Jilted by her husband. Abandoned by his wife. Bound by a lie as fragile as their broken hearts. While Rose Baldwin had been faithful, loving, and patient, her husband put off having children and then left her high and dry. Three years later, Harry returns to the annual Sweet Water Sweethearts’ Banquet with his new wife, three stepchildren and a baby to dote over—all the things he had denied her. While Rose, forced to be their server for the evening, is still devastatingly alone. Is it any wonder she lies about being engaged? When he followed his wife, Stephanie, to the city, Derek Fields traded his cowboy roots for corporate America. But their big city dreams came at a costly price. After Stephanie walks away, Derek is forced to return to the small town of Sweet Water, North Dakota, to take over the family ranch from his grandparents…alone. Derek and Rose easily fall into the lie about their fake relationship, but they’re both already broken. And straw houses aren’t built to withstand the North Dakota wind. Fans of Debbie Macomber and RaeAnne Thayne will love this forced proximity, found family and deeply emotional themes in Cowboy Walking Away. One-click this sweet western romance today! Here's what reviewer's are saying about Cowboy Walking Away: ????? "This is the very essence of clean and wholesome with strong Christian themes but also dealing with harsh realities." - Wren ????? "I believe that I could honestly recommend any book by Jessie Gussman, even without reading it." - Jill ????? "I recommend this and all of Jessie's books to everyone who loves good, clean, Christian romances." - Carol ????? “If you're looking for some small town family, friends, and where everyone knows your name... and your business, this is the book for you!" - DeedeeW ????? "This story was just a wealth of thought provoking ideas along with an excellent story." - Kindle Customer Books in the Coming Home to North Dakota Series: Cowboy Walking Away Cowboy Coming Home Cowboy Stealing My Heart Cowboy Finding Love Cowboy Dreaming Alone Cowboy Rescuing Me Cowboy Dancing All Night Cowboy Falling Hard Cowboy Looking at Me Cowboy Wanting Everything Cowboy Whispering My Name Cowboy Marrying the Lady

Book 1: Another Chance at Love She doesn’t believe in second chances. He's wondering why God called him to Crystal Creek. Can she convince him to walk away, or will he prove his love is everlasting? Pastor Trey Channing is lost in grief when he answers God’s call to travel to a small town. He and his teenage children struggle to let God heal the loss that led them on a cross-country journey. As Trey gets to know Crystal Creek, he’s drawn to Hannah McKean, a friendly waitress whose smile doesn’t hide the pain in her eyes. Hannah knows God never forsook her even when she turned away from Him. In a weak moment, she committed a mistake that stole her future and made each day a struggle to provide for her and her daughter. Believing this lapse has ruined all chances for love, she’ll never get close to another man again. When a terrible accident hospitalizes Hannah, it’s the kind pastor who stands by her side and creates a longing for more. To save herself from heartbreak, she pushes him away. What she hadn’t expected was someone more stubborn than she when it comes to answering love’s call. Will Trey prove Hannah right and leave, or will he teach her that once she loves herself, she can open her heart to his love? Book 2: Never Too Late for Love She’s searching for answers. He wants to be left alone. If he joins her quest, can he risk the damage to his heart? When military author Delanie Jonnson loses her father in the Mid East conflict, she writes the book that will explain the withdrawal and give her peace. As she delves into her research, she discovers a military chatroom and meets Mad Dog who challenges her motive. Zane Gallivan believes moving to a small town will give him the solitude he needs to come to terms with his war injury. What he hadn’t expected was his attractive neighbor Delanie to be concerned about his solitary life and to try to draw him out. But it’s The Nines, the chatroom newcomer who forces Zane to think about the last battle that took the life of his best friend. As he investigates the confrontation, he learns the answer he seeks means accepting Delanie into his life. Can he risk heartbreak for an answer that will bring this fascinating woman peace? Never Too Late for Love is the second book in the Hearts of Crystal Creek Series. If you like sweet romance and valiant heroes, you’ll love Laura Haley-McNeil’s later-in-life Christian romance. Book 3: The Right Time for Love He wants the woman he left behind. She wants a fresh start in her hometown. When their secrets are brought to light, does love stand a second chance? Abby Baites is ready for a fresh start. After a horrific tragedy leaves her questioning her future, she's eager to return to Crystal Creek with her 5-year-old granddaughter to help a friend run her ranch. But her world is once more shaken when she finds the new ranch owner is her high school sweetheart--the man who broke her heart. Chet Hancock wants a second chance. He fled Crystal Creek at nineteen to become a country-western singer. But when he returned at the peak of his success for Abby, he was crushed to discover she'd married another man. Now Abby's standing on his doorstep, and he'll do anything to win her heart again. But will the secret that turned her away from him drive a wedge between them too deep to overcome? The Right Time for Love is the third book in the Hearts of Crystal Creek Christian romance series. If you like later-in-life characters and second chances, then you'll love Laura Haley-McNeil's sweet romance. Buy the Hearts of Crystal Creek Boxed Set Books 1-3 for heartwarming stories of love, redemption, and strong family bonds.

