Nancy Farrier: Author
My Books
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
Maddy is not looking for love... Especially with her best friend's brother. But when circumstances keep
throwing them together, Maddy Henry has trouble controlling her heart. Her life has transformed since
becoming a Christian, but will the lifestyle choices of her past ruin her chances for a relationship in the
future? Jason Rondell cannot erase Maddy from his memory. The magnetic pull of their mutual attraction
becomes harder to resist when Maddy joins him on a photography assignment in the wild deserts of Arizona.
But Jason has already been burned at the altar once, and he isn't ready to risk his heart again. Will the
obstacles of the past and present prevent these two hearts from joining together forever?
Love Paints a New Day of Promise
As modern life takes unexpected turns, love comes knocking on the doors of three Arizona women’s lives.
City girl, Blaire Mackenzie has inherited her uncle’s ostrich ranch, but how can she keep it when everyone,
including the handsome manager, thinks her incompetent? Even as she starts to enjoy the ranch—and
Burke Dunham—can she really find contentment there?
Jazmyn Rondell’s brother takes her on a hiking trip where her path crosses a secretive trail guide. Thor
Larsen has retreated from the spotlight and locked his emotions away. Can Jazmyn and Thor work together
to clear the past?
Maddy Henry reluctantly agrees to help her friend’s brother on a nature photo assignment. Jason Rondell
has long been attracted to Maddy, but he was left at the altar once. Will burns from past loves keep these
two forever apart?
As each couple allows faith to rework their futures, will love bring healing and paint new days full of promise
for each woman?