The Unplanned Christmas Family

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Reclaiming The Rancher’s Heart - Lisa Carter

A surprise homecoming brings a second chance for their marriage.

It’s been three years since the loss of their daughter tore Jack and Kate Dolan’s world — and marriage — apart. But now Kate’s back on the ranch with shocking news: their divorce never went through. As Jack and Kate struggle to decide how to move forward, they realise they can’t rewrite the past. But that doesn’t mean the book on their love is closed. Perhaps it’s time for a new chapter...

Once Upon A Farmhouse - Angie Dicken

The prodigal granddaughter has returned and the love from her past is waiting...

Helping her grandmother sell the farm and escaping back to Chicago is all Molly Jansen wants out of this trip — not to reunite with her ex. Single father Jack Behrens will always be the man who broke her heart even if he is the current tenant farmer. But turning Jack and his son out — and not catching feelings for them — might prove more difficult than she realised...

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Renegade on the run! 

When Cort Stanton and Aubrey Huxley try to claim the same land in the Oklahoma Land Run, Cort offers a deal – one that could help him keep his freedom. After taking the blame for his brother's crime, Cort needs to lie low, so he gives Aubrey the land for her horse ranch…if she'll hire him. Now he just has to avoid growing too close to the gorgeous seamstress, who can never know his secret. 

Aubrey refuses to depend on any man, even one as handsome and kind as Cort. Yet, as they work together to make her dream a reality, it's impossible to imagine life on the prairie without him. And though Aubrey knows Cort has secrets that stand between them, she can't help but wish she could stake a claim on his heart.

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All he wants is a fresh start but the past has other ideas…

After leaving city life and heartbreak behind, Lance Hudson’s come home to his family’s apple orchard. And ex-girlfriend Piper Gray is there for the same reason. But the spirited single mum has her own secrets…including that Lance is the father of her sweet-faced little girl. But can Piper spill the truth without upsetting the applecart?

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":"2023-05-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2023-05-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":37360,"isbn13":"9781867285205","title":"His Sweet Surprise","seo":"his-sweet-surprise","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781867285205.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":"Small Town & Rural ","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC066000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Mills & Boon Western Romance — Small towns, cowboys and contemporary romance, the all-American way!

Reclaiming the Rancher's Heart - Lisa Carter

It’s been three years since the loss of their daughter tore Jack and Kate Dolan’s world — and marriage — apart. But now Kate’s back on the ranch with shocking news: their divorce never went through. As Jack and Kate struggle to decide how to move forward, they realise they can’t rewrite the past. But that doesn’t mean the book on their love is closed. Perhaps it’s time for a new chapter...

Once Upon a Farmhouse - Angie Dicken

Helping her grandmother sell the farm and escaping back to Chicago is all Molly Jansen wants out of this trip — not to reunite with her ex. Single father Jack Behrens will always be the man who broke her heart even if he is the current tenant farmer. But turning Jack and his son out — and not catching feelings for them — might prove more difficult than she realized...

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The prodigal granddaughter has returned and the love from her past is waiting

Helping her grandmother sell the farm and escaping back to Chicago are all Molly Jansen wants out of this trip — not to reunite with her ex. Single father Jack Behrens will always be the man who broke her heart even if he is the current tenant farmer. But turning Jack and his son out — and not catching feelings for them — might prove more difficult than she realised…

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Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense — Courage. Danger. Faith.

Trusting Her Amish Heart - Cathy Liggett

Running from betrayal, Leah Zook finds purpose caring for the older owner of an Amish horse farm. But when he's injured and his estranged son returns home looking for redemption, Leah's resolve is tested. The mysterious Zach Graber has all the power to fix the run-down farm — and Leah's locked-down heart. But together will they be strong enough to withstand his secret…and hers?

The Cowgirl’s Redemption - Mindy Obenhaus

Gloriana Prescott has returned to her Texas hometown to make amends — even if the townsfolk she left behind aren’t ready to forgive. But when her mother’s ranch manager, Justin Broussard, is tasked with saving the struggling rodeo so his teen daughter can compete, Gloriana sees a chance to prove she’s really changed. But can she prove to Justin, and the town, that she’s trustworthy?

Once Upon a Farmhouse - Angie Dicken

Helping her grandmother sell the farm and escaping back to Chicago are all Molly Jansen wants out of this trip — not to reunite with her ex. Single father Jack Behrens will always be the man who broke her heart even if he is the current tenant farmer. But turning Jack and his son out — and not catching feelings for them — might prove more difficult than she realised…

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

The Amish Spinster's Dilemma - Jocelyn McClay

For as long as she can remember, spinster Emma Beiler has secretly loved her neighbour. But when an Englisch granddaughter unexpectedly lands on Thomas Reihl's doorstep, he is clearly out of his depth. Will Emma decide to step in and show Thomas that he needs to live - and love - again?

