Is the sure thing worth risking for the possibility of maybe? ? Charla Winthrop, a savvy business woman seeking a permanent lifestyle change in small-town Ruby, learns that things aren’t always what they appear when she takes up residence in a house steeped in charm and a hint of mystery. Rumor has it that Sam Packard the town carpenter is her go-to guy for home remodeling, but can Charla convince him to help her—with no strings attached, of course? Alone far too long, Sam’s prayed that God would send him a wife and a mother for his daughters. However, the new Ruby resident is hardly what he imagined. A new place to call “home,” the possibility of what might be, and the answer to someone’s prayers unite this unlikely pair with the help of the town’s residents. Nestled in the Ozarks’ hills and hollows is Ruby, Missouri, a quaint, cozy town where “neighbor” is merely another word for “friend.” Ruby will charm and delight as will her quirky, lovable characters who will steal your heart, but hand it right back—with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Savor your new friends’ sorrows and successes in the community where offbeat is perfect and mishaps and mayhem never tasted so good.

1870 Switzerland. One year. A mountain of ideas. And a menacing railroad forging the barrier between dreams and reality. Claire Pennington formulates a bold plan to avoid the pressure of yet another London season. Her parents grant her one year in Switzerland, yet afterward she must return to England and find a suitor. Armed with a notebook and gumption, she determines to make the mountain town of Thun a tourist destination for all classes of society. However, she does not count on an equally determined railroad engineer set on leaving Thun in the dust. The rugged mountain terrain grants Englishman Lucas Stanley the opportunity to launch his engineering career. The railroad is the answer to modern travel—expedient, efficient, and competitive, yet conquering the section of track from Thun to Interlaken is harder than he originally thought, especially with opposition from a fiery female. Claire confronts him at every turn, using her enthusiasm and people skills to flame local zeal for change and progress in another direction. Opposing proposals collide as Claire, Lucas, and the citizens of the quaint Swiss town face an avalanche of decisions and compromises sparked by flames of faith— and perhaps love. Discover romance and faith in 1870 Switzerland through this standalone novel from the Elements of Hope series where fire, air, water, and earth meet elements of the heart.

"This is awesome reading. I’m off to the next book in the series. This book was a page turner. I absolutely loved it!" –Barbara B. I tried to resist him, but he's a force I can't escape ... There’s only one thing standing in the way of Effie Romeo’s success as an interior designer at the famed Oliver Hotel—Talon Chasing, the manager. Not only is Talon dangerously handsome with his crooked smile and adorable dimple, but he also happens to be the oldest son of one of the wealthiest families on the East Coast. The more Effie tries to evade Talon, the harder he pursues her. Effie is reluctant to get involved with Talon because of their work relationship and also because of the whispers of suspicion surrounding his ex-wife’s disappearance. The closer Effie gets to Talon, the more she starts to question his innocence. A series of strange occurrences at the hotel make Effie fear that she might be the next to disappear. Chasing Whispers will draw you in from the first page with its mystery and intrigue. The matters of the heart will leave a promise of hope that will stay with you long after the last page has been turned. Welcome to Honeysuckle Island. A place where secrets abound. A place to find love, family, and belonging. A place to call home.

After five years of training, Joella Crawford is on her way to becoming El Camino's premiere interior designer. She never expects to meet the man of her dreams when she plows over handsome JD Neilson with her bicycle on a beautiful summer day in northern California. She can't leave the gorgeous guy lying on the ground with a bloody leg so she bandages his wounds. After he forgives her for running him down, she discovers an undeniable attraction to the successful young accountant with impeccable manners. When JD walks out of her life, she turns to her friend David Reyes. But no one can take JD's place in her heart. JD Neilson must climb his way to the top of Grant, Tucker, and Associates accounting firm. Perhaps then his father will finally love and respect him. JD has to admit he's hopelessly in love with classy interior designer, Joella Crawford, despite his father's objections—he doesn't approve of Joella's faith. After threats to disown him, JD finally succumbs to his father's demands and dates a woman in his own church. But on the eve of his wedding to the other woman, he can't forget the one he adores—and his reasons for loving her. Will he marry the wrong person, or will he defy his father and follow his heart? For All Eternity is book 1 in the Almond Tree series set in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains.

As killers close in, a deputy US marshal must face dangerous family secrets—and the ultimate test of her faith—in this romantic suspense novel. Deputy US marshal Dana Santiago is in the remote mountains of South Carolina for her partner's Christmas wedding. But the idyllic winter scene turns chilling when Dana is nearly abducted. Only the quick actions of Alex "Rich" Richardson save her. Now Dana and Rich must work together to figure out why the kidnappers seem willing to go to any lengths to capture her. When the clues lead them back to Dana's family, she will have to face long-buried secrets to get to the truth.

She seeks healing for her son. Macie Newman believes time and tranquility—not a psychologist—will heal her traumatized son, Alex. After she moves them to the small town of Hidden Veil, she discovers the noble but disturbing plans that her new boss, Lane Becker, has for his ranch. Fearing for her son’s safety as he becomes attached to the horseman, Macie chooses to leave before Lane’s interference endangers Alex’s physical and emotional health. But she hadn’t counted on how hard that would be on her son . . . or her heart. He's looking for atonement for his brother’s death. As an equine therapy center, Lane’s property will aid veterans suffering from PTSD and honor his brother’s death in Afghanistan, hopefully, lessening Lane’s guilt. When he finds a feisty but troubled widow occupying the space he needs for the center, Lane wants to move her out. But after witnessing her son’s frightening anxiety attack, he’s convinced the Newmans are where they need to be, as long as he can control his pull toward Macie. He can’t allow himself to be distracted by a love he doesn’t deserve. How can Lane help the boy and his mother conquer their fears without jeopardizing a second person’s life? Get to know the couples who navigate the joys and pitfalls of life and love in their quaint and tight-knit southern hometown of Hidden Veil, North Carolina. A Musician’s Heart A Horseman’s Mission