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Historical Romance: Committing themselves to at least a six-month contract with the
Fred Harvey Company in 1908, four young women are determined to make a new start
in Arizona while waiting tables at a restaurant along the rails near the Grand Canyon.
Olivia has lost all the wealth she had growing up. Edie, looking for adventure, is
greeted by a train robbery. Lillian seeks a rich husband. Katie is running from a
dangerous past. Can these women maintain their respectable jobs, tame the west, and
find a haven for their hearts? Are there any men civilized enough for them?
Fred Harvey Company in 1908, four young women are determined to make a new start
in Arizona while waiting tables at a restaurant along the rails near the Grand Canyon.
Olivia has lost all the wealth she had growing up. Edie, looking for adventure, is
greeted by a train robbery. Lillian seeks a rich husband. Katie is running from a
dangerous past. Can these women maintain their respectable jobs, tame the west, and
find a haven for their hearts? Are there any men civilized enough for them?
Character - discipline - gentleness - obedience - protection - patience - selfcontrol -
worry - Moms have so many important concerns to bring to God-and often so little time to
meet with Him. Prayers & Promises for Mothers can help to bridge the gap. It's brimming
with nearly two hundred scriptural promises and companion prayers that seek God
blessings on all the practical issues of a mother's everyday life. Moms can use them as
personal "prayer starters," or simply as daily devotions.
worry - Moms have so many important concerns to bring to God-and often so little time to
meet with Him. Prayers & Promises for Mothers can help to bridge the gap. It's brimming
with nearly two hundred scriptural promises and companion prayers that seek God
blessings on all the practical issues of a mother's everyday life. Moms can use them as
personal "prayer starters," or simply as daily devotions.
Jazmyn Rondell has grown up in the shadow of fear. And despite recently giving her heart
to Jesus, she finds it hard to trust Him. Her twin brother Jason seems determined to bring
her out of her shell, but his methods leave much to be desired. Thor Larsen has had his
share of deceit. Owning a large, successful company has brought him much unwanted
attention from ill-intentioned women. Now, his secret is safe, and he lives as a simple
backwoods guide. His heart is as remote as the untamed wilderness he loves. But when
their paths cross both Jazmyn and Thor must come to terms with their past, in order to
allow the Lord to work in their future.
to Jesus, she finds it hard to trust Him. Her twin brother Jason seems determined to bring
her out of her shell, but his methods leave much to be desired. Thor Larsen has had his
share of deceit. Owning a large, successful company has brought him much unwanted
attention from ill-intentioned women. Now, his secret is safe, and he lives as a simple
backwoods guide. His heart is as remote as the untamed wilderness he loves. But when
their paths cross both Jazmyn and Thor must come to terms with their past, in order to
allow the Lord to work in their future.
Travel back in time to the 1870s when a small fort protected settlers of the Arizona desert -
and a small town called Tucson was beginning to flourish. Meet the women who made faith,
hope, and love blossom under the blazing sun. Glorianna, a pampered army captain's
daughter, comes to Camp MacDowell reeling from the loss of her mother - and demanding
that her father return her to the East. Can Lieutenant Conlon Sullivan tame this wild filly?
Kathleen is wrongly accused of a crime the moment she steps from the stagecoach. Will
Deputy Quinn Kirby see through a veil of distrust to glimpse the innocent woman with inner
beauty? Lavette wears her bitterness like a yoke - one that hinders a fresh start in a new
place. Can Josiah, the giant blacksmith, gently convince her to forget the past and embrace
forgiveness? Chiquita was bartered away in marriage as settlement for her father's sizeable
debt. How will Eduardo Villegas react when he realizes she's not what he expected? Follow
the fascinating life journeys of four pioneering women. Can they learn to love the land, its
Creator, and the men who tame the wild desert?
and a small town called Tucson was beginning to flourish. Meet the women who made faith,
hope, and love blossom under the blazing sun. Glorianna, a pampered army captain's
daughter, comes to Camp MacDowell reeling from the loss of her mother - and demanding
that her father return her to the East. Can Lieutenant Conlon Sullivan tame this wild filly?
Kathleen is wrongly accused of a crime the moment she steps from the stagecoach. Will
Deputy Quinn Kirby see through a veil of distrust to glimpse the innocent woman with inner
beauty? Lavette wears her bitterness like a yoke - one that hinders a fresh start in a new
place. Can Josiah, the giant blacksmith, gently convince her to forget the past and embrace
forgiveness? Chiquita was bartered away in marriage as settlement for her father's sizeable
debt. How will Eduardo Villegas react when he realizes she's not what he expected? Follow
the fascinating life journeys of four pioneering women. Can they learn to love the land, its
Creator, and the men who tame the wild desert?
