Is he home for good?A future he didn’t want…Could become the family he needs.Building contractor Mark Caldwell is ready to inherit his grandfather’s horse ranch and put his traumatic past behind him—if he can survive working in Texas Hill Country for a year. But when his dog bonds with local caterer Holly Elliot’s son, Mark can’t refuse Holly’s request to be her son’s mentor. Can they put aside their differences long enough to open their hearts?From ...

"An emotional journey that brings growth and ultimate satisfaction"Filipa Beltran is tired . . . sick and tired of living out her parents’ dreams. After years of guitar lessons and the seemingly endless string of part-time jobs to pay for them, Filipa makes a drastic decision to leave New York and the hope of becoming a professional musician behind and return to her hometown, to move forward with her life–on her terms.For Nathan Cross, the past y...

The cowboy wants solitude…until she makes him an offer he can't refuse.Including his property in the local historical society's grand tour, could have huge benefits for Kent Ritter, but he has no clue how to decorate it. He strikes a deal with town newcomer Erin Dearborn: she'll give him decorating advice if he'll make repairs to her home. It's a fair bargain…but love was never meant to enter the mix.

Are you walking through a valley so dark it feels endless? I've been there—through pain, grief, and heartbreaking trials. At one point, the pain and grief were so overwhelming, I thought I might not survive.In those darkest moments, I found the gentle, quiet presence of Jesus, the Lily of the valleys. In this collection of devotions, I share the lessons God taught me as He walked with me through my deepest struggles. Walk with me on my journey from heartache and despair to victory ...

Designed for courses on theories and methods of teaching college writing, this text is distinguished by its emphasis on giving teachers a foundation of knowledge for teaching writing to a diverse student body. As such, it is equally relevant for teacher training in basic writing, ESL, and first year composition, the premise being that in most colleges and universities today teachers of each of these types of courses encounter similar student populations and teaching challenges. Many instru...

This toddler will steal his heartJust in time to open it…The last thing Lane Bromley wants is to leave his remote mountain cabin. But when his struggling daughter shows up with a grandson he didn’t know he had, Lane’s search for the boy’s father leads him to the other surprise grandparent: veterinarian Julia Frasier. They can’t seem to agree on anything, but maybe they can find common ground long enough to create a loving environment for their grandchild…and each other....

A Texas pastor has a million reasons to go—and just one to stay: her. A love- and joy-filled Hill Country holiday romance from the award-winning author.Searching for a new start, Pastor Shaun O'Grady can't wait for his next foreign missionary assignment . . . until he begins working with Brooke Willoughby on the church's Christmas outreach program. Even as they clash over program specifics, Shaun and Brooke are drawn to each other. Now Shaun's not sure where he belo...

His Texas SweetheartVeterinarian Tripp Willoughby returns to his hometown of Juniper Bluff knowing he has no right to ask for forgiveness. He thought keeping his Crohn’s disease a secret was the right thing to do—but he ended up breaking his college girlfriend’s heart. Now Diana Matthews has a new life running a cafe and working with animals. Reluctantly, she accepts his help with her pet therapy program. And as the furry animals bring them together, Tripp remembers how things used...

“A book with heart that will steal yours"North Carolina’s a long, long way from Texas, but horse trainer Kip Lorimer needs to get out of town fast, because the woman who long ago destroyed his last remnants of trust has just caught up with him—again.Special-ed teacher Sheridan Cross has trust issues of her own, so when Kip shows up with a horse to donate to the family’s equine therapy program, she can’t help but be suspicious. A cowboy a thousand...

Her Cowboy Reunion by Ruth Logan HerneWith her family in disgrace, Lizzie Fitzgerald never imagined she'd end up at an Idaho ranch. She loves working with the horses—even if it means dealing with her old sweetheart Heath Caufield. The widowed father of an adorable boy, Heath hasn't forgiven Lizzie for their past. But even a stubborn cowboy can't stop the heart's ability to forgive…or love again.Hill Country Reunion by Myra JohnsonVeterinarian Tripp Willoughby thought k...

Surprise fatherhood could be just the thingto reform this black sheep.Called home after an injury in the family, prodigal son Samuel Navarro shocks everyone by arriving with his surprise baby in tow. When Samuel’s mom is unable to act as a full-time babysitter, his childhood love, Joella James, reluctantly takes the job. But can the newly devoted dad convince Joella he’s a changed man…and that she’s the perfect final piece to his little family?From Love Insp...

Choosing between his heritage and his heart…Will a longtime family secretkeep them apart?Despite their family feud, Spencer Navarro is determined to help his neighbor, Lindsey McClement, when she comes home to save her family ranch. And Lindsey returns the favor by allowing him to house his foster rescue horses in her empty barn stalls. But when the generations-long strife threatens their forbidden friendship, Spencer must choose between a new love and...