee left her true love at the altar without explanation, forever altering their lives. Now a successful vet, Naomi falls into an abusive relationship with Dr. Chase Winters, cutting her off from loved ones. Vince Kell, heartbroken by Naomi's betrayal, rises as a billionaire, never ceasing to love her. When he discovers Naomi's plight, he steps in ...

Friendship or flames? What’s a girl got to do to get a certain firefighter to see her as more than just “one of the guys?” Ani Hyde’s steely heart won’t open to anyone. Before her mother’s drug overdose, she learned to take care of herself and it made her fiery—maybe too fiery. Now, years later, she’s become a professional heart-breaker, keeping everyone at arm's length and rejecting every bachelor on her reality TV show. Only one man has ever broken through her defenses… and he hasn't got a clue. Rhett Singer was always protective of Ani, but she left him smoldering after...

Julie and Nick were perfect for each other but, like all humans, blind to the obvious. Claude knew that was why he’d been heavenly sent to Desert Streams. He had his agenda neatly planned, right down to the artful mustard garnish on his chili dogs. What says togetherness like two young people planning the Easter breakfast menu? But how to get opinionated, well-meaning Geraldine, who sometimes reminded Claude of a conquering Viking Norsewoman—disguised in a purple pantsuit and Velcro sneakers—out of the picture long enough for Nick and Julie to say hi to each other. If only Julie would...

She wants to save history. He wants to raze it all. A local tour guide who makes a living off Savannah history goes to battle against an award-winning developer who wants to raze the old city block she lives on. Tamsyn’s Troubles… Tamsyn Pendegrast’s troubles can be summed up in one word: Ryan. Okay, three words: Ryan Ruttledge V. A nightmare to her historical preservation efforts, an enemy of her fledgling Tamsyn Tours travel agency and tour company, Ryan seems to have it all: funding, support, awards, and the deeds to half the properties on Rosa Pendegrast Lane in old-town Savannah....

“It’s your mother. I’ve had a bit of an accident. Call when you can.” When Annie Duncan arrives at the old family farm house in the middle of a peach orchard that had been her childhood home thirty years earlier, she’s forced into the hardest decision of her life. Katie McKenzie’s injuries from a fall off a ladder were minor, but the cancer prognosis was not. Is Annie willing to quit her job, the only source of income since the divorce, and in doing so, lose her house, the only security she has left? Moreover, does she have the fortitude to watch her mom die a little day by day ...

A forbidden romance. A secret child. Will deception crush their love…or will truth and faith prevail? A forbidden romance… Bryce Kinnerly was everything Tristyn could want in a husband. Attractive. Kind. Thoughtful. Attentive. Everything her husband isn’t. Rich abandoned her shortly after Maisie was born—seven years ago—but she never filed for divorce and remained faithful to her vow. Until Bryce. He makes her feel treasured and alive again, fills the lonely spaces in her heart. Every stolen moment buries the truth even deeper. Until the day she knows. That one more sweet kiss ...

Trouble follows Ryan Keller all the way from St. Louis, Missouri to rural Wyoming. Ryan’s plan is to comply with his mom’s request to visit his grandmother in the nursing home, and prepare her home to become a rental. He only wants to do what’s required, and return home to protect his restaurant from threats which could cost him everything he’s worked so hard to build. Marigold Wilson—a dancer and actress from the Midwest enjoying a successful career on New York’s Broadway—has recently relocated to work at The Sweetwater Ranch in Wyoming. After a disastrous relationship with a...

Can you lose a life without dying? Peter Lodge has. His life as he knows it: the cars, the wealth, the women, and the affluence all go up in flames – and he has to watch them burn. It all begins with one careless night and a stinging accusation. The life he once lived was stripped away, to no fault of his own. At the same time, Peter Lodge finally finds real peace and joy in meager places, with a woman who doesn’t know of the skeletons in his cupboard. He finds the one woman he is willing to finally settle down for; Peter Lodge finally found love. When Brenda Jameson met the brown-eyed ...

Secrets always come out... ~Georgie Brightsider has a dark secret she’s kept from everyone - even her beloved Charles - for over fifty years. But secrets always come out eventually. Can Chance’s most beloved couple withstand the shock? ~Brianna’s down, but not out. At least that’s what she’s telling herself. Can she undo the damage she’s caused? And can Ricky accept her newest revelation? ~Now that Gina Byrd is back in town for good, her own checkered past is wreaking havoc on not only her life, but Mae’s and Feather Anne’s, too. ~Meanwhile, Bruce’s new relationship Elise ...

A promise made ... ~Bruce Grady is a man of his word, even when he’s regretting giving it. Just how far can a man stretch when he’s being pulled in all directions? ~Feather Anne is no stranger to complicated relationships, either. Falling for Brianna Baker’s brother was the last thing she expected... and the last Brianna wanted. Can young love survive such imposing opposition? ~Meanwhile, William and Mae navigate their new reality, the Brightsiders get another shock, and Pedro and Marisol are playing matchmaker. All this and more in Book Four of Welcome to Chance!

Troubling times... ~Feather Anne gets the opportunity of a lifetime, but when tragedy strikes, will she have the courage to go forward? ~Mae had already faced the hardest chapter of her life... or so she believed. ~Brianna Baker has seen - and caused - her fair share of challenges, but this may be her biggest yet. ~Meanwhile, Bruce’s new ventures and new family are as much as he can handle, or so he thinks. ~The ever-unflappable Miles is hiding something big. Can Rosabelle uncover the truth before it destroys them? All this and more in Book Five of Welcome to Chance!

As Christmas day approaches, faith and family take center stage in Jake and Janet’s life. Will Jake ever forgive Janet? Will she ever forgive him? Will they find a way to save their family home and business? Most importantly, will Mary be okay? Meet Jake McDonald, a businessman at McDonald Ranch who’s on the brink of giving up. It’s not enough that his family business is so deep in the hole that Jake is afraid he’ll never dig out—his wife Janet, the love of his life and mother to Jake’s infant daughter, has also asked for a trial separation. Feeling like he’s losing ...