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ANNIE ROLLINS LONGS FOR ADVENTUREBut her strict mother keeps her close to home, working as a Harvey Girl waitress. Until Dallas Baker shows up in town and takes the job Annie really wants-leading tours through the Grand Canyon. Annie's frustrated, but finds it impossible to ignore the handsome outdoorsman.With her split skirts and modern hairdo, Annie challenges Dallas's old-fashioned notions of what makes a lady. To his surprise, he finds her delightful, until he learns she has no interest in settling down. Dallas is ready to win her heart, but is Annie willing to fall in love?

On March 18, 1925, a tornado roars through the southern portions of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, wiping town after town off the map as it ripped through forests and farmlands, over peaks and hollows, and across the mighty Mississippi River at speeds sometimes exceeding 70 mph. When the greatest tornado disaster in recorded history finally came to an end some 219 miles later, 695 people laid dead and more than a dozen towns and hundreds of farmsteads were left in splinters.EMMA LARSON is a teacher in a small community outside of Annapolis, Missouri, and lives with her grandmother to help with expenses. She's never wanted to be anything else but a teacher, despite the occasional unruly child. This year, the child who challenges her is the son of the town's handsome doctor. While Emma's heart goes out to the motherless boy, she insists the father take a firmer hand in disciplining his child.After the death of his wife two years before, DOCTOR JESSE BAXTER wants only what is best for his son, whose behavior changed for the worst after his mother's long illness, and death. He had high hopes that school would give his son something to focus on other than death. It seems not to be the case. His son is fascinated with anything to do with death, often stopping to examine dead animals on the side of the road. Jesse is at his wit's end and asks the lovely schoolteacher for help.Can these two help rebuild a town while letting down the walls around their hearts and find love?

In the sprawling expanse of the Rocking W Ranch, high on top of Misty Mountain one woman's idyllic new start at life as a nanny takes a treacherous turn.Danica Cooper, recovered gambling addict and moving on with her life after helping bring down a crime boss, is now the nanny for the Dylan Wyatt's twin boys. Dani hopes to find solace and purpose amidst the growing ranch. Little does she know that her picturesque world is about to be shattered by a sinister force.A mysterious man, lurking in the shadows, has cast a dark cloud over The Rocking W. His demand is simple but ominous - one hundred thousand dollars, or he will start killing those Dani cares about. Struggling to protect the family she loves, Dani must navigate a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of her existence.Amidst the clattering hooves and the fragrant scent of hay, Dani races against time to save her family and deal with her growing feelings for Dylan. As the threat escalates, Dani must find the strength within herself to confront the danger and protect the ones she holds dear.Cowboy Jeopardy is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable love forged in the heart of danger.Will Dani outwit the mysterious adversary and save the ranch from a looming catastrophe? The answer lies in the shadows of the forest on Misty Mountain, where the fate of an entire ranch hangs in the balance and Dani dares to love.

Jacob Taft Is Ready to Leave TownBut when an earthquake devastates San Francisco, the army sergeant stays to aid in the recovery. With an entire camp of refugees to protect, Jacob believes his present obligations-and his past regrets-leave no room for romance. Until he meets a selfless, kindhearted beauty determined to help as many survivors as she can.Growing up in an orphanage, Nina Hansen always longed for a family. Creating her own with the children she rescues comes naturally...as do her feelings for Jacob. Though the handsome soldier seems set in his solitary ways, Nina's bright outlook is contagious. Will rebuilding the city together tear down the walls around their hearts?

Tabitha is in search of adventure (Previously sold through Harlequin as Cooking Up Love)Tabitha McClelland knows accepting a job as a Harvey House waitress can be risky. Traveling alone to the rough-and-tumble West just isn't done by young ladies of good breeding. But far more dangerous is her powerful attraction to Adam Foster.Tabitha McClelland knows accepting a job as a Harvey House waitress can be risky. Traveling alone to the rough-and-tumble West just isn't done by young ladies of good breeding. But far more dangerous is her powerful attraction to Adam Foster. Family means everything to the widowed chef, but the self-sufficient Tabitha cherishes her freedom above all else.Adam is captivated by the fiercely independent Tabitha. Fraternizing with the female employees is strictly forbidden, but the Harvey Girl awakens feelings too compelling to ignore. Can Adam convince Tabby to share his dream of a future in California-together?

