She's determined to escape her past. He's looking to build a future . . . with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone? Anna Henderson is guilty of one thing: trusting the wrong man. Now she’s running for her life from an ex-boyfriend who will stop at nothing to find her. The little town of Quintin, Texas seems like the perfect place to lay low, and its quaint little diner may just give her the new start she’s looking for. The more she gets to know the diner’s handsome owner, the more of a connection she feels with him. But she can’t put her heart—or his safety—at risk. Joel Ash knows all about second chances. After all, he pulled himself out of his rough past and became a successful restaurant owner. So, when a nervous woman walks into his diner looking for a job, he can’t say no—even though he’s convinced she’s hiding something. He soon finds himself falling for the beautiful stranger, and he thinks he may have a real chance at winning her heart. But when Anna’s past catches up with her, both their lives are thrown into turmoil. His only thought is to protect Anna, and their possible future together, at any cost. An inspirational Christian novel about faith, new beginnings, and overcoming fear with love. ~*~ Love Unexpected is a complete three-book series focusing on life after foster care, friendship, second chances, and finding a love worth waiting for. Safe In His Arms (Book 1): Anna is determined to escape her past. Joel is looking to build a future...with her. Will she open her heart and let him help, or keep on running alone? Someone to Trust (Book 2): Brooke wants to give Chess her heart. He wants to give her the best chance at a happy life. They're headed separate ways...until faith steps in. Starting Anew (Book 3): Nathan is afraid to trust. Lynn has a secret that could change everything between them. Will they let go of their fear, or allow it to rob them of their chance at happiness?

A search and rescue responder helps an Alaskan beauty train her dog and finds unexpected forever love in this inspirational romance. Never stay in one place too long. These are the words Brock Parker lives by. Roaming the world to save avalanche victims keeps the search-and-rescue patrolman from getting too close to anyone. The resort ski town of Aurora is no different. Until Brock meets Anya Petrova. The Alaska native needs someone to train her dog. Who better than the man who works wonders with his canine rescue team? Haunted by a family tragedy, Brock doesn't think he's anyone's hero. But Anya refuses to believe that. And when she shows her true mettle in the face of breathtaking danger, Brock realizes what he'll risk for the woman whose love has healed his heart.

Maddie Fairfax may be young, but on this Oregon-bound wagon train, the pioneers welcome help from the self-trained nurse. Until Dr. Jason Goodwin joins up with their company. The doctor portrays a frosty exterior, but Maddie may be the only one who sees the profound loneliness that haunts him. After losing his wife and children in a terrible accident, Jason has vowed not to open his heart again. But when Maddie takes on the care of three young orphans, Jason finds himself entangled in the lives of the makeshift family. And as their journey west continues, Maddie's radiant compassion begins to light up the darkest corners of his heart. Until the unthinkable happens. Will Jason's guarded heart and Maddie's untamed spirit pull them apart? Tropes/themes: *May/December *ready-made family / adopted orphans *grumpy/sunshine *love on the journey *emotional scars

Three page-turning Christian romantic suspense novels from a USA Today bestselling author. Vanished in the Darkness (formerly Glimmer in the Darkness ) When Cassidy learns another child has been kidnapped from her hometown, she returns, convinced the man who took the girl she’d been babysitting ten years earlier is behind the recent abductions--and that Cassidy alone holds the key to finding him. Though James blames Cassidy for his sister’s death and is skeptical of her story, he’ll help if there’s a chance to save a child’s life. But how can Cassidy and James identify the serial killer in time to rescue his latest victim? Redemption for Ransom (formerly Tides of Duplicity ) Fitz and his sister--who he's been raising since their parents were killed--are vacationing in Belize when he meets Tabby and falls hard. After Tabby returns to her New Hampshire hometown, an organized crime boss staying in the same resort tells Fitz she stole valuable jewels from him. Fitz refuses to get involved--until he learns his sister’s been kidnapped. He has no choice but to try to recover the jewels. If he succeeds, it’ll cost the woman he’s come to love. If he fails, it’ll cost his sister’s life. Betrayal of Genius After Jacqui invents a life-saving technology, her partner tries to steal it, determined to sell it to the highest bidder. While hiding out in a small town, Jacqui meets single father Reid, who promises to help Jacqui present the technology to potential buyers. But her former partner has nothing left to lose. The only thing standing between him and a huge payout is Jacqui--and the man determined to keep her safe. Second-chance, enemies-to-more, kidnapping, organized crime, medical thriller, mystery, romance... You're going to love these books Don't miss the first three books of the addictive Coventry Saga, a Christian romantic suspense anthology that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.

Searching for the truth could get them killed in this stunning faith-based romantic thriller from the bestselling author of Cold Case Connection . When new evidence surfaces about a tragic boating accident that put her ex-boyfriend's father in prison, private investigator Dory Winslow's determined to look into it. But now someone's dead set on silencing her. And working with Chad Jaggert—the father of her secret child—may be the only way to survive the treacherous truth about the tragedy that once tore them apart. Praise for the Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series "Heart-in-your-throat suspense, endearing characters, and swoony romance plus a sweet faith thread equals the perfect formula for a riveting read!" — Reading Is My Superpower "[Mentink's] stories are always sprinkled with perfectly timed humor, the characters are always likable, the action is always nicely paced, and there's always an unexpected twist at the end of the story." — Inkwell Inspirations

Rescuing a child makes her a killer’s target. Racing into a burning cabin to search for survivors, firefighter Diana Cameron stumbles upon an unconscious child—and two bodies with bullet wounds. When a sniper targets their narrow escape, Diana has no choice but to team up with bodyguard Chase Mitchell to keep the little girl safe. Uncovering the identity of the murder victims is the only way to find the killer. But as they’re chased by gunmen into the mountain wilderness, can they protect a tiny witness from the unknown…when the truth is more sinister than they imagined? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.