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Follow a Swedish family's journey as they settle in Minnesota where each brother seeks a living-and wife. Gustaf is left to manage his brother's romantic mess. August considers courting his brother's castoff. Lowell and Ollie are both fascinated by the same mysterious woman. Can a family's faith forge a new home and nurture love'

Journey now to Castle Gate, Utah of 1910 where...Forbidden Love Tries to Survive Old World Expectations Schoolteacher Leanna McKee plans on leaving the coal mining town of Castle Gate, Utah, and never looking back. Good riddance to coal dust, rugged men, and the fatal mine that took her husband's life. Until the widow meets a widower who awakens her heart...and she finds herself inexplicably falling for miner Alex Pappas which stirs up a whole heap of trouble. Alex's Greek parents have arranged a more traditional match for him.

Can Hanna and Will Find True Love amid the Bright Lights of Reality TV' Perfect for the fans of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette! Six months ago, William stole Hanna's heart and shattered it in front of millions of people on a reality TV dating show. And now the big-wig CEO is back on Hanna's home turf in Minnesota and wants her to forgive him' Fat chance of that. But life is swirling around faster than snow in a blizzard, and despite her objections, teaming up with William seems like the only option to rescue her reputation.

Love Spans Three Generations of SettlersUnder the majestic expanse of Montana sky, the timing seems right for romance in the town of Saddleback. In 1864, Delana Albright is eager to join her fiance Dustin Friemont on the homestead he has been working for a year, but she arrives much earlier than expected. Will poor timing send her dreams in a new direction' Rosalind MacLean anticipates the arrival of the railroad in 1886 to bring new opportunities, adventure, and possible romance; but Ewan Gailbraith, a scout, precedes the line with subtle warnings.

"...a setting and plot that would make Agatha Christie herself sit up and take notice."-RT Book Reviews A mysterious invitation to spend Christmas at an English manor home may bring danger...and love'England, 1851: When Clara Chapman receives an intriguing invitation to spend Christmas at an English manor home, she is hesitant yet feels compelled to attend-for if she remains the duration of the twelve-day celebration, she is promised a sum of five hundred pounds.But is she walking into danger' It appears so, especially when she comes face to face with one of the other gu

Light a candle in the window and sit down to a slice of fruitcake as you delight in six 19th Century romances that welcome love at Christmastide. Many traditions held dear today have their roots in the British Isles and have been practiced for over a hundred years. In these six delightful historical stories, romance is nurtured amidst baking Scottish shortbread and English mince pies, burning the yule log, and hanging kissing boughs. But each couple is also plagued by worries of the day. As Christmastide draws to a close, will faith and love endure for future celebrations'

Enjoy a simple Christmas, sweetened by love, in historical communities of plain faith people. Four romances develop among the Ohio River Valley Quakers of the mid-1800s. Two Mennonite couples face influences from outside their old traditions. Two Amish couples from the early 1900s are affected by world events. And in an Amana community, childhood sweethearts are reunited. Each story also includes a recipe for a sweet traditional treat.

Journey into the Shenandoah Valley of 1816 where...With Very Little Left of the Family Farm, Lily May be Forced into a Loveless Marriage. Captain McAlister "Mac" Albright has purchased land in the Shenandoah Valley. However, the land belongs to Lillyanna Laughlin-or so she erroneously thinks. Mac sets her straight and despite a poor start, the two become friends...if only he were financially stable to offer her more.

Return to the Troyer farm where Heidi welcomes six new cooking class students who experience the healing hand of God. Despite stressful changes occurring in their lives, Lyle and Heidi once again open their Ohio home up to those seeking to learn about Amish cooking. This time a teenager helping her divorced dad cook for the family, a caterer needing new recipes, a food critic, a hunter looking to impress his buddies, a wife given the class as an unwanted gift, and a mailman lured in by the aroma of good cooking gather around Heidi's table.

Two recovery specialists. One murder. A hunt for the Dutchman's Lost Gold Mine becomes a race of survival. Former Army MP Landry Parker fell into the recovery specialist role quite by accident-to help her ailing father. Now that she's on her own, she is determined to prove herself and honor her family legacy. After being shot in the line of duty, former police officer Nickolai Baptiste became a recovery specialist, and he's good at his job-maybe even the best.