Her Christmas Hero

A writing job in a small town is Melody William’s last hope of reigniting her career. But she didn’t expect she’d be working alongside the man whose heart she broke ten years ago. Clay Reynolds isn’t ready to forgive Melody for giving up their baby — a son Clay adopted in secret. But when mother and child start to bond, how long can he hide the truth?

She owns the lodge, but he owns the land...

When single mum Carly Hughes inherits the Longleaf Lodge, she gains a heap of trouble - her teenage crush, Deputy Mackenzie Bridges. Her father left Mack the land around the lodge. While Carly wants to sell for her daughter's sake, Mack wants to stay for his niece's. And if they can't work together, they'll both lose everything...including the renewed spark between them.

Ready–Made Family 

Widower Gil Montgomery's new nanny has a secret. There's a reason Julie Bishop and Gil's daughter, Abby, connect so perfectly–Julie is Abby's birth mother. Julie gave her daughter up for adoption years ago, but she couldn't resist the chance to be close to the child her heart never forgot. But Julie never imagined she'd fall for the handsome adoptive dad. Gil's been burned before, and Julie worries that if her secret is exposed, he'll never forgive her. The perfect family is so close, but so far… Unless Gil can let the past go and welcome Julie home. Right where she belongs.

Can new love spring from old pain? Hope lives in Mississippi Hearts.

To keep her new inheritance, single mum Annie Shepherd must uphold an old court ruling imposed on Jake Langford, who’s still paying for the tragic accident from his youth. But as Annie and her twin boys get to know the grade school teacher, she discovers a kind, generous man beneath the past mistakes. Can Annie and Jake create a family through forgiveness?

Young widow Lainie Hollings will do anything to protect her daughters–even if it means accepting help from Shaw McKinney. Though she blames Shaw for her husband's death, he's the only one she can turn to when a robbery forces her to take shelter in his home.

Soon she's surprised by the handsome contractor. He's kind, charming and determined to protect her and her girls. Being with Lainie makes Shaw want to give up his bachelor life and become a family man. But he'll need to win over the pretty librarian and prove to her he's the right man for her future.

A Small–Town Christmas

Gemma Butler has a grand vision to transform Dover, Mississippi's fledgling Christmas celebrations and bring visitors to the town. It's also the single mum's last chance to provide for her son, and revive her event planning business. But Gemma's not the only one with something to prove. Linc Montgomery has the weight of the family business on his shoulders. And he'll go down swinging before he'll let anyone disrupt the traditions he holds dear. Yet when a storm threatens to destroy the holiday, he'll join forces with the beautiful planner and discover she just might be the love he's been searching for.

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart

Could a complete stranger be the key to his new family?

After finally tracking down her long-lost sister only to find she’s gone, Sophie Armstrong wants to connect with her orphaned nieces and nephew. But convincing their guardian, Zach Conrad, that all she wants is a relationship with the only family she has left won’t be easy. As Sophie bonds with the children, she’s determined to win over their uncle’s trust…and possibly his heart.

She’s determined to protect her family but sometimes love finds a way…

Widow Eden Sinclair wants nothing to do with her brother-in-law, a man she’s heard is trouble. When Blake makes a shocking return after years away, they are thrown together to save the family business. Soon Eden begins to see a different man than the one she’d imagined. And when his true reasons for returning are revealed, they threaten not just Eden’s family, but her heart, too…

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A Convenient Amish Bride - Lucy Bayer

After the loss of her perfect match, Amish waitress Ruby Kaufmann resigns herself to a solitary life — until she meets widower David Weiss and his young daughters. Ruby has always wanted a family, and David is desperate for help because his aging parents can no longer assist with the girls. Will a marriage of convenience be the perfect solution…or a second chance at love neither expects?

A Cowboy for the Summer - Danica Favorite

Isaac Johnston will do anything to get his counseling degree, even a summer camp internship with two things he dislikes — Abigail Shepherd and horses. As Abigail helps him overcome his horse phobia, Isaac becomes drawn to his former nemesis. But Abigail thinks a relationship with a man several years her junior is out of the question. Can they face their insecurities together…and find that love is worth the risk?

The Widow’s Choice - Lorraine Beatty

Widow Eden Sinclair wants nothing to do with her brother-in-law, a man she’s heard is trouble. When Blake makes a shocking return after years away, they are thrown together to save the family business. Soon Eden begins to see a different man than the one she’d imagined. And when his true reasons for returning are revealed, they threaten not just Eden’s family, but her heart, too…

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Building a Dream

Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission – to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily's guardian isn't his intention. Yet once Tori Montgomery mistakes Reid for her new handyman, he knows it's the only way to be close to his niece.

Tori is honouring her friend's last wish by keeping Lily away from her father's family. And once she learns who Reid truly is, she realises there's too much at stake – including custody of Lily – for her to fall for the former DEA agent. But in keeping a promise, is she losing out on her chance for a happily–ever–after?

A Christmas Reunion 

Noah Carlisle is surprised to see first love Beth Montgomery back in Dover. Beth left their small Mississippi town–and him–years ago for a ballet career. Now the only female in Noah's life is his daughter, and he won't risk their future for a temporary reunion with Beth. Home to rehab her knee, Beth counts the days to resume her career–until she sees her long-ago beau. Celebrating Christmas with the handsome man and his adorable child, Beth wonders if the dreams worth chasing were always right in her own backyard. Can she stay and be Noah's second chance and his daughter's Christmas wish–a gift-wrapped mom under the tree?

Police officer Seth Montgomery knows all about order–but his world is thrown into chaos when he learns he has a five–year–old son. With little Jack suddenly in his care, Seth turns to neighbor Carrie Fletcher for help. Given her checkered past, Carrie prefers to keep to herself, but there's no denying she cares for the boy–and her feelings for charming Seth are rapidly developing, too.

