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Tombstone, Arizona, 1880s I thought I’d have my bakery in Chicago forever but it all disappeared in a single afternoon. Everything gone–my family business, my home, my future. What was I supposed to do? As a young, single woman in the 1880s, there were very few options. Fortunately, my twin sister Suzanne had moved to Tombstone and built a business of her own with her husband. She wrote that her husband’s best friend needed to get married fast to get a loan to open his fancy restaurant and would I consider it. I missed her enough and was desperate enough to say yes. The only problem ...

A heartwarming tale of love, family, and second chances set against the rugged beauty of the Old West. For years, Maria has dedicated her life to the Archer family and their sprawling ranch in the heart of Tombstone. A gifted cook and steadfast friend, she has been the glue that held the family together after the tragic loss of its matriarch. But beneath her quiet strength lies a heart that once yearned for love—and still carries the scars of its absence. When Diego, the man she loved and lost years ago, unexpectedly returns, Maria is forced to confront the life she’s built and the ...

**Previously published under Cindy Caldwell Mirabelle Walters Banks has left her past behind and will do anything to stay at River’s End Ranch’s and never set eyes on Southern California again, and happily takes a job in the housekeeping department. The ranch’s rugged, majestic landscapes just beg to be put down on canvas and she does whatever it takes to stay—all she wants to do is paint. Tony Morales has had a lifetime to paint the scenery at the ranch, and as the head of security, he has plenty of time to work, paint—and not much more. Mira is asked to paint a portrait of a ...

Widow Jen Watson's grown boys are on their own, and she's looking forward to having a blissful summer at the family beach house with her lifelong best friends, for the first time in years—until she finds out her family has been scheming to sell it. Just the thought of losing her late grandmother's home and all the memories it holds makes her head spin, even though it needs quite a bit more fixing up than her family is willing to do. But Jen and her best friends will do just about anything to keep the house in the family. Especially when a long lost friend comes back into Jen's life.

**Previously published. under Cindy Caldwell Opal Hamilton’s newfound home at River’s End Ranch is everything she’d hoped it would be. With her new job at the gallery, she’s thrown herself into what’s most important to her—her family and her photography of the magnificent mountains and wildlife at River’s End Ranch. Her sister is happily married, and her father settled, and her own future is the furthest thing from her mind. Family is the furthest thing from Bernard Dubois’ mind as his job takes him to River’s End Ranch as the as cinematographer for a new TV show. He ...

It took Jen and her best friends Carrie and Faith all summer to save the beach house. And none of them could have realized how much it would change their lives. Jen's making a new life for herself in Newport, facing new challenges and new relationships. The beginning of the school year calls Faith back to her kindergarten classroom while she tries to juggle that and her job at the boutique. But Carrie—Carrie's life is about to be turned completely upside down when the stepdaughter she thought she'd lost forever turns up on her doorstep.

Olivia Blanchard is left homeless and destitute when a sudden fire at her ranch takes everything. Joe Stanton, the town blacksmith, has been under increasing pressure to marry the woman his overbearing mother and aunt have chosen for him. He'd rather find his own wife, and decides that a mail-order bride sounds like a better option. When he sees beautiful Olivia, covered in dirt and soot, and understands her situation, marriage seems like the perfect solution for both of them. His mother however, does not agree, and Olivia can't seem to please her, no matter how hard she tries. Can they ...

The Archer Family saga continues as Sage finds love…or does it find her? Sage teams up with Tombstone’s Dr. Folsom, where she hopes to learn about being the doctor she’ll never become. Certainly not on the wild west frontier. But her tonics made with generations of guidance are helpful for many Tombstone residents…or are they? Clint Jackson is in medical school in New York when he finds out that his father is perishing in Tombstone. He is quick on his way to say goodbye, only to find that a charming young woman is providing medicines he’s never heard of, against the doctor’s ...

*** Uplifting Women's Fiction Beach Romance Series - Discover Love, Friendship, and Hope *** Cassie Lewis, a dedicated environmentalist... ...faces the challenge of her life. All her efforts spent in planning an endangered porpoise sanctuary seem to be in vain when the project is suddenly scrapped. Having dreamt of saving these gentle creatures, Cassie refuses to give up. She embarks on a mission to the charming beachside community, where friends, family, and the beauty of nature intertwine. As the decisive meeting looms, Cassie's joy in exploring the sandy shores and azure sea with her ...

**Previously published under Cindy Caldwell Jillian Wharton’s world is rosy—her son, Fred, has found his beloved, their wedding is on track and the bank is running quite smoothly. Maybe grandchildren are in the future, and her world as head of the town’s oldest bank is humming along. Nothing could be better, and as Christmas and the Jingle Bell Jam fundraiser loom, her world is in order. Her future daughter-in-law’s family floods in for the wedding, and when Fred and Olivia nudge her toward re-entering the dating world, it’s not at all what she had in mind for this time in her ...

