"Sam Elsner is the quiet type, especially when someone hurts him.
He caught the love of his life with another man. He isn't the type to face her. If he did, he might get angry which isn't his way. So he let her go, but he's never forgotten her.
Now she's at Wayside but it's not for second-chances. She's there as a patient.
Sam knows that only space and care is going to bring Kelly back from all the pain she's endured. When they dig carefully into their past, secrets come to light that might blow Kelly's kidnapping case wide open, and put a target on Sam's back. But he won't let anyone touch her again.
Kelly Chambers only wants a normal life, but that seems way outside God's plan.
She committed her life to Jesus in her darkest moment, but she feels so separated from humanity that she can't believe for a moment that He cares about her. As Sam tries to gently peel back the layers of distrust and pain, Kelly wants to escape the pain of healing.
But when her captor threatens the man she loved, can she find the strength to accept the new life Jesus and Wayside offers, or will she sink back into the belief that nothing and no one can save her?"
"Brendon Ruse doesn't need help.
He met Dee Heather Rose when a bad landing as an Army Ranger left him paraplegic. Brendon has been working hard to have his own normal life and he's happy, other than the love he lost because she didn't love him the way he was.
Or so he thought.
Dee Heather Rose is an encourager, which helps in her career as an aftercare nurse for elderly patients with mobility issues. She chooses to work with the elderly because she fell for a patient once and never wants to hurt like that again.
Until she has a chance to see that patient.
Their first meeting is rocky, but it was bound to be with so much history. When a trip to a local blood drive turns sinister and a boy is kidnapped by a known trafficker, Brendon and Dee commit to working together to get him back, but they keep the relationship professional. There will be no falling in love again.
Will seeing Dee work with a woman who recently lost the use of her legs be too painful of a reminder for Brendon or will he see the true meaning behind her encouragement? Will they find the missing boy before time runs out?"
"Eric loved once, now he'd rather tame horses than see her ever again.
He told Connor he wants nothing to do with the mission to face his regret. Not when his regret hurt him so deeply and not when it means a disruption to what the ranch does. Wayside is supposed help victims of trafficking, so why are they worried about their past regrets?
Ali comes to Wayside under the guise of helping one of the men with a legal matter. As a military lawyer, she's used to handling intricate matters. What she's not used to is feeling unsure of herself, which is exactly what happens when Eric walks into any room she's in. Her courtroom talents have no place on a rural Wyoming ranch.
Before she made the worst choice of her life, the choice to turn Eric's proposal down and marry a man who cheated on her, they were in love. Now, he's hesitant to even talk to her.
When a plot to steal the Wayside Ranch horses almost gets both of them killed, will matters of the heart become clearer, or will they let past hurts stand in their way?"
"As an intelligence officer, Cole faked his death then went undercover to find the spy in their group. When the dust settled, Cole discovered the government had mistakenly notified his next of kin of his death.
Through anger and resentment at having no identity other than the one they gave him, he comes home with a chip on his shoulder. He loves his country, but he has nothing. Until Conner Kincade offers him a job at Wayside Ranch.
That job comes with one stipulation, he must face his one regret. That would be the woman he left behind. The woman who would now think he's a ghost.
Erica Jameson can't make ends meet. Her five-year-old son thinks the world of her and she's let him down too many times. When she gets the notice that her lease is expiring and they refuse to renew her and the camp where her son had a scholarship changed their minds, all on the same day, she's pretty sure her life can't get worse.
Until the man she thought was dead shows up on her doorstep.
He's just as handsome and offers solutions to all her problems. But what about when the month ends and she has to face her life again?
Especially if she doesn't tell him . . . that her son is his."
"Junior Morrison walked away from the woman he loved to join the military.
Now, he's dedicated to helping victims of human trafficking at a healing ranch. When his boss challenges his team—including Junior—to face their past regrets, Junior might get a second chance with the woman he still can't forget.
Gabby Loftens gave up her dreams of a life with Junior to become a counselor, determined to help others where she couldn't heal herself.
When Junior unexpectedly calls, asking for her help, she's skeptical—but curiosity draws her to the ranch. What she doesn't expect is the rush of feelings still simmering between them . . . or the painful question of why he walked away.
When Gabby unknowingly leads a trafficking victim back to her captor, Junior and the Wayside team must protect her—and the ranch—from bold enemies determined to kidnap her again. If the men of Wayside fail, everything they've worked for could be destroyed."
"She’s on the run from a stalker. He can’t stand city-folk. But when she shows up in his town, he can’t let her face her trouble alone.
Annabelle’s stalker breaks into her apartment and leaves a gift. She must flee. But where can she go where no one can find her? Shady, WY and the uncle no one knows about seems the perfect place to lay low. While it seems like the perfect plan, she arrives to find her uncle is on vacation and the handsome rancher next door is her only option.
Ranch owner Luke fights against his dislike of big city dwellers to help the niece of his closest friend. He has two ranches to run, but she should be fine in his guest house. They butt heads at every turn, but he sees her strength and it’s compelling.
