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Though he doesn't believe in stuff like love at first sight, a successful businessman finds himself proposing a marriage of convenience to a lovely single mother who needs his protection...Wayne Whitaker (or Chief Lighthorse, as his tribe calls him) is constantly putting out fires on his poverty-stricken, crime-ridden reservation. Many of the old-timers on his council fear it's because he's too young, too inexperienced, and too single to run both the tribe and his family's rodeo business.What they don't understand is that he'd love to be married. He's just been waiting to meet THE ONE. While assisting a seamstress and her young son during a medical emergency, he finally experiences that elusive spark of...something. When he discovers she's fallen on hard times, he offers to marry her. Why not? She checks every box on his wishlist for a bride. He's not sure who's more surprised when she says yes - him or her. Does it mean she's attracted to him in return? Or will his growing feelings for her end up being yet another fire he'll have to put out? BOOKS IN THE HEART LAKE SERIESWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

When a cowboy football coach and an uptown fashionista (who don't get along) get elected to serve on their city council together...Decker Kingston is always looking for ways to give back to the small town of Heart Lake. He jumps at the opportunity to become the first person who's not from a founding family to serve on the city council.Fashion boutique owner Chanel Remington is excited about starting her first day as a newly elected council member. From one of Heart Lake's founding families, she's anxious to continue their long legacy of service.Unfortunately, her ideas for running a town are the polar opposite of Decker's. Their constant disagreements earn them an all-expense-paid trip to a leadership retreat, where she soon discovers that winning his trust and support might require losing her heart. Welcome to Heart Lake! A small town teaming with old family rivalries and the rumble of horses' hooves - faith-filled romance that you'll never forget. HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

A waitress hiding her true identity and the hunky police chief whose biggest Christmas wish is to make her troubles disappear... Tiva Nez's life has been a hot mess since the day she was born, so it's just her luck to find herself posing as a single mom to protect the two people in the world she loves the most. No, Christmas is NOT the most wonderful time of the year. She would give anything to skip it. Everyone knows Police Chief Adriel Montana is married to his job. He lives to serve his people on the reservation, including his favorite sassy waitress who refuses to officially date him despite privately paying him in kisses every time he rushes to her rescue - which is pretty often. Can the hope and joy of the holidays bring the singlest, most unavailable couple in Heart Lake any closer to happily-ever-after? HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

"As chaotic as it can be, Rosie Dean loves her unruly life. But between raising twins alone, running her struggling bookshop, and secretly writing a parenting advice column, the single mom can't think about dating. At least that's what she tells herself . . . until her high school crush (and his incredible blue eyes) return to Heart Lake for the summer. Even though Evan has grown into a huge grump, he's still a super sexy one, and soon sparks begin to fly. Single dad and widower Evan Mills is used to hearing he's too serious. But with a grieving tween daughter to raise on his own, the graphic designer is just trying to stay strong for her. He hopes a few weeks at the lake will be the fresh start they both need. Evan never anticipated reconnecting with Rosie, or that she could make him feel whole again--if he'd give her the chance. Will one steamy summer with Rosie be long enough to melt Evan's heart?"--

How far will a man go to win a woman's heart?Agent Marco Perez has secrets. Keeping them is part of his job. His rules for dating while working undercover are simple: Don't get too close.Don't care too much.Don't let it last too long.Never break the first three rules.He has always lived by these rules, right up to the point where a lovely restaurant owner plants a quick kiss on him. It was part of the assignment. It was only supposed to be a onetime thing. But, for the first time in his career, it has him longing to bend the rules.The same rules he put in place to keep everyone he cares for safe - rules that, as a side perk, have always protected his own heart, as well...Until now. Welcome to Heart Lake! A small town teaming with old family rivalries and the rumble of horses' hooves - faith-filled romance that you'll never forget. More sweet contemporary romance stories by Jo: HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

Take a trip to the charming little town of Heart Lake, and meet three best friends who you'll never forget...Rachel, Jessica and Tiffany have money problems-major money problems. Tiffany's whipped out the plastic one too many times, and now a mountain of debt is about to come crashing down on her. Jessica's husband lost his job-thrusting this longtime stay-at-home mom out into the cold, cruel workforce. And Rachel's divorce has transformed her from an upper-middle-class mom to a strapped-for-cash divorcee. What are three best friends to do?Get financially fit, that's what! Together, Rachel, Jessica and Tiffany start a financial support group called The Small Change Club-challenging each other to bring balance back to their checkbooks, and their lives. Even though frugality is a lot harder than they ever imagined, these women are about to learn some very important lessons: that small changes can make a big difference...and that some things in life, like good friends, are truly priceless.