The Cowboy's Little Secret - Jill Kemerer (A Wyoming Ranchers story)

The last thing struggling cattle rancher Austin Watkins needs, or wants, is for his son's nanny to quit. The solution seems simple: prove to Cassie she can have the life she's always wanted right here in their small town. There's just one problem - Austin has a secret. And the only way to get Cassie to stay is to tell the truth...

His Sweet Surprise - Angie Dicken

After leaving city life and heartbreak behind, Lance Hudson's come home to his family's apple orchard. And ex-girlfriend Piper Gray is there for the same reason. But the spirited single mum has her own secrets... Can Piper spill the truth without upsetting the applecart?

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

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She needs all the help she can get. Will she accept it from him?

Getting left at the altar wasn’t in Elisa Hartley’s planner — but neither was gaining custody of her two orphaned nieces. Determined to be the best guardian possible, Elisa moves them into a newly renovated house. When landscape architect Sean Peters arrives to fix up her yard, he might just be able to heal her heart, too. Except Sean’s got a secret...and revealing it could throw a wrench in their happily-ever-after.

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":"2024-01-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2024-01-17 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":38995,"isbn13":"9781038903235","title":"Her Chance At Family","seo":"her-chance-at-family","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781038903235.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":"Small Town & Rural ","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC066000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

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

Their Forbidden Amish Match - Lucy Bayer

After discovering his long-lost brother lives in Hickory Hollow, big city doctor Todd Barrett decides to take a short tenure in the small Amish community. Almost immediately he clashes with the beautiful midwife, Lena Hochstetler. But as they work together, frosty first impressions melt and yield growing feelings. But Todd’s stay is temporary, and an Amish midwife and Englischer doctor are far from a perfect match...

A Valentine’s Day Return - Brenda Minton

After completing rehab, Mark Rivers returns to his hometown to make amends with his ex-wife, Kylie, and their daughter. But he doesn’t expect to stick around beyond seeking her forgiveness. So when helping Kylie run her coffee shop after a health crisis draws them closer together, Mark is forced to decide — a career in Nashville or a second chance with the family he thought he’d lost forever...

Her Chance At Family - Angie Dicken

Getting left at the altar wasn’t in Elisa Hartley’s planner — but neither was gaining custody of her two orphaned nieces. Determined to be the best guardian possible, Elisa moves them into a newly renovated house. When landscape architect Sean Peters arrives to fix up her yard, he might just be able to heal her heart, too. Except Sean’s got a secret...and revealing it could throw a wrench in their happily-ever-after.

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’Tis the season for a fresh start...and a second chance at love.

After a stressful season, event planner Natalie Cooper has strict instructions from her doctor: rest. But when her grandmother volunteers her to plan her retirement community’s Christmas fundraiser, she can’t say no. Now she’s being roped into working alongside the home’s director, Thad MacDougall. The grumpy single father’s priority is his relationship with his son, and Natalie’s workaholic tendencies have them butting heads over every detail. But through hot cocoa and ice fishing with Thad and his son, Natalie’s about to discover that her chaos-filled holiday break might be just what the doctor ordered...

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":"2024-10-16 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2024-10-16 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":41039,"isbn13":"9781038938756","title":"The Unplanned Christmas Family","seo":"the-unplanned-christmas-family","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781038938756.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":"Romance / Holiday ","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027290"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

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

A Convenient Christmas Wife - Rebecca Kertz

Injured and widowed after an accident, Joshua Miller desperately needs help caring for his four children. So when he proposes a marriage of convenience to their housekeeper, Esther King, she is thrilled. She’s always wanted a family of her own, but it’s never come to be. Now her heart is open to the children, but her new husband is a different story. Joshua’s still reeling from the death of his wife. And Esther’s got a secret that stands between them. Can a marriage of convenience become a love match this Christmas?

The Cowboy’s Forgotten Love - Tina Radcliffe

After an accident, rodeo rider Lucas Morgan is shocked to discover his memories of the last six months are gone. He remembers his best friend, Harper Reilly, but recent events are a blur — like the fact he’s opening a rodeo school with her...and who he bought an engagement ring for. With Luc under strict orders to rest and not stress, Harper can’t tell him about the kiss they shared or the feelings that blossomed — and with big career decisions to make, she fears they’ve missed their chance. Is it too late to fall in love all over again?

The Unplanned Christmas Family - Angie Dicken

After a stressful season, event planner Natalie Cooper has strict instructions from her doctor: rest. But when her grandmother volunteers her to plan her retirement community’s Christmas fundraiser, she can’t say no. Now she’s being roped into working alongside the home’s director, Thad MacDougall. The grumpy single father’s priority is his relationship with his son, and Natalie’s workaholic tendencies have them butting heads over every detail. But through hot cocoa and ice fishing with Thad and his son, Natalie’s about to discover that her chaos-filled holiday break might be just what the doctor ordered...

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