Betsy Colter's Heart is On the LineBetrayed by her soldier fiancé, Betsy takes a job as a Harvey Girl waitress and vows to steer clear of military romance. But soon she's falling for her army pen pal, Dr. Spencer Gregory. When a wounded Spencer returns home and rebuffs her friendship and love, Betsy's deepest fears come true.Though he's a decorated soldier, Spencer sees himself as a burden-one he won't saddle Betsy with. But keeping her at arm's length is no longer an option when Betsy's former fiancé shows up eager to win her back. If their romance is to survive the war, Spencer must set aside his pride and win her heart.

KATIE GAMBLE IS ON THE RUNAfter her unscrupulous stepfather accuses her of being a thief, a horrified Katie hopes to hide out until she can prove otherwise. But slipping into obscurity in a small Texas town isn't so easy. Not with Texas Ranger Ward Alston on her tail.Ward's used to getting his man-or woman. But he's not used to the accused being so resolute in her innocence or so beautifully appealing. As he uncovers the truth, Ward realizes this Harvey Girl isn't all she seems. Together, can they evade danger and obey the law of their own hearts?

Does the tiny woman with wispy white hair and wild imagination know more about her husband's disappearance than she's telling? What secrets are hidden in the old mansion of a house she guards so well?Talk to Liberty Cassell, and you will hear her extoll all the advantages of living in her hometown of Twin Fawn. Little traffic. Easy parking. Comfortable lifestyle with no pressure to advance in the world. Residents don't mind taking time off work to sit with a cup of coffee while watching a passing rainstorm.There is a sense of community in a small town. Neighbors look out for one another. They make allowances for even those of advanced age or questionable mental states.However, in this little town, when Harley Ottenweller failed to show up for dinner one day, most residents failed to notice. Those who did take note seemed grateful not to meet up with him on the street. His wife Willow and son Johnnie went on with life. No questions. No search. No missing person report was filed. She assured everyone she was perfectly content to raise her son on her own.At this point, Willow is elderly and quite possibly in the throws of dementia. Listen to some of her stories. You'll see they are a bit farfetched, but she's loved and cared for by her neighbors.There's one more thing about small towns-secrets rarely stay hidden. There is a thunderstorm on Twin Fawn's horizon. It may be more than this small town bargained for.

Betsy's life is one crisis after another. She never wondered, or cared, who her birth parents were until her friend Bett confesses, "I have a child." Bett and Betsy's adoptive mother, Harriett, have been best friends since college. Could there be a connection? Betsy resents that Bett secretly set her up with over-the-top handsome Noel with Crayon blue eyes, tons of dough and a quirky psychological problem. But, when her kitchen blows up, he saves her life-over the phone! When daughter Brie shows up pregnant and abandoned by her husband, like Betsy's husband, The Jerk, abandoned her when she was pregnant with Brie, Betsy takes charge. Noel could help, but will he? And, how does his old friend Muriel fit into the equation? Will Betsy's messy life ever get straightened out? How can she help Brie restore her marriage, as well as nurse Noel back to health from the flu with her leg in a cast-the leg she broke visiting him during one of his marathon hospital stays? Will Noel turn out to be the hero Bett claims him to be and the lover Betsy hopes him to be? Or, will Noel disappoint her and become another butterfly dream?

Some secrets are meant to be kept. Buried. Unfortunately, occasionally they resurface.I'm Liberty Cassell, small town girl, living in Twin Fawn, Indiana. Everybody knows everybody else in this little burg. No secrets. Small town living suits me just fine. As the daughter of a beloved mail carrier and the town librarian, who the whole town depends on, I couldn't be in a safer space.I work in the local hardware store. Easy work. No stress. Doesn't pay much, but it provides everything I need. My motto: Live simply. Life is meant to be enjoyed.The only possible downside of small town living is the lack of privacy. No secrets. Some find that disturbing, but I find it comforting. Safe.At least I found it comforting. Recently, small things have begun to disrupt my peaceful existence.There may be one mystery that has evaded me for years. I just hope I don't regret digging into it. It seems that some secrets lie dormant for a lifetime. When truth is exposed, my world may be changed forever.

Caffeinated Murder is the fourth installment of the Evelynton Murder Series, featuring fast moving adventure, good friends, coffee, and a touch of quirky humor. Freelance writer and part-time hair salon receptionist, Lauren Halloren faces yet another murder investigation where she must face off with the local police department.It's festival season in small town Indiana. The merchants of Evelynton are invested in making the town's Marshmallow Festival a success. The one exception may be the local cleaning lady who thinks there are enough trouble makers in town already. Why invite outsiders in? She could be right.The festival planning committee has things in hand until the festivities are threatened when a murder victim is discovered in the dumpster outside their favorite coffee shop.Local authorities are quick to produce a list of likely suspects. The problem arises when their suspicious characters are all well-known citizens. As the police set out to prove their case, it's up to Lauren to protect the innocent and find the true culprit. But as her investigation continues, even Lauren begins to doubt the word of her friends.