Secret agent Eli Trudeau grieved the loss of his wife and baby. Then he discovers his son is alive—and living with an adoptive mother, Gena Malone. Despite the secrets and lies, Eli can't deny the truth: Gena loves the boy. Yet Eli grew up without a father and won't do that to his own child. When someone dangerous comes after them, Eli takes Gena and his son deep into hiding. As he grows closer to them, he discovers that he's more than just a maverick operative. After his dark, troubled past, he's finally found faith and family. And he'll do anything to protect both.

From the USA Today –bestselling author, a woman turns to her Amish friend and neighbor for protection in this inspirational romantic suspense. Her temporary Amish homecoming could get her killed. Julianne Graber left her Amish life behind after a family tragedy, but now she's back to sell the family home—and someone's dead set on getting rid of her. With her neighbor William Lavy by her side, Julianne must uncover dangerous secrets to make sense of the past and present. Can she find justice for her family—and a future with Will—before the killer hits his target?

Someone Is Out There. Watching Her. Waiting. Blacklisted in the photography business over a controversial shot, Avery Tate answered an ad for a crime-scene photographer. She expected to be laughed at, but crime-scene analyst Parker Mitchell hired her outright--and changed her life. But six months ago, when her feelings for Parker became too strong, she left his employ to sort out her heart. Now, for the first time, Avery is facing the world that rejected her to attend the gallery opening of a photography exhibit for which her friend modeled. But the only image of her friend is a chilling photo of her posing as if dead--and the photographer insists he didn't take the shot. Worse, her friend can't be found, and so Avery immediately calls Parker for help. As Avery, Parker, and their friends in law enforcement dig into the mystery, they find themselves face-to-face with a relentless and deadly threat.

A 2022 ACFW Carol Award Finalist! Ashamed of being duped by her handsome psychology professor, Josie Martin returns to Maine too proud to admit her foolishness to those closest to her. As the one-year anniversary of her father’s death approaches, she seeks solace in an old friend, Tripp Colton, and a new business venture that will prove to herself and her loved ones that she is still capable of success despite her overwhelming failure. When Josie announces she will not return to school to finish her graduate degree but wishes to remain in Camden to help her mother achieve a lifelong dream, the entire family gets behind her idea to open and run a bed and breakfast inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House. Even Tripp gets excited about restoring Josie’s great-aunt's Victorian home for the purpose, but when Josie’s unexpected news is revealed, their friendship and the new feelings blooming between them are threatened. As summer gives way to fall, Josie struggles with decisions regarding her family’s future, dealing with past mistakes she cannot run from, and her feelings for Tripp. When the opportunity for grace comes along, will she take it? Or will she continue to allow her failures to define her worth? A contemporary twist on the well-loved classic, Little Women, readers will fall in love with the Martin family—Maggie, Josie, Lizzie, Bronson, Amie, and their mother Hannah—each trying to find their own way in the world and each discovering that love, home, and hope are closer than they appear.