Born to a farming family, James knows plowing the soil must not be his destiny. He feels the call to care for the people of his isolated mountain community. After graduating from medical school in 1890, he returns to his north Georgia valley, marries beautiful Mary Alice Campbell, and begins what he thinks will be the ordinary life of a country doctor. What he could not have foreseen are demands that he draw deeply from the well of courage to save his people from gross incompetence, exceptional evil, and a worldwide pandemic.In the tradition of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, James is an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. His calling to medicine is his greatest strength and his Achilles Heel. It is the driving force in his and Mary Alice’s lives, even when the consequences are bittersweet. How each of these very human people comes to terms with its impact is the heart of Gilead’s Physician.

Life on the Australian goldfields demands grit and determination—especially for a woman. Adelaide Greaves, widowed mother and postmistress in the isolated mining town of Maiden's Creek, hides a dark secret behind her respectable façade. When Caleb Hunt, a battle-scarred veteran of the American Civil War, saves her young son's life, an undeniable connection forms between these two wounded souls. But Caleb has come to Australia to escape his own dark memories. The mysterious widow and a town that needs him are the last things he is seeking. As their bond deepens, a figure from Adelaide’s past emerges to further threaten her carefully constructed world. Adelaide and Caleb must face their worst fears in the race against time and nature to protect what matters most. Can they escape their pasts and find a life together? For readers who crave a meticulously researched and vibrant tale of loss, desire, and courage that is full of the terror and the beauty of the Australian bush.

A bachelor nobleman gets a second chance with his former betrothed when he meets the new governess in this Regency romance series opener."Heart, humor, and a hot hero. Everything I look for in a great romance novel!" —Valerie BowmanWilliam Ryder, Earl of Castleton, is at the end of his noble rope. Not only has he broken ties with his longtime mistress, but his mother has also publicly announced her wish for him to marry a suitable young lady—if only to help him raise the young twins in his care. Hiring a governess should solve some of Will's problems . . . but when he meets the candidate in question, he finds himself in an entirely new predicament.Miss Margaret Lacey is brainy, beautiful, and, once upon a time, Will's betrothed. But she bowed out of the engagement—and, since then, has never been the same. A tragic accident robbed her of everything, and now, at age twenty-three, her marital prospects are slim to none. Penniless but not without pride, Meg convinces the vexingly handsome Will to hire her for the job. What neither of them could have expected from this arrangement, however, is an attraction that burns stronger than ever. Are these two lost souls finally ready to be schooled in the art of love?Don't miss all the Wayward Wallflowerseries by Anna Bennett!"One bliss-giving read . . . witty and whimsical." —USA Today Happily Ever After"Heartwarming and joyous . . . a delightful read!" —RT Book Reviews

Between us…lies eternity.When Penelope Morley boards a flight home to England, she’s facing an uncomfortable truth about her fiancé, and an unexpected connection with a stranger named Cole.But the plane never lands at its intended destination.After a mysterious diversion, the passengers are taken to a remote island facility and told the impossible: their aircraft has crossed into an alternate universe. No one knows they’re here. No one is coming to rescue them. And no one leaves.Torn between the safety of the life she lost and the exciting, yet dangerous pull of the one unfolding before her, Penelope must decide what she believes in more: fate or choice.

She ran from the man she was supposed to marry.Now he may be the only man who can save her.Months ago, Miriam Long arrived in Haskell, Wyoming as a mail-order bride…and panicked. Instead of stepping off the train to marry the man waiting for her, she fled, certain she didn’t deserve a second chance at happiness.But life on the run has taught Miriam a hard lesson: the past always catches up eventually.Desperate and nearly out of options, she returns to Haskell with a struggling troupe of traveling performers depending on her to survive. The last man she expects to see is Cody Montrose—the handsome rancher she humiliated when she left him standing at the station.Cody has every reason to hate Miriam.Unfortunately, he still wants her.The flirtatious beauty who once shattered his pride quickly becomes an irresistible temptation, reigniting sparks neither of them can ignore. As passion flares between them, Miriam begins to believe she may finally deserve forgiveness…and love.But if the performers fail, innocent people will go hungry. And if Miriam can’t overcome the shame of her past, she risks losing Cody forever.His Tempting Bride is a steamy historical western romance featuring a runaway bride, second chance love, sizzling chemistry, traveling performers, small-town charm, found family, and a passionate happily ever after.

Meet three ex-military bad boys in need of reforming … in Medieval Scotland!A trio of battle-hardened warriors return to the Isle of Mull after years of campaigning and try to pick up the threads of their old lives. Loch, Jack, and Finn think rules don’t apply to them—and none of them are looking for love—yet they will be redeemed by three feisty women who bring them to their knees.THE LASS HE LEFT BEHIND (Book One)He thought he’d forget her. He was wrong. When a battle-hardened warrior returns home from years of campaigning, he discovers that the lass he left behind never married—a lass who will be his undoing. Second chance and redemption on Medieval Isle of Mull.THE BRIDE HE STOLE (Book Two)He stole her to hurt his enemy. He never planned to fall for her. A vengeful warrior abducts the proud daughter of the man who murdered his father—only to discover she is his soulmate. Vengeance and epic love collide on Medieval Isle of Mull.THE LADY HE LOATHED (Book Three)No matter how much they hated each other … fate tied them together. Two sworn enemies are shipwrecked—and are forced to confront the dark secret they both share. Scars, sacrifices, and high adventure in Medieval Scotland.Dive into this complete trilogy now and escape to Medieval Isle of Mull.