Return To Love

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Holiday wishes can come true…if they work together.

Charlie Bussey is ready to fight the corporation threatening to shut down the local animal shelter — she just didn’t expect the enemy would be her former best friend, Blake Bryant. To adopt his newly discovered niece, Blake needs this property deal to succeed. But when he discovers Charlie is his niece’s child advocate, can he help his childhood crush…and gain a family for Christmas?

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The Bodine Family Christmas - Marta Perry

Left at the altar on Christmas Eve, Annabel Bodine has lost her holiday spirit. When her big brother brings home handsome Coast Guard buddy Travis McCall, can she summon the courage to open her heart to love for the holidays — and maybe for a lifetime?

The Gingerbread Season - Betsy St. Amant

Allie James returns to her hometown in need of a holiday job. Never did she expect old boyfriend Jordan Walker to hire her as his secretary! Years ago Jordan shredded her heart like wrapping paper. Now he must convince Allie that all he wants for Christmas is her love.

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\"I'm Not The Man I Used To Be!\"

If only Gracie Broussard could believe that! Years ago, Carter Alexander broke her heart and betrayed her. Now, just when she needs him most, he's back––asking her to believe he's changed. But this time, it's not just Gracie who'll be hurt if he disappears. A penguin keeper, Gracie urgently needs to find a new home for her beloved birds. Carter is the only one who can help. He promises that she can trust him, that he's not the rebel he once was. And that he needs Gracie as much as her birds do.

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\"Mommy, I Want To Be A Fireman.\"

Widowed mother Marissa Hawthorne's little boy wants to be like his new hero–firefighter Jacob Greene. But Marissa and her son lost too much to the profession of firefighting already. She can't possibly let either of them get close to the man, no matter how noble he is. Especially because her own father is Jacob's boss. But when Jacob hires her to plan a special birthday party for his niece, Marissa soon learns that Jacob is a hero in many ways. And that taking risks for love is what life and faith are truly about.

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Unless youth pastor Andy Stewart finds a suitable wife fast, he'll lose his job. Yet the woman of his dreams is his best friend. And Lori Perkins is still smarting over a failed engagement, so he can't just declare his love. His plan: he'll be her secret admirer and woo her anonymously with flowers and chocolates. And then, when romance is on her mind, Andy will confess his Valentine's wish––to spend his life with her. There's just one little problem. Lori seems to think her secret admirer is someone else!

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To save her family ranch––and her father's legacy––Samantha Jenson reluctantly runs a dude ranch on the financially strapped property. Among the greenhorn tourists in stiff jeans and shiny cowboy boots: handsome businessman Ethan Ames. Ethan makes Sam remember her own dreams––of love and marriage. But surely he'll ride out of her life––in his fancy car––when his vacation is over. Until she learns that Ethan isn't on vacation at all. He has a very big secret. One that just might destroy her dreams of being his rodeo sweetheart...forever.

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Taking pictures of other people's happiest moments is the perfect job for Hannah Hart. Secretly fearing that she won't ever have a family of her own, Hannah prefers to hide behind the camera. Until she meets assistant principal Jude Bradley, whose twelve–year–old daughter instantly bonds with Hannah. Jude might just be the man to give Hannah a reason to smile–if he can let go of the past. The more Hannah and Jude discover they have in common, the more Hannah wonders if there's a family in her future after all….

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

Her Surprise Christmas Courtship - Emma Miller (A Seven Amish Sisters novel)

Millie Koffman dreams of becoming a wife and mother someday. But because of her plus size, she doubts it will ever come true — especially not with handsome neighbour Elden Yoder. But when Elden shows interest in her, Millie’s convinced it’s a ruse. Can she learn to love herself before she loses the man loves?

Journey To Forgiveness - Danica Favorite (A Shepherd’s Creek novel)

Inheriting failing horse stables from her estranged father forces Josie Shepherd to return home and face her past — including her ex-love. More than anything, Brady King fervently regrets ever hurting Josie. Could saving the stables together finally bring peace to them — and maybe something more?

Second Chance Christmas - Betsy St. Amant

Blake Bryant left small-town life behind him with no intention of going back — until he discovers the niece he never knew about is living in a group foster home. But returning to Tulip Mound also involves seeing Charlie Bussey, the woman who rejected him years ago. Can he open his heart enough to let them both in?

For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired October 2022 Box Set – 1 of 2

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When her troubled teenage son is sent to Camp Hope, Emma Shaver is thrilled and relieved. The therapy horse ranch in Broken Bend, Louisiana, is well–known for giving at–risk teens a new lease on life. There's just one problem–it's owned by her old high school sweetheart, Max Ringgold, who doesn't know he's her son's father. Emma didn't plan on facing her past to ensure her son's future. But when old feelings for Max resurface, Emma must decide if she will reveal the truth to him and restore her family for good.

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For firefighter Caley Foster, every day is an adrenaline rush. Now that she's back in Broken Bend, Louisiana, it's clear that putting down roots may be just as tough as putting out fires. To her surprise, sweet Ava next door makes Caley's new nanny job feel fulfilling. But Ava's single father, rancher Brady McCullough, is a play–it–safe kind of fellow…not what Caley's used to facing. He's focused on protecting Ava–yet he can't ignore Caley's incredible effect on her. Or on his guarded heart. And with a leap of faith, they might both find life's best adventure: love.","rating":"4.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-04-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-04-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":1234,"isbn13":"9781460899847","title":"The Rancher Next Door","seo":"the-rancher-next-door","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460899847.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Can their pretend relationship turn into a true Christmas gift?

Preston Green will do anything for a fake girlfriend — even bid on one at a charity auction. Sweet and quirky baker Lulu Boyd is the perfect choice to stop his mother’s constant matchmaking. And it’s just for one holiday family dinner — until his father’s failing health makes ending their ruse impossible. Soon it feels all too real…but another secret might make this their last Christmas together.

Mills & Boon Love Inspired — Heartfelt stories that show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives.","rating":null,"stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2023-10-18 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2023-10-18 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":38418,"isbn13":"9781867296461","title":"Their Holiday Secret","seo":"their-holiday-secret","summary":"Can their pretend relationship turn into a true Christmas gift?Preston Green will do anything for a fake girlfriend — even bid on one at a charity auction. Sweet and quirky baker Lulu Boyd is the...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781867296461.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / Clean & Wholesome","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027270"},{"name":"Christian / Romance","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC042040"},{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"},{"name":"Holidays","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC058000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Mills & Boon Love Inspired — Heartfelt stories that show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives.

Bonding over the Amish Baby - Pamela Desmond Wright

Becoming the temporary co-guardian to an abandoned newborn, along with pretty Amish teacher Rebecca Schroder, Dr Caleb Sutter finds himself at a crossroads between his past — and the love he never expected to find.

Their Holiday Secret - Betsy St. Amant

To stop his mother’s matchmaking this holiday season, Preston Green needs a fake girlfriend — and Lulu Boyd is the perfect choice! But soon their ruse feels all too real…and another secret might make this their last Christmas together.

The Doctor’s Christmas Dilemma - Danielle Thorne

Ben Cooper returns home to run his father’s clinic and spend Christmas with his daughter, not to fall for McKenzie Price, the woman who broke his heart. But when old sparks ignite, will Ben give up city life for a second chance at love?

For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired November 2023 Box Set – 1 of 2

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