They had everything going for them. One night changed their lives forever. Can they find their way back to love? In a new place with a new job, Laurel hopes to begin again, away from the reminders of humiliation and betrayal. But what if her attempt to escape doesn’t take her away from Colton? What if it brings her to him instead?Colton knows Laurel’s heart won’t heal easily or ever without God’s help. Will she give him the chance to regain her trust? Or will he be forced to live the rest of his life without her?Author's Note: If you're sensitive to infidelity, this might not be the book for you.

A deadly encounter. For single mom Erica Keyes, a normal day swiftly changes to one of terror when someone intentionally runs her off the road, endangering her and her son’s life. Already unsettled by the encounter, strange things begin happening at the B&B she owns, leaving her watchful and on edge. Unable to find a connection between the events, Erica is grateful for a handsome guest who insists on helping.In the right place at the right time. In Destiny to scout a new location for his private security employer, Cole Shepherd rents a room at the Tranquil Bed & Breakfast. When he realizes someone is harassing the lovely owner and her son, he'll do whatever it takes to keep Erica and Peter safe.The missing piece. As the danger escalates and the suspects grow increasingly desperate, it's clear that Cole and Erica are missing a key piece of information. Can they stay one step ahead long enough to figure out who is behind it all and thwart their evil plans?~Book 1: Out of the AshesSomeone wants Megan Bristow dead, and she has no idea who. She and firefighter Bryce Keyes will have to put the past behind them and work together before her would-be killer strikes again.Book 2: Frozen in JeopardyOfficer Gabe Harrison is in a race against time when he discovers veterinarian Paige Wade is in danger. But who is after his friend and why makes no sense. Can he and his K-9 partner keep her alive long enough to unravel the puzzle?Book 3: Beneath the SurfaceA serial killer is terrorizing Destiny, Texas, and the case is somehow connected to medical examiner Eve Marks. Can Detective John Paris figure out who the murderer is before Eve becomes the next victim?Book 4: Caught in the CrosshairsWhen Cole Shepherd checks into a B&B, he never expected to become entangled in a mystery when the owner and her son are in danger. While offering his protection, he works to determine why Erica Keyes is being targeted. Can he reveal the identity of whoever is threatening their lives before it's too late?Book 5: Running from the PastWhen her sister is murdered, Peyton Kennedy is forced to flee with her infant niece. Unsure who she can trust, she seeks out her ex-husband, Doctor Jay Baird. Despite their complicated past, he's the one person who can protect them and help her find some answers.Book 6: In Pursuit of the TruthWhen Nate Walker learns his friend, Bailey Thompson, is facing difficulties, he quickly steps in to assist her. As a single mom, she relies on her farm and the customers it brings in to help support her two boys. Vandalism on her property is bad enough, but when the situation escalates to danger, it’s up to Nate to keep them safe.Book 7: Assigned to ProtectAssigned to a high-profile case, Police Officer Jenny Durant and FBI Agent Blake Patterson work together to protect a testifying witness. Before she can testify, a bomb goes off at the courthouse, throwing everything into chaos. With multiple casualties, it's impossible to know who was the real target, and whether this attack is only the beginning…Book 8: Surviving the StormAt an accident scene, Paramedic Curtis Whitman and EMT Aurora "Rory" Graham discover a gunshot victim and an absent driver. Rory's unease intensifies when she spots a man watching her from the woods, followed by a barrage of gunfire. Now, a sinister stalker lurks, convinced Rory has witnessed too much.Book 9: Forged by FireFirefighter Leslie Granger finds herself in the crosshairs of a dangerous threat, and Police Officer Clint Baker is determined to protect her. As they delve deeper into the case, they stumble upon a motive that will test their courage and force them to confront not only the danger, but also the unexpected attraction growing between them.

