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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.

Romance is a delicate dance bound by rules and expectations in Regency England...Seven couples must navigate society's gauntlet to secure the hand of true love... Charity and Luke are strangers who were forced to marry three years ago. Adelaide and Walter share a love of music and disdain for elitism. Caroline and Henry are thrown together by three orphans. Helen and Isaac harbor his unlikely secret. Esther is empowered to choose between two men. Sophia is determined not to choose a man like Nash. Jamie and William face a daunting London season together.

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 Brings Freedom in 9 Historical Romances Journey along as nine historical women are about to make their escape from some of life's greatest challenges. Can their captive hearts be freed to dream, to dare, to love'Love's Labours Found by Jennifer AlLee - Montserrat, West Indies, 1655 Temperance Simms only wanted a better life. Instead, she finds herself labeled a criminal and sold as an indentured servant.

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.

Courage and Romance from the Heart of the FrontierOn the harsh Kansas plains, determination, strength, and courage are the only means survival for three women. Alone on the prairie with her orphaned niece, Cassidy Sinclair has no money and no choice but to do the unthinkable. She meets with Wendell St. John III-a man with four children who has advertised for a wife. Tarah St. John has been frustrated with life and love, until the appearance of two abused children drastically changes her focus.

Two Historical Romances Face the Challenges of Rebuilding the Old South The Prodigal's Welcome by Kristin Billerbeck Rediscover this classic romance from bestselling author Kristin Billerbeck. Nathaniel Pemberton left his Mississippi plantation upbringing to seek a golden fortune in California. He assumed nothing at home would change-but then the War Between the States broke out. Fighting to defend the family home, Nathaniel's brother lost an arm but won Nathaniel's childhood sweetheart.