valerie hansen

In search of her past...

Emma Landers has amnesia. Problem is, she can't remember how she got it, why she's injured, or why someone wants to hurt her. When she lands on the doorstep of former love Travis Wright, she can barely remember their past history. But she knows she can trust him to protect her. The handsome farmer was heartbroken when Emma left him for the big city. But there's no way he can send her away when gunshots start flying. Now, Travis must keep Emma safe while helping her piece together her memories–before it's too late.

The Defenders: Protecting children in need

When Lillie Delaney's life in the big city didn't work out, she headed home to Gumption, Arkansas, longing for the peaceful predictability of the tiny town. Not to mention the proximity of the grandmother who'd raised her. Yet Lillie was in for a shock: her grandfather had taken off with a younger woman and her grandmother–– running around in a pink shower cap–– wasn't handling it very well. So Lillie turned to town pastor James Warner, only to find a very handsome motorcycle–riding rebel in a black leather jacket! But she was beginning to learn that the Lord did indeed work in very mysterious ways...

Writer Brianna Walker had moved to the Arkansas hills for a little peace and quiet. But the stormy night a handsome man, two bedraggled boys and a scruffy dog washed up in her front yard, Bree's peaceful and quiet life became a thing of the past.

Homeless after their cabin floated away in the rain, single dad Mitch Fowler and his two young sons had no choice but to seek shelter at their closest neighbor's home. And it didn't take the boys long to find their way into Bree's warm and caring heart. But could Mitch ever convince Bree to take a chance on a ready–made family and make that fateful storm the answer to everyone's prayers?

Assignment: Single Mum Surveillance!

Her serial killer brother's escaped – and it's single mum Zoe Sullivan who's under suspicion! Sgt. Linc Colson trusts two things: his instincts and his Rottweiler K–9 partner, Star – and certainly not the pretty face he's assigned to monitor. He's done everything to keep her from getting under his skin – now he must stop those who want to put her six feet under.

Danger lurks during the holidays...

In Christmas Escape by Valerie Hansen, veterinary assistant Rachel Fielding and her niece spend the holidays hiding from a killer with her boss, Kyle Roarke, and a capable K-9. And in Yuletide Target by Laura Scott, someone’s gunning for Senior Airman Jacey Burke and her trusty K-9. But Staff Sergeant Sean Morris will do anything to keep her safe for Christmas.

Season Of Cheer 

For the first time in years, Christmas brings hope to Bygones, Kansas. But for Josh Barton, Main Street's coffee shop owner, it brings back sad memories he'd rather forget. He's a new man, with a new life and faith now. Still, he hides a huge part of himself from his neighbors–and from one very inquisitive reporter. Whitney Leigh seems determined to uncover the mystery of the town's recent windfall, and Josh could help her. But that would mean opening up his guarded heart. Can a man who thought family and Christmas were only for others find a forever home where he least expects? 

The Heart of Main Street: They're rebuilding the town one step–and heart–at a time.

Someone wants Maggie Morgan dead and her wildlife sanctuary destroyed. Someone connected to the generations–old family feud that's been revived now that her first love, Flint Crawford, has returned to town. And not only is her life in jeopardy, but Flint has discovered the secret she's kept since he left–their five–year–old son. Assailed by memories of their forbidden love and bowled over by the sight of the son he never knew, Flint has a job to do as the new game warden. But now the stakes are raised. Not only must he protect the woman he once loved, but he also has to save his son…or die trying.

So many things have been happening here at our family's mansion, I can't go home to Hawaii: I've met my long-lost grandparents; learned the woman shot to death in the library was my aunt, not my mother; and been threatened by a blackmailing loan shark!

And Shaun Murphy is back in my life--he was hired to repair the damage after the shooting. He's been rather distant with me, but I think, with God's help, I can convince him to help me track down my missing mother--and perhaps give our love another chance, too.

When a bomb explodes at the Washington Monument, the Capitol K–9 Unit goes on high alert. Though injured in the blast, K–9 cop Isaac Black is determined to get to the bottom of the situation. He'll follow every lead, including investigating his E.R. nurse's suspicious behavior.

He soon learns Daniella Dunne has long been in the Witness Protection. And it's apparent that her identity has been compromised. The killer she once sent to prison–her own father–has been released and vows revenge. As Isaac and his stalwart beagle safeguard Daniella at his family's farm, a murderer with a personal score to settle lurks in the shadows…

Capitol K–9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.

Hi, Mom!

Camp is going well. (I feel like a child writing home instead of the animal therapist assigned to work here with the troubled kids!) Since James Harris has seen the success of the program, the skeptical camp director is much more charming–we've been having some late night talks.and a surprising good–night kiss! He didn't even complain when I brought Roxy along–you remember how my sister didn't want to join me. And there was a scare–Roxy and another teen disappeared–but James and I found them.

You know, Mom, I think James needs some healing of his own–his soul seems.wounded. I think my strong faith might even help him regain his.if he'll let me.

Love,
Megan

Giving murder victims a face is forensic artist Paige Bryant's specialty. She can always put the pieces together. But her work turns dangerous when Texas Ranger Cade Jarvis brings her a special project related to the notorious Lions of Texas. Identifying the victim could help with the ongoing search for the murderer of Cade's boss…yet it also draws deadly attention to Paige. As she contends with attack after attack with only Cade's protection, the two of them draw closer together, learn to open their hearts…and struggle to identify the face of danger before it's too late.

When her estranged husband Dylan's inadvertent dealings with a crime ring bring danger to her doorstep, Grace McIntyre has no choice but to follow him into the witness protection program. To safeguard her children, they must all go into hiding as one big happy family. Grace doesn't know what's worse–having to pretend she's in love with the man who betrayed her trust or keeping ahead of the killers. In hiding, Dylan is all that stands between their safety and certain death. Now more than ever, he wants to be the man that Grace once loved. Keeping his family alive is his only hope–to be a hero and a husband.

Someone wants to see her silenced.

Back home after a mission trip, nurse and EMT Sara Southerland learns that her cousin's death might not have been an accident - and now someone wants her dead. The only person she can trust is longtime crush and fire captain Adam Kane. With a stalker on their tail, Adam will do whatever it takes to protect the woman he's realising he can't live without.

She had made a solemn promise to see her younger sister to safety in California. But the endless journey across the frontier was proving a heartbreaking test of courage and endurance for Faith Beal. All she had to sustain her was her steadfast belief in a loving God––and the guiding hand of a stranger who truly seemed heaven–sent.

Connell McClain was her selfless guardian as their wagon train slowly made its way west. And as they shared the dangers of the trail––and the closeness of a covered wagon––Faith felt the first tender stirrings of love for this roughhewn yet caring man. But would the secrets that seemed to haunt him threaten their growing feelings for one another?