He’s sworn to uphold the law. Her life is riddled with closely guarded secrets. When the past catches up to her, will she rush to him or run away?When he’s not evading grabby-handed octogenarians, mentoring troubled teens, or rescuing rascally youngsters from disaster, Deputy Knox Strickland can be found upholding the law in the eastern Oregon region he patrols. He avoids making plans for tomorrow, focusing instead on doing his best today. Then one chance encounter with a beautiful woman in a wheat field turns his world upside down. Knox is left questioning what secrets she’s hiding, and how hard he’ll have to work to scale the fortress she's built around her heart.Zadie Redmond isn’t like most women. A life spent looking over her shoulder has destroyed the promising future she’d once envisioned. Her days are spent leading hunting and fishing adventures, or teaching tiny ballerinas the proper way to plié. She fills her evenings with do-it-yourself projects while worrying about the day her past catches up with her. In an unexpected moment, the local deputy swoops into her world like a storybook hero and she knows nothing will ever be the same. Zadie will do anything to keep Knox safe from the danger lurking in the shadows, even if it destroys her chance at love.Will Knox convince Zadie she can trust him with her secrets and her heart?“I know I shouldn’t be out here, Deputy Strickland, but the wheat field called to me and I had to answer,” she said with a sassy grin.“Called to you?” He spoke in a hushed tone. Something about this evening warranted whispers, maybe even a few secrets.A sweet romance full of quirky small-town fun, Distracting the Deputy is a story of hope, help, and hanging on to what matters most.

When the heart pens its own holiday romance, even a skeptic can find magic under the mistletoe.On Sanctuary Island, Ariel Highbridge seeks refuge from crippling writer's block and a disillusioned heart. As a writer of Regency romances who's been betrayed by love herself, Ariel struggles to weave tales of romance when her own faith in it has frayed.Tom Fuller is a devoted schoolteacher and a widower, whose life orbits around his daughter Shauna. He has sworn off the possibility of new love. Yet, the arrival of their enchanting neighbor stirs an unexpected warmth in both father and daughter's lives.As the island's Yuletide enchantments weave their spell, Tom and Ariel find themselves drawn to each other. Ariel's burgeoning belief in love and Tom's tentative steps towards healing suggest that perhaps, this Christmas, they could write a love story of their own.But their fledgling romance will soon face its ultimate test, and it will take the magic of the season and the island's charm for their love story to prove the most enchanting tales don't end—they simply transform into new beginnings.* * *Welcome to the shores of Sanctuary Island, where six bestselling authors of Christian romance bring you stories of love and redemption. From tender romance to enduring faith, each standalone novel in this series promises unforgettable characters and heartwarming small town charm.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: An FBI agent is plunged into a decades-old murder—and her own painful past—in her Louisiana hometown . . . Her hometown of Loomis, Louisiana, holds no charm for Jodie Gilmore. Why be reminded of her mother's abandonment? But the novice FBI agent has been assigned to a missing persons case, and refusal isn't an option. Her coworkers are counting on her. Surely the tight-lipped locals will talk to one of their own. Or will they? A decades-old double homicide is discovered, and Harrison Cahill, the handsome forensic anthropologist on the case, thinks Jodie knows more than she's saying. But speaking freely can be deadly in Loomis . . .

An Amish adoptee searches for her birth parents and uncovers dangerous secrets in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Though she is deeply loved by her parents, the fact that Lydia Brand is adopted has always made her different from her close-knit Amish community. But as Christmas approaches and she begins to search for answers about her biological parents, more questions surface. Soon it seems that the deaths of two women in her small town may not be coincidences, after all. And her pursuit of the truth has left her only with hints of a dark secret—and threats from an unseen adversary. While she does her best to stave off advances from her parents' preferred suitor, Lydia discovers that her heart truly belongs to the man who's been there all along: her friend Josh Yoder. It's only with his help that Lydia can ensure that the stillness of a winter's night means peace—and not danger. Praise for Karen Harper "Harper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end . . . of this thrilling tale." —Booklist on Fall from Pride (starred review) "Lively and endearing." —Publishers Weekly on Fall from Pride "The author's likable, engaging characters and a strong plot lend additional strength to her ever-amazing descriptions of Amish life." —RT Book Reviews on Return to Grace "Haunting suspense, tender romance and an evocative look at the complexities of Amish life . . . riveting!" —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times–bestselling author on Dark Angel "Compelling . . . intricate and fascinating." —Tami Hoag, New York Times–bestselling author on Dark Road Home