Keep the heart in Heart Lake. That's exactly what three small-town shop owners hope to do when they launch their crazy-ambitious "Have a Heart" campaign-asking neighbors to commit one random act of kindness every day. Emma, Sarah, and Jamie love their lakeside community, but the little town is growing too big too fast, and a doing a good deed never hurt anyone. Or so they thought...When Emma slashes prices at her quilt shop, practically giving away blankets to anyone who looks vaguely cold, she almost stitches her way into bankruptcy. Sarah's free cooking class boils down to a hotbed of crime when some punk kid swipes her favorite heirloom. And at Jamie's chocolate shop, things take a bittersweet turn when a local policeman starts giving her grief, stirring up feelings she's tried to forget-and slowly melts away her defenses...With irresistible humor, warmth, affection-and recipes!-author Sheila Roberts serves up a generous, open-hearted story about the friendships we make, the chances we take, and the lives we touch every day.

"At last! An author who writes straight to the heart of every woman...She writes with all the sweetness of Debbie Macomber, the uproarious humor of Jennifer Crusie, and a touching honesty all her own."¿Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling authorHope Walker owns Changing Seasons Floral, Heart Lake's most popular flower shop. When it comes to love and relationships, she's able to work magic through her expert flower arranging...for everyone but herself. A painful surgery left Hope scarred and struggling with her confidence. So when a handsome contractor starts coming into her shop, she assumes he'd never be interested in someone like her. Unless maybe there's more to him¿and Hope¿than meets the eye?When Hope stakes a plot of ground at Heart Lake's community garden, she finds that a woman can grow all sorts of things there: flowers, herbs, vegetables, and even friendship. As she gets to know the two women who share neighboring plots, they discover that they can learn a lot from each other¿not just about gardening, but about life. And Hope realizes that in order to live life to the fullest, sometimes you have to take a chance on love...in Love in Bloom by Sheila Roberts."Gardening, girl talk, and a gorgeous guy underpin this tale of what constitutes beauty and one's true self."¿Library Journal

Just in time for the holidays, a delightful and heartwarming second-chance romance for fans of Brenda Novak, Annie Rains, and Debbie Mason!

A CEO who falls in love with a woman he can't have... Kellan Maddox is determined to change his image from a billionaire playboy (which isn't entirely accurate) to a socially responsible executive. His first step is helping rebuild a town devastated by tornados. Naturally, he chose the project in the hopes of turning his friendship with a hometown girl into something more. Old habits die hard. But he sees no reason why he can't mix a little work with pleasure. Dr. Patty Iwasaki chooses to set up practice at the rural Heart Lake Medical Center to dodge both a stalker and the pressures of her big-city family. Everything is going smoothly, until her bestie insists on introducing her to the new billionaire in town. A guy who represents everything she hates. A guy whose very presence seems to yank her stalker out of retirement. Neither is prepared for their instant attraction. Though Patty's better judgment keeps saying no, her heart keeps saying yes. As danger closes in, Kellan fights to protect her and turn her no into a permanent yes. BOOKS IN THE HEART LAKE SERIESRead them all!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

Getting hired as a high school principal in her hometown is her biggest dream come true, except for one small detail - her ex is the new head of security.Ten years ago, Hope Remington graduated with honors from Heart Lake High, while Josh Hawling was...well, bad news on the south side of town. And now she's returning to unite their two rival high schools under one roof. She can't figure out how a guy who spent more time in the principal's office than in class during his teen years managed to convince the school board he can eliminate the student gang problem while coaching a bunch of farm boys into a football team that'll make the playoffs. Though Hope discovers she feels safer having Josh on their crime-ridden campus, she's still not looking forward to her daily encounters with the cocky head of security. Or being socked in the heart all over again by his devastating smile. Or having to finally face her unwanted attraction to him that might have kindled into a lot more if she'd never left Texas in the first place.Grab your copy of Winds of Change and be swept away by small town rivalries and the rumble of horses' hooves in this sweet, heartwarming romantic suspense series!HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home