When someone from Carrie's past shows up threatening to jeopardize the life she's worked so hard to build, Carrie will have to fight for her future with the new family she's found…or risk losing everything.

A new life. A new love. But will secrets tear them apart?

Struggling with a tragic loss, widow Nina Johnson seeks a fresh start in a Southern small town. Then she meets handsome veteran Bret Sinclair and his sweet daughters. Bret's no stranger to loss, and his companionship is the solace Nina's been searching for. Until a dark secret from Bret's past is exposed, threatening to break these Mississippi Hearts.

Ginger Sloan's had enough of heartache. She just wants a peaceful place where she and her son can start over and feel safe. Getting stranded in a lakeside cabin outside Dover, Mississippi, isn't part of her plan. Then again, neither is falling for the cabin's handsome owner. Injured on the job, detective Tyler Durrant retreats to his cabin to heal. He's shocked to find the single mom and her son there. And surprised at the way Ginger affects his heart. For the first time in years, he has hope for the future, but can he convince Ginger that she can find safe haven in his arms?

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart

Healing their hearts...

Nicki Latimer never expected to be back in her tiny Mississippi hometown—much less running a store with a baby on her hip. But when her father falls ill, Nicki will do anything to save the family business…even putting her dreams on hold. And she's found just the person to help her.

Ethan Stone is strong and reliable, but also haunted by his past as a war photographer. He's convinced he could never be the man Nicki thinks he is. But with Ethan by her side, Nicki's dreams of love and family are closer than she thinks.

Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart

He built himself a whole new life but she might be the missing piece...

Reclusive carpenter Luke McBride knows Sara Holden is trouble. The determined single mom is too curious and asks too many questions. But helping Sara fix up an antique shop makes it almost impossible to keep her at arm’s length. Worse, Luke might just be falling for her. Can he leave behind his solitary life...even though loving Sara means exposing his darkest secret?

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A Forever Christmas - Missy Tippens

Sarah Radcliffe’s quiet Christmas back in her hometown will be lost if she agrees to direct the church’s Christmas pageant. But when she meets two little boys determined to gain their father’s attention, Sarah agrees to help. Then she discovers that the dad in question is Gregory Jones, the man she loved and lost. The single dad is working himself to the bone to give his boys the Christmas of their dreams, when all they want is some family time...time that includes a new mummy. If Sarah can learn to open her heart, she may receive the most wonderful present of all — a family of her own.

A Mom for Christmas - Lorraine Beatty

Noah Carlisle is surprised to see first love Beth Montgomery back in Dover. Beth left their small Mississippi town — and him — years ago for a ballet career. Now the only female in Noah's life is his daughter, and he won’t risk their future for a temporary reunion with Beth. Home to rehab her knee, Beth counts the days to resume her career — until she sees her long-ago beau. Celebrating Christmas with the handsome man and his adorable child, Beth wonders if the dreams worth chasing were always right in her own backyard. Can she stay and be Noah's second chance and his daughter's Christmas wish — a gift-wrapped mum under the tree?

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The Mysterious Amish Nanny - Patrice Lewis

When car failure stalls Englisher Ruth Wengerd’s impulsive cross-country trip, she doesn’t expect to be rescued by horse and buggy — or suddenly become a nanny for widower Adam Chupp’s son. Helping the sweet family reminds Ruth of her Amish upbringing and the shameful secret she’s hiding. But when the temporary job begins to feel permanent, can she face up to her past...for a future she left once before?

The Baby Proposal - Gabrielle Meyer

Drew Keelan is the last person Whitney Emmerson imagined would propose to her. But when their infant nephew is orphaned and the will stipulates that to adopt him they must be married, Whitney and Drew have no choice. It’s one thing to wed for custody, but do they have what it takes to make a marriage of convenience last till death do them part?

The Loner's Secret Past - Lorraine Beatty

Reclusive carpenter Luke McBride knows Sara Holden is trouble. The determined single mom is too curious and asks too many questions. But helping Sara fix up an antique shop makes it almost impossible to keep her at arm’s length. Worse, Luke might just be falling for her. Can he leave behind his solitary life...even though loving Sara means exposing his darkest secret?

Can they forgive the past…for the sake of a child?

Olivia Marshall will do anything to make her town’s bicentennial celebration a success — even work with her ex-fiancé. It’s only for a few weeks and then she’ll never see Ben Kincaid again. But when her four-year-old nephew is abandoned on her doorstep, Olivia finds herself asking Ben for help. Soon, their tentative truce starts to feel like something more. But will Ben’s past trauma destroy their second chance…before it even starts?

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.

An Amish Mother For His Child - Patricia Johns (An Amish Country Matches novel)

After giving up on romance, Verna Kauffman thought a marriage of convenience would give her everything she’s longed for — a family. But marrying reserved Adam Lantz comes with a list of rules Verna wasn’t expecting. Can they overcome their differences to discover that all they really need is each other?

Finding Their Way Back - Jenna Mindel (A K-9 Companions novel)

Twenty-eight years ago, Erica Laine and Ben Fisher were engaged to be married…until Erica broke his heart. Now, as they work together on a home that Erica needs to fulfill her new role as a traveling nurse, their past connection is rekindled. But can love take root when Erica is committed to leaving again?

The Guardian Agreement - Lorraine Beatty

When jilted bride Olivia Marshall is forced to work with her ex-fiancé, Ben Kincaid, it stirs up old pain. Yet she finds herself asking Ben for help when her four-year-old nephew is abandoned on her doorstep. Will their truce lead to a second chance…or will Ben’s past stand in their way?

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