Contemporary Christian Romance
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Valentine’s Day in Rome? What could be better? Quite a lot, according to Brittany. She is in no mood to be in such a romantic place after just breaking up with her latest boyfriend. She wanders into a local coffee shop, planning to take up residence there for the rest of the trip. But she doesn’t count on the charming owner of the shop. When he insists on showing her “his” Rome, she begins to open up to a whole new world. Might she open up to the charming shop owner, too?
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Michelle Brits is heading to South Africa for Christmas. She wonders if it's time to move back to her home country for good. On the plane, she bumps into a mysterious stranger with an adventurous spirit she finds irresistible. When circumstances force Justin to join Michelle's family over Christmas, it becomes apparent that Michelle is falling hard for him. Yet Justin has been a wanderer all his life. When tragedy strikes on Christmas Day, Justin comes through. Has he found his purpose at last? Could his wandering days be over? And what Michelle yearns to know most of all: Is staying in South Africa a real possibility for him?
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Dumped by her fiancé, Hazel Fletcher accepts her best friend’s invitation to fly to South Africa for Christmas. When Hazel meets her friend's brother Johan, she’s immediately struck by his raw good looks, his steadiness, and his quiet strength. Hazel is does her best to avoid his charms, but trucking over the veld, attending the Christmas braai, and getting caught in a sandstorm conspire against her. Still, she’s determined to return to the States. When her ex-fiancé wants her back, Hazel’s confusion mounts. Disaster strikes, and Hazel fears her options have run out.
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Mellie flies to Bali for her sister’s destination wedding. Everything is perfect … except that Mellie’s ex happens to be her sister’s future brother-in-law. Why does he have to be there, ruining everything?When Mellie is about ready to crack, Levi walks on the scene. The villa’s gorgeous Activity Director is a stunning and pleasant surprise. Can he provide the distraction Mellie needs? Levi ends up providing much more than mere distraction. He challenges Mellie, daring her to make a decision that could change everything. If only she has the courage to risk it all and take the leap…
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Rose forces herself to confront the truth. Her ex has stolen from her—stolen not only her business but her future. Desperate, she takes an au pair job with a cold, harsh divorced father of two young girls. His job takes them to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, where the family will be living for the better part of a year. Falling in love with her charges is easy; the two young girls are sweet and adventurous and cuddly. But when Rose begins to fall for her boss, that’s a different story—and she fears the ending.
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Dawn Kenner has sworn off men forever. Well, maybe. To fill the void, she throws herself into her work. And she prays—a lot. For strength, for patience, and for a love to call her own. When her sister asks her to be a bridesmaid for her Valentine wedding, Dawn tries to be excited, but instead, she feels envious and insecure. She maintains a smile through venue visits, dress and shoe fittings, cake tastings, and flower decisions. She's so busy that she doesn’t realize she’s substituted work for happiness … until she meets Garth Bennet. Might her prayers be answered after all?
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On the day she becomes engaged, Marlie Kinberg receives devastating news that her mother has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Back home in Tennessee, Marlie's former crush shows up. Marlie finds that Mark still has the power to disrupt everything in her life. Fearing that she still loves him, she does her best to avoid him. But this time around, he’s not so willing to give up. Knee-deep in caring for her mother, Marlie’s life is turned upside down. Suddenly, she’s questioning everything … including her new engagement.
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Trudy Holbrook flees to Costa Rica—to forget, to heal, to renew her faith. She lands in a stunning beach town, where she volunteers at a restaurant to exchange for her accommodations. Maybe here, she can find peace. Maybe here, she can overcome her grief. Maybe here, she can let go of her fiancé once and for all. Trudy has zero interest in meeting anyone new. So when Max Schroeder begins to pursue her, she spurns his advances. But Max, also reeling from past pain, doesn’t give up so easily. And despite her resolve, Trudy unexpectedly finds comfort in his company. But there are limits to what she’s willing to risk.
