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Emma Wright knows the loneliness of being an orphan. Maybe that''s why her Maryland home seems to attract children left parentless by accident or by the recent Civil War. It is hard to care and provide for them on a nurse’s salary, and finding Christian homes for them requires more wisdom than Emma possesses on her own. As strong and independent as she seems, Emma dreams of the day a strong, Christian husband will share her burden, and she thinks her prayers might be answered when she meets the handsome carpenter Nate O’Neil. But, though the war is over, Nate is still fighting a battle inside himself. How can he offer himself to a fine woman like Emma when he still bears the guilt of past deeds? While Emma and Nate wrestle with their problems, the seven children in Emma’s care decide to take matters into their own hands.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”―2 Corinthians 12:9 Home from the Civil War a hopeless cripple and the master of a ruined plantation, James Sheffield must learn to live again. But a dark secret eats away at his conscience, giving him little hope for a bright future. Alcohol is his only escape. When an intriguing woman enters his life, James somehow resolves to make a new start. But, considering his history of misfortune, Joy McGuire, a pastor’s daughter, can never be his. She is promised to another—the handsome, young assistant pastor, a man who is far better than James and quick to judge his ugly habits. Will James ever conquer the tyranny of his past? And will Joy listen to the truth of her heart instead of the rumors that threaten to sever their relationship?

That''s the question stirring Texan widower Lamont London''s heart. His longtime neighbor Nadine Greene still turns heads—especially his. But after enduring an abusive marriage, Nadine''s gun-shy when it comes to relationships. And Lamont has some unresolved feelings to overcome about his late wife. It isn''t until Nadine''s ranch house burns to the ground and Lamont offers refuge to her and her son''s family in his empty mansion that she opens her heart. Can they find a sweet second chance at love, and make two families into one?

When Brooke O''Toole''s sister and brother-in-law die in a tragic accident, her only priority is the emotional well-being of her one-year-old nephew, Connor. Unfortunately, that means making nice with the man she holds responsible for her mother''s murder: Hunter Stone. Allowing Hunter into her life is the opposite of easy. Brooke''s never understood why her sister forgave him-and worse, became his neighbor and friend. But even she can''t deny the bond between the man and child, or how much she''s come to rely on both of them. Despite her instinct to fight this ex-cop who''s challenging her right to custody, Brooke suspects the best thing for Connor is a life with both of them in it.

"Why would a former football star like Logan Murray pay attention to her? Bianca Wright was a far cry from the beautiful women she''d seen him with in the tabloids. He was just being kind. Or even worse - felt sorry for her. He knew she was a widow with an autistic son. That had to be too much baggage for any man, and Bianca wouldn''t accept anything but the best for her child. But if Logan could use his connections to match her son drew with a therapy dog, she''s swallow her pride and accept his help. And yet, after fifteen minutes with Drew, Logan seemed to "get it" better than Drew''s own father ever did. Had Bianca misjudged him? May he had hidden depths. She would''ve liked to find out, but that was a risk she just wouldn''t take ... not when her precious boy was involved"--Page 4 of cover.

She’s ready for that second chance… But will he believe she’s changed? When she fled Baltimore after a near-fatal accident that left her dependent on painkillers, Lillie Rourke had lost everything. Now, emotionally healed, she’s ready to make amends and start over. But Jase Yeager has moved on, and who can blame him? Yet Lillie isn’t giving up—on her or them. Earning back Jase’s trust won’t be easy, but Lillie’s no stranger to challenges…

Lily London had been crushed when Max Sheridan left town to marry someone else. Years later, her heart leaped when he returned to Amarillo, Texas, to take over his mother’s diner. Now that she was old enough to do more than dream of becoming Mrs. Max Sheridan, she prayed he would see the woman she’d become. Because this time, she was really in love...not just with Max but with his motherless four-year-old son, too! Yet despite the intense emotions that still sparked between them, Max refused to believe that a vibrant young woman like Lily was ready to take on the responsibilities of wife...and mother. Together, could they learn to trust in God’s leadership...and in their love for one another?

When unspeakable tragedy leaves young Eli an orphan, two families are devastated. But Taylor, Eli''s aunt and legal guardian, vows to help him remember his parents by creating a Memory Quilt. As she begins piecing together the moments of his parents'' lives, the story of the young family emerges and Taylor and Eli begin to heal. But Eli''s uncle Reece is slow to let go of the past and still blames Taylor''s brother for his sister''s death. So, although he has long been attracted to Taylor, Reece keeps a safe distance away. Can their shared love for Eli pave the way to forgiveness or will Taylor and Reece be separated by pain?

