 Author: Irene Hannon Genre: Contemporary Romance Series: Hope Harbor #11 Pages: 352 Release Date: April 1, 2025 Publisher: Revell Sometimes you have to look beneath the surface to find the treasure within After years of searching, Bren Ryan has found her place in Hope Harbor. Working as a barista suits her to a T, as does the laid-back vibe of her adopted town. Nothing is lacking in her life--except romance. But that's okay. Men are a complication she doesn't need. Buttoned-up CPA Noah Ward isn't looking for love, either, when he arrives in town on a mission to convince his father to move closer to him. And he certainly doesn't intend to fall for the quirky, free-spirited woman who's taken up residence in his father's guest cottage. But when Noah finds himself sucked into Bren's quest to help a struggling teen, might the two of them discover there's more to each other than meets the eye? Come home to Hope Harbor--where hearts heal . . . and love blooms.
1/29/2025 The Nature of Love Author: Toni Shiloh Genre: Contemporary Romance Series: Love in the Spotlight #3 Pages: 368 Release Date: February 4, 2025 Publisher: Bethany House Publisher A doctor feeling fractured Dr. Erykah Kennedy, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, finds herself at a crossroads in life. At forty-one, she's achieved remarkable success in her career, yet when it comes to her love life, she feels hopeless. But when she meets Christian Gamble, a passionate wildlife conservationist, an unexpected bond forms between them despite their contrasting worlds. A wildlife enthusiast ready for more Chris has yet to find someone to share his adventures with, but as his friendship with Erykah starts to blossom, he begins falling for her in every way. When tragedy strikes and Erykah suddenly becomes guardian to her nieces, Chris helps her pick up the pieces. Two hearts destined by nature With their lives turned upside down, finding their way to a lasting love while putting their faith in God may be the biggest challenge they've ever faced.
1/28/2025 An Overdue Match Author: Sarah Monzon Genre: Contemporary Romance Series: Checking Out Love #1 Pages: 320 Release Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Can a librarian's matchmaking mischief lead to a love that rewrites their stories? If the covers of every romance book ever published didn't convince librarian Evangeline Kelly that she isn't heroine material, her fiancé calling off their wedding when she lost her hair to alopecia did. But what's a girl head over heels for love to do when her feelings are unrequited? Matchmake, that's what. Armed with library patrons' check-out histories, she's determined to make at least one love connection--even if it's not her own. Tattoo artist Tai Davis is used to people judging him with a single glance, so it doesn't surprise him when the town's quirky new librarian believes his bad-boy reputation without giving him a chance. He can't help being intrigued by her, though, so when he discovers Evangeline's secret matchmaking scheme, he's not above striking a bargain with her. She just has to agree to one date with him for every time she uses his hometown knowledge to set up library patrons on a romantic rendezvous. The deal is made, but in the process, they both might learn you can't judge a book--or each other--by the cover.
1/20/2025 Welcome to the Honey B & B Author: Melody Carlson Genre: Contemporary Romance Pages: 304 Release Date: March 4, 2025 Publisher: Revell When life feels like it's closing in around you, sometimes the solution is to open the doors wide and invite others in . . . Jewel McKerry is on the brink of unraveling as she heads home to Oregon to help care for her father who has early-onset dementia. Her thirteen-year-old daughter is upset about the move. Her beekeeper dad is a humorous handful. Her mom is overworked and overwhelmed. Finances are stretched tight. And, according to her father, the neighbors are nothing but trouble. Despite all of these challenges, Jewel takes on one more when she convinces her parents to turn their decrepit farmhouse into a B&B in order to make some needed money. Her old high school flame turned contractor steps in to help, but Jewel isn't sure she can really trust him. And those "troublesome" neighbors? The handsome widower and his teenage daughter just might be the key to making all this work. Get ready for a summer filled with family, good humor, and new beginnings!
12/24/2024 A Year of Flowers Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Genre: Contemporary Romance Page: 368 Release Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Revell In this collection of four heartfelt novellas, three former friends have found success in the floral industry, but happiness--and love--remain elusive. An Apology in Bloom Wedding florist Jaime Harper is on a meteoric rise, working for an event company led by a successful and way-too-handsome boss. When a letter arrives from her past mentor with an offer too good to pass up, will she stay or head back to her hometown? A Bouquet of Dreams Claire Murphy has always dreamed of owning a flower shop, and when her employers hint at retirement, she believes her moment has arrived. But first she must confront her past--and the man who caused her to flee her hometown years ago. A Field of Beauty Tessa Anderson has found her sweet spot--an acre of farmland to start her flower farm and forget the past. She's grateful for the help of two men--her devoted boyfriend, Tyler, and a quiet soil specialist named Dawson. But as the farm finally starts to bloom, Tessa will discover something that challenges everything she's built. A Future in Blossom Years after tragedy sent them separate ways, Jaime, Claire, and Tessa return to their hometown, finally ready to face each other and their beloved mentor, flower shop owner Rose Reid. As they unite to pull off an extraordinary wedding, amid the flurry of preparations they just may find their way to forgiveness.