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Melinda Roth works diligently to create a safe haven for Isaac, the 9 month-old infant she adopted, but she never could have imagined the struggles she would face. The transition doesn’t go smoothly, and Isaac spends his nights screaming. One night, Melinda's neighbor, Josh, hears a child crying and investigates. When he discovers a frantic Melinda pacing the floor with Isaac, he offers his help, and a friendship blossoms. As they spend the next few nights bonding, their friendship evolves into something deeper. Melinda can't imagine fitting a relationship into her new life. She tries to push Josh away, but he’s determined to show her the three of them belong together as a family...
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Jill Darren is stunned when her fiancé leaves her on their wedding day, especially after she spent months helping him recover from a biking accident. But Jill is even more surprised when she discovers the reason – he’s been cheating on her. Jill has no choice but to start over, and she’s determined to live a happy single life without fear that another man will break her heart. That is until Noah provides a shoulder to lean on, and the encouragement she desperately needs to keep going. But when friendship turns to romance, Jill must decide if she’s ready to risk it all for love again … or if it would be easier to guard her heart and say good-bye.
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Lydia Nelson is determined to host the Valentine’s Day Dance for residents at Shady Acres Retirement Home. Of course, this means facing off with Scott Chamberlain, the facility director and resident Grinch who despises the holiday—and love, in general. But as the sparks start flying between them, what began as a challenge quickly turns into something meaningful and intimate that neither can resist. The problem? Mason Tinder—Lydia’s boyfriend. She knows she must choose… But should she stay with her boyfriend who demands every ounce of her love and devotion, or risk it all for the unattainable man who doesn’t believe true love even exits?
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Sarah Henderson gives up her dream of becoming a teacher to care for her elderly grandmother. When Sarah’s older sister Jen accuses Sarah of misusing their grandmother’s funds, things turn devastating. Sarah suspects Jen of treachery, and she struggles to find out why. But how can she question Jen, when she's fallen in love with Jen’s boyfriend Mark? Sarah thought Mark was honest and straightforward, but now it seems that Jen’s subterfuge casts a wider net. Sarah is shattered when she learns her sister’s true intent. The more Sarah finds out, the more desperate things become. But giving up her love for Mark isn’t easy...
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Misty Olson loves her college teaching job, but she’s totally unprepared for her new student. Butch Gavin is too good-looking, too charming, too muscular... Determined to maintain her professionalism, she squelches her attraction to him. When Butch reveals his affection, she’s in a quandary. Misty’s father ridicules her life choices at every opportunity. When he steps over the line, she becomes desperate and engages an old high school friend as a buffer, but his attention turns romantic and she finds herself in a mess. Adding to her turmoil is her growing fondness for Butch. But how can her feelings for him exist without a major conflict of interest?
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Lally is in love with an engaged man. She doesn’t want to love Jack Ruger, but some things can't be controlled. Lally takes refuge in her best friend, Russ Marin, or at least, she tries to. But something has changed, and Russ is not interested in being of help. In fact, he’s downright rude and dismissive. Adding to her stress, Lally gets word that she will have to move her consignment shop by the first of the year. She panics. Without her holiday income, she’s doomed. But how can she move her entire inventory in time, without cutting into her end-of-year sales? Lally is unexpectedly rescued by the person she least expects. And the best part … she rescues him right back!
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Rachel Owen adores her boss. If only he would notice her… Her boss meets her at the local school to discuss their annual Christmas fund-raiser. While at the school, Rachel bumps into a high school counselor. Immediately aware of his good looks and charming sense of humor, she ignores him, not willing to waver in her love for her boss. Later, Rachel becomes the guardian of her teen-aged cousin Destiny, and is thrown again and again into the counselor’s presence. He shows interest in her, but she resists both his attention and her growing attraction toward him. When Destiny goes missing, a crisis ensues, and Rachel discovers a truth she doesn’t want to face. But she has no choice, and in facing the truth, her Christmas brings her a very unexpected blessing.
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Hi, I'm Marjorie!Marjorie Evans loves romance ... in books, movies, or real life. It doesn't matter, she loves it all. At seven years of age, she was already writing romance. Her fledgling stories included fairies, princesses, elves, and mermaids, always with one thing in common: a dashing magical prince! Marjorie is thrilled to join Tica House Publishing, and she hopes you will delight in her stories. When she's not writing, she spends time with her own magical prince, Bradley. Together, they have three children and six grandchildren. Enjoy Marjorie's tender, warm-hearted romances!
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