On a trip to the barn during a winter storm, Megan Riley stumbles over a nearly frozen man.
She helps Jesse Coulter into the house and nurses the stranger back to health as she
anticipates her parents' and brother's return from town. But several days pass before bad
news arrives: The preacher and the banker come to tell Megan that her parents and brother
are dead. Megan is left with the care of her little sister and the repayment of a large family
debt. Mr Sparks, the banker, offers to clear her obligation if Megan will become his wife - but
she would rather be homeless than live with such an ungodly man. Soon, a proposal of
marriage from Jesse surprises everyone - including himself, since he never believed God's
calling on his life would include a wife and family. Can he provide a home - and love? Just
how does God intend to use Jesse's life?
She helps Jesse Coulter into the house and nurses the stranger back to health as she
anticipates her parents' and brother's return from town. But several days pass before bad
news arrives: The preacher and the banker come to tell Megan that her parents and brother
are dead. Megan is left with the care of her little sister and the repayment of a large family
debt. Mr Sparks, the banker, offers to clear her obligation if Megan will become his wife - but
she would rather be homeless than live with such an ungodly man. Soon, a proposal of
marriage from Jesse surprises everyone - including himself, since he never believed God's
calling on his life would include a wife and family. Can he provide a home - and love? Just
how does God intend to use Jesse's life?
Bartered away in marriage as a settlement for her father's sizable debt, Chiquita expects
nothing more in life than what she's already experienced: harshness and anger. Her days
have been marred by the cruelty of her parents and the feeling that she is unworthy of
kindness. Eduardo Villegas thought he knew what he was getting into when he married
Diego Garcia's daughter. Within minutes of the ceremony, though, he finds he's facing the
challenge of a lifetime. His temper and her silence bode trouble for the future. When danger
befalls Chiquita and Eduardo, they realize they do have feelings for one another - but will
the love blossoming between them weather the sinister plot of an unknown enemy?
nothing more in life than what she's already experienced: harshness and anger. Her days
have been marred by the cruelty of her parents and the feeling that she is unworthy of
kindness. Eduardo Villegas thought he knew what he was getting into when he married
Diego Garcia's daughter. Within minutes of the ceremony, though, he finds he's facing the
challenge of a lifetime. His temper and her silence bode trouble for the future. When danger
befalls Chiquita and Eduardo, they realize they do have feelings for one another - but will
the love blossoming between them weather the sinister plot of an unknown enemy?
Having worn the yoke of slavery, Lavette Johnson knows bitterness. Even now, she is bound
by a commitment that limits her freedom. Resentment over what she has lost has robbed her
of any spiritual peace. Though blacksmith Josiah Washington knows the goodness of God's
grace, he still longs for a wife. When he sees Lavette, Josiah is convinced that God has
answered his prayers. Sensing a sweetness beneath Lavette's anguish and fear, Josiah
hopes gently to woo Lavette's heart and serve as the Holy Spirit's tool to lead her to God. Just
when victory seems within reach, circumstances deal Josiah a crushing blow. How will he
handle his disappointment? Can Lavette's wounded heart be heeled? Will the Lord allow
these two to experience the sweetness of salvation and love?
by a commitment that limits her freedom. Resentment over what she has lost has robbed her
of any spiritual peace. Though blacksmith Josiah Washington knows the goodness of God's
grace, he still longs for a wife. When he sees Lavette, Josiah is convinced that God has
answered his prayers. Sensing a sweetness beneath Lavette's anguish and fear, Josiah
hopes gently to woo Lavette's heart and serve as the Holy Spirit's tool to lead her to God. Just
when victory seems within reach, circumstances deal Josiah a crushing blow. How will he
handle his disappointment? Can Lavette's wounded heart be heeled? Will the Lord allow
these two to experience the sweetness of salvation and love?
All her life, Kathleen O'Connor's flaw has isolated her. Even her mother is ashamed of her,
and Kathleen fades to the background, quietly nurturing her devotion to God. Still, she longs
for a husband and children. When Deputy Quinn Kirby makes a slight miscalculation, he
quickly recovers from his embarrassment and determines to make the best of the situation.