12/4/2024 Merry Christmas Author: Amanda Jantzi Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Pages: 122 Release Date: January 2, 2024 Publisher: New Harbor Press As Christmas slips into the town of Appleton, Cole Greyson's heart fills with gratitude. Aunt Sue had given him a home after his parents' accident fourteen years earlier, and Cole treasures the bond they have formed. But when his aunt announces her unexpected plans on Christmas Eve, Cole's secure comfortable world crashes around him. Dozens of questions chase away the Christmas cheer and leave Cole in tight-lipped turmoil. Will Aunt Sue still want him? Will he ever find answers? Does God not care or is He, perhaps, offering Cole a gift?
12/4/2024 When the Wildflowers Bloom Again Author: Donna Jo Stone Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages: 380 Release Date: November 15, 2024 Publisher: Aileron Books Babies are a gift of God, a fact Marigold Parker knows full well. Fourteen-year-old Marigold (Mary) Parker spends the summer of ’78 with her cousin and best friend, Sharon, biking the roads of their rural neighborhood in Pleasant Waters, North Louisiana. The girls while away the days at the local pond, listening to the BeeGees and talking about boys. Caring for her emotionally fragile mother is Mary’s only worry, until Sharon’s older half-brother finds Mary alone at the pond one day. She can’t speak of what happened in the woods. The truth will destroy her family and cost her the relationships she holds most precious. But secrets have a way of making themselves known, and when Mary finds herself pregnant, she’s forced to grapple with hard decisions. Babies are a gift from God. Mary knows this full well, but she doesn’t know how to deal with a pregnancy, or who to turn to for help. Trials seem to multiply as Mary struggles to keep faith in the God her parents have taught her to trust.
11/25/2024 Prairie Independence Day Author: Kelsey Bryant Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages: 111 Release Date: June 26, 2023 Publisher: Self-Published Resembling your favorite literary heroine isn’t all it’s cracked up to be...or is it? Chandler Ivey has always been more at home in the world of Little House on the Prairie than in her own. When she’s overwhelmed with changes after moving to the small town of Prairie, South Dakota, retreating into her comfort zone has never been more appealing. But when a nosy neighbor and a brand-new friend pull her into helping with Prairie’s Fourth of July celebration, Chandler finds there is more to God’s plan for her and the town than she ever imagined.
11/4/2024 A Weary World Rejoices Authors: Sara Davison, Angela D. Meyer, Johnnie Alexander, Eleanor Bertin, Stacy Monson Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance Pages: 313 Release Date: October 16, 2024 Publisher: The Mosaic Collection With nothing going as planned, will Christmas be a complete disaster this year? The people in these stories are tired, weighed down by the struggles and cares of life. In the midst of their challenging situations, each receives an unexpected letter. ❅ The Christmas Kiss – Stacy Monson ❅ Unremarkable Sue – Eleanor Bertin ❅ Love, Christmas – Johnnie Alexander ❅ Gifting Christmas – Angela D. Meyer ❅ The Back Door Christmas Tour Company – Sara Davison Songs like "O Holy Night" are filling the airwaves and promising hope for a weary world, but what will it take for the men and women in these stories to experience true joy this Christmas? A Weary World Rejoices is a collection of five stories about discovering joy in the midst of life's challenges—at Christmas and every day of the year.
11/3/2024 Tea With Elephants Author: Robin Jones Gunn Genre: Contemporary Fiction Series: Suitcaste Sisters #1 Pages: 304 Release Date: October 15, 2024 Publisher: Revell "If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together." African proverb Ever since Fern Espinoza and Lily Graden met as teenagers volunteering at a conference center in Costa Rica twenty years ago, they have shared a close friendship, even though they live in different states. They can hardly believe it when their teen dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime--but life sure isn't what they thought it would be back when they were young. Along with their suitcases, both women bring emotional baggage that weighs heavily on them. The two best friends slowly open up to each other about the challenges waiting for them back home. Soon they discover that the people they meet and the places they experience have the power to change their hearts--but only if they listen to the gentle lessons God is teaching them in this land of emerald tea fields, graceful giraffes, and rambunctious elephants. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on a safari of the heart in this vulnerable exploration of how to move forward in faith even when the future is uncertain.
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