Tales of the Heart includes three historical romance novellas by Loree Lough: Bridget''s Bargain, Kate Ties the Knot, and Follow the Leader. BRIDGET’S BARGAIN: When the potato famine of 1845 forced Bridget McKenna to flee her home in Ireland, she came to America to work as a scullery maid on a Virginia plantation. That was four years ago. Now, Bridget dreams of bringing her father and six siblings to join her in America. She also dreams of marrying a God-fearing man, and when she meets the tall, handsome Lance York, it seems her dream might come true. He''s English, however, just like the cruel landlord who oppressed Bridget''s family in Ireland. Could there be more to him than she realizes? KATE TIES THE KNOT: Seven years of widowhood have made Kate Flynn a strong, independent woman who even operates her own dressmaking shop. But when her eight-year-old son, Adam, has a run-in with a burly shipbuilder, she realizes the necessity of some godly male influence. Adam starts working in a warehouse owned by John Joseph O''Keefe, better known as J. J., who looks out for Adam and feels a growing attraction to his young protégé''s mother. Kate''s emotions are as tumultuous as the ocean as she wonders what the future will hold. FOLLOW THE LEADER: The Civil War has destroyed everything Valerie Carter held dear. Struggling to come to terms with her emotional devastation, she accepts a teaching position in Freeland, Maryland, and her heart is gradually warmed by her students'' affection. She also finds herself attracted to Paul Collins, a young widower with three children who has a childlike faith in Jesus Christ. Will Paul be God''s instrument to free Valerie from the bonds of bitterness?

Every Quilt Has a Story Featuring tales of love and loss, hope and faith, tradition and new beginnings, the latest Quilts of Love books will delight fiction fans, crafters and quilters, and anyone who loves a good story. Enjoy FREE chapters from eleven titles from popular and bestselling authors Vannetta Chapman, Sandie Bricker, Carla Olsen Gade, Bonnie S. Calhoun, S. Dionne Moore, Angela Breidenbach, Christa Allan, Loree Lough, Jennifer Hudson Taylor, and Jennifer AlLee. Like what you read? The full copy of each of these books is just a click away. This sampler features chapters from... The Christmas Quilt Raw Edges Pattern for Romance Pieces of the Heart A Heartbeat Away A Healing Heart Threads of Hope For Love of Eli Path of Freedom A Wild Goose Chase Christmas Beyond the Storm

Harlequin Heartwarming brings you four new wholesome reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: THROUGH THE STORM From Kenya, with Love by Rula Sinara Bush pilot Mac Walker and his sister-in-law, Tessa, had a deal: she''d raise their orphaned nephew with her husband while Mac helped out financially. He couldn''t run Serengeti helicopter tours and volunteer for wildlife agencies with a teen underfoot. Then Tessa comes to him for help, revealing her husband''s ties to elephant poaching, and Mac agrees to take them in. But can he trust Tessa…or his sudden feelings for her? HOME FOR KEEPS by Lynn Patrick Grace Huber wants to save the environment by building "green." She thinks she''s met the perfect man in conservationist Caleb Blackthorne. But with his complicated family, and troubling issues affecting Grace''s new community, sustaining a lasting love might be their toughest challenge. THE FIREFIGHTER''S REFRAIN Those Marshall Boys by Loree Lough For firefighter and aspiring country singer Sam Marshall, Nashville is the place to be. But for Finn Leary, Music City is just a place to be. She can''t stand the rock-star lifestyle that led to her parents self-destructing, but she can''t leave her vulnerable sister or the successful café she runs, either. Luckily, she''s too busy to give sweet and handsome Sam a second thought. Besides, she''d never date a musician…TO CATCH A WIFE The Finnegan Sisters by Lee McKenzie Homicide detective Jack Evans returns to his small hometown and discovers Emily Finnegan is going to have his baby. Convincing Emily that she can trust him becomes Jack''s top priority, but he''s willing to do whatever it takes to get her to come around, because this big-city cop is ready to be a family man. Look for four new tender stories every month from Harlequin Heartwarming!