The tree house promises to captivate your child's imagination while delivering an ample dose of fun and entertainment. It introduces them to creative problem-solving, logic, and encourages them to devise solutions on their own as they help the character build a tree house. Its timeless appeal never fades, consistently instilling confidence in young minds.

The second book of the Evelynton Murder series finds Lauren Halloren in her second year after her homecoming to Evelynton, Indiana.Lauren's return to her hometown began with turmoil. Now the freelance writer is ready to settle down to enjoy the peace and quiet of small town living. All she wants is to write and work her part-time receptionist job at The Rare Curl.Peace proves not to be in her future when she arrives at work to find the salon in chaos. She stumbles into one problem after another when attempting to solve petty theft. While her boss gives up and is ready to move on without a solution, Lauren's curiosity won't let her rest.The stakes are raised when she and her friend, Clair, discover a corpse in the park. Mysteries compound as Lauren follows the trail of crime from the hair salon. Is it tied to the local nursing home? Is her petite neighbor a cold-blooded killer?Heart Beat proves to be another fun filled, gripping cozy mystery to keep you guessing until the last page.

Meg Mills is thankful she relocated to Coastal Breeze after becoming widowed two years earlier. As she makes plans to achieve her dream of owning a small bookstore, she begins doubting herself after being harassed by her late husband's stepmother. She's also confused at her strong attraction to the shy, lanky piano tuner who arrives for an appointment one day.Todd Davis is grateful for his aunt's encouragement to move to Coastal Breeze after a painful divorce, and is soon captivated by an outgoing piano tuning client. But he's an introvert, and feels certain the pretty widow wouldn't be interested in him. When Todd is hired as the local church's choir director, he hopes this will help him get to know the attractive widow better-if he can come out of his shell.When the cousin who bullied Todd as a youth unexpectedly arrives in Coastal Breeze, Todd must confront his greatest fear, while getting past the pain of his memories. Meg worries that her exuberant personality has driven Todd away-until she learns the truth about his past. Can two people who are polar opposites help each other and find romance in the process?

Emma Hopkins hopes to put the past behind her when she moves from South Georgia to a quaint community on the Florida gulf coast. Tired of fearfully looking over her shoulder, she enjoys working in her aunt's gift shop, and is attracted to a handsome customer who stops by one day.For three years Thomas Wilton has carried a burden of guilt for his sister's car accident. Although his sister has adjusted well, Thomas has made her the main focus of his life. When his boss insists he move to a community on the Florida gulf coast, Thomas can't deny his attraction to a lovely gift shop employee there.The couple's relationship is jeopardized by a misunderstanding, but Thomas apologizes after realizing how unhappy he is without Emma. Both are cautiously guarding their hearts, but when Emma's life is threatened, Thomas realizes without a doubt how much he loves her. Could their seaside romance become a permanent happily-ever-after?

Claire Durham was content with her single life in upscale Fernwood, Georgia. She had a good job, nice apartment, and her best friend lived nearby. The last thing she'd expected was learning she'd inherited a house and land in the rural town of Peach Grove, Georgia. She quickly became fascinated with the llamas who used her pasture. Should she make a move to her property and discover an entirely different lifestyle?Wealthy bachelor Dexter Jennings enjoyed working for his father's real estate company in Fernwood, and knew he was expected to take over the business when his father retired. But after viewing some farmland in Peach Grove, Dexter began having second thoughts about his future plans. Did he really want to remain in Fernwood, living the country club lifestyle of his parents?When Dexter wants to purchase Claire's land, she's adamant about not selling. After several chance encounters, the couple begins dating. Claire thinks she's found a man she can trust, until she overhears a business phone call. Now Dexter must convince her that he is trustworthy and genuinely loves her, llamas and all.

Freelance writer, Lauren Halloren pens popular magazine articles extoling the comfort and security of small town America. And Evelynton, Indiana treasures its wholesome small town values. Ask anyone. Streets are safe to walk. People look out for one another. Marriage vows are treasured. Murders are solved.In this third volume of the Evelynton Murder series, Lauren, along with friends, Clair and Anita stumble over another body. The partially mummified remains turn out to be an Evelynton resident. But how, in this close knit community, could a woman be deceased for over six months without being missed?

