Inspirational Contemporary Romance

She's a domestic goddess. He works on her father's ranch. They could have forever...if they could take their relationship out of the shadows. Betsy Quinn is a queen in the kitchen. And behind a sewing machine. And with the gardening. She keeps everyone fed and happy at Quinn Valley Ranch—but she can't stay there forever. After all, her older brother will inherit the ranch and take over the homestead. She worries about that, but not as much as she does her crush on Knox Locke, the new farrier at the ranch. The problem? Knox's brother is already dating Betsy's sister, and he's worried about...

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 ...

Max has loved Layla since the moment he met her, but the time has never been right to tell her. When she breaks off her engagement, will he finally get the courage to tell her how he feels or will he lose his chance forever? Layla has been using relationships to determine her worth, but when her latest one falls apart, she decides to give up on men all together. When she realizes Max has feelings for her, will she stand by her conviction or will she give love one more try?

Can a marriage of convenience uncover the truth? Merle Larsen doesn't believe in love. But he needs a wife to inherit the ranch, and the waitress at the local diner seems to be single, sweet, and not expecting too much of life. He can't offer his heart, but he can offer to take care of her. Lu is glad to have snagged a waitress job in a small town where nobody knows her. It's safe, but lonely... At least she can dream about the rugged cowboy at table four, even though he belongs to the town's most powerful family. When Merle asks Lu for a loveless marriage of convenience, she can't make ...

Frances Matthew Hall is obedient to family tradition: all firstborn sons will serve as a priest. Now Matt officiates at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. But when on Easter Sunday, he notices a beautiful young woman who takes his breath away, he must fight against his attraction to her or leave the priesthood and alienate his entire family. Mary Louise Graham is a middle school teacher and devout catholic. Yet no amount of service to the community can ease the heavy load of guilt she carries. God can never forgive her unspeakable mistake. But when Father Matt tells her ...

Some love stories spring forth through circumstances so unlikely that they seem almost predestined by Fate. Young Canadian attorney Darryl Corbett leaves his well-paying job at a London, Ontario law firm and goes in search of a better life without eighty hour work weeks. A bizarre detour forces Darryl over to the American side of the border at Niagara Falls where a chance meeting with a gorgeous Norwegian girl propels Darryl into a delightful romance. Will Darryl find that elusive happiness with this mysterious Scandinavian beauty? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W. Desaulniers is a quirky ...

Let these three faith-filled, heartwarming romances uplift and encourage you! These books are part of The Potter's House Books series, stories of love, hope, redemption, and second chances. They can also be read as stand alone. May these feel-good romances with a dollop of humor and a touch of suspense speak to your heart. HEART UNBROKEN. Can a widowed sheriff and a former drug addict believe God has the power to mend all broken hearts, even crushed ones like theirs? Now a Christian, former drug addict Emma Hughes is back in the small town of Rios Azules. She's desperate to regain the trust...

The Fortune A cryptic clue -- A setup for fun or danger? Joy Davidson’s life is root bound to the gardening center she inherited from her grandparents. Orphaned at the age of two, Joy found escape in dreaming of an adventurous life. However, her dreams seem to have left her in the dirt. Eric West missed his family, missed the Idaho mountains, and especially missed Joy. He’s returned to Boise ready to build an exciting life and has set in motion the means to make his plan succeed. When a strange man throws a fortune cookie into Joy’s lap, will the cryptic clue inside lead her and Eric ...

An unexpected phone call disrupted Wes Caldwell’s run. In a hurry and still on the phone, he collided with a woman and knocked her drink from her hand. Under normal circumstances, he’d apologize profusely and help clean up the mess—for the matter, he would have paid attention and not run into her to begin with—but the news he’d received had rattled his mind. Paige Hopkins can’t believe the rudeness of the man who’d run into her. She picked up her now-empty cup, threw it in the nearest trash can, and continued her walk until her annoyance evaporated into the cool autumn air. ...

In the whirlwind of fate and chance, love often finds its way in the most unexpected places. Lydia Sherwood’s heart is unexpectedly captured by the gallant Air Force pilot, Drake Westcott, following a chance encounter. Little does she know, their paths will converge once more, this time in the high-stakes environment of an emergency surgery room where Lydia aids in Drake's life-saving operation. Drake, celebrated as a hero, now battles life-threatening injuries following a daring rescue. Once on the brink of fulfilling his lofty aspirations, he now grapples with shattered dreams and an ...

Kaitlyn was born for ranch life, but when her father wants to open the ranch to tourists, Kaitlyn is distraught. The situation gets even worse when she goes head-to-head with Luke, the man in charge of all the changes happening to her home. Their disagreements are heated, but a spark ignites that could change both of their lives forever. Can they get past their differences and learn to work together? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys series* Kaitlyn’s heart is broken when she discovers the changes her father is making to their family ranch. She has always been ...

Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series of love, loss, and a fresh start from bestselling author Sylvia Price. Beth Campbell is juggling her roles as the mother of two adult children, an adoptive mother to an eleven-year-old girl, the owner of a bed and breakfast, and a successful author. Complicating matters, trouble arrives in the form of her daughter Lillie's ex-boyfriend, Lukas. He reveals to Beth the truth about Lillie dropping out of college, leading to tension between mother and daughter. As Lillie and her friend Ryan's relationship develops, her past traumas...

A lonely lawyer An English cowgirl And one obnoxious little dog... Jack Weaver was one of the few lawyers in Wild Rose Ridge. He lived in a cushy condo, loved his career, and was reaching the end of his "all I want in life list" which happened to be #10. A wife. But Wild Rose Ridge was a small town, and the only thing bringing folks to it at the moment was Wild Rose Ridge Days. Lucky for him, the town was ripe with tourists and that's when he saw her...the woman of his dreams, and if he had his way, his future wife. There was just one problem... Lottie Darlington came from a long line of ...

Having come to terms with his disability, business empire heir Dante Dupree has it all, but Nadine Saylor is too busy to be impressed with his accolades, and too busy to fall in love. Yet, love keeps knocking on her door... Dante’s Dream…Billionaire bachelor Dante Dupree has arrived. Living with paraplegia, he now has a state-of-the-art wheelchair to handle his disability, and a private jet to take him across the world to buy up smaller companies for the Hot Dupree global hot sauce empire. And the best news yet for his career: He has been handpicked to be the next CEO of Hot Dupree, Inc...

He was just in town while his home was being rebuilt, but could he rebuild his broken heart? Dan Harris Thibodeaux is a billionaire in need of a rental after a hurricane destroyed his family home on Silver Spur Ranch. To avoid attention, he keeps his identity hidden while in the small town of Orange Blossom. He's eager to keep a low profile, as he's used to the women he meets being more interested in his money than him as a person. But he has other things to focus on; namely, fulfilling the last wishes of the woman he loved--Lilly. Nikki Davis loves animals--they are true, loyal, and ...

Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series of love, loss, and a fresh start from bestselling author Sylvia Price. Beth Campbell is struggling with her growing feelings for Sean Pennington, who is spending more and more time at the bed and breakfast she runs. She finds herself caught in a web of emotions as her friendship with Sean blossoms into something more, but she fears what their developing relationship might bring. When Sean's estranged ex-wife shows up at the bed and breakfast and tries to win him back, Beth is forced to confront her feelings and decide what's ...

Can he trust his heart and take a leap of faith? Zack Manning is a computer software genius. A company has just offered him a six-figure position in Manhattan. His Heart’s Haven neighbor, Zoe Wyndham, has a plan, too. She’s headed to work at an orphanage in Haiti. Zack thinks Zoe is pretty in a wispy sort of way but she’s far too ‘other-worldly’ for practical Zack…until she shows up at his front door. Then Zack falls head over heels. How can they possibly meld their oh-so-different lifestyles and find a happily ever after?

Everything is not what it seems, and everyone isn't who they promise to be. Trinity Black craved for love and a happy life. Wishes can sometimes turn into nightmares. Philip Black walked into Trinity's life, swooped her up and helped her make a better life for herself. Philip was handsome, charming and everything Trinity thought she wanted in a man, she found it intriguing that they even shared the same last names. Trinity was a loyal and loving wife to her husband despite the abuse she was subject to as a child growing by the hand of her mother. Now she is locked in an abusive marriage ...

"Expanding Horizons" The second book in the Oakbrook Faithful Heart Christian Romance Series— A Wedding, A Mother's Return, and A Journey of Faith: Can Love Heal All Wounds? In “Expanding Horizons,” the second book in the “Oakbrook Faithful Hearts” Christian Romance series, Sarah and Michael's wedding day should be perfect—a celebration of love, faith, and new beginnings. But when Michael's estranged mother appears unexpectedly, long-buried emotions resurface, threatening to disrupt their union. Faced with the complexities of forgiveness and healing, Sarah and Michael must ...

These quick reads offer a heartwarming escape amid life’s busy moments. Step into a world where love sparks in the most surprising ways. Witness rivalries ending with forever promises, suspenseful encounters turning life-changing, and a hidden author discovering a secret admirer. A wounded soldier finds hope through a loyal dog, pets become matchmakers, and feuding families overcome years of heartache. Each tale brims with warmth, courage, and love’s undeniable pull. These stories will warm your heart and remind you that true love can appear when you least expect it.