These one-hundred devotions remind readers how fully God''s grace covers every slip and stumble. Our best can never be good enough, but grace is greater than our largest shortcoming. Writing with humor and heart, four of America''s best-loved inspirational writers share their own lives, inviting readers to find the blessings in the challenges. Whether you are facing deadlines, double-scheduled meetings, growing loads of laundry, or all that and more, if you begin your day with a reminder of God''s love, your whole day will be all the sweeter.

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Harlequin Heartwarming brings you four new wholesome reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: OUT OF THE ASHES The Georgia Monroes • by Cynthia Reese Kari Hendrix needs a good man like Rob Monroe in her corner, but the arson investigator is torn when he discovers she’s keeping dangerous secrets about her past…and his. OWEN’S BEST INTENTIONS Smoky Mountains, Tennessee • by Anna Adams Now that Owen’s found Lilah Bantry again—and the son he never knew he’d fathered—he’s not going to let her go without a fight. But he’s got a lot to make up for, and he’s got to prove he’s not the man he once was. #109 HARPER’S WISH A Findlay Roads Story • by Cerella Sechrist Harper Worth’s scathing review destroyed Connor Callahan’s first restaurant. Now she’s desperate for a job, and he’s her last hope. But can he trust the woman who nearly ruined him? SWEET MOUNTAIN RANCHER Those Marshall Boys • by Loree Lough After an accident ends his baseball career, Nate Marshall returns home to Colorado and throws himself into ranch chores. But when headstrong psychologist Eden Quinn visits the ranch with a gaggle of at-risk boys, Nate sees that life might prove more challenging—and joyful—than he ever imagined. Look for four new tender stories every month from Harlequin Heartwarming!

For as long as anyone can remember, tourists have flocked to the quaint town of Paradise, Pennsylvania, where Amish buggies are as common as shops selling handcrafted goods. But to attorney Julia Spencer this town is anything but a paradise. Raised in foster homes, Julia has succeeded in life only through steely determination and independence. The close-knit Amish people are a mystery to her, but local veterinarian Simon Thomas knows them well and is fiercely protective of their simple ways, which are increasingly threatened by the outside world. When Julia agrees to defend a local teenager charged in a case involving an Amish boy, she and Simon find themselves on opposite sides of an intense and emotional legal battle. Just when it seems they will never understand one another, God has something to teach them both about the power of forgivenessand the joys to be found in Paradise.

Harlequin Heartwarming brings you a collection of four new wholesome reads, available now! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: THE RUNAWAY BRIDE by Patricia Johns Bernadette Morgan has just run out on her fancy society wedding and all the way to Runt River, Ohio. When she pulls her broken-down car into Liam Wilson’s garage, all she wants is for him to fix it. What she finds instead are family secrets, political intrigue—and a man she can’t leave behind. SUMMER AT THE SHORE by Carol Ross Can Cupid help Coast Guard officer Jay Johnston and veterinarian Mia Frasier find time for a date? The pair are stretched to their limits, but they can’t deny the burning spark between them! THE MAN SHE KNEW By Way of the Lighthouse by Loree Lough Maleah Turner never forgot Ian Sylvestry. But after his recklessness tore them apart a lifetime ago, she won’t trust him with her heart again. No matter how many happy memories are brought up by an unexpected reunion… GIRL IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Virginia McCullough Eighteen years ago, Lark McGee and Miles Jenkins gave up their baby girl and went their separate ways. Now, since learning who their celebrity daughter has become, will they rediscover each other and finally find their happily-ever-after?

When Wade Williams meets Alexis Broderick, sparks fly€in more ways than one. Can they overcome their suspicious natures in time? Or will past hurts and disappointments forever keep them apart?

Elice Glasser is a widow with three young children to raise. Cabot Murray is an ex-cop who returns home to Freeland, Maryland, to deal with the pain of his own tragic loss: the death of his wife and daughter in a horrible automobile accident. Out of their sorrow a friendship develops, and the possibility of love.

Promises kept in three romantic novels.

It is never too late to recapture the wonder of the holiday season, to wish again for your deepest dreams to come true. The backdrop of lights twinkling in the darkness and boundless good will make Christmas the perfect time for love, as the heronines in these four romantic novellas will discover. Come along as storytellers Yvonne Lehman, Loree Lough, Tracie Peterson, and Debra White Smith weave magical holiday tales of gifts that are "just right" and loves that are "meant to be." A sparkling ring - a long awaited trip - a heartwarming surprise - the thrill of life time commitment - these gifts and the loves that give them will draw your heart and imagination into a splendid Season of Love.