Kindergarten teachers from small towns in Tennessee didn't meet charming princes and live happily ever after. Did they?When kindergarten teacher Tina Ransom flies to Italy for her dream vacation, she never imagined how an emergency landing on a tiny island would change her life forever. But the beautiful paradise and its handsome prince stir something in her heart, and she longs to return.Prince Reginald of Felinia has a chance encounter with an American tourist, and cannot stop thinking about her. How could he be drawn to a woman whose life is a world away from his? But when a kingdom is involved, love can change even the best of plans.

After being deceived by her beau the previous year, library worker Sadie Perkins feels she's meant to remain single and serve as a missionary to orphans in Africa. Her plan is to return home to Riverview after a year, and open an orphanage in a lovely house she's admired since childhood. She didn't plan on losing her heart to someone who intends to demolish the house.Widower Shaun O'Leary of Savannah yearns to make his father proud, and hopes to accomplish that by overseeing a hotel project in the town of Riverview. But first he must have a house demolished before hotel construction can begin. After meeting lovely Sadie Perkins in Riverview, he's puzzled why she seems upset when he mentions his plans. He's also saddened that she's leaving for Africa soon, because he's fallen in love with her. As Sadie prepares to board a ship, she finally has peace and realizes what she should do, yet still feels sad that the house she loves is to be demolished. When Shaun suddenly has an idea to save the house Sadie loves, he rushes to the Savannah port to tell her, but the ship has sailed. When things seem hopeless, can dreams still come true?

Gracie Norton has happily relocated from north Georgia to a quaint community on Florida's gulf coast. Since she loves children and animals, she's thankful for her new job as a veterinary assistant, and she's drawn to the precious twins who've moved in next door. Their handsome but reserved father is a different story, however.Widower Blake Donovan hopes moving his young twins to a small coastal town will give them all a fresh start. Yet his dissatisfaction with his job and his unwanted, growing attraction for his pretty neighbor are frustrating him. He wonders if he will ever feel a sense of peace again.When a serious situation occurs, Gracie must overcome her biggest fear to help Blake and his twins. In doing so, she realizes how much she cares for the children and their father. Blake's medical emergency results in a restoration of his faith-and helps him realize he can't deny his feelings for Gracie. Could young twins be the matchmakers to bring about an unexpected romance?

Romance is in the air when two couples - 100 years apart - encounter the spirit of Christmas atthe same Victorian mansion.The Christmas GiftMarilyn Turk1910Amateur photographer Lettie Morgan accompanies her aunt to Springlake, Florida for the annual Springlake Assembly. Jonathon Townsend, wealthy heir to the family fortune and first-time chairman of the event, wants the event to run smoothly.But when the train bringing guests to the Assembly is robbed, Jonathon, who is part-owner of the railroad, must find the robber and appease the attendees. Can the young photographer who's captured his attention provide clues to the robbery?As Christmas approaches and the Assembly comes to a close, will Jonathon find a way to entice Lettie to stay?The Christmas SurpriseLenora WorthWhen Lynsey Milton comes to Springlake, Florida, to revitalize the town's historic main street, Jon Townsend, the heir apparent, resists helping her. He'd rather return to the quiet life of a country lawyer. Lynsey needs to seal this deal since a promotion is in her future. But Jon wants to stay in his Victorian mansion, keeping his grief to himself. He won't fall for a woman who'll soon leave.When they make a discovery in the gazebo by the lake, Lynsey gets Jon into the Christmas spirit. Can an old gazebo and a beautiful vintage ball gown bring them together?

What do three siblings, a talking dove, giants and Time Travel have in common?Join fifteen-year-old Mican, fourteen-year-old Ashton, and their twelve-year-old sister Shayla in a life-changing experience when they attend an Archeological Summer Camp in New Mexico. There they begin their Time Travel Adventure by skimming across the clouds to various locations in history, including seeing the bones of fallen giants, running for their lives from Noah's Flood, hiding from live giants and dodging warring factions.

In this story, seventeen-year-old Shayla is Whisked Away from her mother's wedding day through a time travel portal, a mirror in this case, which has been activated by a young girl on the other side who is being held captive and Trafficked.This sets Shayla on a God-given mission to rescue and to witness to numerous people of various ages.During her adventure, Shayla battles the forces of evil with prayer and quoted scripture, but sometimes she is met with physical violence and resorts to physical violence in return to free herself and the children God has sent her to rescue.Parents, please be aware!Prayerfully consider, the intention of this particular book, Whisked Away, is to warn children and adults of the real and present dangers of Human Trafficking, while stressing the victory that can be had through the Lord. I felt compelled to write this, but also to warn you of its content.This book is different from my normal Christian adventure books. Though I have attempted to handle a STRONG subject with non-sexually-graphic-tact, you may NOT want your young person to read this. I definitely do NOT recommend this for children under age twelve. So, with that said, you may want to have your youngster wait before reading this book. I suggest you read it first before making your decision. You know your child better than anyone.