As the danger mounts, Luke wonders if he’s really the best man to protect her, but can he give up that job to just anyone?
Love’s Security is the third book in the inspiring Dawson Valley contemporary Christian romance series. If you like natural and flawed characters, emotional journeys, and compelling faith-filled romance, then you’ll adore Kari Trumbo’s touching story."
"Izzy Lawson has taken her last abuse.
When her husband dies, she has a choice to make: Go home, and face the family who made her stay with the beast, or head to Belle Fourche to the only friend she has left. The reserve she's worked so hard to build crumbles in the verdant rolling hills, and in the arms of a man so different from her husband.
Conrad Oleson can't read, and it's shamed him for longer than he can remember.
When another teacher shows up on his front step, he's sure his brother is meddling, again. But when Izzy reveals her painful past, he can't stay away. And if learning to read brings him closer to her, he'll do about anything for her including teaching her how to love.
Don't miss this sweet western cowboy romance. Can a widow scarred by her husband finally get her happily ever after? This book was originally published in the Timeless Love: Romantic Stories That Span the Ages collection."
"Arnold's first love died in the Cheyenne river.
He’s sure he’s had his one love. To guard his heart, he wants nothing to do with women. No one could ever compare to his Lynellen. He will work hard, be respectful, and never forget.
Stephenia is the new teacher in Belle Fourche when she almost meets her Maker.
Arnold saved her life, and maybe her heart. She’s avoided relationships her whole life, afraid of the pain of loss. When she finally gives up on him, he has to choose between the love he’s lost and the one who found him."
"Every Preacher Needs a Wife, Right?
Being a preacher in the countryside is not for the faint of heart nor faith. Four inexperienced preachers face a myriad of challenges including those who figure a man of the cloth needs a wife. Can they meet the expectations of “helpful” congregants and be true to their hearts?
THE MOUNTIE'S RIVAL by Angela K Couch
Canada, 1907—Tired of living in his twin’s shadow, Jonathan Burton is frustrated to find himself serving as a still wet-behind-the-ears preacher in the same community as his Mountie brother. How is he to find a wife when all the eligible women of the community seem enamored by his dashing brother in scarlet uniform?
CONVINCING THE CIRCUIT PREACHER by Carolyn Miller
Australia, 1863—As soon as Dorothea Maclean saw the country preacher, she knew Mr. Hamill was the man of her dreams. Now she just needs to convince her wealthy parents—and Mr. Hamill.
THE ANGEL AND THE SKY PILOT by Naomi Musch
Minnesota, 1905—Everett Shepherd, a preacher with a checkered past, sets off to win souls in the lumber camps like the “sky pilots” before him. But can he earn the respect of hard-living men—and still respect himself—after a local trader’s daughter joins the all-male congregation?
MAIL-ORDER MINISTER by Kari Trumbo
South Dakota, 1889—Olive Torey’s parents mail-ordered a preacher and prayed he’d be a husband for their daughter. The rest of the town—and Olive—have other ideas."
"She believes she has to give herself away for attention.
He's a single dad who needs stability.
When a blizzard traps them for three days, will opposites attract?Maisey agrees to meet an old hookup in Wyoming. But when he literally leaves her on his brother's doorstep without her luggage or phone, she finds herself trapped with a handsome rodeo cowboy. A surprise has her questioning everything she's done for the past few years. She feels like a fish out of water in the tiny Wyoming town.
Rodeo bronc rider Brayden is down with a broken knee. When his daughter falls for Maisey and her blue hair, he begins to wonder if can turn the wild woman from sexy to sweet. He's almost got her convinced she deserves a new life, when her past returns in a big way.
Maisey runs to the security of what she's always known, can Brayden find her and show her what true love looks like?
Sweet Temptation is the second book in the inspiring Dawson Valley contemporary Christian romance series. If you like natural and flawed characters, emotional journeys, and compelling faith-filled romance, then you'll adore Kari Trumbo's touching story."
"She’s writing books her mama wouldn’t be proud of.
He won’t risk his heart.
But when matters of faith have them at odds, will love triumph? Madison agrees to a last-minute writers’ retreat. With her anxiety at an all-time high, she seeks quiet in the only place she’s sure to find it, the stables at the Dawson Creek Dude Ranch. While grateful for the solace, she can’t afford to rekindle her past with the sweet, handsome cowboy who keeps meeting her there.
They are opposites in every way and she’s a fish out of water in his world.
Cowboy Randal has to think about his future and his own ranch. His goals don’t include getting attached to an author, especially a feisty one who challenges him. Though he begins to hope for more, their instalove can’t last. As their week together draws to a close, can Madison and Randal find their common ground and risk a love for the ages?
Hometown Hero is the first book in the inspiring Dawson's Valley contemporary Christian romance series. If you like natural and flawed characters, emotional journeys, and compelling faith-filled romance, then you’ll adore Kari Trumbo’s touching story.
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