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Arriving in late 19th-century China with her missionary parents, Pearl Buck is soon fascinated by her new home and strikes up a friendship with a young Chinese girl named Willow.

Late 19th-century China is a tumultuous land beset by warring enemies--both from beyond its borders and within the fabled walls of the Forbidden City.

Benjamin “Big Ben” Forrester came from a wealthy family, went to the right schools and had handsome men falling at his feet. But all Ben has ever wanted is a man to love him unconditionally.

When Scott Alan gets a phone call that his brother was hurt on a logging job, he rushes to Brian’s side, only to find that his injuries are minor—but not before he meets Hank Ballam, an adrenaline-

Sequel to Good to Know It's been almost a year since William lost his parents and left the only life he knew for a new home in Canada.

Jerry McKenzie is a reclusive and antisocial artist, quite content to ride his horses and work in his studio, keeping to himself.

Sequel to Falling It's been two years since Hank Ballam and Scott Alan fell in love, moved in together and started building their life.

In the six years since Jerry, David and William first welcomed Billie and Cory into their home, a lot has changed in their lives.