Josephine: Bride of Louisiana is 18th in the unprecedented 50-book American Mail-Order Brides series. Josephine Depardieu grew up in Massachusetts, fairly privileged and educated, speaking French as well as English, but when her father dies, she finds herself working in a factory in as a seamstress. When the factory burns down, she looks for other options…and sees an ad for a French-speaking mail-order bride. She’s always wanted to know more about her French culture, and heads down to a plantation in Louisiana to find out more. Pierre Bernard has lived and worked on his father’s ...

Jen, Faith, and Carrie have worked hard to make sure that the Newport Harbor house is out of the woods and stays in the family. New plans, a new future for Faith's pillow business and new love for Jen and Carrie are on the horizon. But the unexpected high tide from the full moon coupled with high winds put the house—and their dreams—in jeopardy once again. All hands on deck are required to keep everything on track, and the friends come together to ensure the future of the house—and their plans.

Michelle: Bride of Mississippi is 20th in the unprecedented 50-book American Mail-Order Brides series. When Michelle Blake's world collapses and her job as a seamstress disappears, she thinks maybe her cousin, Josephine, has a good idea. She follows suit and answers an advertisement to be a mail order bride. She doesn't know much about Mississippi, but is willing to take a chance for a better life in a place where she might be able to use her sewing skills to benefit others. Anthony Chandler's family has lived, loved and worked in Mississippi for generations and have been pillars of the ...

With Jen and Carrie at the beach full time, it's gotten harder by the week for Faith to return to her job inland as a new life has been unfolding for her at the beach on the weekends. Her part time job at the boutique has taken more and more of her time as the owner becomes increasingly scarce. Her daughter, Maggy, has been visiting more frequently, with all the ups and downs that brings. Jen's son, Max, has been spending time in Newport as well, and Faith still holds out hope that Maggy and Max might end up together.

Love isn't always where you think you'll find it. Sometimes it's right in front of you. Rosemary Archer is tired of just gathering eggs and milking cows. She wants to follow in her sister Meg's footsteps and explore beyond Archer Ranch. When a new headmaster arrives in Tombstone, a position as a student teacher opens up and seems ideal to Rose—if she can get her father to agree. Meg won him over, so hopefully she can, too. Michael Tate, the new headmaster, is looking forward to the challenge of creating a larger school for the increasing number of children. He is excited about his new ...

*** Heartfelt Women's Fiction Beach Romance Series - A Journey of Rediscovery, Love, and Finding Happiness! *** Megan Lewis, a woman at a crossroads... ...must choose between her business and her heart. Facing the harsh reality of her sinking business, Megan Lewis needs to make tough decisions quickly. Amidst the turmoil, her daughter Cassie's inspiring achievements—establishing a sanctuary for endangered species and falling in love—spark a desire for change within Megan. Drawn to the same picturesque beaches that captivated her daughter, Megan wonders if she, too, could find happiness ...

Somebody's getting married . . . And Jen's going to be a grandma, any minute. Her daughter-in-law's mother has dropped the ball for the baby shower and the wedding has come out of the blue. Faith, Carrie, and Jen have to manage both events—but will any of them be the star of the show?

In Southern California, it's twinkle lights on palm trees, boat parades with colored lights everywhere, gondola rides, and beachfront mansions decorated with Santas. But also cookie exchanges, house decorating contests, and hot chocolate. And Jen is determined to recreate all of her grandmother's Christmas traditions, if it's the last thing she does.

Carol Benson, a new and favorite member of the Archer clan, has learned that even if she can’t walk, she still can be part of the world of Tombstone in the 1880s. The tragic accident that left her paralyzed has also taught her how much joy there is in the world and spurs her to be a part of it. Will Stanton has learned the the hard way that things go much better if he just keeps to himself. When he meets Carol at her brother’s wedding, he’s drawn to her, wondering what life might be like from a chair with wheels. Does he dare try to make life simpler for the beautiful young woman ...

A quirky family. A missing shell. A family coming together. Get ready to escape to the sun-kissed shores of the Florida Keys with the Montgomery family. Julia and her late husband John created a one-of-a-kind shell shop, filled with rare and exotic treasures from John's diving adventures. Now, with John gone, Julia must keep the shop and her family afloat, but with a world-famous shell collector demanding a rare shell that John promised to deliver, things are getting complicated. Join Julia and her quirky family as they come together to solve the mystery of John's missing shell and save the...