What do three teenagers, a secret underground base and a kidnapped engineer have in common?As if a flu pandemic weren't enough to deal with, fifteen-year-old Ashton, sixteen-year-old Mican, and thirteen-year-old Shayla are forced to move when their mother learns the family might be in danger because of their father's former work, but after they move into a lovely new home, Ashton is tormented at night by a strange sound coming from under his floor.In an attempt to find the source of the noise, the siblings stumble upon a secret underground base and a man being held hostage.Do they attempt to rescue him or do they hesitate and risk the man being executed? They have one hour to decide.

Ashton, now age twenty-eight, is working on a secret time-travel project for a covert government agency, when suddenly a portal opens into a different location, but in the present day, A Window in Time, so to speak. Through this window he sees his sister in danger and calls on their older brother Mican for help.Shayla's life has been influenced behind the scenes, by an unknown benefactor, which has propelled her in an unexpected direction, but there are forces who don't want her to succeed.A demonic presence and a tangle of government agencies, including local law enforcement, Quantico, and the FBI collide to provide the web of this new adventures for Shayla, Ashton and Mican, as they begin to realize how their pasts relate to their current situations and they must learn to navigate adulthood, careers, and love, under the watchful eye of Abba.

What do three siblings, a talking dove, a dragon, and a King have in common?They create a life-changing experience for an angry twelve-year-old named Ashton, his ten-year-old sister Shayla, and their thirteen-year-old brother Mican. Join them on an adventure from failing to follow instructions, which leads them into danger, to learning to joyfully serve the King of Kings.

A Samurai sword, World War II pistol, silver and gold from Japanese conquests in the Pacific were in Papua New Guinea for the finding.Wil Bolton leads a group of treasure hunters into the Pacific Island nation battling the elements, surviving the animals that rule the jungles and waters, and escaping their own friends in an effort to find another treasure in Book 2 of the Treasure in Paradise series --- Underwater Passage.

When he was a child, Wil Bolton found his first coin and from that day forward he dreamed about traveling around the world searching for treasures and artifacts.Then many years later he had that chance to reach his dream but his life had changed when Kelsey Lawrence, the gal he had been waiting for, came into his life. Could he follow his dream and have a wonderful life with a beautiful gal who had reached her dream in life.Follow the escapades of Wil Bolton and Kelsey Lawrence in the new adventure series, Treasure in Paradise: Bolton Chronicles.

Jane, who dislikes wolves because they kill her livestock, takes Buck Portman, wolf researcher and wildlife professor at a nearby college she attends, to an island to seek out the huge wolves of legend ... the dire wolves of prehistoric times ... that local fishermen say they've seen there. She's skeptical until a huge wolf runs through their camp and mentally connects with Jane and invites her to visit so they can sort out this strange mental phenomenon that neither of them expected.Jane follows the wolf and Buck follows her into another world, another dimension, one populated by larger-than-life dangerous animals, including the wolves of legend. Her mental connection to the alpha wolf is all that keeps them alive in this dangerous world and when they return, at the request of the alpha female, they take with them an injured wolf pup to be healed.The pup heals nicely... but as it grows, will it remain a pet or will it become a dangerous predator in a world where it doesn't belong?As the attraction between Jane and the professor grows, so do the problems inherent in having a huge, prehistoric wolf in today's world.

Elle Olmstead isn't your normal, every-day botanist. She's different.As a descendant of Ceres, goddess of the harvest and fertility, she, like others of her family, has a magic touch with plants. Real, honest-to-goodness magic. Which is why she unwillingly stows away on the Destiny, a space ship filled with ten thousand colonists heading for a distant planet.Because she knows that her abilities are essential to keep the plants alive that keep the colonists alive and that will be the basis for their survival when they reach their destination.She's caught and thrown in prison, where her powers are useless. Soon the plants begin to shrivel and die. Starvation is imminent, not to mention that the plants provide essential oxygen.But no one believes her when she tells them who she is and what she can do, especially not Cullen Vail, the one person she has come to like, maybe even love. Because Cullen is head of Security, an inscrutable, military type who has no time for stowaways and doesn't believe in foolish legends.She lied before, why should he believe her now? But somehow she must persuade him of the truth or ten thousand people will die.