He recognizes this veiled woman's beauty, and he's more than ready to stake his claim. The
only problem is, she won't have him. Stunned by the fact that a handsome man is showing
an interest, Kathleen sets aside the desire of her heart, feeling that what she wants is wrong.
Will God work a miracle to bring these two hearts together?
and Kathleen fades to the background, quietly nurturing her devotion to God. Still, she longs
for a husband and children. When Deputy Quinn Kirby makes a slight miscalculation, he
quickly recovers from his embarrassment and determines to make the best of the situation.
He recognizes this veiled woman's beauty, and he's more than ready to stake his claim. The
only problem is, she won't have him. Stunned by the fact that a handsome man is showing
an interest, Kathleen sets aside the desire of her heart, feeling that what she wants is wrong.
Will God work a miracle to bring these two hearts together?
When she learns that her uncle Ike left her a ranch in his will, Blaire Mackenzie travels to
Arizona, only to find, to her horror, that the ranch is populated by ostriches, not cows. And,
despite her determination to make a good impression on the staff, Blaire can't seem to do
anything right. From falling on her face to having her hair pulled by the ostriches, she gives
everyone reason to laugh. Ranch manager Burke Dunham finds himself laughing with Blaire
one minute and fuming at her the next. He struggles with anger whenever Blaire mentions
selling the ranch and moving back to the city. Burke knows how much effort Ike put into
building his dream--and wonders why any man would trust that work to a woman. In spite of
her rough start, Blaire begins to enjoy the peace and quiet of the desert, and Burke finds
himself learning to trust her. Can Blaire find contentment on an ostrich ranch? Can she put a
bad relationship behind her and accept her growing love for Burke? Will Burke overcome his
past and give his pain to God?
Arizona, only to find, to her horror, that the ranch is populated by ostriches, not cows. And,
despite her determination to make a good impression on the staff, Blaire can't seem to do
anything right. From falling on her face to having her hair pulled by the ostriches, she gives
everyone reason to laugh. Ranch manager Burke Dunham finds himself laughing with Blaire
one minute and fuming at her the next. He struggles with anger whenever Blaire mentions
selling the ranch and moving back to the city. Burke knows how much effort Ike put into
building his dream--and wonders why any man would trust that work to a woman. In spite of
her rough start, Blaire begins to enjoy the peace and quiet of the desert, and Burke finds
himself learning to trust her. Can Blaire find contentment on an ostrich ranch? Can she put a
bad relationship behind her and accept her growing love for Burke? Will Burke overcome his
past and give his pain to God?
Glorianna Wilton's mother has died and now Glorianna is being forced to join her father at
his Arizona army post. Leaving the comforts of a big eastern city--not to mention her only
hope for marriage--has left Glorianna livid. Lieutenant Conlon Sullivan believes his prayers
for a suitable wife have been answered when fiesty Glory arrives at the fort. Her attempts
to hold mi at bay and assure him of her quick return to the East only serve to increase the
ardor of his pursuit. Can Glorianna find beauty in the Arizona wasteland? If she is willing to
accept Conlon's love and faith, will a conniving female and a drunken outlaw only serve to
steal the joy she has gained?
his Arizona army post. Leaving the comforts of a big eastern city--not to mention her only
hope for marriage--has left Glorianna livid. Lieutenant Conlon Sullivan believes his prayers
for a suitable wife have been answered when fiesty Glory arrives at the fort. Her attempts
to hold mi at bay and assure him of her quick return to the East only serve to increase the
ardor of his pursuit. Can Glorianna find beauty in the Arizona wasteland? If she is willing to
accept Conlon's love and faith, will a conniving female and a drunken outlaw only serve to
steal the joy she has gained?
Four inspirational stories of love set during vacation getaways in
contemporary times. Authors Peggy Darty, Nancy Farrier, Marilou
Flinkman, and Gail Sattler weave enchanting tales that you will want
to take along on your own getaway.
contemporary times. Authors Peggy Darty, Nancy Farrier, Marilou
Flinkman, and Gail Sattler weave enchanting tales that you will want
to take along on your own getaway.
Journey with the immigrant settlers who made the United States a
wonderful patchwork of common goals. Celebrate as love overcomes
the tests brought on by a strange and untamed land. The American
dream comes to life in these four inspirational love stories from
America's past.
wonderful patchwork of common goals. Celebrate as love overcomes
the tests brought on by a strange and untamed land. The American
dream comes to life in these four inspirational love stories from
America's past.